Let me preface this by saying that I am somewhat of a purist, but I also
believe in having fun with sports cars. My take on this is if someone wants
to race, great! BUT, why take out a good example when there are plenty of
racecar candidates out there. There are plenty of candidates to modify
which will serve the same purpose while preserving the good original cars.
I would think that the suggestion of using a 1600 donor body has merit, but
then the issue of storing a complete stock body will arise. Probably the
best idea would be to build a purpose built racer, and keep the other car
stock (or nearly so). I know of a few 67 2000s that could be had that could
become race cars. They are far enough gone that restoration is not feasible
(yes, I said that), but enough of them is there that they can be made into a
racer.
Just my opinion. Flame away!
Sidney Raper
1964 1500
1967 SRL311 00060
1967 SRL311 00076
Jacksonville Florida
http://www.geocities.com/roadsternut/index.html
>From: "Seal, Marc" <MSeal@datatec.com>
>Reply-To: "Seal, Marc" <MSeal@datatec.com>
>To: "'andycost@att.net'" <andycost@att.net>,
>datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>Subject: RE: Semi-Stripping it down...
>Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 11:31:50 -0400
>
>I agree with andy, unless you want it 100% original for the value. I want
>to
>have something I can have fun with, that has a huge pucker factor to go
>with
>it. Sorry folks no purest here, if I had the money I would have one of each
>super mod and orginal but I don't so I go for the fun factor and store the
>original stuff.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: andycost@att.net [mailto:andycost@att.net]
>Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2001 10:19 AM
>To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Semi-Stripping it down...
>
>
>Strip It! The car is yours to do what you want. Who
>are you saving it for? There is no reason to keep a car
>in original condition unless you plan to show it or re-
>sell it. What matters are your priorities. Do you
>enjoy having a restored original car more than you would
>enjoy road racing? I know the car is pretty and in
>close to stock condition, but haven't you already
>modified it a bit? If you are worried about scratching
>it then I suggest buying a 1600 body and using it on
>your frame. The ID tag on the cowling is easily swapped
>over. Nobody would ever know that you were using an
>alternate body and if they did they probably wouldn't
>care. The car is titled by the frame not the body.
>
>Andy
>
>P.S. A reciprocating saw does an amazing job of opening
>up those fender skirts for tire clearance.
> > In a message dated 9/6/01 4:27:12 AM !!!First Boot!!!,
>gmagana@softcom.net
>
> > writes:
> >
> > << You can't be serious Mike, It would be a shame to strip that awesome
> > roadster ... >>
> >
> > Damn you guys...! This is the reason why I am torn. Howard Fletcher in
> > Australia has a great looking 67.5 2000 that is all prepped for racing.
>I
>
> > think Dennis of CDM is also doing the same. Lemme think it over again.
> >
> > Calspeed
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