- 101. Re: Non Datsun Velocity (score: 1)
- Author: HIGHKIX4@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 20:53:53 EST
- Us folks here in the 'Gator Navy think its pretty cool to watch the vapor trails off the 7 bladed rotors of CH 53's, the largest helos in the free world, when they leave the deck with the green guys
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00436.html (7,739 bytes)
- 102. idler arm/parts swap/air compressor filter (score: 1)
- Author: HIGHKIX4@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 7 Nov 1999 08:29:33 EST
- Hello list, just an update on my 67 resto project: I disassembled my spare front end (complete frame with all steering and brake stuff attached). Everything was in near new condition, as was advertis
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-11/msg00114.html (8,500 bytes)
- 103. Re: Beginning of the end? (score: 1)
- Author: HIGHKIX4@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 18:28:02 EST
- This is an interesting thread, the end of Nissan. I see some glimmers of improvement. The guy they hired to straighten them out was written up in Automobile several months ago, and seems to be a move
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-11/msg00193.html (7,138 bytes)
- 104. Re: New miracle fuel additive? (score: 1)
- Author: HIGHKIX4@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 19:42:06 EST
- I have no idea what the Diesel fuel will do, I imagine not much. (when cut with a full tank of gas) Automotive diesel dosnt have lead in it, it does have more BTU, and a much higher flash point....hm
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-11/msg00195.html (7,412 bytes)
- 105. Steering box questions (score: 1)
- Author: HIGHKIX4@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 13 Nov 1999 07:52:35 EST
- Hello list, Moving thru the front end of my project, last night was steering box night, noticed fill cap on top of box was plastic and drain plug on side was 10mm. Sort of strange since rest of car i
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-11/msg00226.html (6,916 bytes)
- 106. Red Line MT 90 actually seems to work (score: 1)
- Author: HIGHKIX4@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 08:12:01 EST
- Hello all, Yesterday changed oil on the project. Filled with 2.5 qts Red Line MT 90. Although the car is on stands without tires, noticed following changes: 1) Before with car in neutral, tranny woul
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-11/msg00235.html (7,479 bytes)
- 107. ARRGH...speedo problems (score: 1)
- Author: HIGHKIX4@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 13:47:24 EST
- Hello List, Today I cut a small hole in the side of the tunnel for the speedo cable. (early car, 5 spd transplant, cut hole and run cable under carpet or use hammer to make big speedo cable clearance
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-11/msg00242.html (7,745 bytes)
- 108. Re: Exhaust (was Oil pressure... (was Speaking of Lighting)) (score: 1)
- Author: HIGHKIX4@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 20:09:35 EST
- Right! Spend time and find the right custom shop. A 2 inch pipe just fits thru the frame, I had to smear on some anti sieze. The guy I found bent a custom header pipe and a 15 inch directional high p
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-11/msg00346.html (7,517 bytes)
- 109. Re: 7" Rounds (score: 1)
- Author: HIGHKIX4@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 21:25:19 EST
- being probably one of the cheaper B*&%star%^s on the list, I found Sylvania Haologen 7inchers at the local HQ, all of which are going out of business, and have small auto parts sections. 50% off, I t
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-11/msg00425.html (6,793 bytes)
- 110. Re: Rear Brake Swap (score: 1)
- Author: HIGHKIX4@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 19:27:08 EST
- Good question. I looked into this, as I have a 67 with a newer 2L rear axle, so I have the 3/4 bores also with the single master cylander. My informal questions mostly showed that the smaller bore wo
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-11/msg00542.html (7,969 bytes)
- 111. Re: Rear Brake Swap (score: 1)
- Author: HIGHKIX4@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 18:00:31 EST
- Regarding the smaller pistons moving farther, that is a good thought, but brakes are not about movement so much as force, and the larger pistons will exert more force, and more stopping power. Also w
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-11/msg00589.html (8,259 bytes)
- 112. Re: removing front bump stops (score: 1)
- Author: HIGHKIX4@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 09:00:39 EST
- Just my 2 cents, but I would reach in there with a saw and cut off all except the last inch or so, so if you did smash a pothole or something you would get some cushion instead of metal to metal. Dow
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-11/msg00606.html (6,875 bytes)
- 113. Fwd: Dang blankity blank rusted bolts (score: 1)
- Author: HIGHKIX4@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 21:22:22 EST
- Get yourself a can of PB Blaster, about 3.49 at WALMART, 3.99 at Advance Auto Parts. Much, much better than liquid wrench. If it dosnt work, a little careful application of flame wrench will almost
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-11/msg00657.html (9,101 bytes)
- 114. Re: Sins of the POs/FENDERS (score: 1)
- Author: HIGHKIX4@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 21:42:11 EST
- As a cousin to the car with differant flares on the front, mine has different flares on the back, yep, she was fender bendered at some point in her life, and you can see where the right rear has a si
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-11/msg00660.html (6,812 bytes)
- 115. Book Report: Datsun Roadsters 62-71 (score: 1)
- Author: HIGHKIX4@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 20:22:57 EST
- For all Mayby many already have this book, but my cool brother in law (yea, I have some less than cool ones) sent it after seeing my project. Brooklands Road Test series, 1992. Lots of good vintage r
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-11/msg00687.html (7,195 bytes)
- 116. 5 spd console for an early car: how to (score: 1)
- Author: HIGHKIX4@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 20:32:24 EST
- For those few folks out there putting a 5 spd in an early car, and in need of the gearshift portion of the console with the hole farther forward, here is what I did: (this is a long story) Took 1/16
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-11/msg00710.html (8,216 bytes)
- 117. Fish and Cars, and Bondo too.... (score: 1)
- Author: HIGHKIX4@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 11:16:37 EDT
- To nice of a day yesterday to work on the roadster, went fishing and was on the Chesapeake Bay by 0500. Battery powered running lights worked great on my vintage 14 ft 1959 Aerocraft. Caught some nic
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00064.html (7,780 bytes)
- 118. Re: where to find rust when buying a Datsun Roadster? (score: 1)
- Author: HIGHKIX4@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 16:01:43 EDT
- Everyone has already covered all the usual places, but also check the floorboards, especially forward end, these will rust if the car had a leaky top (or if the PO left it in the rain forever, like m
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00117.html (7,639 bytes)
- 119. Seats, body plugs, paint booth, note to CDM (score: 1)
- Author: HIGHKIX4@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 16 Oct 1999 10:58:46 EDT
- Just another update in the ever-so-slow home garage resto of my 67 pushrod 2L. Got the seats back from the seat guy. $325 if I paid him cash, and they look nice. He had to rebuild one all the way (ru
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00571.html (8,923 bytes)
- 120. Great Consternation over Hoods! (score: 1)
- Author: HIGHKIX4@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 20:24:29 EDT
- So today was rain all day, a perfect roadster work day. Time to put on the hood. My really nice used hood, much better than the dented one, was ready. I had fiberglassed and bondo'd the holes in the
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00609.html (7,558 bytes)
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