[Roadsters] V8 Datsun Roadster - what have I done?!

[Matthew A. Smith]

I've seen that before. I watched the auction on eBay when he bought it. I
had dreamed of doing that to my dads 68 1600 since I was old enough to know
anything about cars. I ended up with several Mustangs over the years. All of
them between 64 and 66 models with 289 or 302 engines (partly so I could
know enough about the engines when I found a roadster to put them in). :-) 

Enjoy the project Rob!!! Take MANY pictures!
Matt Smith

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Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 4:33 PM
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Subject: Re: [Roadsters] V8 Datsun Roadster - what have I done?!

Eric Hankinson has a Ford V8 roadster:

<http://unnfair.com/Unnfair/index.htm>

Pete

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Subject: [Roadsters] V8 Datsun Roadster - what have I done?!


OK, I've never been a big fan of engine swaps, but yesterday I agreed the
purchase of?a 2000 roadster with a small block Ford V8 - it originally came
from the USA when it ran as a V8 but has been in a barn in the UK for the
last 10 years?- it needs a whole load of work but it will make such an
interesting toy when finished. ?

The question is ... does anyone have any experience?of the results of such a
conversion? Are the standard brakes/gearbox up to it? Any hints/tips/horror
stories greatly appreciated.??

Many thanks.

Rob
www.fairlady.org
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