Gotta agree with Andrew - drive what you love. Mine's sure not stock,
never will be. Dad call the color "puke green", but it's the same color
that showed up on the cover of the Ralleye insert way back, and I still
can't think of a better color for a roadster(after driving silver and
red ones). As for the U20, Dad kept me away from them back in the 80's,
and now I know why! Mine certainly needs some finishing, bit it's hard
when you want to drive it all the time, and to me THAT's the best of
them - the one you just can't leave in the garage
Robbie Harrison
'68 2000 - Where'd my summer go?
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Andrew
Murphy
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2001 1:38 PM
To: michael.shimniok@usa.net; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Original? Custom? Doesn't matter....
Hey All,
First off, Happy Holidays to everyone. My best wishes to all. I am
pretty
much coming out of "lurk mode" and will be contributing and learning
once
again. It's good to be back.
I have followed with interest the "original Vs. Custom" debate. It's
been
done before (along with solex Vs. SU, 1600 Vs. 2000, Low windshield Vs.
High
Windhshield, etc) and I still think the best answer is: Whatever makes
you
happy.
I have heard of events sponsored by Austin enthusiasts where they
wouldn't
even let a car on the grounds because he had an engine swap. I hope that
never happens at a Datsun event. We are just happy to see another Datsun
Roadster on the road.
For my .02, I like it all. I have seen some incredibly nice stock cars
and I
have seen some incredibly nice customs. It's your car, do what you like
with
it. My 67 2000 is completely dismantled awaiting restoration. I have
confided in some friends that I am not going to do a total stock
restoration
on my car. Some people think that 67 2000s should only be stock. Forget
it.
It's my car. I am not restoring this car to win awards or impress
anyone. I
am doing it because I love the car and I want it to be the car I want it
to
be.
Yes, a U20 engine is getting very hard to buy parts for. When I rebuild
mine
I am keeping all of my spare components against the day I will need
them.
Who cares if it is bone stock or completely tricked? Do YOU like it?
That's
the only question that matters.
Andrew Murphy
SoCalROC
From: Michael Shimniok <michael.shimniok@usa.net>
Reply-To: Michael Shimniok <michael.shimniok@usa.net>
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Re: Originality (kind of long)]
Date: 17 Dec 2001 11:15:20 MST
I certainly see the value of keeping the car original...
I'm real new to the roadster thing. For a lot of reasons it was my
impression
that these cars were collectable, but not as collectable as some euro
roadsters. I hope that I'm wrong now or in the future.
Meanwhile I'd rather have this roadster than lots of others as I gather
it
is
cheaper to buy and keep running. For me it's a practical issue.
Whatever I
change will be slanted towards improving reliability (fixing things that
break
using more modern components) and slightly improved performance.
I am finding the U20 may not be a viable motor to keep in the car with
the
timing chain weakness. I'm not adverse to keeping the original motor; I
just
spent $2800 on an AMC motor rebuild in my Wagoneer, but hi dollar
rebuilds
don't look so attractive to me anymore. Not sure I want to put down
$900 on
a
timing chain set that is just going to go bad again soon. Perhaps a
different
Datsun motor would cost less to keep running? An L20? If I didn't mind
losing cc's I'd just get a 1600. :)
I'm doing a Boone EI distributor. I'm going to make a few minor wiring
improvements. Probably will shoot for new springs, possibly custom.
Likely
will end up with some brake mods if rotors and drums are too spendy.
The
body
needs lots of work that I may not bother with for a long time. The
interior
needs work too but I may ignore that was well.
For now I'd be happy with it if it was safe, reliable, and running
strong.
Sad to admit, I wouldn't worry much about how it looks until I can do
something about it. Even so, I've never much been into the resto thing
and
figured it wasn't too much of a crime if I didn't restore the roadster
or
keep
it entirely original. :)
Michael
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: John Peak <johnepeak@hotmail.com>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2001 9:34 PM
> Subject: Originality (kind of long)
>
>
> > Roadster list,
> >
> > Does anybody here care about originality? As a long time roadster
owner,
> I
> > joined this list in the hopes of connecting with likeminded
enthusiasts.
> > What I have found is people who see the roadster as primarily a
platform
> for
> > customization. Engine swaps, body mods, wheel and suspension
changes
seem
> > to dominate what few technical threads I have seen. Please do not
view
> this
> > as being critical of what you are doing. I know that many of these
cars
> > have been spared from the crusher by your work. I just feel that
> something
> > valuable may have been lost in the process.
---
Michael Shimniok - KC0EKI
1968 Datsun 2000, Silver
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