From carmel06 at socal.rr.com  Fri Apr  1 08:31:30 2011
From: carmel06 at socal.rr.com (Carmel O'Farrell)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 08:31:30 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] enough hardtop jabber, hard tonneau anyone
Message-ID: <EF8F5EB4C3414C689BE009858C5663E9@CarmelPC>

So enough discussion about hardtops, anyone for a period-correct, hard tonneau
concept project?
these would need to stay well away from any 350Z/Boxster/Miata design style
lines.  Our headrests are much narrower, which would make the side "ramps"
pretty steep, might look out of proportion. (says the guy whose head sticks 2"
above the rollbar)

http://bringatrailer.com/2011/04/01/bat-exclusive-1963-ford-thunderbird-roads
ter/

Fergus O'Fiberglass
(delusions of project time)

From wilhouse at charter.net  Fri Apr  1 11:03:32 2011
From: wilhouse at charter.net (Ken & Tammy Williams)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 13:03:32 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] enough hardtop jabber, hard tonneau anyone
References: <EF8F5EB4C3414C689BE009858C5663E9@CarmelPC>
Message-ID: <3B8B1B1C23AB432EA9B12B337A1D6BDB@wilhouse>

That T-Bird is a beautiful car.
Back to your regularly scheduled thread...
kw

From ljordan704 at netscape.net  Fri Apr  1 11:18:47 2011
From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 11:18:47 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] enough hardtop jabber, hard tonneau anyone
In-Reply-To: <EF8F5EB4C3414C689BE009858C5663E9@CarmelPC>
References: <EF8F5EB4C3414C689BE009858C5663E9@CarmelPC>
Message-ID: <715CE87B-CA15-4F2B-A9FB-C3D92889602F@netscape.net>

Can't see how that would be quiet enough and not rattle?
I thought about trying to make the regular tonneau more waterproof.
Or since it was 95 yesterday, perhaps the Bimini idea?

Linda



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On Apr 1, 2011, at 8:31 AM, "Carmel O'Farrell" <carmel06 at socal.rr.com> wrote:

> So enough discussion about hardtops, anyone for a period-correct, hard
tonneau
> concept project?
> these would need to stay well away from any 350Z/Boxster/Miata design style
> lines.  Our headrests are much narrower, which would make the side "ramps"
> pretty steep, might look out of proportion. (says the guy whose head sticks
2"
> above the rollbar)
>
>
http://bringatrailer.com/2011/04/01/bat-exclusive-1963-ford-thunderbird-roads
> ter/
>
> Fergus O'Fiberglass
> (delusions of project time)
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From ljordan704 at netscape.net  Fri Apr  1 11:27:41 2011
From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 11:27:41 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] enough hardtop jabber, hard tonneau anyone
In-Reply-To: <3B8B1B1C23AB432EA9B12B337A1D6BDB@wilhouse>
References: <EF8F5EB4C3414C689BE009858C5663E9@CarmelPC>
	<3B8B1B1C23AB432EA9B12B337A1D6BDB@wilhouse>
Message-ID: <C27A3601-7E69-43B0-AE1B-151913ABC91B@netscape.net>

That thing is huge. Like a float in a parade. Not my cup of tea LOL
Linda

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> That T-Bird is a beautiful car.
> Back to your regularly scheduled thread...
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From gkmcc at sbcglobal.net  Fri Apr  1 12:13:51 2011
From: gkmcc at sbcglobal.net (Gary McCormick)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 12:13:51 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] enough hardtop jabber, hard tonneau anyone
In-Reply-To: <C27A3601-7E69-43B0-AE1B-151913ABC91B@netscape.net>
Message-ID: <755598.798.qm@web81402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Compared to a Datsun Roadster, yes, a '63 T-bird is big, but not so much so
compared to other American cars of its era. They are such a beautiful car that
their size is not really apparent. There is a spot reserved in my "dream
garage" for a 1962 T-bird convertible...

Gary McCormick
San Jose, CA
1970 SRL-311

--- On Fri, 4/1/11, ljordan704 at netscape.net <ljordan704 at netscape.net> wrote:

From: ljordan704 at netscape.net <ljordan704 at netscape.net>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] enough hardtop jabber, hard tonneau anyone
To: "Ken & Tammy Williams" <wilhouse at charter.net>
Cc: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, April 1, 2011, 11:27 AM

That thing is huge. Like a float in a parade. Not my cup of tea LOL
Linda

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> Back to your regularly scheduled thread...
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From rksmith46 at hotmail.com  Fri Apr  1 14:39:47 2011
From: rksmith46 at hotmail.com (robert k. smith)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 17:39:47 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Hardtop
In-Reply-To: <000c01cbefa8$399f0c60$acdd2520$@net>
References: <A9654B0232764B1C82E5FDF83D582ACF@gaxp1>,
	<C9B9D7C0.813A%phillip.b.hall@nasa.gov>,
	<000c01cbefa8$399f0c60$acdd2520$@net>
Message-ID: <BAY145-w28EE8F8507088862CA3C04BFBE0@phx.gbl>

  hi paul, boy, i am so tired of shoveling snow here in ohio. im looking
forward to
warmer weather. BTW, "10 year old top"?. if you didnt keep the top sealed up
in plastic, you will be lucky if it still will fit, and not be shrunk. i put a
top on for ken roth
(jan's old 1600). and i thought it was a top for a short windshield. it was
short, both
length, and width. i did an old trick of drilling  a hole on each pivot arm, 1
inch
up the arm, to give me more material to reach the bow and sides.
  it fit kind of odd, tight in the middle, and loose on both sides. i tried
tightning
the sides, at the bow,  but then there were two creases toward the center.  i
ended up
just making sure the top was smooth on the bow, and left a little wrinkle
on each side.       bob smith

> From: 9laser3 at bright.net
> To: phillip.b.hall at nasa.gov
> Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:33:28 -0400
> CC: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Hardtop
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hall, Phillip B. (MSFC-ED10)
>
> - rained over 10 inches this month.
> *****************************
>
>   You could live up here.  We got 2" of snow yesterday!
>
>   I use my hardtop all winter, .....in the garage to keep from piling junk
> in the roadster while it snows outside!  And since I don't have a soft top
> installed, I use the hardtop when I head out for a long haul, like the
Mitty
> last spring.  One of these days, I'll get the soft top I bought 10 years
ago
> installed!
>
> Paul
> Ohio
> ________________________________________

From tputland at charter.net  Fri Apr  1 15:02:32 2011
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 18:02:32 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] enough hardtop jabber, hard tonneau anyone
Message-ID: <54c4bacc.6278a.12f1316cf0e.Webtop.43@charter.net>

Saw one of these for sale at the "car show" here in Belleville a few 
years ago. It was, in my clueless opinion, a 2 (1-6 scale, right?).  A 
very very nice driver. It was for sale for (I think) $20K. Sure wish I 
had had the money.




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> Back to your regularly scheduled thread...
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From gsglasgow at comcast.net  Fri Apr  1 17:02:23 2011
From: gsglasgow at comcast.net (Gordon Glasgow)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 17:02:23 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] enough hardtop jabber, hard tonneau anyone
In-Reply-To: <755598.798.qm@web81402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <C27A3601-7E69-43B0-AE1B-151913ABC91B@netscape.net>
	<755598.798.qm@web81402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <008501cbf0c9$3f345c80$bd9d1580$@net>

I agree, that was one of the nicest designs to come out of Detroit in that
era. I always loved those, especially the hard tonneau.

The DeLay Museum in Tacoma has a lot of the big old American Iron cars in
its collection. I had forgotten how huge some of them were until I stood
next to one recently. I can't even imagine trying to park one of those in
today's parking garages. They make SUV's look like compacts.

Per Wikipedia:
1960 Lincoln Continental
Wheelbase: 131"
Length: 227.2"
Width: 80.3"
Weight: 5700 lbs.

Gordon Glasgow


-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gary McCormick
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 12:14 PM
To: ljordan704 at netscape.net
Cc: Datsun Roadster List
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] enough hardtop jabber, hard tonneau anyone

Compared to a Datsun Roadster, yes, a '63 T-bird is big, but not so much so
compared to other American cars of its era. They are such a beautiful car
that
their size is not really apparent. There is a spot reserved in my "dream
garage" for a 1962 T-bird convertible...

Gary McCormick
San Jose, CA
1970 SRL-311

--- On Fri, 4/1/11, ljordan704 at netscape.net <ljordan704 at netscape.net> wrote:

From: ljordan704 at netscape.net <ljordan704 at netscape.net>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] enough hardtop jabber, hard tonneau anyone
To: "Ken & Tammy Williams" <wilhouse at charter.net>
Cc: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, April 1, 2011, 11:27 AM

That thing is huge. Like a float in a parade. Not my cup of tea LOL
Linda

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From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Fri Apr  1 22:51:31 2011
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 22:51:31 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] WANTED: R16 4-speed
Message-ID: <006201cbf0fa$04d02070$0e706150$@net>

RL411 owner's 4-speed tranny was stolen. Looking for freebie or cheapie,
preferably in Southern California.

 

Email me off-list if you have one, and I'll forward your email to him.

 

Thanks.

 

Pete 

From nancerichardedward at yahoo.com  Sat Apr  2 02:19:01 2011
From: nancerichardedward at yahoo.com (Richard Nance)
Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 02:19:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] (no subject)
Message-ID: <467301.71753.qm@web36107.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

http://suche-optiker.de/images/amw.php

From Fergus.OFarrell at ngc.com  Sat Apr  2 05:35:04 2011
From: Fergus.OFarrell at ngc.com (O'Farrell, Fergus P (AS))
Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:35:04 +0000
Subject: [Roadsters] package shelf width, fwd edge?
Message-ID: <1432A0C924F7ED439A95685850281F6602B721@XMBC3087.northgrum.com>

I am at work and forgot to bring along the dimensions.

Anyone know (or can check) the width of the package shelf fwd edge (the sharp
one that needs padding)?

Thanks,
FergusO

From tomet9 at sbcglobal.net  Sat Apr  2 10:02:13 2011
From: tomet9 at sbcglobal.net (Tom PRATHER)
Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 10:02:13 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] 1600 on CL today
Message-ID: <739114.35623.qm@web81006.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Saw on CL today, Believe this was on Ebay recently, not too photogenic.

From mark at bradakis.com  Sat Apr  2 10:35:18 2011
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2011 11:35:18 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <467301.71753.qm@web36107.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <467301.71753.qm@web36107.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D975E56.50109@bradakis.com>

Oh well, another comprimised address to be added to the moderated
users.   I'll have to work on stopping such messages before they get
sent to the list.

mjb.

From alvingogi at gmail.com  Sat Apr  2 17:14:50 2011
From: alvingogi at gmail.com (alvin gogineni)
Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 17:14:50 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Supercharged Roadster
Message-ID: <BANLkTinDrdv6CESq5Duhze1_ToTmuv6VZw@mail.gmail.com>

Hi everyone I did a write-up o Ken's DATSTER here:
http://www.zcarblog.com/2011/04/02/performance/one-of-a-kind-supercharged-datsun-roadster.html

enjoy!

From SConway at fielders.com.au  Sat Apr  2 22:10:29 2011
From: SConway at fielders.com.au (Sam Conway)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 14:40:29 +0930
Subject: [Roadsters] Supercharged Roadster
Message-ID: <09E4074C0F830C458934327282278BF00C6A9603@EDWEXVS01.hills.hillsad.com>

This is why some people should not own these cars that dash is bad in every way

Samuel
68 2000

----- Original Message -----
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To: datsun-roadsters <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sun Apr 03 09:44:50 2011
Subject: [Roadsters] Supercharged Roadster

Hi everyone I did a write-up o Ken's DATSTER here:
http://www.zcarblog.com/2011/04/02/performance/one-of-a-kind-supercharged-datsun-roadster.html

enjoy!
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From haabu at sbcglobal.net  Sat Apr  2 22:44:52 2011
From: haabu at sbcglobal.net (Herb Petty)
Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 22:44:52 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Ken Flecher's 1969
Message-ID: <288662.93084.qm@web81806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

 
Hey Samual,
I'm verrrry suprised to hear your comment about Ken's Roadster.        Ken is
as nice a guy as you'd wanna meet.    His work & up grades is flawless !!
Many of us modify our Roadsters, the way we want them.   After all it's our
money.   Just because someone
has an idea that we don't care for,      ( so what )   he likes it & thats all
that matters.
 
Herb Petty,   non original 1966  Spl !!

From SConway at fielders.com.au  Sun Apr  3 00:17:30 2011
From: SConway at fielders.com.au (Sam Conway)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 16:47:30 +0930
Subject: [Roadsters] Ken Flecher's 1969
Message-ID: <09E4074C0F830C458934327282278BF00C6A9604@EDWEXVS01.hills.hillsad.com>

Sorry herb, I wasn't saying any of the workmanship was bad the car looks awesome its just the interior that is not to my taste I love the rest of the work that has been done to the car. Also I remember driving your car back in 2000 and the engine swap u did is awesome.



----- Original Message -----
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To: Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net <Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sun Apr 03 15:14:52 2011
Subject: [Roadsters] Ken Flecher's 1969


 
Hey Samual,
I'm verrrry suprised to hear your comment about Ken's Roadster.        Ken is
as nice a guy as you'd wanna meet.    His work & up grades is flawless !!
Many of us modify our Roadsters, the way we want them.   After all it's our
money.   Just because someone
has an idea that we don't care for,      ( so what )   he likes it & thats all
that matters.
 
Herb Petty,   non original 1966  Spl !!
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From alvingogi at gmail.com  Sun Apr  3 00:46:42 2011
From: alvingogi at gmail.com (alvin gogineni)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 00:46:42 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Ken Flecher's 1969
In-Reply-To: <09E4074C0F830C458934327282278BF00C6A9604@EDWEXVS01.hills.hillsad.com>
References: <09E4074C0F830C458934327282278BF00C6A9604@EDWEXVS01.hills.hillsad.com>
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It's Pletcher
Mr. Conway can we see pictures of your '68 2000?
Then we can call judge  whether or not you are fit to own a Datsun roadster


On Sun, Apr 3, 2011 at 12:17 AM, Sam Conway <SConway at fielders.com.au> wrote:

> Sorry herb, I wasn't saying any of the workmanship was bad the car looks
> awesome its just the interior that is not to my taste I love the rest of the
> work that has been done to the car. Also I remember driving your car back in
> 2000 and the engine swap u did is awesome.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net <
> datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net>
> To: Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net <Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sun Apr 03 15:14:52 2011
> Subject: [Roadsters] Ken Flecher's 1969
>
>
>
> Hey Samual,
> I'm verrrry suprised to hear your comment about Ken's Roadster.        Ken
> is
> as nice a guy as you'd wanna meet.    His work & up grades is flawless !!
> Many of us modify our Roadsters, the way we want them.   After all it's our
> money.   Just because someone
> has an idea that we don't care for,      ( so what )   he likes it & thats
> all
> that matters.
>
> Herb Petty,   non original 1966  Spl !!
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From roadsterdude1600 at yahoo.com  Sun Apr  3 06:57:18 2011
From: roadsterdude1600 at yahoo.com (Mike Harper)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 05:57:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Ken Flecher's 1969
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTinW6ejBmqLGQeSnFKMu4Wt1oqUkRQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <803654.48047.qm@web130222.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

In addition to my Datsun Roadster, I also own a '69 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
(Pagoda) which I also love - but differently.  A pretty expensive car that
looses "value" quickly when modified. A local Pagoda owner has wire wheels on
his car - not what I would do to an old classic Pagoda, but so what.  When he
is accosted by purists (which he regularly is) he just reminds them that "the
title is in the dash - I can do what I like"  It is the perfect answer.


Mike Harper, CAI, AARE
Harper Auction & Realty
843-729-4996
"Experience Sells"

www.AuctionMyRealEstate.NET
 
 

--- On Sun, 4/3/11, alvin gogineni <alvingogi at gmail.com> wrote:


From: alvin gogineni <alvingogi at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Ken Flecher's 1969
To: "Sam Conway" <SConway at fielders.com.au>
Cc: Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Date: Sunday, April 3, 2011, 3:46 AM


It's Pletcher
Mr. Conway can we see pictures of your '68 2000?
Then we can call judge  whether or not you are fit to own a Datsun roadster


On Sun, Apr 3, 2011 at 12:17 AM, Sam Conway <SConway at fielders.com.au> wrote:

> Sorry herb, I wasn't saying any of the workmanship was bad the car looks
> awesome its just the interior that is not to my taste I love the rest of
the
> work that has been done to the car. Also I remember driving your car back
in
> 2000 and the engine swap u did is awesome.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net <
> datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net>
> To: Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net <Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sun Apr 03 15:14:52 2011
> Subject: [Roadsters] Ken Flecher's 1969
>
>
>
> Hey Samual,
> I'm verrrry suprised to hear your comment about Ken's Roadster.        Ken
> is
> as nice a guy as you'd wanna meet.    His work & up grades is flawless !!
> Many of us modify our Roadsters, the way we want them.   After all it's our
> money.   Just because someone
> has an idea that we don't care for,      ( so what )   he likes it & thats
> all
> that matters.
>
> Herb Petty,   non original 1966  Spl !!
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From jrusso07 at rochester.rr.com  Sun Apr  3 08:20:52 2011
From: jrusso07 at rochester.rr.com (Joe Russo)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 10:20:52 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Supercharged Roadster
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTinDrdv6CESq5Duhze1_ToTmuv6VZw@mail.gmail.com>
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Love the sound that supercharger makes!

Enjoy the ride

Joe

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of alvin gogineni
Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 8:15 PM
To: datsun-roadsters
Subject: [Roadsters] Supercharged Roadster

Hi everyone I did a write-up o Ken's DATSTER here:
http://www.zcarblog.com/2011/04/02/performance/one-of-a-kind-supercharged-da
tsun-roadster.html

enjoy!
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From ronnie.day at gmail.com  Sun Apr  3 08:47:31 2011
From: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 09:47:31 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Ken Flecher's 1969
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTimGLJXdiyKYGiVTEYpm6P6-p-aU_g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BANLkTinW6ejBmqLGQeSnFKMu4Wt1oqUkRQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<803654.48047.qm@web130222.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<BANLkTimGLJXdiyKYGiVTEYpm6P6-p-aU_g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BANLkTi=URU30dNZ4iQE3u8v6LXoyUQCxAQ@mail.gmail.com>

>> Mike
>
>> In addition to my Datsun Roadster, I also own a '69 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
>> (Pagoda) which I also love - but differently. B A pretty expensive car
that
>> looses "value" quickly when modified. A local Pagoda owner has wire wheels
on
>> his car - not what I would do to an old classic Pagoda, but so what. B When
he
>> is accosted by purists (which he regularly is) he just reminds them that
"the
>> title is in the dash - I can do what I like" B It is the perfect answer.
>>
>
> Couldn't agree more, Mike. Whatever a person wants to do with his/her
> car is their business. I enjoy our cars and I'm far from a purist, but
> if someone wants to keep their car bone stock that's fine. From my POV
> neither a stock Roadster or a 510 is that great, although the
> Roadster's more fun to drive in stock condition (provided it's in good
> shape) than an OEM 510. And do you really want to drive B a Roadster on
> the OEM bias ply tires? That's what they came with.
>
> Our stock '05 Accord is (objectively) a better car that a stock 510,
> but even our first 510 wasn't actually stock. The dealer had put a set
> of Michelins on it along with dual exhaust (I have no idea why!). When
> I was transferred to Hawaii in '73, I went through El Segundo and
> bought a suspension kit from Brock. By the time we moved back to San
> Antonio 3 years later I modified it quite a bit. The two 510s we
> currently have will be far from stock when they're back on the road.
>
> The '70 2000 I have now is fairly original, but if I was going to keep
> it, I'd probably do an SR swap, as much due to cost of rebuilding the
> U-20 drive train as anything else. Fact is, physical problems have
> made it very difficult for me to get in and out of the Roadster these
> days so it'll go on the market when I get back from NAB in Vegas in a
> couple of weeks.
>
> It's about what a person wants, IMHO,
> Ron

From stl at adnc.com  Sun Apr  3 11:34:20 2011
From: stl at adnc.com (stl at adnc.com)
Date: Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:34:20 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Supercharged Roadster
In-Reply-To: <09E4074C0F830C458934327282278BF00C6A9603@EDWEXVS01.hills.hillsad.com>
References: <09E4074C0F830C458934327282278BF00C6A9603@EDWEXVS01.hills.hillsad.com>
Message-ID: <20110403103420.10172cjhqq3r1pr0@webmail.americanis.net>

The DATSTER is a beautiful car. Ken has invested imagination, energy  
and time in keeping it on the road. He deserves the appreciation and  
respect of the Roadster community.  There are a variety of approaches  
to keeping our Roadsters running, from stock to highly modified.   
Let's celebrate them all.

Steve Landuyt
'69 2000

Quoting Sam Conway <SConway at fielders.com.au>:

> This is why some people should not own these cars that dash is bad  
> in every way
>
> Samuel
> 68 2000
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net  
> <datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net>
> To: datsun-roadsters <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sun Apr 03 09:44:50 2011
> Subject: [Roadsters] Supercharged Roadster
>
> Hi everyone I did a write-up o Ken's DATSTER here:
> http://www.zcarblog.com/2011/04/02/performance/one-of-a-kind-supercharged-datsun-roadster.html
>
> enjoy!
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From tputland at charter.net  Sun Apr  3 16:32:31 2011
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 18:32:31 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] is this a Roadster part?
Message-ID: <786530d7.752c2.12f1d7efa85.Webtop.44@charter.net>

tiny url: http://tinyurl.com/3n5r52y


ebay item 250795124189

This doesn't look correct to me. Someone clarify please.

Thanks

Tim

From escarcega at cox.net  Sun Apr  3 17:45:39 2011
From: escarcega at cox.net (Marty Escarcega)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 16:45:39 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Supercharged Roadster
In-Reply-To: <mailman.3192.1301852067.3241.datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.3192.1301852067.3241.datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <002901cbf259$3d10e680$b732b380$@net>

Alvin, thank you for sharing that write up. It was inspiring to me. Clean
and simple. While some might hate the idea, I sure liked the idea of
ditching the windows and capping the doors. About all I might want is a
tonneau cover. Gotta talk to Kelsey about it. :-) This is what a roadster is
all about in my opinion, open air driving! 
I liked his dash, simple solution to a ratty dashboard. He has good
fabrication skills.

Any chance of getting some more pictures and full resolution?
Thanks again!
Marty & Kelsey
Mesa, AZ

Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 17:14:50 -0700
From: alvin gogineni 
Subject: [Roadsters] Supercharged Roadster
To: datsun-roadsters <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>


Hi everyone I did a write-up o Ken's DATSTER here:
http://www.zcarblog.com/2011/04/02/performance/one-of-a-kind-supercharged-da
tsun-roadster.html

enjoy!

From aultgc at att.net  Sun Apr  3 19:05:44 2011
From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 20:05:44 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] is this a Roadster part?
References: <786530d7.752c2.12f1d7efa85.Webtop.44@charter.net>
Message-ID: <87B364C95FF84471B89548C03FDD1C0C@gaxp1>

Tim,

The short answer is "No, it isn't a roadster part".  But it is a NABCO M/C, 
has been used on roadsters, and thus appears to be somewhat interchangeable. 
Knowing the seller to be a thoroughly honest individual, I am confident the 
part was removed from a roadster.

There was one on my '67-1/2 when I first got the car.  It turns out there 
wasn't enough stroke length to operate the clutch properly, but I suspect 
that was just a result of the operating rod not being set long enough. 
Since I could not figure out how to adjust the operating rod with the M/C in 
the car, in the wee hours before our last weekend run together, I replaced 
that M/C with a factory part, and solved my problem.  (I wasn't about to 
simply adjust the operating rod to the same length as the factory part, 
which has a solid, non-adjustable operating rod, and take a chance the rod 
length wasn't the only problem.)  Note that the outlet boss is in a 
different position, so the line to the slave cylinder must be bent to make 
it work.

Since it is different from the OEM configuration, which has the reservoir 
set closed to the firewall, I would not use one in one of my cars again. 
Might work fine, and even the one I had might have worked all right if the 
operating rod were the proper length.  But, it is a lot of work getting an 
M/C into and out of the car, so I won't take the chance.

Gary

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tim" <tputland at charter.net>
To: "datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 5:32 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] is this a Roadster part?


> tiny url: http://tinyurl.com/3n5r52y
>
>
> ebay item 250795124189
>
> This doesn't look correct to me. Someone clarify please.
>
> Thanks
>
> Tim
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From jeffzster at yahoo.com  Sun Apr  3 19:16:29 2011
From: jeffzster at yahoo.com (Jeff Torres)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 18:16:29 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Solvang 2011 Update
Message-ID: <956547.30041.qm@web110410.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Ok..everyone...the website is updated with the latest in registrations.
Everything is going fine for the event...this rainy season scares me a
bit..but the show must go on! Some old friends coming back this year..good to
see..along with our usual bunch..Soooo...keep the registrations coming!..
 
FINALLY ditched WILDBLUE(Wildscrew) Satelite Internet and went with a local
Broadband provider that utilizes Microwave technology? OMG what a
difference..I can't believe it took me that long to change..what a speed
diff...now I have 2.00 mbps gauranteed up and down for all you tech folks out
there..and that may actually not be fast in the "big City" scheme of things,
but man what a difference for me! Especially when trying to update the show
website! Much, Much Happier!
 
Oh ya...we are in need of Raffle prize donations..if your interested n helping
out please let me know if you need an address lemme know..if your coming to
the show let me know and just bring it with ya!
 
As usual I will end this with my usual Plea..if your coming PLEASE, PLEASE
either let me know and/or send in your registration! It just makes things
SOOOOO much smoother! Thanks!
 
Jeff

From rksmith46 at hotmail.com  Sun Apr  3 20:01:26 2011
From: rksmith46 at hotmail.com (robert k. smith)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 22:01:26 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Supercharged Roadster
In-Reply-To: <20110403103420.10172cjhqq3r1pr0@webmail.americanis.net>
References: <09E4074C0F830C458934327282278BF00C6A9603@EDWEXVS01.hills.hillsad.com>,
	<20110403103420.10172cjhqq3r1pr0@webmail.americanis.net>
Message-ID: <BAY145-w12ECCC96AC26B54E4E1A6ABFA30@phx.gbl>

hi all, i agree with steve 100%. ive got an original paint  69  2000, but ive
owned some
street rods, and i can tell you, it is a lot more work to make a modified hot
rod out of
a car .btw, its ken's vision of a nice sports car, so lets see if
we can find something we like about it.   bob smith, ohio




> Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 10:34:20 -0700
> From: stl at adnc.com
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Supercharged Roadster
>
> The DATSTER is a beautiful car. Ken has invested imagination, energy
> and time in keeping it on the road. He deserves the appreciation and
> respect of the Roadster community.  There are a variety of approaches
> to keeping our Roadsters running, from stock to highly modified.
> Let's celebrate them all.
>
> Steve Landuyt
> '69 2000
>
> Quoting Sam Conway <SConway at fielders.com.au>:
>
> > This is why some people should not own these cars that dash is bad
> > in every way
> >
> > Samuel
> > 68 2000
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
> > <datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net>
> > To: datsun-roadsters <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Sun Apr 03 09:44:50 2011
> > Subject: [Roadsters] Supercharged Roadster
> >
> > Hi everyone I did a write-up o Ken's DATSTER here:

From rksmith46 at hotmail.com  Sun Apr  3 20:19:08 2011
From: rksmith46 at hotmail.com (robert k. smith)
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 22:19:08 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] package shelf width, fwd edge?
In-Reply-To: <1432A0C924F7ED439A95685850281F6602B721@XMBC3087.northgrum.com>
References: <1432A0C924F7ED439A95685850281F6602B721@XMBC3087.northgrum.com>
Message-ID: <BAY145-w3855E9D0BB3F22B590C643BFA30@phx.gbl>

hi, the hard foam square piece, that has vinyl around it, is 1 1/2 " square.
   best of luck,  bob smith, ohio

> From: Fergus.OFarrell at ngc.com
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:35:04 +0000
> Subject: [Roadsters] package shelf width, fwd edge?
>
> I am at work and forgot to bring along the dimensions.
>
> Anyone know (or can check) the width of the package shelf fwd edge (the
sharp
> one that needs padding)?
>
> Thanks,
> FergusO
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From Fergus.OFarrell at ngc.com  Mon Apr  4 08:03:18 2011
From: Fergus.OFarrell at ngc.com (O'Farrell, Fergus P (AS))
Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 14:03:18 +0000
Subject: [Roadsters] for NorCal Solvang'ers, some "Sidebar" directions,
	via 166
Message-ID: <1432A0C924F7ED439A95685850281F6602CE08@XMBC3087.northgrum.com>

This is included as part of a "backroads tour" that I go on annually, and even
if coming from the south I'd encourage you to drive north to 166 and head
south along this route.
The scenery is terrific, and the twisties are enjoyable at any speed.  (not
that I have tried at anything north of the posted speed limit....)

This would be in the category of a "vehicular sidebar",

(~ 60 mile route which will take ~ 2 hours, instead of 40 minutes along the
same 40 mile stretch of 101... or more like 25 minutes if you are driving with
Alvin),
but some of the most gorgeous roads to be found (and some nice wineries...).
All roads fully paved, in fact repaved in the last year or two, so gorgeous
surface.

For those looking to "pull the plug" once this route is taken, the alternate
once you do the left turn at #5 is to go 8.7 miles to Alisos Canyon Road, then
6.5 miles out to 101.
But, this misses some of the most beautiful (and recently repaved) roads thru
wineries and high end farms and horse ranches.

Enjoy the drive,
Fergus O

________________________________

1.

>From 101 South, after passing Nipomo

2.

Turn left at CA-166 E/Cuyama Hwy Continue to follow CA-166 E

15.1 mi

3.

Turn right at Tepusquet Rd

14.7 mi

4.

Slight left to stay on Tepusquet Rd

1.1 mi

5.

Turn left at Foxen Canyon Rd

14.7 mi

6.

Continue onto Zaca Canyon Rd/Zaca Station Rd

3.1 mi

7.

Turn right at CA-154 W/San Marcos Pass Rd

0.2 mi

8.

Turn left to merge onto US-101 S

5.8 mi

9.

Take exit 140A for CA-246 toward Solvang/Lompoc

0.1 mi

10.

Turn left at CA-246 E

3.4 mi



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From Fergus.OFarrell at ngc.com  Mon Apr  4 08:29:36 2011
From: Fergus.OFarrell at ngc.com (O'Farrell, Fergus P (AS))
Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 14:29:36 +0000
Subject: [Roadsters] 14" enkei's FS in LA
Message-ID: <1432A0C924F7ED439A95685850281F6602CE52@XMBC3087.northgrum.com>

Looks like the right offset, these'd fit nicely.  No connection to seller.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/pts/2302091792.html

From arbcbears at yahoo.com  Mon Apr  4 11:20:25 2011
From: arbcbears at yahoo.com (jim roosevelt)
Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 10:20:25 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Rescue Head
Message-ID: <406727.46287.qm@web32502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Need Help,
I was at an estate sale this weekend and found a Nissan head in the recycle pile.  It is an overhead cam head and appears complete except for one head bolt and gaskets.  It has "Nissan Japan 210 " on the side and "32" on the back.  What does it fit and was it worth rescuing? 
Thanks,
Mike

From ronnie.day at gmail.com  Mon Apr  4 12:14:11 2011
From: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 13:14:11 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Rescue Head
In-Reply-To: <406727.46287.qm@web32502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <406727.46287.qm@web32502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BANLkTinacrj8MF44qM_UkeM+u_PgM8NAhg@mail.gmail.com>

> Mike

> Need Help,
> I was at an estate sale this weekend and found a Nissan head in the recycle
pile. B It is an overhead cam head and appears complete except for one head
bolt and gaskets. B It has "Nissan Japan 210 " on the side and "32" on the
back.
What does it fit and was it worth rescuing?

Sounds like a 210 L-4 head. Do you have pics? What kind of shape is it
in? Measure an intake port. If the intake port is 1 1/2 inch and the
combustion chamber is kidney shaped, it's a pretty desirable piece,
provide it hasn't been warped or milled too much.

Ron

From vze2fhba at comcast.net  Mon Apr  4 12:49:05 2011
From: vze2fhba at comcast.net (vze2fhba at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 18:49:05 +0000
Subject: [Roadsters] Rescue Head
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTinacrj8MF44qM_UkeM+u_PgM8NAhg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <406727.46287.qm@web32502.mail.mud.yahoo.com><BANLkTinacrj8MF44qM_UkeM+u_PgM8NAhg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1675088221-1301942948-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-778116387-@bda2385.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>

Can't be a 210 head. They were all A series engines and were not overhead cam. 
Sent from my BlackBerry. smartphone with Nextel Direct Connect

-----Original Message-----
From: Ronnie Day <ronnie.day at gmail.com>
Sender: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 13:14:11 
To: jim roosevelt<arbcbears at yahoo.com>
Cc: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Rescue Head

> Mike

> Need Help,
> I was at an estate sale this weekend and found a Nissan head in the recycle
pile. B It is an overhead cam head and appears complete except for one head
bolt and gaskets. B It has "Nissan Japan 210 " on the side and "32" on the
back.
What does it fit and was it worth rescuing?

Sounds like a 210 L-4 head. Do you have pics? What kind of shape is it
in? Measure an intake port. If the intake port is 1 1/2 inch and the
combustion chamber is kidney shaped, it's a pretty desirable piece,
provide it hasn't been warped or milled too much.

Ron
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From ronnie.day at gmail.com  Mon Apr  4 12:57:25 2011
From: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 13:57:25 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Rescue Head
In-Reply-To: <1675088221-1301942948-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-778116387-@bda2385.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
References: <406727.46287.qm@web32502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<BANLkTinacrj8MF44qM_UkeM+u_PgM8NAhg@mail.gmail.com>
	<1675088221-1301942948-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-778116387-@bda2385.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
Message-ID: <BANLkTin915jZDuopE6BYDLRyd2wTB7RQRA@mail.gmail.com>

I was talking about the casting number, not a car model. IIRC, # 210
castings were usually the ones to have. I'm pretty sure I have a
couple, but they're 30 miles away in  store room.

On Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 1:49 PM,  <vze2fhba at comcast.net> wrote:
> Can't be a 210 head. They were all A series engines and were not overhead
cam.
> Sent from my BlackBerryB. smartphone with Nextel Direct Connect

From ljordan704 at netscape.net  Mon Apr  4 12:58:20 2011
From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net)
Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 11:58:20 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] for NorCal Solvang'ers, some "Sidebar"  directions,
 via 166
In-Reply-To: <1432A0C924F7ED439A95685850281F6602CE08@XMBC3087.northgrum.com>
References: <1432A0C924F7ED439A95685850281F6602CE08@XMBC3087.northgrum.com>
Message-ID: <4841E4CE-31C3-489F-AC17-506B478ABD46@netscape.net>

Fergus
Your link shows a route near Memphis. Is Elvis going?

Linda

Sent from my iPod

On Apr 4, 2011, at 7:03 AM, "O'Farrell, Fergus P (AS)"
<Fergus.OFarrell at ngc.com> wrote:

> This is included as part of a "backroads tour" that I go on annually, and
even
> if coming from the south I'd encourage you to drive north to 166 and head
> south along this route.
> The scenery is terrific, and the twisties are enjoyable at any speed.  (not
> that I have tried at anything north of the posted speed limit....)
>
> This would be in the category of a "vehicular sidebar",
>
> (~ 60 mile route which will take ~ 2 hours, instead of 40 minutes along the
> same 40 mile stretch of 101... or more like 25 minutes if you are driving
with
> Alvin),
> but some of the most gorgeous roads to be found (and some nice
wineries...).
> All roads fully paved, in fact repaved in the last year or two, so gorgeous
> surface.
>
> For those looking to "pull the plug" once this route is taken, the
alternate
> once you do the left turn at #5 is to go 8.7 miles to Alisos Canyon Road,
then
> 6.5 miles out to 101.
> But, this misses some of the most beautiful (and recently repaved) roads
thru
> wineries and high end farms and horse ranches.
>
> Enjoy the drive,
> Fergus O
>
> ________________________________
>
> 1.
>
>> From 101 South, after passing Nipomo
>
> 2.
>
> Turn left at CA-166 E/Cuyama Hwy Continue to follow CA-166 E
>
> 15.1 mi
>
> 3.
>
> Turn right at Tepusquet Rd
>
> 14.7 mi
>
> 4.
>
> Slight left to stay on Tepusquet Rd
>
> 1.1 mi
>
> 5.
>
> Turn left at Foxen Canyon Rd
>
> 14.7 mi
>
> 6.
>
> Continue onto Zaca Canyon Rd/Zaca Station Rd
>
> 3.1 mi
>
> 7.
>
> Turn right at CA-154 W/San Marcos Pass Rd
>
> 0.2 mi
>
> 8.
>
> Turn left to merge onto US-101 S
>
> 5.8 mi
>
> 9.
>
> Take exit 140A for CA-246 toward Solvang/Lompoc
>
> 0.1 mi
>
> 10.
>
> Turn left at CA-246 E
>
> 3.4 mi
>
>
>
> Show on Google
>
Maps<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Thompson+Ave&daddr=35
>
.018528,-120.2057872+to:34.8172939,-120.2283692+to:34.7272455,-120.132873+to:
>
Solvang,+CA&geocode=FaYKFgIdBk3S-A%3BFSBXFgIdJc7V-Cnls7YUVXTsgDHes9k0BEhd3w%3
>
BFQ1FEwId73XV-ClRB1QPlwjsgDGPcgontlvxgg%3BFU3lEQId9-rW-CnxDeidFv_rgDEyvXI6qOZ
>
QvQ%3BFezjDwIdUNjW-CmFIpL8oFTpgDFWwQsGGygOLQ&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=3&sz=12&via=1
>
,2,3&sll=34.77687,-120.204506&sspn=0.207551,0.307961&ie=UTF8&ll=34.752896,-12
> 0.130005&spn=0.83044,1.231842&z=10&dirflg=d>
> [Google Maps]
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From vze2fhba at comcast.net  Mon Apr  4 13:09:17 2011
From: vze2fhba at comcast.net (vze2fhba at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 19:09:17 +0000
Subject: [Roadsters] Rescue Head
Message-ID: <1552984253-1301944161-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1797926794-@bda2385.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>

Ah, my mistake
------Original Message------
From: Ronnie Day
To: vze2fhba at comcast.net
Cc: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
Cc: jim roosevelt
Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Rescue Head
Sent: Apr 4, 2011 2:57 PM

I was talking about the casting number, not a car model. IIRC, # 210
castings were usually the ones to have. I'm pretty sure I have a
couple, but they're 30 miles away in  store room.

On Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 1:49 PM,  <vze2fhba at comcast.net> wrote:
> Can't be a 210 head. They were all A series engines and were not overhead cam.
> Sent from my BlackBerry. smartphone with Nextel Direct Connect
>


Sent from my BlackBerry. smartphone with Nextel Direct Connect

From sandhoff at csus.edu  Mon Apr  4 16:30:19 2011
From: sandhoff at csus.edu (John F Sandhoff)
Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:30:19 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Rescue Head
In-Reply-To: <406727.46287.qm@web32502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D99E40B.20447.171EF2F@localhost>

> I was at an estate sale this weekend and found a Nissan head...
> It has "Nissan Japan 210 " on the side...

>From <http://datsun510.wikia.com/wiki/Nissan_L_engine_cylinder_heads>:

===
"Semi Peanut

This is by far the least desirable of the three type of combustion chamber
designs. The semi-peanut combustion chamber is commonly found on 210
casting cylinder heads from US market L-16 engines. It has less quench
area than the true peanut chambered heads and less combustion chamber
volume (aprox. 38.5) than either of the other two designs."
===

It's on the web, it must be true :-)

However... another list member says it's desirable, so I dunno.....
Of the three listed styles, this head appears to be by far the
highest compression (open=45.2cc, peanut=41cc, semi-peanut=41cc).
And if it's been cut, then it's even higher...

On L engines, wasn't there something about round vs square exhaust ports?

-- John
     John F Sandhoff   sandhoff at csus.edu   Sacramento, CA

From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Mon Apr  4 17:35:27 2011
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 16:35:27 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Rescue Head
In-Reply-To: <4D99E40B.20447.171EF2F@localhost>
References: <406727.46287.qm@web32502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4D99E40B.20447.171EF2F@localhost>
Message-ID: <00f301cbf320$faf98270$f0ec8750$@net>

I've heard/read the same thing, i.e. the 210 is the least desirable for most
folks.

Yes, there's round and square exhaust ports. The round exhaust ports are
usually on the '77 and later W58 head.

Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John F
Sandhoff
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 3:30 PM
To: jim roosevelt
Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Rescue Head

> I was at an estate sale this weekend and found a Nissan head...
> It has "Nissan Japan 210 " on the side...

>From <http://datsun510.wikia.com/wiki/Nissan_L_engine_cylinder_heads>:

===
"Semi Peanut

This is by far the least desirable of the three type of combustion chamber
designs. The semi-peanut combustion chamber is commonly found on 210
casting cylinder heads from US market L-16 engines. It has less quench
area than the true peanut chambered heads and less combustion chamber
volume (aprox. 38.5) than either of the other two designs."
===

It's on the web, it must be true :-)

However... another list member says it's desirable, so I dunno.....
Of the three listed styles, this head appears to be by far the
highest compression (open=45.2cc, peanut=41cc, semi-peanut=41cc).
And if it's been cut, then it's even higher...

On L engines, wasn't there something about round vs square exhaust ports?

-- John
     John F Sandhoff   sandhoff at csus.edu   Sacramento, CA
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From tputland at charter.net  Tue Apr  5 06:47:44 2011
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 08:47:44 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] fuel gauge differences?
Message-ID: <69af36df.88af1.12f25b450c6.Webtop.41@charter.net>

Were the fuel gauges different for the US? I see this one has litres 
listed on it. Is this possibly from a RHD model?

Ebay item #150578675305

Tim

From spl310 at hotmail.com  Tue Apr  5 09:05:30 2011
From: spl310 at hotmail.com (sidney raper)
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 11:05:30 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Fruit Cove Car show
Message-ID: <BAY144-W27571F261B079A55C64AE492A20@phx.gbl>

11th Annual
2011 CAR SHOW
April 9th - 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fruit Cove Baptist Church
501 SR 13 in St. Johns County

Cars and trucks will be shown, with prizes awarded in various categories. Free
food, door prizes, children's activities, and other items round out this fun
event!

    *Online Registration Deadline is April 1st.
    *Register your car online by April 1st (Registration fee $20) AND get a
free t-shirt
    *$25.00 registration fee for all cars registered after April 1st, and at
the show.

For more information, call Mark Simmons at 904-237-1770.

Sorry I didn't get this posted before the online deadline.  I just found the
info.

Sidney Raper
Jacksonville Florida

From arbcbears at yahoo.com  Tue Apr  5 10:09:50 2011
From: arbcbears at yahoo.com (jim roosevelt)
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 09:09:50 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Rescue Head  Again
Message-ID: <406947.72797.qm@web32508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Thanks for all the input. 
When I go to estate/garage sales I always ask if anyone has any old Datsun parts for sale.  My roadster has an "R" engine and I know parts for older cars are hard to find.  I can't use this head but didn't want it going to the recyclers without seeing if it was useful to someone.  Any idea what I should ask for it on Craigslist?  It comes with a starter & 2 SU carbs-good for parts or core exchange.  The combustion chambers are circular ( 3 1/4" diameter).  
Thanks,
Mike

From tomet9 at sbcglobal.net  Tue Apr  5 11:06:18 2011
From: tomet9 at sbcglobal.net (Tom PRATHER)
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 10:06:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Craigslist 2000
Message-ID: <847806.60268.qm@web81005.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Saw this today from a couple days ago, Looks to be solexed U20. Nice

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/2303742796.html

From 9laser3 at bright.net  Tue Apr  5 15:45:37 2011
From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul)
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 17:45:37 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] FW: [EarlyDatsunClub] FS: RL411 parts, auto trans
Message-ID: <011401cbf3da$ce14f090$6a3ed1b0$@net>

  Saw this on the Early Datsun list.  Anybody looking to build an automatic
roadster?

Paul
Ohio

-----Original Message-----
On Behalf Of Pete Peters


Not mine. From Vancouver, BC craigslist:

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/pts/2303867146.html 

From tputland at charter.net  Tue Apr  5 16:13:32 2011
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 18:13:32 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] fuel hard lines
Message-ID: <776cceea.905ed.12f27ba51d2.Webtop.43@charter.net>

It seems that the fuel tank has never been removed from my Dad's 70 
1600. while swapping out the tank for a "fresh" one, I get to replace 
the fuel hard lines as well.

So, can they be sourced? Or I am best off making my own?

Has any one ordered fuel lines from Classic Tube?

Thanks

tim

From sandhoff at csus.edu  Tue Apr  5 16:32:50 2011
From: sandhoff at csus.edu (John F Sandhoff)
Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:32:50 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] FW: [EarlyDatsunClub] FS: RL411 parts, auto  trans
In-Reply-To: <011401cbf3da$ce14f090$6a3ed1b0$@net>
Message-ID: <4D9B3622.2400.69A98A9@localhost>

> Subject:  FS: RL411 parts, auto trans
> Saw this on the Early Datsun list.  Anybody looking to build an
> automatic roadster?

In case someone actually starts thinking in that direction... the 411
slushbox is waaay too wide for the Roadster's tranny tunnel.
 
-- John
     John F Sandhoff   sandhoff at csus.edu   Sacramento, CA

From graemes at internode.on.net  Tue Apr  5 18:08:52 2011
From: graemes at internode.on.net (Graeme Suckling)
Date: Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:38:52 +0930
Subject: [Roadsters] fuel gauge differences?
In-Reply-To: <69af36df.88af1.12f25b450c6.Webtop.41@charter.net>
References: <69af36df.88af1.12f25b450c6.Webtop.41@charter.net>
Message-ID: <4D9BAF14.2070905@internode.on.net>

On 5/04/2011 10:17 PM, Tim wrote:
> Were the fuel gauges different for the US? I see this one has litres 
> listed on it. Is this possibly from a RHD model?
>
> Ebay item #150578675305
>
> Tim
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My RHD '65 gauge is calibrated in Litres.
Can't confirm if those are US or ROW [Rest Of World]

-- 
Regards,
Graeme Suckling
1965 SP310 Datsun Sports
1971 P510 Datsun 1600
1972 PL510 Datsun 1600 LHD
1973 HS30 Datsun 240Z
1984 B120 Datsun 1200 utility
1993 ECR33 Skyline GTS25t
http://tinyurl.com/6n5aza
Adelaide
South Australia.

From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Tue Apr  5 18:45:29 2011
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 17:45:29 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] FW: [EarlyDatsunClub] FS: RL411 parts, auto   trans
In-Reply-To: <4D9B3622.2400.69A98A9@localhost>
References: <011401cbf3da$ce14f090$6a3ed1b0$@net>
	<4D9B3622.2400.69A98A9@localhost>
Message-ID: <007101cbf3f3$ede10260$c9a30720$@net>

I thought someone had done this though don't remember who. Perhaps they
modified the trans tunnel.

Pete

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[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John F
Sandhoff
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 3:33 PM
To: Paul
Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] FW: [EarlyDatsunClub] FS: RL411 parts, auto trans

> Subject:  FS: RL411 parts, auto trans
> Saw this on the Early Datsun list.  Anybody looking to build an
> automatic roadster?

In case someone actually starts thinking in that direction... the 411
slushbox is waaay too wide for the Roadster's tranny tunnel.
 
-- John
     John F Sandhoff   sandhoff at csus.edu   Sacramento, CA
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From aultgc at att.net  Tue Apr  5 19:14:41 2011
From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault)
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 20:14:41 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] fuel gauge differences?
References: <69af36df.88af1.12f25b450c6.Webtop.41@charter.net>
Message-ID: <6616391FD6404C71B0FB34AF0F7C0332@gaxp1>

Tim,

The fuel gauge in my '66, which is the original, is calibrated in liters. 
(Or, do you say litres?)

Gary

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Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 7:47 AM
Subject: [Roadsters] fuel gauge differences?


> Were the fuel gauges different for the US? I see this one has litres 
> listed on it. Is this possibly from a RHD model?
>
> Ebay item #150578675305
>
> Tim
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From pjmill at sonic.net  Tue Apr  5 22:07:46 2011
From: pjmill at sonic.net (pjmill)
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 21:07:46 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] fuel hard lines
In-Reply-To: <776cceea.905ed.12f27ba51d2.Webtop.43@charter.net>
References: <776cceea.905ed.12f27ba51d2.Webtop.43@charter.net>
Message-ID: <60AE9E112CA642D29C41BD217B671E3D@yourfsyly0jtwn>

I got full replacements made of stainless from these guys:

	http://www.inlinetube.com/

They did a tremendous job.  I sent all the old tubes, brake lines, fuel,
everything to tem and they totally replicated everything!

Good luck!

Paul 

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tim
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 3:14 PM
To: datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] fuel hard lines

It seems that the fuel tank has never been removed from my Dad's 70 1600.
while swapping out the tank for a "fresh" one, I get to replace the fuel
hard lines as well.

So, can they be sourced? Or I am best off making my own?

Has any one ordered fuel lines from Classic Tube?

Thanks

tim
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From gsglasgow at comcast.net  Tue Apr  5 22:47:00 2011
From: gsglasgow at comcast.net (Gordon Glasgow)
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 21:47:00 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] FW: [EarlyDatsunClub] FS: RL411 parts, auto    trans
In-Reply-To: <007101cbf3f3$ede10260$c9a30720$@net>
References: <011401cbf3da$ce14f090$6a3ed1b0$@net>
	<4D9B3622.2400.69A98A9@localhost>
	<007101cbf3f3$ede10260$c9a30720$@net>
Message-ID: <004a01cbf415$ab77b230$02671690$@net>

Buz Bowerman of Modesto(?) built a KA24 automatic roadster for his wife, but
I assume it was a KA24 automatic, not a 411.

Gordon Glasgow

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Pete Peters
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 5:45 PM
To: Datsun Roadster List
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] FW: [EarlyDatsunClub] FS: RL411 parts, auto trans

I thought someone had done this though don't remember who. Perhaps they
modified the trans tunnel.

Pete

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[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John F
Sandhoff
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 3:33 PM
To: Paul
Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] FW: [EarlyDatsunClub] FS: RL411 parts, auto trans

> Subject:  FS: RL411 parts, auto trans
> Saw this on the Early Datsun list.  Anybody looking to build an
> automatic roadster?

In case someone actually starts thinking in that direction... the 411
slushbox is waaay too wide for the Roadster's tranny tunnel.
 
-- John
     John F Sandhoff   sandhoff at csus.edu   Sacramento, CA
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From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Tue Apr  5 22:52:00 2011
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 21:52:00 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] FW: [EarlyDatsunClub] FS: RL411 parts, auto    trans
In-Reply-To: <004a01cbf415$ab77b230$02671690$@net>
References: <011401cbf3da$ce14f090$6a3ed1b0$@net>
	<4D9B3622.2400.69A98A9@localhost>
	<007101cbf3f3$ede10260$c9a30720$@net>
	<004a01cbf415$ab77b230$02671690$@net>
Message-ID: <008e01cbf416$5e4fff70$1aeffe50$@net>

I doubt the KA automatic is smaller than the R16 automatic.

I'm guessing no pics/documentation of that.

Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: Gordon Glasgow [mailto:gsglasgow at comcast.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 9:47 PM
To: 'Pete Peters'; 'Datsun Roadster List'
Subject: RE: [Roadsters] FW: [EarlyDatsunClub] FS: RL411 parts, auto trans

Buz Bowerman of Modesto(?) built a KA24 automatic roadster for his wife, but
I assume it was a KA24 automatic, not a 411.

Gordon Glasgow

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Pete Peters
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 5:45 PM
To: Datsun Roadster List
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] FW: [EarlyDatsunClub] FS: RL411 parts, auto trans

I thought someone had done this though don't remember who. Perhaps they
modified the trans tunnel.

Pete

-----Original Message-----
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Sandhoff
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 3:33 PM
To: Paul
Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] FW: [EarlyDatsunClub] FS: RL411 parts, auto trans

> Subject:  FS: RL411 parts, auto trans
> Saw this on the Early Datsun list.  Anybody looking to build an
> automatic roadster?

In case someone actually starts thinking in that direction... the 411
slushbox is waaay too wide for the Roadster's tranny tunnel.
 
-- John
     John F Sandhoff   sandhoff at csus.edu   Sacramento, CA
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From chalsted at comcast.net  Wed Apr  6 01:02:23 2011
From: chalsted at comcast.net (chalsted at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 07:02:23 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Roadsters] fuel hard lines
In-Reply-To: <1663565793.430830.1302073333564.JavaMail.root@sz0145a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
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for years Bill Thompson of White Post Restorations has been making up stainless steel lines and resleeving the caliper pistons...unfortunately he passed away last week, RIP Bill... don't know if his family will continue to run his restoration shop or not. 
Craig 

From lee.ehinger at frontier.com  Wed Apr  6 06:28:48 2011
From: lee.ehinger at frontier.com (Lee Ehinger)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 08:28:48 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] fuel hard lines
In-Reply-To: <60AE9E112CA642D29C41BD217B671E3D@yourfsyly0jtwn>
Message-ID: <F7BEE17C456B4666BE04868F978A8666@ehingerhome>

I have bought lines for my 67.5 2000 & 70 240z from http://classictube.com/
The only small issue was the flare nuts were 11mm instead of stock 10mm.

All in Stainless - minor adjusting to fit.  Well worth the price
Lee Ehinger

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 12:08 AM
To: 'Tim'; 'datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net'
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] fuel hard lines

I got full replacements made of stainless from these guys:

	http://www.inlinetube.com/

They did a tremendous job.  I sent all the old tubes, brake lines, fuel,
everything to tem and they totally replicated everything!

Good luck!

Paul

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tim
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 3:14 PM
To: datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] fuel hard lines

It seems that the fuel tank has never been removed from my Dad's 70 1600.
while swapping out the tank for a "fresh" one, I get to replace the fuel
hard lines as well.

So, can they be sourced? Or I am best off making my own?

Has any one ordered fuel lines from Classic Tube?

Thanks

tim
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From fred.davidson at diversia.ca  Wed Apr  6 07:17:36 2011
From: fred.davidson at diversia.ca (Fred Davidson)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 09:17:36 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun Fuel lines
Message-ID: <78B5DBD6234C44028924182CE98568A9@DDBHLZ81>

Hi Tim:

Three years ago, I put all new stainless brake lines in a "69 Roadster from
Classic Tube. The fit was amazing. They have patterns for many cars including
fuel lines.

http://classictube.com

Fred

From ljordan704 at netscape.net  Wed Apr  6 08:43:44 2011
From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 07:43:44 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun Fuel lines
In-Reply-To: <78B5DBD6234C44028924182CE98568A9@DDBHLZ81>
References: <78B5DBD6234C44028924182CE98568A9@DDBHLZ81>
Message-ID: <E777C51B-2E82-4D9A-9A9C-82B5BB27C41F@netscape.net>

What is the cost for Classic vs Inline?
Linda

Sent from my iPod

On Apr 6, 2011, at 6:17 AM, "Fred Davidson" <fred.davidson at diversia.ca>
wrote:

> Hi Tim:
>
> Three years ago, I put all new stainless brake lines in a "69 Roadster from
> Classic Tube. The fit was amazing. They have patterns for many cars
including
> fuel lines.
>
> http://classictube.com
>
> Fred
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From ljordan704 at netscape.net  Wed Apr  6 09:27:27 2011
From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 08:27:27 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun Fuel lines
In-Reply-To: <54c7803f.97aef.12f2b61a6b7.Webtop.45@charter.net>
References: <54c7803f.97aef.12f2b61a6b7.Webtop.45@charter.net>
Message-ID: <D1B2DCC4-8F98-4C03-9E13-529F96E3CFFD@netscape.net>

Well they would have the pattern based on the other person sending his in.
Just be sure there are no differences in years for the Roadster. I am sure
stainless is pricey vs steel. Maybe you could get a roll of stainless and have
a guy bend it for you. Inline did mention precision bending though.

Linda

Sent from my iPod

On Apr 6, 2011, at 8:15 AM, Tim <tputland at charter.net> wrote:

> One of my questions that has not been answered by anyone yet. Classic is
very pricey based on what i saw on their web site yesterday. I am still
waiting for a call from them. (I am not holding my breath while I wait.) I
have not yet looked at Inline as one person told me they had to send their old
lines to them and I really don't want to have to mess with that.
>
> Tim
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 9:43 AM, ljordan704 at netscape.net wrote:
>
>> What is the cost for Classic vs Inline?
>> Linda
>>
>> Sent from my iPod
>>
>> On Apr 6, 2011, at 6:17 AM, "Fred Davidson" <fred.davidson at diversia.ca>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Tim:
>>>
>>> Three years ago, I put all new stainless brake lines in a "69 Roadster
from
>>> Classic Tube. The fit was amazing. They have patterns for many cars
>> including
>>> fuel lines.
>>>
>>> http://classictube.com
>>>
>>> Fred
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From gcallahan at prodigy.net  Wed Apr  6 11:31:16 2011
From: gcallahan at prodigy.net (Gary Callahan)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 10:31:16 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] (no subject)
Message-ID: <123013.15221.qm@web81002.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

http://pferdeverkauf-individuell.homepage.t-online.de/index002-23.html

From chuckkyle at me.com  Wed Apr  6 11:32:43 2011
From: chuckkyle at me.com (chuckkyle)
Date: Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:32:43 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Roadsters] Mechanic in Va
Message-ID: <32911530-20bf-4452-ee04-ae0028cec04e@me.com>

Does anyone have a good mechanic in the Northern VA area, Arlington, Alexandria? I have a 68 Datsun, spent several thousand (almost $8k at Currys near Dulles) getting it to run back in 2006, had over heating issues for a number of years then deployed to Afghanistan for a year. Now I am back and can't get it to start. I don't know if the engine has seized over the last winter or what. I am really not interested in throwing thousands into it again, but would really hate to let it just sit.

Thanks in advance.

Chuck



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Hm 512-225-4501

Address:
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From spearsdelmar at aol.com  Wed Apr  6 11:57:53 2011
From: spearsdelmar at aol.com (spearsdelmar at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 10:57:53 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun Fuel lines
In-Reply-To: <D1B2DCC4-8F98-4C03-9E13-529F96E3CFFD@netscape.net>
References: <54c7803f.97aef.12f2b61a6b7.Webtop.45@charter.net>
	<D1B2DCC4-8F98-4C03-9E13-529F96E3CFFD@netscape.net>
Message-ID: <3cf45cc4-f314-45db-bd64-63ee3f78b682@blur>

If you are replacing all the lines you might consider the move over to  
silicone as opposed to brake fluid.


Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless

-----Original message-----
From: ljordan704 at netscape.net
To: Tim <tputland at charter.net>
Cc: Datsun Roadster List <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, Apr 6, 2011 15:39:55 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Datsun Fuel lines

Well they would have the pattern based on the other person sending his in.
Just be sure there are no differences in years for the Roadster. I am sure
stainless is pricey vs steel. Maybe you could get a roll of stainless and  
have
a guy bend it for you. Inline did mention precision bending though.

Linda

Sent from my iPod

On Apr 6, 2011, at 8:15 AM, Tim <tputland at charter.net> wrote:

> One of my questions that has not been answered by anyone yet. Classic is
very pricey based on what i saw on their web site yesterday. I am still
waiting for a call from them. (I am not holding my breath while I wait.) I
have not yet looked at Inline as one person told me they had to send their  
old
lines to them and I really don't want to have to mess with that.
>
> Tim
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 9:43 AM, ljordan704 at netscape.net wrote:
>
>> What is the cost for Classic vs Inline?
>> Linda
>>
>> Sent from my iPod
>>
>> On Apr 6, 2011, at 6:17 AM, "Fred Davidson" <fred.davidson at diversia.ca>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Tim:
>>>
>>> Three years ago, I put all new stainless brake lines in a "69 Roadster
from
>>> Classic Tube. The fit was amazing. They have patterns for many cars
>> including
>>> fuel lines.
>>>
>>> http://classictube.com
>>>
>>> Fred
>>> ________________________________________
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>> t
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From tputland at charter.net  Wed Apr  6 14:29:20 2011
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 16:29:20 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] evap tank drain line
Message-ID: <9dc0fb2.9f8e7.12f2c8146fc.Webtop.44@charter.net>

I have a 70 1600. It has the emission control evap fuel lines from the 
carbs back to the tank. There is also some sort of small fuel line that 
runs to the fill tube right above the tank as part of this system.

There is a line from the evaporative tank in the trunk back to the main 
fuel tank. The tank I had boiled and seal does not have this return line 
inlet on the main tank. :-(

Can I run this line from the evap tank to a T that joins with the line 
that runs into the fill tube? Or am I just best off have the original 
tank boiled and selling the other tank that is not correct?

Thanks

Tim

From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Wed Apr  6 15:43:45 2011
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 14:43:45 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun Fuel lines
References: <54c7803f.97aef.12f2b61a6b7.Webtop.45@charter.net>
	<D1B2DCC4-8F98-4C03-9E13-529F96E3CFFD@netscape.net>
	<3cf45cc4-f314-45db-bd64-63ee3f78b682@blur> 
Message-ID: <000701cbf4a3$b50680e0$1f1382a0$@net>

I wouldn't run silicone or brake fluid in my fuel lines, but that's just me.
<g>

Pete

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
spearsdelmar at aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 10:58 AM
To: ljordan704 at netscape.net; Tim
Cc: Datsun Roadster List
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Datsun Fuel lines

If you are replacing all the lines you might consider the move over to
silicone as opposed to brake fluid.

From ljordan704 at netscape.net  Wed Apr  6 16:45:58 2011
From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 15:45:58 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun Fuel lines
In-Reply-To: <000701cbf4a3$b50680e0$1f1382a0$@net>
References: <54c7803f.97aef.12f2b61a6b7.Webtop.45@charter.net>
	<D1B2DCC4-8F98-4C03-9E13-529F96E3CFFD@netscape.net>
	<3cf45cc4-f314-45db-bd64-63ee3f78b682@blur>
	<000701cbf4a3$b50680e0$1f1382a0$@net>
Message-ID: <495527F4-FFA0-47CD-B399-0541BF9FF971@netscape.net>

Isn't silicone bad for an engine? I don't think I would want the risk.

Linda

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On Apr 6, 2011, at 2:43 PM, "Pete Peters" <ppeters914 at comcast.net> wrote:

> I wouldn't run silicone or brake fluid in my fuel lines, but that's just
me.
> <g>
>
> Pete
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> spearsdelmar at aol.com
> Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 10:58 AM
> To: ljordan704 at netscape.net; Tim
> Cc: Datsun Roadster List
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Datsun Fuel lines
>
> If you are replacing all the lines you might consider the move over to
> silicone as opposed to brake fluid.
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From wrenchorhammer at live.com  Wed Apr  6 17:05:46 2011
From: wrenchorhammer at live.com (Jim In Virginia)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 19:05:46 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Mechanic in Va
In-Reply-To: <32911530-20bf-4452-ee04-ae0028cec04e@me.com>
References: <32911530-20bf-4452-ee04-ae0028cec04e@me.com>
Message-ID: <BLU159-w36FB099CD9081F6C95CA29A5A50@phx.gbl>

Chuck,

I am very familier with Datsun Roadsters and work on them and other antique
and high performance cars.
I have worked on the only other Datsun roadster in this area, belonging to
"Datsun Deborah", and have done a lot of work to my car which I just sold
recently.

Unfortunatly, I am down here in Chesapeake, so it would be a bit of  a  reach
to get yours down here.

Never the less, if you get in a tight spot, let me know.  I dont have a
trailer, but do have an F-250 and can arrange towing.

Best Regards,
Jim

Chesapeake  Va



> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net; datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> From: chuckkyle at me.com
> Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 17:32:43 +0000
> Subject: [Roadsters] Mechanic in Va
>
> Does anyone have a good mechanic in the Northern VA area, Arlington,
Alexandria? I have a 68 Datsun, spent several thousand (almost $8k at Currys
near Dulles) getting it to run back in 2006, had over heating issues for a
number of years then deployed to Afghanistan for a year. Now I am back and
can't get it to start. I don't know if the engine has seized over the last
winter or what. I am really not interested in throwing thousands into it
again, but would really hate to let it just sit.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Chuck
>
>
>
> --
>
> V/r
>
> Chuck
>
>
> Chuck Kyle
> Hm 512-225-4501

From tputland at charter.net  Wed Apr  6 17:27:15 2011
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 19:27:15 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun Fuel lines
Message-ID: <7f3f4550.a0b2e.12f2d242b68.Webtop.42@charter.net>

This is not directed at you Pete.........


How did this thread get switched from my inquiry into replacing FUEL 
HARD LINES to silicone break fluid??????????????? WTF??????????????????

Any one? Any one? Bueller? Bueller? Spicoli? Has any one seen Jeff 
Spicoli? Duuuuuude, I can fix it.

Tim



On Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 4:43 PM, Pete Peters wrote:

> I wouldn't run silicone or brake fluid in my fuel lines, but that's 
> just me.
> <g>
>
> Pete
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> spearsdelmar at aol.com
> Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 10:58 AM
> To: ljordan704 at netscape.net; Tim
> Cc: Datsun Roadster List
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Datsun Fuel lines
>
> If you are replacing all the lines you might consider the move over to
> silicone as opposed to brake fluid.
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From tputland at charter.net  Wed Apr  6 17:30:07 2011
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 19:30:07 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] evap tank drain line
Message-ID: <46f87c4a.a0bb6.12f2d26c90c.Webtop.42@charter.net>

Never mind.

The tank I refreshed has an 'intake' I can use. It is in a different 
spot but should work.

Tim

On Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 3:29 PM, Tim wrote:

> I have a 70 1600. It has the emission control evap fuel lines from the 
> carbs back to the tank. There is also some sort of small fuel line 
> that runs to the fill tube right above the tank as part of this 
> system.
>
> There is a line from the evaporative tank in the trunk back to the 
> main fuel tank. The tank I had boiled and seal does not have this 
> return line inlet on the main tank. :-(
>
> Can I run this line from the evap tank to a T that joins with the line 
> that runs into the fill tube? Or am I just best off have the original 
> tank boiled and selling the other tank that is not correct?
>
> Thanks
>
> Tim
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From spearsdelmar at aol.com  Wed Apr  6 19:01:10 2011
From: spearsdelmar at aol.com (spearsdelmar at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 18:01:10 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun Fuel lines
In-Reply-To: <7f3f4550.a0b2e.12f2d242b68.Webtop.42@charter.net>
References: <7f3f4550.a0b2e.12f2d242b68.Webtop.42@charter.net>
Message-ID: <22ab0218-fa30-4c42-af7e-b2e712bc554d@blur>

It was my fault.
I saw the break lines message then responded to the wrong lines message.
I'm BLONDE

Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless

-----Original message-----
From: Tim <tputland at charter.net>
To: Datsun Roadster List <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, Apr 6, 2011 23:53:14 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Datsun Fuel lines

This is not directed at you Pete.........


How did this thread get switched from my inquiry into replacing FUEL 
HARD LINES to silicone break fluid??????????????? WTF??????????????????

Any one? Any one? Bueller? Bueller? Spicoli? Has any one seen Jeff 
Spicoli? Duuuuuude, I can fix it.

Tim



On Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 4:43 PM, Pete Peters wrote:

> I wouldn't run silicone or brake fluid in my fuel lines, but that's 
> just me.
> <g>
>
> Pete
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> spearsdelmar at aol.com
> Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 10:58 AM
> To: ljordan704 at netscape.net; Tim
> Cc: Datsun Roadster List
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Datsun Fuel lines
>
> If you are replacing all the lines you might consider the move over to
> silicone as opposed to brake fluid.
> ________________________________________
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From ljordan704 at netscape.net  Wed Apr  6 21:21:22 2011
From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 23:21:22 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun Fuel lines
In-Reply-To: <22ab0218-fa30-4c42-af7e-b2e712bc554d@blur>
References: <7f3f4550.a0b2e.12f2d242b68.Webtop.42@charter.net>
	<22ab0218-fa30-4c42-af7e-b2e712bc554d@blur>
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 Well Tim, if you think about it, some people might like to replace all the
lines at once and be done with it...fuel and brake. After all, a rusty brake
line is no fun either......

Linda








-----Original Message-----
From: spearsdelmar <spearsdelmar at aol.com>
To: Tim <tputland at charter.net>; Datsun Roadster List
<datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, Apr 6, 2011 6:25 pm
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Datsun Fuel lines


It was my fault.
I saw the break lines message then responded to the wrong lines message.
I'm BLONDE

Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless

-----Original message-----
From: Tim <tputland at charter.net>
To: Datsun Roadster List <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, Apr 6, 2011 23:53:14 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Datsun Fuel lines

This is not directed at you Pete.........


How did this thread get switched from my inquiry into replacing FUEL
HARD LINES to silicone break fluid??????????????? WTF??????????????????

Any one? Any one? Bueller? Bueller? Spicoli? Has any one seen Jeff
Spicoli? Duuuuuude, I can fix it.

Tim



On Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 4:43 PM, Pete Peters wrote:

> I wouldn't run silicone or brake fluid in my fuel lines, but that's
> just me.
> <g>
>
> Pete
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
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> To: ljordan704 at netscape.net; Tim
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> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Datsun Fuel lines
>
> If you are replacing all the lines you might consider the move over to
> silicone as opposed to brake fluid.
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From dave at ranteer.com  Wed Apr  6 21:47:48 2011
From: dave at ranteer.com (Dave)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 22:47:48 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun Fuel lines
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	<8CDC2EA0104FEBF-15F8-64A80@webmail-d138.sysops.aol.com>
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?fun, no.  exciting!!!!!!!

From: ljordan704 at netscape.net
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 10:21 PM
To: tputland at charter.net ; datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Datsun Fuel lines

Well Tim, if you think about it, some people might like to replace all the
lines at once and be done with it...fuel and brake. After all, a rusty brake
line is no fun either......

Linda

From chuckkyle at me.com  Thu Apr  7 05:16:54 2011
From: chuckkyle at me.com (Charles Kyle)
Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:16:54 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...
Message-ID: <26D60031-99E6-4D73-9437-97C5EEAF9A5D@me.com>

Good morning,

Here it what is going on so far.  The roadster has set, covered, for about year and a half.  I did an initial once over in the engine compartment to make sure that there was no obvious issues, no oil on the ground, leakage etc.  I checked the water level in the radiator and when I took off the radiator cap it was under pressure, so I am guessing that it is a good sign.  I tried to start the car and got nothing.  Yes the battery was completely dead.  I have had the battery on a charger and will put it back in tomorrow.  With that said, do you have any suggestions on steps that I should take before trying to turn it over.

Thanks in advance.

Chuck

From ronnie.day at gmail.com  Thu Apr  7 10:22:10 2011
From: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 11:22:10 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...
In-Reply-To: <26D60031-99E6-4D73-9437-97C5EEAF9A5D@me.com>
References: <26D60031-99E6-4D73-9437-97C5EEAF9A5D@me.com>
Message-ID: <BANLkTin9x7_Lg_8t+12h=O4pRC7QKGpYhA@mail.gmail.com>

I'd dump the oil and filter and replace both, due to possible water
condensation on top of the oil in the pan. Cheap insurance, IMHO. Then
I'd pull the plugs and check them. Before reinstalling the plugs, I'd
disconnect the power to the coil and spin the motor over with the
starter until you see some oil pressure on the gauge. This will insure
that all of the bearings have oil and won't be dry if the engine
starts quickly.

Am I paranoid? You bet!

FWIW,
Ron

On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 6:16 AM, Charles Kyle <chuckkyle at me.com> wrote:
> Good morning,
>
> Here it what is going on so far. B The roadster has set, covered, for about
year and a half. B I did an initial once over in the engine compartment to
make sure that there was no obvious issues, no oil on the ground, leakage etc.
B I checked the water level in the radiator and when I took off the radiator
cap it was under pressure, so I am guessing that it is a good sign. B I tried
to start the car and got nothing. B Yes the battery was completely dead. B I
have had the battery on a charger and will put it back in tomorrow. B With
that said, do you have any suggestions on steps that I should take before
trying to turn it over.

From chuckkyle at me.com  Thu Apr  7 10:38:47 2011
From: chuckkyle at me.com (chuckkyle)
Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:38:47 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTin9x7_Lg_8t+12h=O4pRC7QKGpYhA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <a05f1690-c376-cb15-c058-e84e409bcc08@me.com>

thanks all for the input, once again..  I am heading to the auto shop this evening to get my basket full of goodies to give it a shot tomorrow.  This does beg three additional questions.

1.)  Recommend getting the EI Dizzy and replace the points one that I have?
2.)  Currently have the old design oil filter, upgrade to a modern oil filter?
3.)  Have the orginal radiator (I think 2 core) upgrade to something newer?

Thanks again.  Oh and for the ones wanting to know if I want to sell it (cheap), I have had the car since college (about 20 years) so I would like to keep it :-)


Chuck

Hm 512-225-4501
On Apr 07, 2011, at 12:22 PM, Ronnie Day <ronnie.day at gmail.com> wrote:


I'd dump the oil and filter and replace both, due to possible water
condensation on top of the oil in the pan. Cheap insurance, IMHO. Then
I'd pull the plugs and check them. Before reinstalling the plugs, I'd
disconnect the power to the coil and spin the motor over with the
starter until you see some oil pressure on the gauge. This will insure
that all of the bearings have oil and won't be dry if the engine
starts quickly.

Am I paranoid? You bet!

FWIW,
Ron

On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 6:16 AM, Charles Kyle <chuckkyle at me.com> wrote:
> Good morning,
>
> Here it what is going on so far.  The roadster has set, covered, for about year and a half.  I did an initial once over in the engine compartment to make sure that there was no obvious issues, no oil on the ground, leakage etc.  I checked the water level in the radiator and when I took off the radiator cap it was under pressure, so I am guessing that it is a good sign.  I tried to start the car and got nothing.  Yes the battery was completely dead.  I have had the battery on a charger and will put it back in tomorrow.  With that said, do you have any suggestions on steps that I should take before trying to turn it over.

From vze2fhba at comcast.net  Thu Apr  7 10:46:56 2011
From: vze2fhba at comcast.net (vze2fhba at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 16:46:56 +0000
Subject: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTin9x7_Lg_8t+12h=O4pRC7QKGpYhA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <26D60031-99E6-4D73-9437-97C5EEAF9A5D@me.com><BANLkTin9x7_Lg_8t+12h=O4pRC7QKGpYhA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2106600679-1302194818-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-775316633-@bda2385.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>

Ronnie is 100 percent right
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-----Original Message-----
From: Ronnie Day <ronnie.day at gmail.com>
Sender: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 11:22:10 
To: Charles Kyle<chuckkyle at me.com>
Cc: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...

I'd dump the oil and filter and replace both, due to possible water
condensation on top of the oil in the pan. Cheap insurance, IMHO. Then
I'd pull the plugs and check them. Before reinstalling the plugs, I'd
disconnect the power to the coil and spin the motor over with the
starter until you see some oil pressure on the gauge. This will insure
that all of the bearings have oil and won't be dry if the engine
starts quickly.

Am I paranoid? You bet!

FWIW,
Ron

On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 6:16 AM, Charles Kyle <chuckkyle at me.com> wrote:
> Good morning,
>
> Here it what is going on so far. B The roadster has set, covered, for about
year and a half. B I did an initial once over in the engine compartment to
make sure that there was no obvious issues, no oil on the ground, leakage etc.
B I checked the water level in the radiator and when I took off the radiator
cap it was under pressure, so I am guessing that it is a good sign. B I tried
to start the car and got nothing. B Yes the battery was completely dead. B I
have had the battery on a charger and will put it back in tomorrow. B With
that said, do you have any suggestions on steps that I should take before
trying to turn it over.
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From aultgc at att.net  Thu Apr  7 10:48:16 2011
From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 09:48:16 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTin9x7_Lg_8t+12h=O4pRC7QKGpYhA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <26D60031-99E6-4D73-9437-97C5EEAF9A5D@me.com>
	<BANLkTin9x7_Lg_8t+12h=O4pRC7QKGpYhA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <844105.97999.qm@web180202.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Ron,

That's not paranoia, that's sound advice.

Gary
________________________________
From: Ronnie Day <ronnie.day at gmail.com>
To:
Charles Kyle <chuckkyle at me.com>
Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Sent: Thu,
April 7, 2011 11:22:10 AM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so
if I try and start it...

I'd dump the oil and filter and replace both, due to
possible water
condensation on top of the oil in the pan. Cheap insurance,
IMHO. Then
I'd pull the plugs and check them. Before reinstalling the plugs,
I'd
disconnect the power to the coil and spin the motor over with the
starter
until you see some oil pressure on the gauge. This will insure
that all of the
bearings have oil and won't be dry if the engine
starts quickly.

Am I
paranoid? You bet!

FWIW,
Ron

On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 6:16 AM, Charles Kyle
<chuckkyle at me.com> wrote:
> Good morning,
>
> Here it what is going on so far.
B The roadster has set, covered, for about
year and a half. B I did an initial
once over in the engine compartment to
make sure that there was no obvious
issues, no oil on the ground, leakage etc.
B I checked the water level in the
radiator and when I took off the radiator
cap it was under pressure, so I am
guessing that it is a good sign. B I tried
to start the car and got nothing. B
Yes the battery was completely dead. B I
have had the battery on a charger and
will put it back in tomorrow. B With
that said, do you have any suggestions on
steps that I should take before
trying to turn it over.
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From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Thu Apr  7 10:58:38 2011
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 09:58:38 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...
In-Reply-To: <26D60031-99E6-4D73-9437-97C5EEAF9A5D@me.com>
References: <26D60031-99E6-4D73-9437-97C5EEAF9A5D@me.com>
Message-ID: <001b01cbf545$0b3b5f20$21b21d60$@net>

>From personal experience, the gas is probably bad. I would drain the gas
tank, and refill with a couple gallons of fresh, new gas. Replace the fuel
filter(s), too. Change the oil & oil filter.

However, it still should turn over and sound like it's firing. If not
turning over, ignition/starter circuit. If turning over, but not firing,
pull a plug, hold it near the block, and have someone turn the key (or get a
remote starter switch). Spark?

Other than this post stating dead battery, you really haven't provided any
information other than "it won't start."

And a '68 what? 1600? 2000?


Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Charles Kyle
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 4:17 AM
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...

Here it what is going on so far.  The roadster has set, covered, for about
year and a half.  I did an initial once over in the engine compartment to
make sure that there was no obvious issues, no oil on the ground, leakage
etc.  I checked the water level in the radiator and when I took off the
radiator cap it was under pressure, so I am guessing that it is a good sign.
I tried to start the car and got nothing.  Yes the battery was completely
dead.  I have had the battery on a charger and will put it back in tomorrow.
With that said, do you have any suggestions on steps that I should take
before trying to turn it over.

Thanks in advance.

Chuck

-----Original Message-----
From:	 chuckkyle <chuckkyle at me.com>
To:	datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net, datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Date:	 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:32:43 +0000 (UTC)
Subject:	 [Roadsters] Mechanic in Va

[snip]

I have a 68 Datsun, spent several thousand (almost $8k at Currys near
Dulles) getting it to run back in 2006, had over heating issues for a number
of years then deployed to Afghanistan for a year. Now I am back and can't
get it to start. I don't know if the engine has seized over the last winter
or what.

From ljordan704 at netscape.net  Thu Apr  7 10:58:13 2011
From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 12:58:13 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTin9x7_Lg_8t+12h=O4pRC7QKGpYhA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <26D60031-99E6-4D73-9437-97C5EEAF9A5D@me.com>
	<BANLkTin9x7_Lg_8t+12h=O4pRC7QKGpYhA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8CDC35C1DCE9879-2364-76B41@webmail-m128.sysops.aol.com>

 I know it was recommended on the List to pull the dizzy and spin the little
oil pump gear counterclockwise to get oil circulating. But that is a pain. So
is pulling the coil wire and running the starter a bit the next best way to
lube everything when a car has been sitting for a long time?
Thanks
Linda








-----Original Message-----
From: Ronnie Day <ronnie.day at gmail.com>
To: Charles Kyle <chuckkyle at me.com>
Cc: datsun-roadsters <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, Apr 7, 2011 9:42 am
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...


I'd dump the oil and filter and replace both, due to possible water
condensation on top of the oil in the pan. Cheap insurance, IMHO. Then
I'd pull the plugs and check them. Before reinstalling the plugs, I'd
disconnect the power to the coil and spin the motor over with the
starter until you see some oil pressure on the gauge. This will insure
that all of the bearings have oil and won't be dry if the engine
starts quickly.

Am I paranoid? You bet!

FWIW,
Ron

On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 6:16 AM, Charles Kyle <chuckkyle at me.com> wrote:
> Good morning,
>
> Here it what is going on so far. B The roadster has set, covered, for about
year and a half. B I did an initial once over in the engine compartment to
make sure that there was no obvious issues, no oil on the ground, leakage
etc.
B I checked the water level in the radiator and when I took off the radiator
cap it was under pressure, so I am guessing that it is a good sign. B I tried
to start the car and got nothing. B Yes the battery was completely dead. B I
have had the battery on a charger and will put it back in tomorrow. B With
that said, do you have any suggestions on steps that I should take before
trying to turn it over.
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From aultgc at att.net  Thu Apr  7 11:13:56 2011
From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 10:13:56 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...
In-Reply-To: <a05f1690-c376-cb15-c058-e84e409bcc08@me.com>
References: <a05f1690-c376-cb15-c058-e84e409bcc08@me.com>
Message-ID: <917255.66560.qm@web180213.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Chuck,

"Old design" meaning a cannister type rather than spin-on?  If so you
must have 
a 1500 or a very early 1600.

You're getting ahead of yourself with
these questions.  Don't worry about an EI 
distributor or a new radiator until
you get the car running.  I have an EI 
distributor on my '67-1/2 2000, and it
works fine.  But, I still have 
point-and-coil ignition on my '66 1600/U20,
which also works fine.  My cars have 
never overheated with the original
radiators, so save your money unless and 
until you observe an overheating
problem.

Gary



________________________________
From: chuckkyle
<chuckkyle at me.com>
To: Ronnie Day <ronnie.day at gmail.com>
Cc:
datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Sent: Thu, April 7, 2011 11:38:47 AM
Subject:
Re: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...

thanks all
for the input, once again..  I am heading to the auto shop this 
evening to
get my basket full of goodies to give it a shot tomorrow.  This does 
beg
three additional questions.

1.)  Recommend getting the EI Dizzy and replace
the points one that I have?
2.)  Currently have the old design oil filter,
upgrade to a modern oil filter?
3.)  Have the orginal radiator (I think 2
core) upgrade to something newer?

Thanks again.  Oh and for the ones wanting
to know if I want to sell it (cheap), 
I have had the car since college (about
20 years) so I would like to keep it :-)


Chuck

Hm 512-225-4501
On Apr 07,
2011, at 12:22 PM, Ronnie Day <ronnie.day at gmail.com> wrote:


I'd dump the oil
and filter and replace both, due to possible water
condensation on top of the
oil in the pan. Cheap insurance, IMHO. Then
I'd pull the plugs and check them.
Before reinstalling the plugs, I'd
disconnect the power to the coil and spin
the motor over with the
starter until you see some oil pressure on the gauge.
This will insure
that all of the bearings have oil and won't be dry if the
engine
starts quickly.

Am I paranoid? You bet!

FWIW,
Ron

On Thu, Apr 7,
2011 at 6:16 AM, Charles Kyle <chuckkyle at me.com> wrote:
> Good morning,
>
>
Here it what is going on so far.  The roadster has set, covered, for about
year 
>and a half.  I did an initial once over in the engine compartment to
make sure 
>that there was no obvious issues, no oil on the ground, leakage
etc.  I checked 
>the water level in the radiator and when I took off the
radiator cap it was 
>under pressure, so I am guessing that it is a good
sign.  I tried to start the 
>car and got nothing.  Yes the battery was
completely dead.  I have had the 
>battery on a charger and will put it back
in tomorrow.  With that said, do you 
>have any suggestions on steps that I
should take before trying to turn it over.
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From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Thu Apr  7 11:19:40 2011
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 10:19:40 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...
In-Reply-To: <a05f1690-c376-cb15-c058-e84e409bcc08@me.com>
References: <BANLkTin9x7_Lg_8t+12h=O4pRC7QKGpYhA@mail.gmail.com>
	<a05f1690-c376-cb15-c058-e84e409bcc08@me.com>
Message-ID: <001c01cbf547$fb34dd60$f19e9820$@net>

Don't just start throwing money & parts at it. Get the car running first,
then drive/evaluate to determine needs/desires.

1. EI dizzy highly recommended. However, car should still start with
existing points system.
2. ???
3. You need to figure out why the car is overheating as it may not be the
radiator. A newer or 3-row recore won't hurt, but if the existing radiator
is good, why spend the money?

Pete


-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of chuckkyle
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 9:39 AM
To: Ronnie Day
Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...

thanks all for the input, once again..  I am heading to the auto shop this
evening to get my basket full of goodies to give it a shot tomorrow.  This
does beg three additional questions.

1.)  Recommend getting the EI Dizzy and replace the points one that I have?
2.)  Currently have the old design oil filter, upgrade to a modern oil
filter?
3.)  Have the orginal radiator (I think 2 core) upgrade to something newer?

Thanks again.  Oh and for the ones wanting to know if I want to sell it
(cheap), I have had the car since college (about 20 years) so I would like
to keep it :-)


Chuck

From gkmcc at sbcglobal.net  Thu Apr  7 11:51:05 2011
From: gkmcc at sbcglobal.net (Gary McCormick)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 10:51:05 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...
In-Reply-To: <8CDC35C1DCE9879-2364-76B41@webmail-m128.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <799564.50551.qm@web81408.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Replacing a wiped big end bearing or a scarred cam is a bigger pain.

Do it right, lube the engine up BEFORE turning it over - pull the distributor,
spin the oil pump and get all those vital sliding interfaces lubed up before
they have to move against each other under (even a small) load!

Gary McCormick
San Jose, CA

--- On Thu, 4/7/11, ljordan704 at netscape.net <ljordan704 at netscape.net> wrote:

From: ljordan704 at netscape.net <ljordan704 at netscape.net>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Date: Thursday, April 7, 2011, 9:58 AM

 I know it was recommended on the List to pull the dizzy and spin the little
oil pump gear counterclockwise to get oil circulating. But that is a pain. So
is pulling the coil wire and running the starter a bit the next best way to
lube everything when a car has been sitting for a long time?
Thanks
Linda








-----Original Message-----
From: Ronnie Day <ronnie.day at gmail.com>
To: Charles Kyle <chuckkyle at me.com>
Cc: datsun-roadsters <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, Apr 7, 2011 9:42 am
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...


I'd dump the oil and filter and replace both, due to possible water
condensation on top of the oil in the pan. Cheap insurance, IMHO. Then
I'd pull the plugs and check them. Before reinstalling the plugs, I'd
disconnect the power to the coil and spin the motor over with the
starter until you see some oil pressure on the gauge. This will insure
that all of the bearings have oil and won't be dry if the engine
starts quickly.

Am I paranoid? You bet!

FWIW,
Ron

On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 6:16 AM, Charles Kyle <chuckkyle at me.com> wrote:
> Good morning,
>
> Here it what is going on so far. B The roadster has set, covered, for about
year and a half. B I did an initial once over in the engine compartment to
make sure that there was no obvious issues, no oil on the ground, leakage
etc.
B I checked the water level in the radiator and when I took off the radiator
cap it was under pressure, so I am guessing that it is a good sign. B I tried
to start the car and got nothing. B Yes the battery was completely dead. B I
have had the battery on a charger and will put it back in tomorrow. B With
that said, do you have any suggestions on steps that I should take before
trying to turn it over.
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From ljordan704 at netscape.net  Thu Apr  7 12:05:53 2011
From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 14:05:53 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...
In-Reply-To: <001c01cbf547$fb34dd60$f19e9820$@net>
References: <BANLkTin9x7_Lg_8t+12h=O4pRC7QKGpYhA@mail.gmail.com><a05f1690-c376-cb15-c058-e84e409bcc08@me.com>
	<001c01cbf547$fb34dd60$f19e9820$@net>
Message-ID: <8CDC36590CCDDB1-2364-7815F@webmail-m128.sysops.aol.com>

 Good idea to check all the wiring too. Coil OK?, ignition switch wires OK?
starter wires OK? Those electrons have to get around.
Also carb screens in the carbs OK? rubber fuel lines intact?
You might be able to start it with one of these items not working well but my
feeling these days is to check all of that first. However I didn't know to do
all that in the beginning of course!
An EI dizzy did make a big difference in my car, I think with starting too,
actually. Maybe because all those little wires got cleaned etc. I don't see
why you couldn't set that up now, especially if you are going to be getting
one anyway.
You may need a bunch of clear fuel filters to clear out the tank gunk.
Fuel pump may be gummed also... Is it leaking?

Linda








-----Original Message-----
From: Pete Peters <ppeters914 at comcast.net>
To: Datsun Roadster List <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, Apr 7, 2011 10:44 am
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...


Don't just start throwing money & parts at it. Get the car running first,
then drive/evaluate to determine needs/desires.

1. EI dizzy highly recommended. However, car should still start with
existing points system.
2. ???
3. You need to figure out why the car is overheating as it may not be the
radiator. A newer or 3-row recore won't hurt, but if the existing radiator
is good, why spend the money?

Pete


-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of chuckkyle
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 9:39 AM
To: Ronnie Day
Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...

thanks all for the input, once again..  I am heading to the auto shop this
evening to get my basket full of goodies to give it a shot tomorrow.  This
does beg three additional questions.

1.)  Recommend getting the EI Dizzy and replace the points one that I have?
2.)  Currently have the old design oil filter, upgrade to a modern oil
filter?
3.)  Have the orginal radiator (I think 2 core) upgrade to something newer?

Thanks again.  Oh and for the ones wanting to know if I want to sell it
(cheap), I have had the car since college (about 20 years) so I would like
to keep it :-)


Chuck
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From jsk977 at optonline.net  Thu Apr  7 13:56:39 2011
From: jsk977 at optonline.net (Jerry Krakauer)
Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:56:39 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...
In-Reply-To: <917255.66560.qm@web180213.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <a05f1690-c376-cb15-c058-e84e409bcc08@me.com>
	<917255.66560.qm@web180213.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <002a01cbf55d$e8e9c830$babd5890$@net>

Gary,

One exception to that is that the early Nissan oil cooler kits for the U20
used the old style cartridge type 1500 filter. Have one on my 6.5 SRL. BTW,
cartridge style is coming back, especially with European and Japanese Mfs.
The BMW, Volvo and Lexus in my stable all use the "old style'

Jerry Krakauer
SRL311 00099

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gary and Cindy
Ault
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 1:14 PM
To: chuckkyle; Ronnie Day
Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...

Chuck,

"Old design" meaning a cannister type rather than spin-on?  If so you
must have 
a 1500 or a very early 1600.

You're getting ahead of yourself with
these questions.  Don't worry about an EI 
distributor or a new radiator until
you get the car running.  I have an EI 
distributor on my '67-1/2 2000, and it
works fine.  But, I still have 
point-and-coil ignition on my '66 1600/U20,
which also works fine.  My cars have 
never overheated with the original
radiators, so save your money unless and 
until you observe an overheating
problem.

Gary

From gcallahan at prodigy.net  Thu Apr  7 17:54:08 2011
From: gcallahan at prodigy.net (Gary Callahan)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 16:54:08 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] (no subject)
Message-ID: <637734.18264.qm@web81005.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

http://leon222.times.lv/index002-23.html

From gcallahan at prodigy.net  Fri Apr  8 04:13:57 2011
From: gcallahan at prodigy.net (Gary Callahan)
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 03:13:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] (no subject)
Message-ID: <628135.70789.qm@web81001.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

http://www.3koningendrive.nl/index002-23.html

From tputland at charter.net  Fri Apr  8 04:43:03 2011
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 06:43:03 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Attn: Gary Callahan
Message-ID: <61b5eca0.b314a.12f34b53dc4.Webtop.41@charter.net>

You have a virus or worm in your computer.

From graemes at internode.on.net  Fri Apr  8 04:44:25 2011
From: graemes at internode.on.net (Graeme Suckling)
Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:14:25 +0930
Subject: [Roadsters] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <628135.70789.qm@web81001.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <628135.70789.qm@web81001.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D9EE709.9040800@internode.on.net>

On 8/04/2011 7:43 PM, Gary Callahan wrote:
> http://www.3koningendrive.nl/index002-23.html
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From larrybraddock at ca.rr.com  Fri Apr  8 11:32:33 2011
From: larrybraddock at ca.rr.com (Larry  Braddock)
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 10:32:33 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] temp gauge
Message-ID: <B95F5265EAA84DCAB157E7738FDE4E58@owner4d7e0adce>

Anybody have a working temp gauge for a 66 roadster they'd be willing to
sell?

Larry

From tputland at charter.net  Fri Apr  8 12:21:08 2011
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 14:21:08 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] temp gauge
Message-ID: <3a941cb9.b726f.12f3658a099.Webtop.43@charter.net>

Are you lookign for servicable or showable? I've got one that looks to 
be NOS. Not sure what it is worth though.

Tim



On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 12:32 PM, Larry  Braddock wrote:

> Anybody have a working temp gauge for a 66 roadster they'd be willing 
> to
> sell?
>
> Larry
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From tasker1968 at comcast.net  Fri Apr  8 15:48:16 2011
From: tasker1968 at comcast.net (Owen)
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 13:48:16 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsuns Northwest Run
Message-ID: <872154DBD803449D8DF2A26DE3B1C71D@TaskerPC>

      It's a Spring Fling Thing April 9, 2011
      If you were there for the last one, you know how much fun these cruises
are. If you weren't there for the last one, be sure to make this one. We have
a blast!
      We'll meet at 9AM at Starbucks - Keizer Station Exit 260B off I-5.

      Some earlybirds have made plans for breakfast before meeting up at the
Starbucks:
      Tim has reserved 14 chairs for breakfast at Almost Home on Market St.
just west of I-5. If he gets more RSVPbs before the 5th he can probably get
more room. Plans are for about 7:15 am. Email Tim at twrickettsrwd at msn.com to
RSVP or for more info.

      The run will be about 80 miles east from Salem-Keizer with stops along
the way for great viewing of the valley floor.

      We'll also stop at the Dickie Prairie Park on the Mollala River for
tire-kicking, picture taking, or ??? There's a good covered area for mingling
if it's raining.

      We'll finish for lunch at the Donald Cafe. They'll have a big pot of
chili on with cornbread to go with or we can order off the menu.

      Lookin forward to another great turnout!

From chuckkyle at me.com  Fri Apr  8 16:15:11 2011
From: chuckkyle at me.com (Charles Kyle)
Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:15:11 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun 1600 Starting Issue
Message-ID: <B87195EB-EDC7-458F-9482-169F2654D599@me.com>

After the long winter and lots of great email I started out by:

Here is the update:

1.)  Drained oil, replaced it with 4 qt plus oil treatment for good measures
2.)  Removed Spark Plugs. Added a little WD40 and Marvel Mystery Oil
3.)  Advanced Auto did not have the NGK BPR6ES bur said the E3.46 was the
equivalent.  Replaced with E3 plugs
4.)  Drained fuel tank.  
5.)  Replaced inline fuel filter
6.)  Charged the battery for 5 hours (it was at 3.5 v and 40 CCA, now 12v and 150
CCA - back on the charger as I type)
7.)  Added 5 gal of premium fuel and sea foam
8.)  Disconnected coil and turned over the engine numerous time.  
9.)  Reconnected coil and sparkplugs, but NO JOY.  Cranks but not even a hint of firing.

Ignition system checks:

10.)  Disconnected cable off of coil and cranked.  Did not get a "fat blue spark" like other emails suggested, but did get a yellow spark
11.)  Disconnected one of the spark plug wires and did the same arch test.  Same results, arch out of wire number 4.

Fuel line checks:

Pulled the fuel line off of the float bowl, cranked it over and fuel filled into a plastic cup.
Pulled the top off of the float bowl and the floats were "floating".  (now I need to order new gaskets)

At this point, I have exceeded my knowledge.  Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

Chuck

From datsundawg at sc.rr.com  Fri Apr  8 16:23:22 2011
From: datsundawg at sc.rr.com (datsundawg at sc.rr.com)
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 18:23:22 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] The Mitty - Who's Gonna Be There?
Message-ID: <20110408222322.65AV7.143675.root@hrndva-web09-z01>

It's about that time.  Who's coming this year?  Paul from Ohio? Keith the carb guy?  Any SEROC stuff planned Brad (although I know you have semi-relieved yourself from organizing)?  Small Roadster turn out last year so just wondering.

David in SC
66 1600 (and a bunch of parts and too many parts cars)

From dooger at wildblue.net  Fri Apr  8 16:53:51 2011
From: dooger at wildblue.net (Wes Jones)
Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:53:51 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun 1600 Starting Issue
In-Reply-To: <B87195EB-EDC7-458F-9482-169F2654D599@me.com>
References: <B87195EB-EDC7-458F-9482-169F2654D599@me.com>
Message-ID: <op.vtm5vut6019zwa@we-1.wildblue.com>

Assuming points style in the ignition system.  Remove dizzy cap.  Remove  
coil wire from the center of the cap.  Make sure points are open...bump  
engine until they are.  Hold the end of the coil wire near a good  
ground...about 1/4 inch away.  Use a flat blade screwdriver to firmly  
short across the points.  Remove screwdriver to break the connection.  You  
ought to get a nice fat blue spark off the coil wire.  If not, check coil  
and then line voltage to the coil. (Ought to be about 6 to 8 volts IIRC)   
Still no joy, try a different coil wire.  If you do get the fat blue spark  
clean the points good with an appropriate file.

Best, wes

On Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:15:11 -0400, Charles Kyle <chuckkyle at me.com> wrote:

> After the long winter and lots of great email I started out by:
>
> Here is the update:
>
> 1.)  Drained oil, replaced it with 4 qt plus oil treatment for good  
> measures
> 2.)  Removed Spark Plugs. Added a little WD40 and Marvel Mystery Oil
> 3.)  Advanced Auto did not have the NGK BPR6ES bur said the E3.46 was the
> equivalent.  Replaced with E3 plugs
> 4.)  Drained fuel tank.
> 5.)  Replaced inline fuel filter
> 6.)  Charged the battery for 5 hours (it was at 3.5 v and 40 CCA, now  
> 12v and 150
> CCA - back on the charger as I type)
> 7.)  Added 5 gal of premium fuel and sea foam
> 8.)  Disconnected coil and turned over the engine numerous time.
> 9.)  Reconnected coil and sparkplugs, but NO JOY.  Cranks but not even a  
> hint of firing.
>
> Ignition system checks:
>
> 10.)  Disconnected cable off of coil and cranked.  Did not get a "fat  
> blue spark" like other emails suggested, but did get a yellow spark
> 11.)  Disconnected one of the spark plug wires and did the same arch  
> test.  Same results, arch out of wire number 4.
>
> Fuel line checks:
>
> Pulled the fuel line off of the float bowl, cranked it over and fuel  
> filled into a plastic cup.
> Pulled the top off of the float bowl and the floats were "floating".   
> (now I need to order new gaskets)
>
> At this point, I have exceeded my knowledge.  Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Chuck
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From 9laser3 at bright.net  Fri Apr  8 17:20:06 2011
From: 9laser3 at bright.net (9laser3 at bright.net)
Date: Fri,  8 Apr 2011 19:20:06 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] The Mitty - Who's Gonna Be There?
In-Reply-To: <20110408222322.65AV7.143675.root@hrndva-web09-z01>
References: <20110408222322.65AV7.143675.root@hrndva-web09-z01>
Message-ID: <201104082320.066884@ms2.cniteam.com>

  Sorry, but I'll miss this years Mitty.  The roadster is ready and willing, but I have other commitments.  Hope to see everybody next year.

Paul
Ohio

From az589 at lafn.org  Mon Apr 11 11:26:46 2011
From: az589 at lafn.org (Stan Chernoff)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:26:46 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Site op check
In-Reply-To: <F7BEE17C456B4666BE04868F978A8666@ehingerhome>
References: <60AE9E112CA642D29C41BD217B671E3D@yourfsyly0jtwn>
	<F7BEE17C456B4666BE04868F978A8666@ehingerhome>
Message-ID: <7.0.0.16.2.20110411092535.04d5e950@lafn.org>

List is very quiet.  Just investigating.

Stan

From mark at bradakis.com  Mon Apr 11 10:56:25 2011
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:56:25 -0600 (MDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Anniversary
Message-ID: <20110411165625.010D02E06C@bradakis.com>

I imagine there are folks on the list who grew up listening to
The Beatles, and remember the Sgt. Pepper song which starts:

It was 20 years ago today
Sargent Pepper taught the band to play


Well, 20 years ago today the domain Team.Net was registered.
The autocross and british car lists were already up and running
for a while on my computer at the U of U, but getting our own
domain was a big step in a new direction.  Hard to beleive I've
been doing this for so many years.

Happy anniversary, folks!

mjb.

From ljordan704 at netscape.net  Mon Apr 11 10:40:03 2011
From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:40:03 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Site op check
In-Reply-To: <7.0.0.16.2.20110411092535.04d5e950@lafn.org>
References: <60AE9E112CA642D29C41BD217B671E3D@yourfsyly0jtwn>
	<F7BEE17C456B4666BE04868F978A8666@ehingerhome>
	<7.0.0.16.2.20110411092535.04d5e950@lafn.org>
Message-ID: <E2985600-1D50-4EA9-BC4F-7433663D811C@netscape.net>

Ask a trivia question, Stan. :-)

Linda

Sent from my iPod

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> List is very quiet.  Just investigating.
>
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From svedise at hotmail.com  Mon Apr 11 10:45:06 2011
From: svedise at hotmail.com (Jim Svedise)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:45:06 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Site op check
In-Reply-To: <7.0.0.16.2.20110411092535.04d5e950@lafn.org>
References: <60AE9E112CA642D29C41BD217B671E3D@yourfsyly0jtwn><F7BEE17C456B4666BE04868F978A8666@ehingerhome>
	<7.0.0.16.2.20110411092535.04d5e950@lafn.org>
Message-ID: <BLU152-ds24B4076E5565D38CD7C9BB4A80@phx.gbl>

I am here. The little car is ready for Solvang. So I'm putting in a new 
clutch in 75 Motto Guzzi. Oh what fun. Well back to work.

Jim

Living the good life south of the border

PS
See you all at Solvang



-----Original Message----- 
From: Stan Chernoff
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 10:26 AM
To: 'datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net'
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Site op check

List is very quiet.  Just investigating.

Stan

From slowboy at cox.net  Mon Apr 11 10:48:29 2011
From: slowboy at cox.net (SlowBoy)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:48:29 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Site op check
In-Reply-To: <7.0.0.16.2.20110411092535.04d5e950@lafn.org>
References: <60AE9E112CA642D29C41BD217B671E3D@yourfsyly0jtwn>
	<F7BEE17C456B4666BE04868F978A8666@ehingerhome>
	<7.0.0.16.2.20110411092535.04d5e950@lafn.org>
Message-ID: <000601cbf868$48e8ba90$daba2fb0$@cox.net>

Okay Sherlock, you found us. ;0)

 

From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Stan Chernoff
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 10:27 AM
To: 'datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net'
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Site op check

 

List is very quiet.  Just investigating.

Stan

From 9laser3 at bright.net  Mon Apr 11 11:06:08 2011
From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:06:08 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Site op check
In-Reply-To: <7.0.0.16.2.20110411092535.04d5e950@lafn.org>
References: <60AE9E112CA642D29C41BD217B671E3D@yourfsyly0jtwn>
	<F7BEE17C456B4666BE04868F978A8666@ehingerhome>
	<7.0.0.16.2.20110411092535.04d5e950@lafn.org>
Message-ID: <005301cbf86a$c2852a80$478f7f80$@net>

  Stan,

  Been 'family' busy the last few weeks.  But, this spring is calling for
installing the soft top I bought about 10 years ago.  I hope it still fits.
I'll miss the Mitty this year, but I will be opening up the back porch in
June for the MidOhio Vintage GP again this summer.  Hope to see some of you
there.  And the new Ohio group has an outing planned for August at Indian
Lake.  That is always a good time.
  Today's forecast is rain, but I'm sure I'll find a day soon to get the
roadster out of hibernation and out for a ride.  And there is a new owner
here in Columbus that has asked for some assistance in getting his 1600 back
on the road, so I guess I'd better get that on the calendar too.

Paul
Ohio

-----Original Message-----
] On Behalf Of Stan Chernoff

List is very quiet.  Just investigating.

Stan

From 9laser3 at bright.net  Mon Apr 11 11:07:53 2011
From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:07:53 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Site op check
In-Reply-To: <E2985600-1D50-4EA9-BC4F-7433663D811C@netscape.net>
References: <60AE9E112CA642D29C41BD217B671E3D@yourfsyly0jtwn>
	<F7BEE17C456B4666BE04868F978A8666@ehingerhome>
	<7.0.0.16.2.20110411092535.04d5e950@lafn.org>
	<E2985600-1D50-4EA9-BC4F-7433663D811C@netscape.net>
Message-ID: <005401cbf86b$00ad2f10$02078d30$@net>

  Haven't seen any newbies ask about the "S" light on the dash recently?

Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
ljordan704 at netscape.net
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 12:40 PM
To: Stan Chernoff
Cc: datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Site op check

Ask a trivia question, Stan. :-)

Linda

Sent from my iPod

On Apr 11, 2011, at 10:26 AM, Stan Chernoff <az589 at lafn.org> wrote:

> List is very quiet.  Just investigating.
>
> Stan
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From fj201 at cox.net  Mon Apr 11 11:15:07 2011
From: fj201 at cox.net (Ron Hamilton)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:15:07 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Site op check
In-Reply-To: <BLU152-ds24B4076E5565D38CD7C9BB4A80@phx.gbl>
References: <60AE9E112CA642D29C41BD217B671E3D@yourfsyly0jtwn><F7BEE17C456B4666BE04868F978A8666@ehingerhome>
	<7.0.0.16.2.20110411092535.04d5e950@lafn.org>
	<BLU152-ds24B4076E5565D38CD7C9BB4A80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4DA3371B.9080408@cox.net>

A least it is a "dry" clutch! Just be sure to set the swing-arm bearings 
properly.

Ron's Little Machine Shop
  Mesa,AZ


On 4/11/2011 9:45 AM, Jim Svedise wrote:
> I am here. The little car is ready for Solvang. So I'm putting in a 
> new clutch in 75 Motto Guzzi. Oh what fun. Well back to work.
>
> Jim
>
> Living the good life south of the border
>
> PS
> See you all at Solvang
>
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Stan Chernoff
> Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 10:26 AM
> To: 'datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net'
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Site op check
>
> List is very quiet.  Just investigating.
>
> Stan
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From thecpguy at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 11 12:23:27 2011
From: thecpguy at yahoo.com (Tom Bussard)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:23:27 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] "Newbie"
Message-ID: <128104.7961.qm@web57613.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

Hi,
I purchased a 1600 about 35 years ago and loved it but sold when I left the Air 
Force, then last year I found a '69 2000, along with a trailer full of parts, 
that runs but needs the hydraulics replaced.
I also understand that the gas tank has old gas in it, smells like varnish, and 
the car hasn't been driven for at least 10 years.

Not much info but where do I start?
 Tom Bussard
NACE CP Specialist #3457
NACE Proctor
Office:    (915) 595-1336
Mobile:  (915) 474-1007

From stebharvey at ameritech.net  Mon Apr 11 15:23:23 2011
From: stebharvey at ameritech.net (Steve Harvey)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:23:23 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)
Message-ID: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHOEIHCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>

I went out to start up my 1967 VW beetle today and found I have a large
coolant leak. Can anyone help?

Thanks

Steb

From mkiisupra at hotmail.com  Mon Apr 11 13:39:51 2011
From: mkiisupra at hotmail.com (Eric Gillis)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:39:51 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)
In-Reply-To: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHOEIHCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
References: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHOEIHCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
Message-ID: <BLU163-w50A8B6129419F8A10E841DACA80@phx.gbl>

Yes, make sure you check the turn signal fluid reservoir in the engine bay on
the right side of engine near the front passenger wheel...

Good luck,

Eric G

> From: stebharvey at ameritech.net
> To: Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:23:23 -0700
> Subject: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)
>
> I went out to start up my 1967 VW beetle today and found I have a large
> coolant leak. Can anyone help?
>
> Thanks
>
> Steb
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From gboone70 at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 11 13:41:27 2011
From: gboone70 at yahoo.com (Gary Boone)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:41:27 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)
In-Reply-To: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHOEIHCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
References: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHOEIHCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
Message-ID: <936994.90509.qm@web36308.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

April Fools Day was over a week ago 




________________________________
From: Steve Harvey <stebharvey at ameritech.net>
To: Datsun List <Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, April 11, 2011 3:23:23 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)

I went out to start up my 1967 VW beetle today and found I have a large
coolant leak. Can anyone help?

Thanks

Steb

From 9laser3 at bright.net  Mon Apr 11 13:41:24 2011
From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:41:24 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)
In-Reply-To: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHOEIHCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
References: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHOEIHCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
Message-ID: <005a01cbf880$725de6d0$5719b470$@net>

Steve,

  Wind up the windows!

Paul
Ohio

-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Harvey

I went out to start up my 1967 VW beetle today and found I have a large
coolant leak. Can anyone help?

Thanks

Steb
________________________________________

From greydog300zx at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 11 13:43:33 2011
From: greydog300zx at yahoo.com (dan russell)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:43:33 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)
In-Reply-To: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHOEIHCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
References: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHOEIHCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
Message-ID: <485382.17043.qm@web65905.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>

Any large dogs lingering near?
 
Thanks,  Dan




________________________________
From: Steve Harvey <stebharvey at ameritech.net>
To: Datsun List <Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, April 11, 2011 2:23:23 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)

I went out to start up my 1967 VW beetle today and found I have a large
coolant leak. Can anyone help?

Thanks

Steb
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From pat at hornesystemstx.com  Mon Apr 11 13:45:17 2011
From: pat at hornesystemstx.com (Pat Horne)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:45:17 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)
In-Reply-To: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHOEIHCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
References: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHOEIHCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
Message-ID: <4DA35A4D.70506@hornesystemstx.com>

I hate it when all the coolant leaks out of an air cooled engine! It 
sure makes it hard to breathe! Did you get the date wrong, or have I had 
a brain fart....again?

Peace,
Pat

Thusly spake Steve Harvey, On 4/11/2011 4:23 PM:
> I went out to start up my 1967 VW beetle today and found I have a large
> coolant leak. Can anyone help?
>
> Thanks
>
> Steb
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-- 
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Pat at HorneSystemsTx.com	Lockhart, TX 78644-4443
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From datrock at centurytel.net  Mon Apr 11 13:49:35 2011
From: datrock at centurytel.net (Bill Cole)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:49:35 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)
In-Reply-To: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHOEIHCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
References: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHOEIHCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
Message-ID: <4DA35B4F.4070507@centurytel.net>

If it is parked outside I would face it into the wind, if inside I would 
close the garage door to contain the leak.... ;-) Bill


On 4/11/2011 2:23 PM, Steve Harvey wrote:
> I went out to start up my 1967 VW beetle today and found I have a large
> coolant leak. Can anyone help?
>
> Thanks
>
> Steb

From Brad at lustigconsultingllc.com  Mon Apr 11 13:49:58 2011
From: Brad at lustigconsultingllc.com (Brad Lustig (brad@lustigconsultingllc.com))
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:49:58 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)
In-Reply-To: <BLU163-w50A8B6129419F8A10E841DACA80@phx.gbl>
References: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHOEIHCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
	<BLU163-w50A8B6129419F8A10E841DACA80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <191D00BEB7748342820D55C9DBF97EEE471CBCC755@LCLLC-SERVER.lcllc.local>

Don't worry!  VW had the forethought to put a spare engine in your trunk.
Once you've discovered the coolant leak, it's almost guaranteed that you've
already lost the engine under your hood.  Just pull the spare out, pop it
under the hood and off you go!

Brad Lustig



-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Eric Gillis
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 3:40 PM
To: stebharvey at ameritech.net; datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)

Yes, make sure you check the turn signal fluid reservoir in the engine bay on
the right side of engine near the front passenger wheel...

Good luck,

Eric G

> From: stebharvey at ameritech.net
> To: Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:23:23 -0700
> Subject: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)
>
> I went out to start up my 1967 VW beetle today and found I have a large
> coolant leak. Can anyone help?
>
> Thanks
>
> Steb
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From sandhoff at csus.edu  Mon Apr 11 13:49:56 2011
From: sandhoff at csus.edu (John F Sandhoff)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:49:56 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)
In-Reply-To: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHOEIHCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
Message-ID: <4DA2F8F4.32007.A4DE0E@localhost>

> I went out to start up my 1967 VW beetle today and found I have a large
> coolant leak. Can anyone help?

I could have helped you about 10 days ago...

-- John
     John F Sandhoff   sandhoff at csus.edu   Sacramento, CA

From stebharvey at ameritech.net  Mon Apr 11 15:53:35 2011
From: stebharvey at ameritech.net (Steve Harvey)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:53:35 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)
In-Reply-To: <485382.17043.qm@web65905.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHAEIJCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>

Alright, I lied. The coolant is fine. Does anyone know the spark plug gap
for a 2005 8000 Dodge Ram power wagon Diesel?

Steb
  -----Original Message-----
  From: dan russell [mailto:greydog300zx at yahoo.com]
  Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 12:44 PM
  To: Steve Harvey; Datsun List
  Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)


  Any large dogs lingering near?

  Thanks,  Dan





----------------------------------------------------------------------------
--
  From: Steve Harvey <stebharvey at ameritech.net>
  To: Datsun List <Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
  Sent: Mon, April 11, 2011 2:23:23 PM
  Subject: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)

  I went out to start up my 1967 VW beetle today and found I have a large
  coolant leak. Can anyone help?

  Thanks

  Steb
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From greydog300zx at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 11 13:56:11 2011
From: greydog300zx at yahoo.com (dan russell)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:56:11 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] "Newbie"
In-Reply-To: <128104.7961.qm@web57613.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
References: <128104.7961.qm@web57613.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <933529.68342.qm@web65907.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>

Sure.
How bad are the "hydraulics"?  Both clutch and brake masters have some fluid in 
them?  Is it dark and nasty looking or nearly clear?  Where are the signs of 
leakage?  Places to look are inside the car where the master cylinders bolt to 
the body any sign of brake fluid there?  Then the clutch slave, does stepping on 
the clutch cause the slave to move?  Any signs of leakage at the slave cylinder? 
 Now the brakes?  Start at the rear, pull the wheels and then the drums.  Any 
signs of leakage there?  Are the adjusters in good shape and working?  Now move 
to the front of the car and remove the front wheels looking for the same issue 
(no adjusters here).

Once you find the leaks, report back for more advice.


Regarding the gas.  I'd pull the tank and drain it.  Then I'd pressure wash (at 
the car wash using the engine degreaser) the inside and dry it quickly.  A hair 
dryer on low setting stuck in the top (where the gas sender lives) works well to 
move enough air that it'll be dry in a few hours if you do a good job of 
draining it.  Then you can shine a flashlight in through the sender hole and 
look through the fill hole to see what sort of shape the tank is in. If it's not 
too rusty (like flaking loose) you can likely use it for a while.
Put in a new fuel filter before the fuel pump, fresh gas and see if it'll run . 

 
Thanks,  Dan




________________________________
From: Tom Bussard <thecpguy at yahoo.com>
To: Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, April 11, 2011 11:23:27 AM
Subject: [Roadsters] "Newbie"

Hi,
I purchased a 1600 about 35 years ago and loved it but sold when I left the Air 
Force, then last year I found a '69 2000, along with a trailer full of parts, 
that runs but needs the hydraulics replaced.
I also understand that the gas tank has old gas in it, smells like varnish, and 
the car hasn't been driven for at least 10 years.

Not much info but where do I start?
Tom Bussard
NACE CP Specialist #3457
NACE Proctor
Office:    (915) 595-1336
Mobile:  (915) 474-1007
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From thecpguy at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 11 13:56:26 2011
From: thecpguy at yahoo.com (Tom Bussard)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:56:26 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Newbie
Message-ID: <200834.94599.qm@web57616.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

<p><br>
I guess it was a misnomer to call myself a newbie as I've had a roadster before.<br>
Turn signal fluid?  Isn't that located near the sky hook storage clips?</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice, keep it coming.</p>
<p>"if you can't dish it out, don't take it!"<br><br></p>
<p>Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android</p>

From greydog300zx at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 11 13:57:55 2011
From: greydog300zx at yahoo.com (dan russell)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:57:55 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)
In-Reply-To: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHAEIJCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
References: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHAEIJCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
Message-ID: <684910.83863.qm@web65902.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>

It'll vary.  Are you using the Tesla or the Van de Graff plugs?
 
Thanks,  Dan




________________________________
From: Steve Harvey <stebharvey at ameritech.net>
To: dan russell <greydog300zx at yahoo.com>; Datsun List 
<Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, April 11, 2011 2:53:35 PM
Subject: RE: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)

 
Alright, I lied. The coolant is fine. Does anyone know the spark plug gap  for a 
2005 8000 Dodge Ram power wagon Diesel?
 
Steb
-----Original Message-----
>From: dan russell    [mailto:greydog300zx at yahoo.com]
>Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 12:44    PM
>To: Steve Harvey; Datsun List
>Subject: Re: [Roadsters]    Coolant (non-roadster related)
>
>
>Any large dogs lingering near?
> 
>Thanks,  Dan
>
>
>
>
>
________________________________
 From: Steve Harvey    <stebharvey at ameritech.net>
>To: Datsun List    <Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
>Sent: Mon, April 11, 2011 2:23:23    PM
>Subject: [Roadsters]    Coolant (non-roadster related)
>
>I went out to start up my 1967 VW    beetle today and found I have a large
>coolant leak. Can anyone    help?
>
>Thanks
>
>Steb
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From pat at hornesystemstx.com  Mon Apr 11 14:04:53 2011
From: pat at hornesystemstx.com (Pat Horne)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:04:53 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Anniversary
In-Reply-To: <20110411165625.010D02E06C@bradakis.com>
References: <20110411165625.010D02E06C@bradakis.com>
Message-ID: <4DA35EE5.7020803@hornesystemstx.com>

Mark,

Thanks for the email! It doesn't seem like I've been on this list 
anywhere near that long, but I came on the list in 1994 or earlier.
Thanks for all the time energy and $$ you have been putting into this 
project all these years, you are indispensable to all of us.

Peace,
Pat

Thusly spake Mark J Bradakis, On 4/11/2011 11:56 AM:
> I imagine there are folks on the list who grew up listening to
> The Beatles, and remember the Sgt. Pepper song which starts:
>
> It was 20 years ago today
> Sargent Pepper taught the band to play
>
>
> Well, 20 years ago today the domain Team.Net was registered.
> The autocross and british car lists were already up and running
> for a while on my computer at the U of U, but getting our own
> domain was a big step in a new direction.  Hard to beleive I've
> been doing this for so many years.
>
> Happy anniversary, folks!
>
> mjb.
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From stebharvey at ameritech.net  Mon Apr 11 16:13:52 2011
From: stebharvey at ameritech.net (Steve Harvey)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:13:52 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Paint job
Message-ID: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHKEIKCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>

I told a few of you that a friend told me about a great shop that does
outstanding paint work. I visited them 2 weeks ago and only now able to
reveal what the guy would charge me to paint my restoration project car.
It's only $7500.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Blood
pressure, watch your blood pressure Steve!

From joek at camberconstruction.com  Mon Apr 11 14:14:47 2011
From: joek at camberconstruction.com (Joe Kinstle)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:14:47 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)
In-Reply-To: <4DA35A4D.70506@hornesystemstx.com>
References: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHOEIHCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
	<4DA35A4D.70506@hornesystemstx.com>
Message-ID: <9612D955DA6C884581D3AA029542F7B4087C2CD1F8@34093-MBX-C01.mex07a.mlsrvr.com>

Maybe he meant his '67 911S

Joe Kinstle
68 2L
BLK SRL

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Pat Horne
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 12:45 PM
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)

I hate it when all the coolant leaks out of an air cooled engine! It
sure makes it hard to breathe! Did you get the date wrong, or have I had
a brain fart....again?

Peace,
Pat

Thusly spake Steve Harvey, On 4/11/2011 4:23 PM:
> I went out to start up my 1967 VW beetle today and found I have a large
> coolant leak. Can anyone help?
>
> Thanks
>
> Steb
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From gtpjimgammon at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 11 15:07:02 2011
From: gtpjimgammon at yahoo.com (Jim Gammon)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:07:02 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Fw:  Coolant (non-roadster related)
In-Reply-To: <BLU163-w50A8B6129419F8A10E841DACA80@phx.gbl>
References: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHOEIHCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
	<BLU163-w50A8B6129419F8A10E841DACA80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <446733.38252.qm@web121407.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

They are supposed to leak, thats what the louvers are for.

Jim



-----
Forwarded Message ----
From: "Brad Lustig (brad at lustigconsultingllc.com)"
<Brad at lustigconsultingllc.com>
To: Eric Gillis <mkiisupra at hotmail.com>;
"stebharvey at ameritech.net" 
<stebharvey at ameritech.net>;
"datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net" 
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Sent:
Mon, April 11, 2011 3:49:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster
related)

Don't worry!  VW had the forethought to put a spare engine in your
trunk.
Once you've discovered the coolant leak, it's almost guaranteed that
you've
already lost the engine under your hood.  Just pull the spare out, pop
it
under the hood and off you go!

Brad Lustig



-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Eric Gillis
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 3:40 PM
To: stebharvey at ameritech.net;
datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster
related)

Yes, make sure you check the turn signal fluid reservoir in the
engine bay on
the right side of engine near the front passenger wheel...

Good
luck,

Eric G

> From: stebharvey at ameritech.net
> To:
Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:23:23 -0700
>
Subject: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)
>
> I went out to start up
my 1967 VW beetle today and found I have a large
> coolant leak. Can anyone
help?
>
> Thanks
>
> Steb
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From antonywardle at gmail.com  Mon Apr 11 15:45:30 2011
From: antonywardle at gmail.com (antony wardle)
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:45:30 +1000
Subject: [Roadsters] Site op check
In-Reply-To: <005401cbf86b$00ad2f10$02078d30$@net>
References: <60AE9E112CA642D29C41BD217B671E3D@yourfsyly0jtwn>
	<F7BEE17C456B4666BE04868F978A8666@ehingerhome>
	<7.0.0.16.2.20110411092535.04d5e950@lafn.org>
	<E2985600-1D50-4EA9-BC4F-7433663D811C@netscape.net>
	<005401cbf86b$00ad2f10$02078d30$@net>
Message-ID: <BANLkTim3G57u8_B7j9mAD3b4j7Tyw3kKeA@mail.gmail.com>

there's an S light on the dash?

what is it?

kiwi



On 12 April 2011 03:07, Paul <9laser3 at bright.net> wrote:

>  Haven't seen any newbies ask about the "S" light on the dash recently?
>
> Paul
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> ljordan704 at netscape.net
> Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 12:40 PM
> To: Stan Chernoff
> Cc: datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Site op check
>
>  Ask a trivia question, Stan. :-)
>
> Linda
>
> Sent from my iPod
>
> On Apr 11, 2011, at 10:26 AM, Stan Chernoff <az589 at lafn.org> wrote:
>
> > List is very quiet.  Just investigating.
> >
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From antonywardle at gmail.com  Mon Apr 11 15:47:46 2011
From: antonywardle at gmail.com (antony wardle)
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:47:46 +1000
Subject: [Roadsters] "Newbie"
In-Reply-To: <933529.68342.qm@web65907.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
References: <128104.7961.qm@web57613.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
	<933529.68342.qm@web65907.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BANLkTik=2OaWQhxc+69H-vvA2Wz8B6OL4Q@mail.gmail.com>

I'd also drop the oil, pull the plugs
put in some new oil and turn the engine
over by hand witht he plugs still out before trying
to start it.


kiwi



On 12 April 2011 05:56, dan russell <greydog300zx at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Sure.
> How bad are the "hydraulics"?  Both clutch and brake masters have some
> fluid in
> them?  Is it dark and nasty looking or nearly clear?  Where are the signs
> of
> leakage?  Places to look are inside the car where the master cylinders bolt
> to
> the body any sign of brake fluid there?  Then the clutch slave, does
> stepping on
> the clutch cause the slave to move?  Any signs of leakage at the slave
> cylinder?
>  Now the brakes?  Start at the rear, pull the wheels and then the drums.
>  Any
> signs of leakage there?  Are the adjusters in good shape and working?  Now
> move
> to the front of the car and remove the front wheels looking for the same
> issue
> (no adjusters here).
>
> Once you find the leaks, report back for more advice.
>
>
> Regarding the gas.  I'd pull the tank and drain it.  Then I'd pressure wash
> (at
> the car wash using the engine degreaser) the inside and dry it quickly.  A
> hair
> dryer on low setting stuck in the top (where the gas sender lives) works
> well to
> move enough air that it'll be dry in a few hours if you do a good job of
> draining it.  Then you can shine a flashlight in through the sender hole
> and
> look through the fill hole to see what sort of shape the tank is in. If
> it's not
> too rusty (like flaking loose) you can likely use it for a while.
> Put in a new fuel filter before the fuel pump, fresh gas and see if it'll
> run .
>
>
> Thanks,  Dan
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Tom Bussard <thecpguy at yahoo.com>
> To: Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Sent: Mon, April 11, 2011 11:23:27 AM
> Subject: [Roadsters] "Newbie"
>
> Hi,
> I purchased a 1600 about 35 years ago and loved it but sold when I left the
> Air
> Force, then last year I found a '69 2000, along with a trailer full of
> parts,
> that runs but needs the hydraulics replaced.
> I also understand that the gas tank has old gas in it, smells like varnish,
> and
> the car hasn't been driven for at least 10 years.
>
> Not much info but where do I start?
> Tom Bussard
> NACE CP Specialist #3457
> NACE Proctor
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From rabush2000 at hotmail.com  Mon Apr 11 15:49:17 2011
From: rabush2000 at hotmail.com (richard bush)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:49:17 +0000
Subject: [Roadsters] Anniversary
In-Reply-To: <20110411165625.010D02E06C@bradakis.com>
References: <20110411165625.010D02E06C@bradakis.com>
Message-ID: <BAY159-w23BAEE9A4053DA32EE92A5D2A80@phx.gbl>

Mark,
My congratulations and compliments for the site and the first twenty years.  
As a relative new comer, I don't have the history many of you have however, i can tell you in six shorts years I have found the site to be invaluable: the daily emails, the debates, the depth of knowledge, and the passion and willingness of the list to help a frustrated, often at-wits-end stranger.  
Thanks to all of you who have made it what it is today and here's to the next 20.
Baby, you're a rich man. baby, you're a rich man....
Rick

R A Bush, 4806 Eck Lane, Austin Texas 78734/cell: 512 574 8081



> From: mark at bradakis.com
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:56:25 -0600
> Subject: [Roadsters] Anniversary
> 
> I imagine there are folks on the list who grew up listening to
> The Beatles, and remember the Sgt. Pepper song which starts:
> 
> It was 20 years ago today
> Sargent Pepper taught the band to play
> 
> 
> Well, 20 years ago today the domain Team.Net was registered.
> The autocross and british car lists were already up and running
> for a while on my computer at the U of U, but getting our own
> domain was a big step in a new direction.  Hard to beleive I've
> been doing this for so many years.
> 
> Happy anniversary, folks!
> 
> mjb.
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From chuckkyle at me.com  Mon Apr 11 16:47:48 2011
From: chuckkyle at me.com (Charles Kyle)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:47:48 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Is this normal???
Message-ID: <C167AE25-B44C-4CB1-9099-C0F6BE19592B@me.com>

So thanks to all the suggestions, I now have a running Datsun 1600.  Before she went into storage, I was having, what I perceived as an overheating issue.  Now after two days of tinkering, she is running pretty good.  BUT after 15 minutes of idling, the engine started sounding pretty rough and the temperature is what I would consider hot.  I did not move the car, just started it and let it set.

1.)  I could not hold my finger on top of the radiator for very long.
2.)  A little drop of water did NOT immediately evaporate.
3.)  Fan blades seemed to be spinning fine.
4.)  Nothing obstructing the radiator.

And here is a picture of the gauge, is this normal temperature range?

Thanks (again) in advance.

Chuck

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/JPG which had a name of photo.jpeg]

From gtpjimgammon at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 11 17:54:26 2011
From: gtpjimgammon at yahoo.com (Jim Gammon)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:54:26 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Is this normal???
In-Reply-To: <C167AE25-B44C-4CB1-9099-C0F6BE19592B@me.com>
References: <C167AE25-B44C-4CB1-9099-C0F6BE19592B@me.com>
Message-ID: <466081.73803.qm@web121410.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

I don't know if this applies, but never run without a thermostat or with one 
stuck open. I did it once, and the engine overheated until I replaced it.

I don't know why, but I think the water flows too fast or unevenly. 

Jim NJ 69 2k



________________________________
From: Charles Kyle <chuckkyle at me.com>
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, April 11, 2011 6:47:48 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] Is this normal???

So thanks to all the suggestions, I now have a running Datsun 1600.  Before she 
went into storage, I was having, what I perceived as an overheating issue.  Now 
after two days of tinkering, she is running pretty good.  BUT after 15 minutes 
of idling, the engine started sounding pretty rough and the temperature is what 
I would consider hot.  I did not move the car, just started it and let it set.

1.)  I could not hold my finger on top of the radiator for very long.
2.)  A little drop of water did NOT immediately evaporate.
3.)  Fan blades seemed to be spinning fine.
4.)  Nothing obstructing the radiator.

And here is a picture of the gauge, is this normal temperature range?

Thanks (again) in advance.

Chuck

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photo.jpeg]
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From graemes at internode.on.net  Mon Apr 11 18:04:36 2011
From: graemes at internode.on.net (Graeme Suckling)
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:34:36 +0930
Subject: [Roadsters] Paint job
In-Reply-To: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHKEIKCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
References: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHKEIKCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
Message-ID: <4DA39714.30404@internode.on.net>

On 12/04/2011 7:43 AM, Steve Harvey wrote:
> I told a few of you that a friend told me about a great shop that does
> outstanding paint work. I visited them 2 weeks ago and only now able to
> reveal what the guy would charge me to paint my restoration project car.
> It's only $7500.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Blood
> pressure, watch your blood pressure Steve!
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If and when I get my '65 to the painter, I'm expecting at least an $8000 
quote=-O
Such is life:-$

-- 
Regards,
Graeme Suckling
1965 SP310 Datsun Sports
1971 P510 Datsun 1600
1972 PL510 Datsun 1600 LHD
1973 HS30 Datsun 240Z
1984 B120 Datsun 1200 utility
1993 ECR33 Skyline GTS25t
http://tinyurl.com/6n5aza
Adelaide
South Australia.

From dave at ranteer.com  Mon Apr 11 18:24:46 2011
From: dave at ranteer.com (Dave)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:24:46 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Is this normal???
In-Reply-To: <466081.73803.qm@web121410.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
References: <C167AE25-B44C-4CB1-9099-C0F6BE19592B@me.com>
	<466081.73803.qm@web121410.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <61C745DC5FCE40D7BD9CFAC3DC40273E@ranteer.local>

?the actual term here is that the water cavitates, which basically means it 
creates whirlpools and eddys, and doesn't flow in a smooth pattern.  as a 
result, it doesn't do a good job of cooling the surfaces because the flow is 
so uneven and you don't get good heat transfer.  the thermostat slows down 
the flow and cause that evenness.  even if you "gut" a thermostat - pull out 
the moving part, you create enough resistance that the water flows smoothly.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Jim Gammon
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 6:54 PM
To: Datsun roadster
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Is this normal???

I don't know if this applies, but never run without a thermostat or with one
stuck open. I did it once, and the engine overheated until I replaced it.

I don't know why, but I think the water flows too fast or unevenly.

Jim NJ 69 2k

From jeffzster at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 11 19:11:14 2011
From: jeffzster at yahoo.com (Jeff Torres)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:11:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Need 2 things!
Message-ID: <364516.45445.qm@web110406.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hey all!
 
I'm in need of a late year fan shroud. Anyone in the CA Central Valley area
that could help out or anywhere else that is able to or willing to ship right
away?? Also, a friend of mine had the reproduction VIN plates but doesnt stamp
the info on them. Anyone have the VIN plates and stamp them too! Please let me
know!
 
Thanks!
 
Jeff

From aultgc at att.net  Mon Apr 11 20:08:17 2011
From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:08:17 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)
References: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHOEIHCBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
Message-ID: <483F3F3B95B64A77AF56B4E3604A11CE@gaxp1>

You must be a Packers fan...

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Harvey" <stebharvey at ameritech.net>
To: "Datsun List" <Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 4:23 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] Coolant (non-roadster related)


>I went out to start up my 1967 VW beetle today and found I have a large
> coolant leak. Can anyone help?
>
> Thanks
>
> Steb
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From dogermac at aol.com  Tue Apr 12 06:00:38 2011
From: dogermac at aol.com (Dogermac)
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:00:38 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] (no subject)
Message-ID: <8CDC7205F441428-C30-2138@webmail-m033.sysops.aol.com>

 I just finished installing the new idler box I bought from C Halsted and
noticed that the sway bar is in need of new bushings.  Are they available "off
the shelf" some where or are they like everything else and perhaps someone has
a set I can buy.  The sway bar bushings are the last things that haven't been
replaced under the front end, new upper and lower ball joints and boots, new
pads on the rotors and the shocks checked out just fine.

 Jim
'70 SRL
Sarasota,FL

From chalsted at comcast.net  Tue Apr 12 07:34:27 2011
From: chalsted at comcast.net (chalsted at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:34:27 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Roadsters] OT- Cosworth Vega
Message-ID: <1773311239.642086.1302615267050.JavaMail.root@sz0145a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

does anyone have any input on Cosworth Vegas? one available a couple hours from me, reasonable but has been sitting 10 years and engine and trans are stuck. said it ran fine before sitting... good body, not rusted out. 70something thousand miles. said it needs a timing belt and I've checked and it's not an interference engine. old style non-aluminum compatible coolant might be an issue I have read. 
thanks for your input :-) 
Craig 

From mkall at q-marketing.com  Tue Apr 12 08:23:36 2011
From: mkall at q-marketing.com (Matt Kall)
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:23:36 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] ignition cylinder and key
Message-ID: <00f601cbf91d$36b94370$a42bca50$@com>

I am in need of an ignition cylinder and key for a 69 2k. 

 

thanks

 

Matt

From jsk977 at optonline.net  Tue Apr 12 08:48:50 2011
From: jsk977 at optonline.net (Jerry Krakauer)
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:48:50 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] OT- Cosworth Vega
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Craig,

It's been a long time but from what I remember there were two issues with
that engine, both the stock and with the Cosworth head. To save $ GM did not
use steel or cast iron cylinder liners in the aluminum block, but a silicone
nodule coating process. It didn't really work and there were lots of wear
issues. Also, the engine was prone to overheating...lots of warped aluminum.
I think the Cosworth head address some of that, but not fully.

Jerry Krakauer



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Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 9:34 AM
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] OT- Cosworth Vega

does anyone have any input on Cosworth Vegas? one available a couple hours
from me, reasonable but has been sitting 10 years and engine and trans are
stuck. said it ran fine before sitting... good body, not rusted out.
70something thousand miles. said it needs a timing belt and I've checked and
it's not an interference engine. old style non-aluminum compatible coolant
might be an issue I have read. 
thanks for your input :-) 
Craig 

From printner at gmail.com  Tue Apr 12 09:03:53 2011
From: printner at gmail.com (Tim Waltz)
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:03:53 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] OT- Cosworth Vega
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Didn't know anything about them, but curiosity got me.   Sounds like the
engines were prone to failure:

http://www.cosworthvega.com/cosworth_vega_history.html

Pretty rare, with only 3508 units made.

Tim


-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
chalsted at comcast.net
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 7:34 AM
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] OT- Cosworth Vega

does anyone have any input on Cosworth Vegas? one available a couple hours
from me, reasonable but has been sitting 10 years and engine and trans are
stuck. said it ran fine before sitting... good body, not rusted out.
70something thousand miles. said it needs a timing belt and I've checked and
it's not an interference engine. old style non-aluminum compatible coolant
might be an issue I have read. 
thanks for your input :-) 
Craig 

From gkmcc at sbcglobal.net  Tue Apr 12 09:23:52 2011
From: gkmcc at sbcglobal.net (Gary McCormick)
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:23:52 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] OT- Cosworth Vega
In-Reply-To: <000901cbf920$bcd47120$367d5360$@net>
Message-ID: <705553.4299.qm@web81401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

The DOHC setup sure was sexy, though!

--- On Tue, 4/12/11, Jerry Krakauer <jsk977 at optonline.net> wrote:

From: Jerry Krakauer <jsk977 at optonline.net>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] OT- Cosworth Vega
To: chalsted at comcast.net, datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 7:48 AM

Craig,

It's been a long time but from what I remember there were two issues with
that engine, both the stock and with the Cosworth head. To save $ GM did not
use steel or cast iron cylinder liners in the aluminum block, but a silicone
nodule coating process. It didn't really work and there were lots of wear
issues. Also, the engine was prone to overheating...lots of warped aluminum.
I think the Cosworth head address some of that, but not fully.

Jerry Krakauer



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chalsted at comcast.net
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 9:34 AM
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] OT- Cosworth Vega

does anyone have any input on Cosworth Vegas? one available a couple hours
from me, reasonable but has been sitting 10 years and engine and trans are
stuck. said it ran fine before sitting... good body, not rusted out.
70something thousand miles. said it needs a timing belt and I've checked and
it's not an interference engine. old style non-aluminum compatible coolant
might be an issue I have read.
thanks for your input :-)
Craig
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From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Tue Apr 12 10:20:20 2011
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:20:20 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] sway bar bushings
In-Reply-To: <8CDC7205F441428-C30-2138@webmail-m033.sysops.aol.com>
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Message-ID: <002001cbf92d$8525e990$8f71bcb0$@net>

Items 15 and 20 on this page:

http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun311/Datsun311Index/AxleSuspension/FrontS
uspension/Section2/tabid/248/Default.aspx

TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/3m2ltw5

54616-04200: BUSHING-RUBBER, FRONT STABILIZER, LOWER LINK SIDE
54613-04200: BUSHING-RUBBER, FRONT STABILIZER, FRAME SIDE

Unfortunately, NLA from Nissan.
 
Datsunparts.com has both stock rubber and urethane:

http://www.datsunparts.com/Suspension

Pete "probably needs to replace 'em, too"

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dogermac
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 5:01 AM
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] (no subject)

 I just finished installing the new idler box I bought from C Halsted and
noticed that the sway bar is in need of new bushings.  Are they available
"off
the shelf" some where or are they like everything else and perhaps someone
has
a set I can buy.  The sway bar bushings are the last things that haven't
been
replaced under the front end, new upper and lower ball joints and boots, new
pads on the rotors and the shocks checked out just fine.

 Jim
'70 SRL
Sarasota,FL

From dave at ranteer.com  Tue Apr 12 11:47:52 2011
From: dave at ranteer.com (Dave)
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:47:52 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] sway bar bushings
In-Reply-To: <002001cbf92d$8525e990$8f71bcb0$@net>
References: <8CDC7205F441428-C30-2138@webmail-m033.sysops.aol.com>
	<002001cbf92d$8525e990$8f71bcb0$@net>
Message-ID: <99CDCD5AFFFD42C9A8872284631480AD@ranteer.local>

?not to hijack this thread, but I have a question:

is there an uprated sway bar available?  how about one for the rear?

thanks

From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Tue Apr 12 15:11:15 2011
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:11:15 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Sway bars (was "RE:  sway bar bushings")
In-Reply-To: <99CDCD5AFFFD42C9A8872284631480AD@ranteer.local>
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	<002001cbf92d$8525e990$8f71bcb0$@net>
	<99CDCD5AFFFD42C9A8872284631480AD@ranteer.local>
Message-ID: <003e01cbf956$29334280$7b99c780$@net>

Larger front bar available from vendors.

Pete

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Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 10:48 AM
To: Datsun Roadster List
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] sway bar bushings

?not to hijack this thread, but I have a question:

is there an uprated sway bar available?  how about one for the rear?

thanks
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From gordon.e.maness at hotmail.com  Tue Apr 12 15:24:06 2011
From: gordon.e.maness at hotmail.com (Gordon Maness)
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:24:06 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun-roadsters Digest, Vol 5, Issue 124
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I understand that the Vega was a very good canadate for the Buick 215 V8
swap.
Good engine, nice body style and with the aluminum V8 good performance and
reliable.

g

From aultgc at att.net  Tue Apr 12 21:31:49 2011
From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault)
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:31:49 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] sway bar bushings
References: <8CDC7205F441428-C30-2138@webmail-m033.sysops.aol.com><002001cbf92d$8525e990$8f71bcb0$@net>
	<99CDCD5AFFFD42C9A8872284631480AD@ranteer.local>
Message-ID: <FC42F8CFD96046C2835BD0D034430B42@gaxp1>

There are both uprated front sway bars (a.k.a. "competition" front bars) and 
stiffer bushings (urethane) availaable from some of the suppliers listed on 
311s.org.

Addco used to make a rear sway bar for the roadster.  Installation required 
slotting the frame to install a couple of clips.  I have one I bought new in 
the '70s but never installed.  (I don't think SCCA Production category race 
cars used them.)  Haven't decided whether to sell it or continue to store it

Gary
.
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Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 12:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] sway bar bushings


> ?not to hijack this thread, but I have a question:
>
> is there an uprated sway bar available?  how about one for the rear?
>
> thanks
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From aultgc at att.net  Tue Apr 12 21:43:25 2011
From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault)
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:43:25 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun-roadsters Digest, Vol 5, Issue 124
References: <mailman.21.1302631204.9191.datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
	<SNT137-w4069EE548CDF4CDC6DCF3B2AB0@phx.gbl>
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If I remember the story correctly, the Vega was slated to get the rotary 
engine GM was developing under license, as Mazda did.  But, when Mazda 
experienced all the problems with seals, disconnected air pumps and 
subsequent engine failures, GM scrapped its rotary program.  (As did Curtiss 
Wright, which was developing a rotary aircraft engine.)

But the Vega was already headed for the production line, and a lot had been 
invested.  So, the base Vega got a 4-cylinder, but I believe there were a 
limited number made with small V8s.  Since the car had not been engineered 
for a V8 engine, there were problems -- like the inaccessible rear spark 
plugs on some Corvette models.  The Cosworth was an attempt to provide the 
marque with a high-performance engine.  The V8 was heavier than the 
4-cylinder was, or the rotary would have been, so the V8-engined cars had 
too much front weight bias to handle very well.  So, the car died after a 
relatively short production run -- three years?

Gary

----- Original Message ----- 
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To: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 4:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Datsun-roadsters Digest, Vol 5, Issue 124


>I understand that the Vega was a very good canadate for the Buick 215 V8
> swap.
> Good engine, nice body style and with the aluminum V8 good performance and
> reliable.
>
> g
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From 9laser3 at bright.net  Wed Apr 13 05:48:25 2011
From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:48:25 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun-roadsters Digest, Vol 5, Issue 124
In-Reply-To: <260DD4EBDD5B42D497BB7DA21A4F3755@gaxp1>
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	<260DD4EBDD5B42D497BB7DA21A4F3755@gaxp1>
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  And let's not forget about the new Lordstown GM plant and all the
production problems and union strikes that helped make the Vega the failure
it was!

Paul
Ohio

-----Original Message-----
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Ault
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 11:43 PM
To: Gordon Maness; datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Datsun-roadsters Digest, Vol 5, Issue 124

If I remember the story correctly, the Vega was slated to get the rotary 
engine GM was developing under license, as Mazda did.  But, when Mazda 
experienced all the problems with seals, disconnected air pumps and 
subsequent engine failures, GM scrapped its rotary program.  (As did Curtiss

Wright, which was developing a rotary aircraft engine.)

But the Vega was already headed for the production line, and a lot had been 
invested.  So, the base Vega got a 4-cylinder, but I believe there were a 
limited number made with small V8s.  Since the car had not been engineered 
for a V8 engine, there were problems -- like the inaccessible rear spark 
plugs on some Corvette models.  The Cosworth was an attempt to provide the 
marque with a high-performance engine.  The V8 was heavier than the 
4-cylinder was, or the rotary would have been, so the V8-engined cars had 
too much front weight bias to handle very well.  So, the car died after a 
relatively short production run -- three years?

Gary

----- Original Message ----- 
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To: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 4:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Datsun-roadsters Digest, Vol 5, Issue 124


>I understand that the Vega was a very good canadate for the Buick 215 V8
> swap.
> Good engine, nice body style and with the aluminum V8 good performance and
> reliable.
>
> g
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From thecpguy at yahoo.com  Wed Apr 13 07:16:10 2011
From: thecpguy at yahoo.com (Tom Bussard)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:16:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Vega, Hmmmm
Message-ID: <799553.77595.qm@web57603.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

I had a '77 Vega that my sister was about to have repossessed, that turned out 
to be one of the best cars ever.  Seems that GM tried, in vain, to save face and 
installed sleeves in the cylinders, among other things, on the 4 cylinder.

I yanked the cat conv. and did very little else and then had to sell it to get 
into our first house.  The people I sold it to were the only ones who even 
looked at it and came back to me years later and told me they had put over 
300,000 miles on it with the normal maintenance and a valve job.

I'd still love to get my hands on a Cosworth (after my 2K is completed, of 
course)
 Tom Bussard
NACE CP Specialist #3457
NACE Proctor
Office:    (915) 595-1336
Mobile:  (915) 474-1007

From 9laser3 at bright.net  Wed Apr 13 07:35:14 2011
From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:35:14 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun-roadsters Digest, Vol 5, Issue 124
In-Reply-To: <NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHEEJICBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
References: <001501cbf9d0$b43447b0$1c9cd710$@net>
	<NNEJLCLFHGMBEEKOEPAHEEJICBAA.stebharvey@ameritech.net>
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  My sister's RX3 barely made it to 25,000 miles before the seals let go.
My mom's RX4 ran to 60,000 before it rusted out, but the engine was still
running strong.  Both were the same year, both received the same
maintenance, dad's best!  Maybe quality problems with the seal manufacturer?
If I remember correctly, dad bought stock in the seal company hoping it
would do well when GM started producing rotary engines.  Oh well, THAT
didn't work.

Paul
Ohio

-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Harvey [mailto:stebharvey at ameritech.net] 

I also remember hearing that the Mazda rotary failed in the U.S. market
because the engine consumes 1 quart of oil internally every 1000 miles. It
was recommended that you check your oil everytime you fill the gas tank. No
one did that which destroyed the engines thus giving the motor a bad rap.

Steve

From ljordan704 at netscape.net  Wed Apr 13 09:19:15 2011
From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:19:15 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Vega, Hmmmm
In-Reply-To: <799553.77595.qm@web57603.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
References: <799553.77595.qm@web57603.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
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I had a Vega also, not sure the year, maybe 76. It had a Holley carburetor,
but I never liked the car really. It always had that "bulky" feeling that I
find in American cars.

Linda

Sent from my iPod

On Apr 13, 2011, at 6:16 AM, Tom Bussard <thecpguy at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I had a '77 Vega that my sister was about to have repossessed, that turned
out
> to be one of the best cars ever.  Seems that GM tried, in vain, to save face
and
> installed sleeves in the cylinders, among other things, on the 4 cylinder.
>
> I yanked the cat conv. and did very little else and then had to sell it to
get
> into our first house.  The people I sold it to were the only ones who even
> looked at it and came back to me years later and told me they had put over
> 300,000 miles on it with the normal maintenance and a valve job.
>
> I'd still love to get my hands on a Cosworth (after my 2K is completed, of
> course)
> Tom Bussard
> NACE CP Specialist #3457
> NACE Proctor
> Office:    (915) 595-1336
> Mobile:  (915) 474-1007
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From chuckkyle at me.com  Wed Apr 13 20:11:50 2011
From: chuckkyle at me.com (Charles Kyle)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:11:50 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Which radiator should I use
Message-ID: <60513A4C-554F-4367-91F4-9B3D00E1FCE5@me.com>

Good evening,

Okay, I have two radiators laying around the garage, well actually one is in the car.  One is a Datsun Roadster 1600 Radiator 65 - 67 1/2 / 68 - 70, based on pictures from Dean's website.  This is the one that is currently in the car, I have no idea if it is a two or three core and don't know how to tell.  The other is a Datsun Roadster 2000 Radiator 67 1/2 & 69 - 70 purchased from Rising Sun about 5 years ago.  It looks like one that was just removed from a parted out vehicle, not a rebuilt or anything else.

I have had overheating or running hot issues for a long time.  Would there be any advantage to using the one for the 2000 vice the 1600?  I have been reading older posts about having it recored at a local radiator shop, so if I was to do this, which radiator should I use and put in the car?

Thanks

Chuck




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From chuckkyle at me.com  Wed Apr 13 20:29:07 2011
From: chuckkyle at me.com (Charles Kyle)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:29:07 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Which radiator should I use
Message-ID: <A0A5C0E4-962A-4E1F-8730-47559C1AE1AA@me.com>

Good evening,

Okay, I have two radiators laying around the garage, well actually one is in the car.  One is a Datsun Roadster 1600 Radiator 65 - 67 1/2 / 68 - 70, based on pictures from Dean's website.  This is the one that is currently in the car, I have no idea if it is a two or three core and don't know how to tell.  The other is a Datsun Roadster 2000 Radiator 67 1/2 & 69 - 70 purchased from Rising Sun about 5 years ago.  It looks like one that was just removed from a parted out vehicle, not a rebuilt or anything else.

I have had overheating or running hot issues for a long time.  Would there be any advantage to using the one for the 2000 vice the 1600?  I have been reading older posts about having it recored at a local radiator shop, so if I was to do this, which radiator should I use and put in the car?

Thanks

Chuck




-- 

V/r

Chuck


Chuck Kyle 
Hm 512-225-4501

Address:
7441 Collins Meade Way
Alexandria, VA 22315

email:
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Home - chuckkyle at me.com

From aultgc at att.net  Wed Apr 13 21:58:41 2011
From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:58:41 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Which radiator should I use
References: <60513A4C-554F-4367-91F4-9B3D00E1FCE5@me.com>
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Chuck,

Gary's opinion:

A properly functioning factory radiator, combined with a 1600 or 2000 
roadster properly equipped with pre-emissions ignition parts and set to 
pre-emission specifications, will provide sufficient cooling under most all 
circumstances.  I believe it is generally less expensive to find and fix 
whatever underlying problem is causing the overheating than it is to start 
installing aftermarket parts.

I took my original car, a '66 1600/U20, through summer heat in the 
California and Arizona deserts without overheating back in the '70s.  In 
2008, I drove my (newly-purchased) '67-1/2 2000 through stop-and-go traffic 
in downtown LA in the summer heat, and it never went over 190F.

I think Nissan generally knew what they were doing.

I am sure the foregoing will spark plenty of controversy.

Gary

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charles Kyle" <chuckkyle at me.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:11 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] Which radiator should I use


> Good evening,
>
> Okay, I have two radiators laying around the garage, well actually one is 
> in the car.  One is a Datsun Roadster 1600 Radiator 65 - 67 1/2 / 68 - 70, 
> based on pictures from Dean's website.  This is the one that is currently 
> in the car, I have no idea if it is a two or three core and don't know how 
> to tell.  The other is a Datsun Roadster 2000 Radiator 67 1/2 & 69 - 70 
> purchased from Rising Sun about 5 years ago.  It looks like one that was 
> just removed from a parted out vehicle, not a rebuilt or anything else.
>
> I have had overheating or running hot issues for a long time.  Would there 
> be any advantage to using the one for the 2000 vice the 1600?  I have been 
> reading older posts about having it recored at a local radiator shop, so 
> if I was to do this, which radiator should I use and put in the car?
>
> Thanks
>
> Chuck
>
>
>
>
> -- 
>
> V/r
>
> Chuck
>
>
> Chuck Kyle
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>
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From krismon at ongbongan.com  Wed Apr 13 22:20:45 2011
From: krismon at ongbongan.com (Krismon ongbongan)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:20:45 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] intro + speedometer question
Message-ID: <BANLkTing3x4EAfJxgqzy9G7rGAyoCpG2NA@mail.gmail.com>

just wanted to introduce myself, new to the list and proud new owner (1 week
now) of SPL311-26312. Which is unfortunately already in the shop with a
leaky gas tank.

The wife wouldn't let me work on the gas tank at home. :)

SPL311-26312 has had an engine swap some time ago! Sadly it's an A14+Auto
(at least that's what it looks like to me).

I have one question to start..  found some info online about the speedometer
gearing... mine appears to be around 55% off from the tranny swap (driving
45mph shows 25, driving 35mph shows 20). Is that too big of a difference
that a speedometer cable gear swap can compensate for?



Krismon.

From chuckkyle at me.com  Thu Apr 14 04:22:25 2011
From: chuckkyle at me.com (Charles Kyle)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:22:25 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] intro + speedometer question
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTing3x4EAfJxgqzy9G7rGAyoCpG2NA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BANLkTing3x4EAfJxgqzy9G7rGAyoCpG2NA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C9B8373F-2B30-4AFF-802E-A0712E61BB18@me.com>

Good morning,

 I know nothing about the A14+Auto, BUT I converted my 1600 from a 4 spd to a 5 spd and had the same issue, almost the same speed difference.  I had used the wrong transmission gear (16 tooth), after a swap, the speedometer read a lot closer to truth.

Chuck

PS Congrats on the "new" ride.


On Apr 14, 2011, at 12:20 AM, Krismon ongbongan wrote:

> just wanted to introduce myself, new to the list and proud new owner (1 week
> now) of SPL311-26312. Which is unfortunately already in the shop with a
> leaky gas tank.
> 
> The wife wouldn't let me work on the gas tank at home. :)
> 
> SPL311-26312 has had an engine swap some time ago! Sadly it's an A14+Auto
> (at least that's what it looks like to me).
> 
> I have one question to start..  found some info online about the speedometer
> gearing... mine appears to be around 55% off from the tranny swap (driving
> 45mph shows 25, driving 35mph shows 20). Is that too big of a difference
> that a speedometer cable gear swap can compensate for?
> 
> 
> 
> Krismon.
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From jsk977 at optonline.net  Thu Apr 14 06:52:57 2011
From: jsk977 at optonline.net (Jerry Krakauer)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:52:57 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Which radiator should I use
In-Reply-To: <32C6EEC23CF146B2A66FF963AB791390@gaxp1>
References: <60513A4C-554F-4367-91F4-9B3D00E1FCE5@me.com>
	<32C6EEC23CF146B2A66FF963AB791390@gaxp1>
Message-ID: <001801cbfaa2$e1099a60$a31ccf20$@net>

I agree with Gary's opinion.  Even with hard driving, I never had a problem
with the stock radiator in my 67.5 Solex. Even in my early racing days had
sufficient cooling. Only after I stepped it up quite a bit did I encounter
overheating. But that was a doosy, actually melted tracks in the head on two
cylinders between the combustion chamber and water passages at a race at
Bridgehampton. Even then, if I backed off just a bit the temp would come
down; but I was really pushing it...battling for the overall lead with BP
small block Vette. Needless to say, along with the new head came a custom
radiator.  BTW, that old rare non-smog head has served well as a wheel chock
for many years.

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gary and Cindy
Ault
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 11:59 PM
To: Charles Kyle; datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Which radiator should I use

Chuck,

Gary's opinion:

A properly functioning factory radiator, combined with a 1600 or 2000 
roadster properly equipped with pre-emissions ignition parts and set to 
pre-emission specifications, will provide sufficient cooling under most all 
circumstances.  I believe it is generally less expensive to find and fix 
whatever underlying problem is causing the overheating than it is to start 
installing aftermarket parts.

I took my original car, a '66 1600/U20, through summer heat in the 
California and Arizona deserts without overheating back in the '70s.  In 
2008, I drove my (newly-purchased) '67-1/2 2000 through stop-and-go traffic 
in downtown LA in the summer heat, and it never went over 190F.

I think Nissan generally knew what they were doing.

I am sure the foregoing will spark plenty of controversy.

Gary

From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Thu Apr 14 10:12:57 2011
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:12:57 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Which radiator should I use
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References: <60513A4C-554F-4367-91F4-9B3D00E1FCE5@me.com>
Message-ID: <001201cbfabe$d2154290$763fc7b0$@net>

I would first have both radiators tested. 

- If they're both good, then look elsewhere for your overheating problem.
- If one is good, and one is bad, your choice is made for you.
- If they're both bad, the radiator shop should tell you which one is worth
recoring, or you buy another known-to-be-good radiator, or you buy
aftermarket (lots of folks like the Champions).

No offense, but wondering what Curry's did for almost $8k. I wouldn't expect
an overheating engine from a place "voted best auto shop in Northern
Virginia magazine." <-- quoted from Curry's website.

Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Charles Kyle
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 7:12 PM
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] Which radiator should I use

Good evening,

Okay, I have two radiators laying around the garage, well actually one is in
the car.  One is a Datsun Roadster 1600 Radiator 65 - 67 1/2 / 68 - 70,
based on pictures from Dean's website.  This is the one that is currently in
the car, I have no idea if it is a two or three core and don't know how to
tell.  The other is a Datsun Roadster 2000 Radiator 67 1/2 & 69 - 70
purchased from Rising Sun about 5 years ago.  It looks like one that was
just removed from a parted out vehicle, not a rebuilt or anything else.

I have had overheating or running hot issues for a long time.  Would there
be any advantage to using the one for the 2000 vice the 1600?  I have been
reading older posts about having it recored at a local radiator shop, so if
I was to do this, which radiator should I use and put in the car?

Thanks

Chuck

From shas1983 at netzero.net  Thu Apr 14 16:27:26 2011
From: shas1983 at netzero.net (shas1983 at netzero.net)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:27:26 GMT
Subject: [Roadsters] float levels at high speeds
Message-ID: <20110414.152726.2606.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com>

I read somewhere that later roadsters or maybe 240's had shorter float jets in
either the front or rear carb to compenste for fuel levels when climbing steep
hills. I have noticed that my car seems to loose some power when climbing
inclines and then seems to noticeably improve as the terrain flatens out. It
feels as though the gas kicks in as the hill flatens, not just the easier
effort required to go downhill. Anyone had a similar experience? I am
wondering if I need to adjust one or both of the floats just a bit. Jon 69
roadster
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From antonywardle at gmail.com  Thu Apr 14 17:02:00 2011
From: antonywardle at gmail.com (antony wardle)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:02:00 +1000
Subject: [Roadsters] intro + speedometer question
In-Reply-To: <C9B8373F-2B30-4AFF-802E-A0712E61BB18@me.com>
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	<C9B8373F-2B30-4AFF-802E-A0712E61BB18@me.com>
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Mine is completely wrong too.

I got a $98 tomtom and thats all I use.

cheers

kiwi



On 14 April 2011 20:22, Charles Kyle <chuckkyle at me.com> wrote:

> Good morning,
>
>  I know nothing about the A14+Auto, BUT I converted my 1600 from a 4 spd to
> a 5 spd and had the same issue, almost the same speed difference.  I had
> used the wrong transmission gear (16 tooth), after a swap, the speedometer
> read a lot closer to truth.
>
> Chuck
>
> PS Congrats on the "new" ride.
>
>
> On Apr 14, 2011, at 12:20 AM, Krismon ongbongan wrote:
>
> > just wanted to introduce myself, new to the list and proud new owner (1
> week
> > now) of SPL311-26312. Which is unfortunately already in the shop with a
> > leaky gas tank.
> >
> > The wife wouldn't let me work on the gas tank at home. :)
> >
> > SPL311-26312 has had an engine swap some time ago! Sadly it's an A14+Auto
> > (at least that's what it looks like to me).
> >
> > I have one question to start..  found some info online about the
> speedometer
> > gearing... mine appears to be around 55% off from the tranny swap
> (driving
> > 45mph shows 25, driving 35mph shows 20). Is that too big of a difference
> > that a speedometer cable gear swap can compensate for?
> >
> >
> >
> > Krismon.
> > ________________________________________
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From datrock at centurytel.net  Thu Apr 14 17:10:23 2011
From: datrock at centurytel.net (Bill Cole)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:10:23 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] float levels at high speeds
In-Reply-To: <20110414.152726.2606.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com>
References: <20110414.152726.2606.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <4DA77EDF.9080704@centurytel.net>

Your symptoms sound like the normal effects of gravity.... Bill

On 4/14/2011 3:27 PM, shas1983 at netzero.net wrote:
> I read somewhere that later roadsters or maybe 240's had shorter float jets in
> either the front or rear carb to compenste for fuel levels when climbing steep
> hills. I have noticed that my car seems to loose some power when climbing
> inclines and then seems to noticeably improve as the terrain flatens out. It
> feels as though the gas kicks in as the hill flatens, not just the easier
> effort required to go downhill. Anyone had a similar experience? I am
> wondering if I need to adjust one or both of the floats just a bit. Jon 69
> roadster

From krismon at ongbongan.com  Thu Apr 14 18:31:30 2011
From: krismon at ongbongan.com (Krismon ongbongan)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:31:30 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] intro + speedometer question
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTi=OeyPHBpVP9GuYnopOfcdWrjZpQA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BANLkTing3x4EAfJxgqzy9G7rGAyoCpG2NA@mail.gmail.com>
	<C9B8373F-2B30-4AFF-802E-A0712E61BB18@me.com>
	<BANLkTi=OeyPHBpVP9GuYnopOfcdWrjZpQA@mail.gmail.com>
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Yeah, I bought a car like this to get away from gadgets in a sense..

Has anyone tried GPS based analog speedometers?

Maybe I'll pick up a speedo(with turn signal lights!) + tach pair (since the
OE mechanical tach doesn't work with the A14 anyway).

Something like this:

http://www.speedhut.com/custom_gauge_description-gauge_type-Speedometer_GPS-auto_number-882.htm

Can even customize the dial to look just like the OE one!

Kris.

On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 4:02 PM, antony wardle <antonywardle at gmail.com>wrote:

> Mine is completely wrong too.
>
> I got a $98 tomtom and thats all I use.
>
> cheers
>
> kiwi
>
>
>
> On 14 April 2011 20:22, Charles Kyle <chuckkyle at me.com> wrote:
>
> > Good morning,
> >
> >  I know nothing about the A14+Auto, BUT I converted my 1600 from a 4 spd
> to
> > a 5 spd and had the same issue, almost the same speed difference.  I had
> > used the wrong transmission gear (16 tooth), after a swap, the
> speedometer
> > read a lot closer to truth.
> >
> > Chuck
> >
> > PS Congrats on the "new" ride.
> >
> >
> > On Apr 14, 2011, at 12:20 AM, Krismon ongbongan wrote:
> >
> > > just wanted to introduce myself, new to the list and proud new owner (1
> > week
> > > now) of SPL311-26312. Which is unfortunately already in the shop with a
> > > leaky gas tank.
> > >
> > > The wife wouldn't let me work on the gas tank at home. :)
> > >
> > > SPL311-26312 has had an engine swap some time ago! Sadly it's an
> A14+Auto
> > > (at least that's what it looks like to me).
> > >
> > > I have one question to start..  found some info online about the
> > speedometer
> > > gearing... mine appears to be around 55% off from the tranny swap
> > (driving
> > > 45mph shows 25, driving 35mph shows 20). Is that too big of a
> difference
> > > that a speedometer cable gear swap can compensate for?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Krismon.
> > > ________________________________________
> > > Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From sevenmary3 at hotmail.com  Fri Apr 15 21:44:11 2011
From: sevenmary3 at hotmail.com (Mike Schmike)
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:44:11 +0000
Subject: [Roadsters] Solvang
In-Reply-To: <mailman.24.1302890405.17711.datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.24.1302890405.17711.datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <SNT110-W12EE34AA65D021167C4EA90AF0@phx.gbl>

Anyone driving to Solvang on Friday the 29th from the Bay Area? I'll be
leaving from Santa Rosa (North Bay) and would like to meet up for a caravan
down. I'm planning to leave early to get south of the City before the SF
traffic.
-Mike'64 1500

From alvingogi at gmail.com  Sat Apr 16 00:25:23 2011
From: alvingogi at gmail.com (alvin gogineni)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:25:23 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Solvang
In-Reply-To: <SNT110-W12EE34AA65D021167C4EA90AF0@phx.gbl>
References: <mailman.24.1302890405.17711.datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
	<SNT110-W12EE34AA65D021167C4EA90AF0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BANLkTingcdR1f-u2Z0u9ybbn_AHhh0jZzw@mail.gmail.com>

we will be leaving from San Jose in the afternoon

On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 8:44 PM, Mike Schmike <sevenmary3 at hotmail.com>wrote:

> Anyone driving to Solvang on Friday the 29th from the Bay Area? I'll be
> leaving from Santa Rosa (North Bay) and would like to meet up for a caravan
> down. I'm planning to leave early to get south of the City before the SF
> traffic.
> -Mike'64 1500
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From 9laser3 at bright.net  Sat Apr 16 12:44:11 2011
From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul)
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:44:11 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] For sale....AGAIN
Message-ID: <002b01cbfc66$48f2da50$dad88ef0$@net>

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/2316971662.html

 

  I think this is about the 3rd year he has listed this roadster for sale.

From jeffzster at yahoo.com  Sat Apr 16 23:57:51 2011
From: jeffzster at yahoo.com (Jeff Torres)
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:57:51 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Solvang 2011 Update
Message-ID: <669325.42094.qm@web110410.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hey Everyone!
 
Just an FYI that I updated the registration this evening and I believe we are
now up to 46 registered for the show. Don't forget the cut-off for early
registration is April 22! If you register on or before this date I can
guarantee you the ability to obtain event clothing and/or BBQ tix...after this
date only extra stuff is available and it goes quick..Sooo keep em
coming...Solvang 2011 is just around the corner!
 
Thanks
 
Jeff

From muncie4spd2002 at yahoo.com  Sun Apr 17 10:31:57 2011
From: muncie4spd2002 at yahoo.com (M M)
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:31:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Upper ball joint question
Message-ID: <711007.35850.qm@web113607.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hi All,
I'm in the process of rebuilding my front suspension and noticed what appears
to be a seal of some sort on the top of the ball joint.  Specifically, a thin
piece of rubber was sticking out of the thread where the center section screws
into the body of the ball joint.  These are ball joints I bought from a vendor
about 20 yrs ago that otherwise are perfectly good.  Is anyone familiar with
this?  Are they there to prevent grease from escaping?  If so, can I use RTV
gasket maker or do I need to buy new ball joints?
 
Thanks.
 
Mike Gleeson
68 2L

From muncie4spd2002 at yahoo.com  Sun Apr 17 12:08:21 2011
From: muncie4spd2002 at yahoo.com (M M)
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:08:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Upper ball joint question
In-Reply-To: <8CDCB39F07D99AC-12CC-CD6F@webmail-stg-m02.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <481951.55505.qm@web113608.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Thanks!
 
M

--- On Sun, 4/17/11, davesmbox at aol.com <davesmbox at aol.com> wrote:


From: davesmbox at aol.com <davesmbox at aol.com>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Upper ball joint question
To: muncie4spd2002 at yahoo.com
Date: Sunday, April 17, 2011, 10:13 AM



The rubber is available from the vendors and often on ebay.
Dave



-----Original Message-----
From: M M <muncie4spd2002 at yahoo.com>
To: datsun-roadsters <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sun, Apr 17, 2011 12:42 pm
Subject: [Roadsters] Upper ball joint question





Hi All,

I'm in the process of rebuilding my front suspension and noticed what appears

to be a seal of some sort on the top of the ball joint.  Specifically, a thin

piece of rubber was sticking out of the thread where the center section screws

into the body of the ball joint.  These are ball joints I bought from a vendor

about 20 yrs ago that otherwise are perfectly good.  Is anyone familiar with

this?  Are they there to prevent grease from escaping?  If so, can I use RTV

gasket maker or do I need to buy new ball joints?



Thanks.



Mike Gleeson

68 2L

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From chuckkyle at me.com  Sun Apr 17 20:15:32 2011
From: chuckkyle at me.com (Charles Kyle)
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:15:32 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Timing and idle
Message-ID: <2C14468E-C847-4DB3-B1AB-D4BA49D55D96@me.com>

Good Afternoon,

I am trying to set my idle and timing on a 1600.  Does anyone know of a good instructions manual / website... oh with pictures :-)

This is what I have determined:

I have a 68 SPL311, 

1.)  But based on the engine number it is a late 67 or 67.5 engine.  Still has the paper cartridge oil canister.
2.)  All emission items have been removed (or where never there)
3.)  After following the procedures on  http://www.datsunroadster.com/PIC_PAGES/NEW_PARTS_PIC_PAGES/221-10_24.htm my dizzy allows 7.5 degrees centrifugal advance.

Here is the problem that I ran into while trying to set the timing.

1.)  Connected the digital timing light, first thing that I immediately noticed is that the car idle is set at around 1100 rpm.  Found out today that the Service Screw is NOT how to adjust the idle.  So I did some research and found a few web sites on how to set the item on the SU.  But got confused with the difference between fast idle screw and the idle nut.  Decided not to mess with this.  BUT I am not sure if I can properly time the vehicle if it is at 1100 rpm instead of the recommended 700.

2.)  As recommended I marked the cam pulley.  Mine has 5 "valleys" so I am assuming that the large one is TDC and then 5-10-15-20 degrees.

3.)  With the timing light set (and connected to the first plug #1) I looked at the pulley.  I could see the five dots but they were not stable, meaning they were spinning,  I could slightly adjust the distributor and the biggest change would be the RPMs.  I actually was able to get them down to 700.  Each time that I would turn the distributor it would slow the dots or rotate their direction (clockwise to counter clock wise but never stable enough to even keep all five dots at the timing mark).  So the idea of being able to get it to move just five degrees not even possible.

So at this point I think I have exceeded my capability and am going to have to find a mechanic, unless some on has any recommendation.  I greatly appreciate all the assistance.

Chuck




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From chalsted at comcast.net  Mon Apr 18 12:50:27 2011
From: chalsted at comcast.net (chalsted at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:50:27 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Roadsters] OT- Ford Thunderbird question
Message-ID: <1545744690.858256.1303152627964.JavaMail.root@sz0145a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

there's a lot of wisdom among the members on the list, hoping to tap into that. has anyone ever heard of a "Talladega T Bird" edition of the 1986 Thunderbird? has HO 5.0, aero body kit, real wood pieces between the wheelwells just under the body side mouldings, has air dam and spoiler and BBS looking wheels. grille is not chrome- it's body color. I have pix if anyone's curious. planning to buy it, just wanted to see if anyone knows anything about it :-) for Datsun content, someone in this area has a project '70 2000 on Craigslist for $1k 
thanks! 
Craig 

From bbarber at teambsf.com  Mon Apr 18 19:59:23 2011
From: bbarber at teambsf.com (Bill Barber)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:59:23 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles
Message-ID: <BANLkTi=T+FQ_OiTvz8W9aQpuzO4ZqH7gEg@mail.gmail.com>

I thought mine was special, my VIN is very close to this car- 61 off to be
exact, anyone know anything about it?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/ctd/2333054428.html

Original plates, but no pics of engine compartment.

Bill in San Diego

From mark at bradakis.com  Mon Apr 18 21:22:46 2011
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:22:46 -0600 (MDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Well, shucks
Message-ID: <20110419032246.D81892E0C8@bradakis.com>

That wasn't nice.  Had a series of power bumps here at the house over
the weekend that messed with my computers, like the main Team.Net
server.  That old Dell had been rock solid reliable, with an uptime of
over 425 days.  Oh well.  Of course my computer troubles are nothing
at all compared to the tornado havoc over the weekend.  Hopefully no
listers were seriously affected.  I still remember what damage can be
done by twisters from my years in the Midwest.

When I did get the machines back up and running again a few things
didn't quite work out, some software failed to start as it should.
So you may have noticed no Team.Net email for a while.  I was at work
all day so I didn't notice until this evening.  Sorry.  We should be
back in business now, though.

Perhaps last week when I posted about 20 years of Team.Net I should
have put in a pitch for some donations to acquire some newer, more
stable hardware ( bigger UPS ) and some upgraded software.  I
certainly did recieve some donations, will hopefully get around to
thanking folks in a day or two.

So if you have a few bucks laying around and feel like helping to keep
this Team.Net experiment around for another 20 years, feel free to visit
http://www.team.net/donate.html - wait, I better update that file, the
FAX machine is printing blank faxes, another bit of hardware I'll likely
have to replace.  Computers can be so much fun.

Anyway, Team.Net email, forums and web pages should all be back to
mostly normal, thank you for your patience.

mjb.

From spearsdelmar at aol.com  Mon Apr 18 21:27:41 2011
From: spearsdelmar at aol.com (spearsdelmar at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:27:41 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTi=T+FQ_OiTvz8W9aQpuzO4ZqH7gEg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BANLkTi=T+FQ_OiTvz8W9aQpuzO4ZqH7gEg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <ea2fda48-c22e-4742-a770-b096dd780bf1@blur>

Hey guys:
We got a call for a doris or sky blue roadster, preferably 1500. Probably a  
1600 would work too.
They want to rent it for a film. 
Bad part is they want to take it to Mexico. It is insured but ours is too  
nice to take a chance on hurting. We also send a handler with each car and  
do not go to Mexico.

If you don't care if it is cashed out or not or are selling it anyway, you  
might be interested in the roadster gig. It is a 2 week gig. Some roadsters  
are not even worth $5k

We put cars in film & print & events.

Dawn
1965 1500

Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless

-----Original message-----
From: Bill Barber <bbarber at teambsf.com>
To: Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, Apr 19, 2011 02:47:08 GMT+00:00
Subject: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles

I thought mine was special, my VIN is very close to this car- 61 off to be
exact, anyone know anything about it?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/ctd/2333054428.html

Original plates, but no pics of engine compartment.

Bill in San Diego
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From csp541983rx7 at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 18 22:03:12 2011
From: csp541983rx7 at yahoo.com (steve newby)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:03:12 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTi=T+FQ_OiTvz8W9aQpuzO4ZqH7gEg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <229172.90901.qm@web120509.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Im trying to figure out how a silver car repainted yellow became "original
paint"


--- On Mon, 4/18/11, Bill Barber <bbarber at teambsf.com> wrote:


From: Bill Barber <bbarber at teambsf.com>
Subject: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles
To: Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011, 6:59 PM


I thought mine was special, my VIN is very close to this car- 61 off to be
exact, anyone know anything about it?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/ctd/2333054428.html

Original plates, but no pics of engine compartment.

Bill in San Diego
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From gkmcc at sbcglobal.net  Mon Apr 18 22:16:27 2011
From: gkmcc at sbcglobal.net (Gary McCormick)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:16:27 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles
In-Reply-To: <ea2fda48-c22e-4742-a770-b096dd780bf1@blur>
References: <BANLkTi=T+FQ_OiTvz8W9aQpuzO4ZqH7gEg@mail.gmail.com>
	<ea2fda48-c22e-4742-a770-b096dd780bf1@blur>
Message-ID: <BB8FCA3B-D5C5-4E2E-976B-12F3355D0E62@sbcglobal.net>

What the heck is a "Doris"?

Sent from my iPod

On Apr 18, 2011, at 8:27 PM, "spearsdelmar at aol.com"<spearsdelmar at aol.com>
wrote:

> Hey guys:
> We got a call for a doris or sky blue roadster, preferably 1500. Probably a
> 1600 would work too.
> They want to rent it for a film.
> Bad part is they want to take it to Mexico. It is insured but ours is too
> nice to take a chance on hurting. We also send a handler with each car and
> do not go to Mexico.
>
> If you don't care if it is cashed out or not or are selling it anyway, you
> might be interested in the roadster gig. It is a 2 week gig. Some roadsters
> are not even worth $5k
>
> We put cars in film & print & events.
>
> Dawn
> 1965 1500
>
> Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless
>
> -----Original message-----
> From: Bill Barber <bbarber at teambsf.com>
> To: Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Sent: Tue, Apr 19, 2011 02:47:08 GMT+00:00
> Subject: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles
>
> I thought mine was special, my VIN is very close to this car- 61 off to be
> exact, anyone know anything about it?
>
> http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/ctd/2333054428.html
>
> Original plates, but no pics of engine compartment.
>
> Bill in San Diego
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From gkmcc at sbcglobal.net  Mon Apr 18 22:19:35 2011
From: gkmcc at sbcglobal.net (Gary McCormick)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:19:35 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles
In-Reply-To: <ea2fda48-c22e-4742-a770-b096dd780bf1@blur>
References: <BANLkTi=T+FQ_OiTvz8W9aQpuzO4ZqH7gEg@mail.gmail.com>
	<ea2fda48-c22e-4742-a770-b096dd780bf1@blur>
Message-ID: <E2B159AE-E755-43E5-B765-377C7CD94270@sbcglobal.net>

What the heck is a doris?



On Apr 18, 2011, at 8:27 PM, "spearsdelmar at aol.com"<spearsdelmar at aol.com>
wrote:

> Hey guys:
> We got a call for a doris or sky blue roadster, preferably 1500. Probably a
> 1600 would work too.
> They want to rent it for a film.
> Bad part is they want to take it to Mexico. It is insured but ours is too
> nice to take a chance on hurting. We also send a handler with each car and
> do not go to Mexico.
>
> If you don't care if it is cashed out or not or are selling it anyway, you
> might be interested in the roadster gig. It is a 2 week gig. Some roadsters
> are not even worth $5k
>
> We put cars in film & print & events.
>
> Dawn
> 1965 1500
>
> Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless
>
> -----Original message-----
> From: Bill Barber <bbarber at teambsf.com>
> To: Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Sent: Tue, Apr 19, 2011 02:47:08 GMT+00:00
> Subject: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles
>
> I thought mine was special, my VIN is very close to this car- 61 off to be
> exact, anyone know anything about it?
>
> http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/ctd/2333054428.html
>
> Original plates, but no pics of engine compartment.
>
> Bill in San Diego
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From aultgc at att.net  Tue Apr 19 00:41:13 2011
From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:41:13 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles
References: <229172.90901.qm@web120509.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <009EFAB9E90346B384A70FF0F77E7C7A@gaxp1>

Same way the guy selling a '66 1600 barn find on eBay got it to be "a 
california all original car" when it has an engine with the emission 
controls only used on '68 and later cars.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "steve newby" <csp541983rx7 at yahoo.com>
To: <Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>; "Bill Barber" <bbarber at teambsf.com>
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 11:03 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles


> Im trying to figure out how a silver car repainted yellow became "original
> paint"
>
>
> --- On Mon, 4/18/11, Bill Barber <bbarber at teambsf.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: Bill Barber <bbarber at teambsf.com>
> Subject: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles
> To: Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Date: Monday, April 18, 2011, 6:59 PM
>
>
> I thought mine was special, my VIN is very close to this car- 61 off to be
> exact, anyone know anything about it?
>
> http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/ctd/2333054428.html
>
> Original plates, but no pics of engine compartment.
>
> Bill in San Diego
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From aultgc at att.net  Tue Apr 19 00:44:22 2011
From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:44:22 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles
References: <BANLkTi=T+FQ_OiTvz8W9aQpuzO4ZqH7gEg@mail.gmail.com><ea2fda48-c22e-4742-a770-b096dd780bf1@blur>
	<E2B159AE-E755-43E5-B765-377C7CD94270@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <103BB15C6BD04B87B92DF2EBAEEB3609@gaxp1>

BTSOM.  Must be "California colloquial", something us rubes in the Midwest 
don't understand.....;-)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary McCormick" <gkmcc at sbcglobal.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 11:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles


> What the heck is a doris?
>
>
>
> On Apr 18, 2011, at 8:27 PM, "spearsdelmar at aol.com"<spearsdelmar at aol.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hey guys:
>> We got a call for a doris or sky blue roadster, preferably 1500. Probably 
>> a
>> 1600 would work too.
>> They want to rent it for a film.
>> Bad part is they want to take it to Mexico. It is insured but ours is too
>> nice to take a chance on hurting. We also send a handler with each car 
>> and
>> do not go to Mexico.
>>
>> If you don't care if it is cashed out or not or are selling it anyway, 
>> you
>> might be interested in the roadster gig. It is a 2 week gig. Some 
>> roadsters
>> are not even worth $5k
>>
>> We put cars in film & print & events.
>>
>> Dawn
>> 1965 1500
>>
>> Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless
>>
>> -----Original message-----
>> From: Bill Barber <bbarber at teambsf.com>
>> To: Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
>> Sent: Tue, Apr 19, 2011 02:47:08 GMT+00:00
>> Subject: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles
>>
>> I thought mine was special, my VIN is very close to this car- 61 off to 
>> be
>> exact, anyone know anything about it?
>>
>> http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/ctd/2333054428.html
>>
>> Original plates, but no pics of engine compartment.
>>
>> Bill in San Diego
>> ________________________________________
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From chalsted at comcast.net  Tue Apr 19 03:51:26 2011
From: chalsted at comcast.net (chalsted at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:51:26 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles
In-Reply-To: <103BB15C6BD04B87B92DF2EBAEEB3609@gaxp1>
Message-ID: <948543024.878577.1303206686604.JavaMail.root@sz0145a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

I just found out last night that my 510 wagon is a "goon" never heard that one before either 
Craig 

From gkmcc at sbcglobal.net  Tue Apr 19 08:09:23 2011
From: gkmcc at sbcglobal.net (Gary McCormick)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:09:23 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles
In-Reply-To: <b50be132-f35a-4fa2-926a-b9afc83a908a@blur>
Message-ID: <519446.83258.qm@web81402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

It's "Sora", actually, which is Japanese for "sky". Even if my Sora Blue '70 2000 were running right now, I would not be tempted. I can't imagine letting a film company take my Roadster to Mexico, even for $5k!

--- On Mon, 4/18/11, spearsdelmar at aol.com <spearsdelmar at aol.com> wrote:

From: spearsdelmar at aol.com <spearsdelmar at aol.com>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles
To: "Gary McCormick" <gkmcc at sbcglobal.net>
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011, 10:16 PM

#yiv14083178  {word-wrap:break-word;background-color:#ffffff;}My DARNED idiot DroidX respelling "Soros" 

Respells words ALL THE TIME.
Screwball software
Sorry

Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless

-----Original message-----
From: Gary McCormick <gkmcc at sbcglobal.net>
To: "datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, Apr 19, 2011 04:36:04 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles

What the heck is a doris?



On Apr 18, 2011, at 8:27 PM, "spearsdelmar at aol.com"
wrote:

> Hey guys:
> We got a call for a doris or sky blue roadster, preferably 1500. Probably a
> 1600 would work too.
> They want to rent it for a film.
> Bad part is they want to take it to Mexico. It is insured but ours is too
> nice to take a chance on hurting. We also send a handler with each car and
> do not go to Mexico.
>
> If you don't care if it is cashed out or not or are selling it anyway, you
> might be interested in the roadster gig. It is a 2 week gig. Some roadsters
> are not even worth $5k
>
> We put cars in film & print & events.
>
> Dawn
> 1965 1500
>
> Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless
>
> -----Original message-----
> From: Bill Barber 
> To: Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Sent: Tue, Apr 19, 2011 02:47:08 GMT+00:00
> Subject: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles
>
> I thought mine was special, my VIN is very close to this car- 61 off to be
> exact, anyone know anything about it?
>
> http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/ctd/2333054428.html
>
> Original plates, but no pics of engine compartment.
>
> Bill in San Diego
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From jake7140 at yahoo.com  Tue Apr 19 11:43:37 2011
From: jake7140 at yahoo.com (Steve Jacobson)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:43:37 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] blue
In-Reply-To: <mailman.231.1303186807.24676.datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.231.1303186807.24676.datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <622394.49882.qm@web37902.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Sora....Dora...Doris.  Kinda close.
 Steve

Steve's racing web site
    
www.NoNameRacing.com
Elkhart Lake Racing & Sipping Society
     www.elrss.com
________________________________
Message: 8
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:19:35
-0700
From: Gary McCormick <gkmcc at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters]
Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles
To: "datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net"
    <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
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What the heck is a doris?



On Apr 18, 2011, at 8:27 PM,
"spearsdelmar at aol.com"<spearsdelmar at aol.com>
wrote:

> Hey guys:
> We got a
call for a doris or sky blue roadster, preferably 1500. Probably a
> 1600
would work too.
> They want to rent it for a film.
> Bad part is they want to
take it to Mexico. It is insured but ours is too
> nice to take a chance on
hurting. We also send a handler with each car and
> do not go to Mexico.
>
>
If you don't care if it is cashed out or not or are selling it anyway, you
>
might be interested in the roadster gig. It is a 2 week gig. Some roadsters
>
are not even worth $5k
>
> We put cars in film & print & events.
>
> Dawn
>
1965 1500
>
> Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless
>
> -----Original
message-----
> From: Bill Barber <bbarber at teambsf.com>
> To:
Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Sent: Tue, Apr 19, 2011 02:47:08 GMT+00:00
>
Subject: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles
>
> I thought
mine was special, my VIN is very close to this car- 61 off to be
> exact,
anyone know anything about it?
>
>
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/ctd/2333054428.html
>
> Original plates,
but no pics of engine compartment.
>
> Bill in San Diego
>
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From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Tue Apr 19 15:15:21 2011
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:15:21 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles
In-Reply-To: <519446.83258.qm@web81402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <b50be132-f35a-4fa2-926a-b9afc83a908a@blur>
	<519446.83258.qm@web81402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Gee, Gary. I'd have no problem letting a film company pay me $5k for taking
your roadster to Mexico. <g>

Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gary McCormick
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 7:09 AM
To: spearsdelmar at aol.com
Cc: Datsun Roadster List
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Craigslist - all original 69 - 13k miles

[snip]

Even if my Sora Blue '70 2000 were running right now, I would not be
tempted. 

I can't imagine letting a film company take my Roadster to Mexico, even for
$5k!

From tputland at charter.net  Tue Apr 19 16:15:13 2011
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:15:13 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Roadster to Mexico..was something else
Message-ID: <64505b41.1421f9.12f6fd4e32a.Webtop.41@charter.net>

I have a running and driving white 70 2000 that they can HAVE for 
$5000!!!

Tim

From mantolik at oh.rr.com  Tue Apr 19 16:23:03 2011
From: mantolik at oh.rr.com (Mark)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:23:03 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Roadster to Mexico..was something else
In-Reply-To: <64505b41.1421f9.12f6fd4e32a.Webtop.41@charter.net>
References: <64505b41.1421f9.12f6fd4e32a.Webtop.41@charter.net>
Message-ID: <4DAE0B47.6070205@oh.rr.com>

Ditto here on that (a gold one) - will even throw in the hard top!

Mark
-Ohio

On 04/19/2011 06:15 PM, Tim wrote:
> I have a running and driving white 70 2000 that they can HAVE for 
> $5000!!!
>
> Tim
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From chalsted at comcast.net  Tue Apr 19 16:38:02 2011
From: chalsted at comcast.net (chalsted at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:38:02 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Roadsters] Roadster to Mexico..was something else
In-Reply-To: <4DAE0B47.6070205@oh.rr.com>
Message-ID: <1838259123.909195.1303252682062.JavaMail.root@sz0145a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

sell it to me and I'll pay you for it when they pay me for using it :-) 
Craig 

From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Tue Apr 19 16:39:28 2011
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:39:28 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Roadster to Mexico..was something else
In-Reply-To: <64505b41.1421f9.12f6fd4e32a.Webtop.41@charter.net>
References: <64505b41.1421f9.12f6fd4e32a.Webtop.41@charter.net>
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Rattle can it Sora/Doris Blue....they'll never know!

Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tim
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 3:15 PM
To: datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Roadster to Mexico..was something else

I have a running and driving white 70 2000 that they can HAVE for 
$5000!!!

Tim

From jeffzster at yahoo.com  Tue Apr 19 23:44:18 2011
From: jeffzster at yahoo.com (Jeff Torres)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:44:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] A chance to show off your Roadster!!!!
Message-ID: <830943.92097.qm@web110407.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hey all you Roadster owners!
 
Do you have an awesome Datsun Roadster? Stock? Modified? Would you like to
show your Roadster off on Adam Carolla's(Man Show, Love Line, Comedian, Radio
Personality) Carcast Show and get your 5 minutes of fame braggin' about how
great your Roadster is? I'm  Lookin' for two fine Datsun Roadsters to showcase
in southern CA. Specifically, I would like to get a 1500 stock, 2000 stock and
a 1600/2000 modified to showcase. If your interested in this rare opportunity,
e-mail me with your car's info along with a pic for consideration.
 
This is gonna happen quick and will be happening this thursday so lemme
know!~
 
Thanks!
 
Jeff T.

From reefpix at gmail.com  Wed Apr 20 13:26:37 2011
From: reefpix at gmail.com (James Wiseman)
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:26:37 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Updated - Big List of Parts FS in Houston
Message-ID: <BANLkTinMq4bKYQbULhLYxRUT1M9VBPbsiQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Gang,

I still have the following big list of used parts for sale.  Baby #2 coming
in June so I'd really like to get rid of some of this stuff - especially the
big stuff!

Cheers
James



On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 1:45 PM, James Wiseman <reefpix at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
>
> I took the plunge and decided to buy the "parts stash" from a guy around
> here - it filled a small cargo trailer!  Everything is "high windshield car"
>
> I already listed the stuff on 311's and sold a few things but wanted to
> also list it over for folks who don't use web forums as much.
>
> I have photos of all of the parts here:
>
> http://www.reefpix.org/v/Cars/69-datsun-2000/partsarrive
>
> And some photos before I picked everything up:
>
> http://www.reefpix.org/v/Cars/69-datsun-2000/parts
>
> Here's the list of what's available with notional prices.  Buyer pays
> actual shipping cost via UPS ground for the small stuff or grayhound or ???
> for the big stuff.  If it's not on the list then it's not for sale:
>
> Engine w/ worn Timing gears and tensioners missing. Includes intake
> manifold - $250
> 3 or 4 used Valve cover gaskets - $10 each
> 1 decent front bumper. Needs dent repair but chrome good. - $50
> Oil Pan - $50
> Radiator - $40
> Speedo - $35
> Glovebox Cover - $30
> Vent Windows lots - $35/set
> License Plate Lamps 2 - $100
> Fuel Pump - $40
> Valence Screen - good - $25
> Rearview Mirror for high windshield - $50
> Complete Rear End w/ Springs. From hub to hub including parking brake
> linkage - $200
> Wiper motor Assembly - $100
> LR and RH Doors 2 sets - includes mirrors, windows, etc - $100/set
> LH Door Dented - $50
> Soft Top Frame w/ good front bow - $250
> Soft Top Frame w/ no front bow - $100
> Heater Blower with cables and control box - $75 each
> Steering column - $40
> Tie-Rod Passenger side - $40
> Front Suspension LR Everything from A arms out to hubs. Ball joints tight -
> $350
> Front Spindles - no ball joints - $50
> Brake Drums - look new not turned - $50
> Front sway bars 2 - $25
> Exhaust Manifold no cracks but welding looks rough - $50
> Hood with holes for pins and hole near center - $50
> Radiator overflow tank w/ cap - $50
> Parking brake and linkage complete - $75
> Vent Ducts - $25
> 3 Windshield  Wiper Arms w/ Hardware - $100
> Stock Antenna - $40
> 1 Seat Rail - $25
> Trunk latch? See photos - $25
> Smog Pump Bracket (2) - $25
> Smog pump triangle bracket and swing arm - $50
> Center Console latch - $25
> SU Choke Cables (2 sets) - $50
> Shifter arm and knob - $50
> Rheostat - $20
> Wiper "Squirters" - $20
> Soft Top latch hardware - see photo - $40
>
> If you're interested in anything on the list PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL
> DIRECTLY - do not reply to all or to the list.
>
> Cheers
> James

From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Wed Apr 20 14:21:50 2011
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:21:50 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] OT: John Morton's Daily Driver for Sale
Message-ID: <004101cbff98$952c9570$bf85c050$@net>

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From sevenmary3 at hotmail.com  Wed Apr 20 14:58:07 2011
From: sevenmary3 at hotmail.com (Mike Schmike)
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:58:07 +0000
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun-roadsters Digest, Vol 5, Issue 133
In-Reply-To: <mailman.25.1303322403.7588.datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.25.1303322403.7588.datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <SNT110-W382C3D4FD0068503E46CEF90930@phx.gbl>

Jeff-

Adam is welcome to check out my stock 1500, but he'll have to come visit me in
NorCal to do it. I doubt I can drive it down tomorrow (Thursday). I'll be in
Solvang next Friday, though! He can have his pick of great roadsters there.

-Mike
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:44:18 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Jeff Torres <jeffzster at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Roadsters] A chance to show off your Roadster!!!!
> To: Datsun Roadster Mail <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Message-ID: <830943.92097.qm at web110407.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Hey all you Roadster owners!
>
> Do you have an awesome Datsun Roadster? Stock? Modified? Would you like to
> show your Roadster off on Adam Carolla's(Man Show, Love Line, Comedian,
Radio
> Personality) Carcast Show and get your 5 minutes of fame braggin' about how
> great your Roadster is? I'm Lookin' for two fine Datsun Roadsters to
showcase
> in southern CA. Specifically, I would like to get a 1500 stock, 2000 stock
and
> a 1600/2000 modified to showcase. If your interested in this rare
opportunity,
> e-mail me with your car's info along with a pic for consideration.
>
> This is gonna happen quick and will be happening this thursday so lemme
> know!~
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jeff T.
>
>
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>
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From alvingogi at gmail.com  Thu Apr 21 11:42:01 2011
From: alvingogi at gmail.com (alvin gogineni)
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:42:01 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Laguna Seca Track Day Report 4/19/11
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http://www.zcarblog.com/

From dave at ranteer.com  Sun Apr 24 11:22:44 2011
From: dave at ranteer.com (Dave)
Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:22:44 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] ammeter
Message-ID: <56092F1492404B5E89B0D51E5400ED3A@ranteer.local>

?hi.

I'm finishing up the wiring on a early 67 roadster.

the wiring diagram says the ammeter gets wired from the fuse box (power
side) and is connected around indirectly to the positive terminal of the
battery.

I'm sorry - I don't understand this.  everything else goes from battery,
through a fuse, to the device (or maybe through a switch) and to ground.

I've searched around through eHow and ask.com and they say the ammeter must 
always be connected in series.  I don't think it is in this diagram.

can someone explain this to me?

thanks. 

From jeffzster at yahoo.com  Sun Apr 24 21:34:00 2011
From: jeffzster at yahoo.com (Jeff Torres)
Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:34:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Solvang Datsun Roadster Classic - Last Update!!~
Message-ID: <498512.41307.qm@web110408.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hey all!
 
Early registration has now closed! So if your gonna come, please register at
the show. Speaking of the show...I will be in Solvang(Buellton Motel 6) on
Thursday afternoon for all of you who may want to tie up any registration
loose ends. We will start handing out registration packets on Friday and at
the "Cruise-In"(Big Bopper Drive-In) on Friday night.
 
Also, I have not pounded the streets nearly as hard this year as in past for
raffle donations, but if you have soemthing really cool that you could part
with or would like to donate to the raffle..bring it with ya! It would be
GREATLY appreciated!
 
Weather for Solvang from Yahoo has all weekend looking sunny and
beautiful..Highs in the mid 70's lows in the mid 40's/.....Perfect! See ya
there!
 
Jeff T.

From poontang188 at hotmail.com  Mon Apr 25 05:15:14 2011
From: poontang188 at hotmail.com (Scott Sheeler)
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:15:14 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] The Datsun Roadster Book 5th Anniversary
Message-ID: <BAY164-w500B4AAF020CE5F5DF6A75FC960@phx.gbl>

Good morning:

A number of "listers" have asked us for a reminder when our Anniversay Sale
begins.  It's underway until Friday afternoon for anyone interested.

Our apologies for the intrusion to those who aren't.

Scott Sheeler
http://thedatsunroadsterbook.com/

From lee_kroencke at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 25 06:15:20 2011
From: lee_kroencke at yahoo.com (lee_kroencke at yahoo.com)
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:15:20 +0000
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun-roadsters Digest, Vol 5, Issue 135
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Dave,
What  you see on the diagram is accurate. It is one of the most bazaar arrangement that Datsun designed for these early roadsters. In effect, the ammeter IS your fuse. It even came with much heavier wire.
Lee
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?hi.

I'm finishing up the wiring on a early 67 roadster.

the wiring diagram says the ammeter gets wired from the fuse box (power
side) and is connected around indirectly to the positive terminal of the
battery.

I'm sorry - I don't understand this.  everything else goes from battery,
through a fuse, to the device (or maybe through a switch) and to ground.

I've searched around through eHow and ask.com and they say the ammeter must 
always be connected in series.  I don't think it is in this diagram.

can someone explain this to me?

thanks. 


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From tputland at charter.net  Mon Apr 25 09:09:02 2011
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:09:02 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] clutch slave
Message-ID: <427eb276.17c172.12f8d34de07.Webtop.43@charter.net>

Yesterday I tried to adjust the clutch slave on my 70 2000. It has no 
play so I am hoping that a proper adjustment might stop the slippage I 
was getting last summer before my back went out (and laid me up until 
late winter).

My problem is the adjustment and lock nuts. I was not able to get these 
apart. I soaked them with penetrant but can't get a good grip on the 
lock nut. A 12 mm wrench was too loose and started to round the corners 
and I could not get an 11 mm on it.

Suggestions? I'd rahter not pull the whole slave if I can avoid it.

Thank

Tim

From tputland at charter.net  Mon Apr 25 11:50:15 2011
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:50:15 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] clutch slave
Message-ID: <3b05fcf0.181c8a.12f8dc876a3.Webtop.45@charter.net>

I seem to remember the 7/16 didn't work either as I know I tried it. I 
just don't remember if it was the too big or too small scenario.

I may just pull the slave so I don't damage the special push rod nut 
that contacts the release arm.

thanks all

Tim


On Mon, Apr 25, 2011 at 10:09 AM, Tim wrote:

> Yesterday I tried to adjust the clutch slave on my 70 2000. It has no 
> play so I am hoping that a proper adjustment might stop the slippage I 
> was getting last summer before my back went out (and laid me up until 
> late winter).
>
> My problem is the adjustment and lock nuts. I was not able to get 
> these apart. I soaked them with penetrant but can't get a good grip on 
> the lock nut. A 12 mm wrench was too loose and started to round the 
> corners and I could not get an 11 mm on it.
>
> Suggestions? I'd rahter not pull the whole slave if I can avoid it.
>
> Thank
>
> Tim
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From vulforge at aol.com  Mon Apr 25 17:48:43 2011
From: vulforge at aol.com (vulforge at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:48:43 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Ammeter
Message-ID: <8CDD1BA723AED5D-1980-2C788@Webmail-m105.sysops.aol.com>

The ammeter is connected in series.  It is the first leg of the positive
circuit.  Terrible design, as Lee said it means your ammeter is acting as the
fuse for the entire car.  Cut the positive wire before the ammeter and wire in
an inline fuse of no more than 40 amps, and/or change the ammeter to a
voltmeter and wire in parralel.  If you do this with a voltmeter it will work
as it should, if you do it with the ammeter it becomes decorative.


Russell Criswell
Vulcan's Forge
3936 Broadway
Kansas City, MO
64111

816-931-6303
816-931-9378 fax
877-531-1046 toll-free
www.vulcans-forge.com

From vulforge at aol.com  Mon Apr 25 18:09:48 2011
From: vulforge at aol.com (vulforge at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:09:48 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Stereo/speakers
Message-ID: <8CDD1BD63C32647-1980-2CBF4@Webmail-m105.sysops.aol.com>

I am halfway through replacing the interior in my early '67 and adding a
stereo system.  Thought I would run my plans by the list and ask for input and
ideas.  I have already scraped down the floor pans and painted them with POR
15. I plan to line pretty much the whole interior with a Dynamat style (Mega
Mat brand) sound deadening material.  Then it will get new pads, carpets,
panels and a refurbished dash.  My plan for the stereo is to use a
vintage-style cassette player head unit with a 4 channel amp and 4 5.25"
speakers and the headrest speakers in a set of Miata seats.  I plan to mount
the speakers in the diagonal brace under the dash on both sides, and the
lowest pillar holes behind the seats.  The amp will go under the dash on the
passenger side where the speaker box used to be.
Might there be any potential problem with cutting the holes for the speakers
in those locations?  I will need to cut two 5" holes in the diagonal braces
and enlarge the pillar holes from 4.25" to 5".  Do the speakers in the rear
holes need an enclosure behind them?  Any problem with running the headrest
speakers in parallel with the front set?  That would be one 5.25" and 2
headrest speakers on each front channel.  I am looking at Pyle brand speakers
and a Legacy 300 watt 4-channel amp.  Any advice or ideas would be
appreciated!


Russell Criswell
Vulcan's Forge
3936 Broadway
Kansas City, MO
64111

816-931-6303
816-931-9378 fax
877-531-1046 toll-free
www.vulcans-forge.com

From rksmith46 at hotmail.com  Mon Apr 25 19:51:17 2011
From: rksmith46 at hotmail.com (robert k. smith)
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:51:17 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Stereo/speakers
In-Reply-To: <8CDD1BD63C32647-1980-2CBF4@Webmail-m105.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8CDD1BD63C32647-1980-2CBF4@Webmail-m105.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY145-w57B81536AFC9BA257927ADBF990@phx.gbl>

  hi russell, this advice has to do with the padding you are going to put
on the inside of the roadster. it does absorb sound well, but consider
that you have a convertible. sooner or later you will get water inside,
mabe  by washing it, or being out in the rain. i would not put anything
under the seats(that the seats bolt through). i would think it would be
good to be able dry out the floor of your car, instead of having a soaked
carpet and padding that will take weeks to dry out. the worst floor rust
ive seen on roadsters, were the cars that had the carpet pinned under
the seats. this applies to the footwells, too. you can glue the padding to
the bottom of the carpets, and make them removable, using snaps, like
the original carpets.--- just my opinion.
                                                            best of luck, bob
smith, ohio




> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> From: vulforge at aol.com
> Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:09:48 -0400
> Subject: [Roadsters] Stereo/speakers
>
> I am halfway through replacing the interior in my early '67 and adding a
> stereo system. Thought I would run my plans by the list and ask for input
and
> ideas. I have already scraped down the floor pans and painted them with POR
> 15. I plan to line pretty much the whole interior with a Dynamat style
(Mega
> Mat brand) sound deadening material. Then it will get new pads, carpets,
> panels and a refurbished dash. My plan for the stereo is to use a
> vintage-style cassette player head unit with a 4 channel amp and 4 5.25"
> speakers and the headrest speakers in a set of Miata seats. I plan to mount
> the speakers in the diagonal brace under the dash on both sides, and the
> lowest pillar holes behind the seats. The amp will go under the dash on the
> passenger side where the speaker box used to be.
> Might there be any potential problem with cutting the holes for the
speakers
> in those locations? I will need to cut two 5" holes in the diagonal braces
> and enlarge the pillar holes from 4.25" to 5". Do the speakers in the rear
> holes need an enclosure behind them? Any problem with running the headrest
> speakers in parallel with the front set? That would be one 5.25" and 2
> headrest speakers on each front channel. I am looking at Pyle brand
speakers
> and a Legacy 300 watt 4-channel amp. Any advice or ideas would be
> appreciated!
>
>
> Russell Criswell
> Vulcan's Forge
> 3936 Broadway
> Kansas City, MO
> 64111
>
> 816-931-6303
> 816-931-9378 fax
> 877-531-1046 toll-free
> www.vulcans-forge.com
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From shas1983 at netzero.net  Mon Apr 25 20:26:34 2011
From: shas1983 at netzero.net (shas1983 at netzero.net)
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:26:34 GMT
Subject: [Roadsters] gas tank issue 2000 roadster
Message-ID: <20110425.192634.1143.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>

Anyone had an experience in which the car stops drawing gas at about 1/2 tank?
I added a Datsun electric fuel pump a while back when I noticed the fuel level
extremely low in the filter. I blew out the lines back to the tank with no
effort required. This did not help with the mechanical pump. After adding the
electric pump, the filter continually stayed full until I let the fuel level
in the tank drop just below half last weekend, The car began to stumble while
I was stopped. I checked under the hood and found the filter vitrually empty
of fuel. I got back home and added a small amount of fuel and the filter
immediately filled up.I believe the fuel vs. return lines are hooked
appropriately, as the car was driven at low fuel levels in the past. If
someone can confirm which port the feed line should attach to it would be
helpful.  The gauge is working correctly. Not sure if the tube could have been
damaged inside the tank. I has the tank cleaned and sealed when restoring the
car a year or so ago. I checked the fittings and all appear tight. There is
not much more that I can think to check, so any ideas would be appreciated.

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From aultgc at att.net  Mon Apr 25 20:56:47 2011
From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault)
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:56:47 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Stereo/speakers
References: <8CDD1BD63C32647-1980-2CBF4@Webmail-m105.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <7C7DE5B134874A36A4276C6B1FA0DB03@gaxp1>

Russell,

I haven't had time to rip the Dynamat out of my '67 yet.  It has caused more 
problems than it's worth.

When I replaced the carpeting in my '66, I had a trim shop custom fit floor 
carpet in one piece per side.  If ever gets really wet, out come the seats, 
and out comes the carpet in one piece.  It doesn't bunch up like every other 
two-piece floor carpet kit I have seen, either.

Gary

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <vulforge at aol.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 7:09 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] Stereo/speakers


>I am halfway through replacing the interior in my early '67 and adding a
> stereo system.  Thought I would run my plans by the list and ask for input 
> and
> ideas.  I have already scraped down the floor pans and painted them with 
> POR
> 15. I plan to line pretty much the whole interior with a Dynamat style 
> (Mega
> Mat brand) sound deadening material.  Then it will get new pads, carpets,
> panels and a refurbished dash.  My plan for the stereo is to use a
> vintage-style cassette player head unit with a 4 channel amp and 4 5.25"
> speakers and the headrest speakers in a set of Miata seats.  I plan to 
> mount
> the speakers in the diagonal brace under the dash on both sides, and the
> lowest pillar holes behind the seats.  The amp will go under the dash on 
> the
> passenger side where the speaker box used to be.
> Might there be any potential problem with cutting the holes for the 
> speakers
> in those locations?  I will need to cut two 5" holes in the diagonal 
> braces
> and enlarge the pillar holes from 4.25" to 5".  Do the speakers in the 
> rear
> holes need an enclosure behind them?  Any problem with running the 
> headrest
> speakers in parallel with the front set?  That would be one 5.25" and 2
> headrest speakers on each front channel.  I am looking at Pyle brand 
> speakers
> and a Legacy 300 watt 4-channel amp.  Any advice or ideas would be
> appreciated!
>
>
> Russell Criswell
> Vulcan's Forge
> 3936 Broadway
> Kansas City, MO
> 64111
>
> 816-931-6303
> 816-931-9378 fax
> 877-531-1046 toll-free
> www.vulcans-forge.com
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From ronnie.day at gmail.com  Mon Apr 25 20:57:07 2011
From: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:57:07 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Stereo/speakers
In-Reply-To: <BAY145-w57B81536AFC9BA257927ADBF990@phx.gbl>
References: <8CDD1BD63C32647-1980-2CBF4@Webmail-m105.sysops.aol.com>
	<BAY145-w57B81536AFC9BA257927ADBF990@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BANLkTimxnwuY6yop15ftQEx-Qgb_gQhKPg@mail.gmail.com>

A company called Lizard Skin makes a couple of coatings, which I think can
be brushed or sprayed on. One is a ceramic insulator to deal with heat, the
other a sound deadener. The company had a solid reputation. I'd think
products like these would work very well in a roadster. The usual prep work
for a paint type coating is needed.

FWIW,
Ron

From tomet9 at sbcglobal.net  Tue Apr 26 08:42:43 2011
From: tomet9 at sbcglobal.net (Tom PRATHER)
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:42:43 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] gas tank issue 2000 roadster
In-Reply-To: <20110425.192634.1143.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <19795.62558.qm@web81003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Not sure if it relates but my son in law recently had the same issue on a 81
toyota truck which is basically an old school fuel system much like our
roadster and it turned out to be fuel lines reversed. On the road he lost a
fuel pump and a good samaritan stoped to help, once replaced, he was able to
drive normally for about 1/2 hour before it started starving and quit again.
He had a full tank to start and when the fuel level started to go down gas
couldn't be pulled from the vent line any longer and thus quit. Once he got
towed over to my place I found he had reversed the input/ output lines.

--- On Mon, 4/25/11, shas1983 at netzero.net <shas1983 at netzero.net> wrote:

From: shas1983 at netzero.net <shas1983 at netzero.net>
Subject: [Roadsters] gas tank issue 2000 roadster
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Date: Monday, April 25, 2011, 7:26 PM

Anyone had an experience in which the car stops drawing gas at about 1/2
tank?
I added a Datsun electric fuel pump a while back when I noticed the fuel
level
extremely low in the filter. I blew out the lines back to the tank with no
effort required. This did not help with the mechanical pump. After adding the
electric pump, the filter continually stayed full until I let the fuel level
in the tank drop just below half last weekend, The car began to stumble while
I was stopped. I checked under the hood and found the filter vitrually empty
of fuel. I got back home and added a small amount of fuel and the filter
immediately filled up.I believe the fuel vs. return lines are hooked
appropriately, as the car was driven at low fuel levels in the past. If
someone can confirm which port the feed line should attach to it would be
helpful.  The gauge is working correctly. Not sure if the tube could have
been
damaged inside the tank. I has the tank cleaned and sealed when restoring the
car a year or so ago. I checked the fittings and all appear tight. There is
not much more that I can think to check, so any ideas would be appreciated.

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From lee.ehinger at frontier.com  Tue Apr 26 10:02:12 2011
From: lee.ehinger at frontier.com (Lee Ehinger)
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:02:12 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] gas tank issue 2000 roadster
In-Reply-To: <20110425.192634.1143.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <DEA8F7B1DD8647D191505F32AB44BCEC@ehingerhome>

What year is your car please?   The 70s I believe were a closed system & had
an expansion tank.  They _may_ have had a third line (like the early 240z)
that went back to the air filter housing - all designed to prevent gas fume
leakage, and allow air into the tank as fuel drops.  When it stops, open the
fuel inlet - do you hear air pressure equalization?  If yes, should start
right back up.   OR the inlet & return are reversed as note in the other
post.
Lee
Ft Rain (Wayne) IN
67.5 2000, 70 240z

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[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
shas1983 at netzero.net
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 10:27 PM
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] gas tank issue 2000 roadster

Anyone had an experience in which the car stops drawing gas at about 1/2
tank?
I added a Datsun electric fuel pump a while back when I noticed the fuel
level
extremely low in the filter. I blew out the lines back to the tank with no
effort required. This did not help with the mechanical pump. After adding
the
electric pump, the filter continually stayed full until I let the fuel level
in the tank drop just below half last weekend, The car began to stumble
while
I was stopped. I checked under the hood and found the filter vitrually empty
of fuel. I got back home and added a small amount of fuel and the filter
immediately filled up.I believe the fuel vs. return lines are hooked
appropriately, as the car was driven at low fuel levels in the past. If
someone can confirm which port the feed line should attach to it would be
helpful.  The gauge is working correctly. Not sure if the tube could have
been
damaged inside the tank. I has the tank cleaned and sealed when restoring
the
car a year or so ago. I checked the fittings and all appear tight. There is
not much more that I can think to check, so any ideas would be appreciated.

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From datsunroadsters at yahoo.com  Wed Apr 27 16:16:55 2011
From: datsunroadsters at yahoo.com (Eddie Wu / SAKE RKT)
Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:16:55 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] Solvang Caravan? (from NorCal)
Message-ID: <965273.68685.qm@web111516.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hi,

Anyone leaving the Bay Area, CA for Solvang on Fri ~12pm that would like to caravan down there?

Thanks,
-Eddie
'66 1600 
SAKE RKT

From lmflaming at comcast.net  Wed Apr 27 16:33:29 2011
From: lmflaming at comcast.net (lmflaming at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:33:29 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Roadsters] E-1 engine mounts
Message-ID: <2074614815.546668.1303943609524.JavaMail.root@sz0068a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

Does anyone know where I can find front and rear engine mounts and shims for
an E-1 engine? My 60 has an E-1 engine in it.B Ross Mullen does not have any
in case anyone suggests him.

Thanks Everyone

Larry Flaming

Denver

60 and 66 roadsters

303-923-5800

From alvingogi at gmail.com  Thu Apr 28 12:47:40 2011
From: alvingogi at gmail.com (alvin gogineni)
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:47:40 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] DATSUN Double-Header THIS weekend!!!
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTi=cg6Bv1Hsf4xcZ+4mWsB9jV86wFg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BANLkTi=cg6Bv1Hsf4xcZ+4mWsB9jV86wFg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BANLkTin4cgo9xp2-HAbFmbRAQ90-ujQsKw@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.zcarblog.com/2011/04/28/events/its-a-datsun-double-header-this-weekend.html

From poontang188 at hotmail.com  Thu Apr 28 16:25:31 2011
From: poontang188 at hotmail.com (Scott Sheeler)
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:25:31 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] OT - Less than 24-hours to go....
Message-ID: <BAY164-w45FBB63AA9DD6A0A3AE0E5FC9B0@phx.gbl>

A large group of 'listers" have joined our 5th Anniversary celebration and we
thank you.  For those of you on the sidelines but still interested, at 5:28 PM
EDT tomorrow (Friday) the sale is over until 2016.  see our website for
details.

For those not interested, sorry again for the intrusion.

Scott Sheeler
http://thedatsunroadsterbook.com/

From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Fri Apr 29 00:30:26 2011
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:30:26 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Car Quiz ... OT but fun
Message-ID: <009f01cc0636$ee33baf0$ca9b30d0$@net>

http://www.americantorque.com/game/car-show-50s/

I got 83% (40 right out of 48). The average score is 73%.

Pete

From gkmcc at sbcglobal.net  Fri Apr 29 05:49:46 2011
From: gkmcc at sbcglobal.net (Gary McCormick)
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:49:46 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Car Quiz ... OT but fun
In-Reply-To: <009f01cc0636$ee33baf0$ca9b30d0$@net>
References: <009f01cc0636$ee33baf0$ca9b30d0$@net>
Message-ID: <3EA5A47E-237E-40EF-8C79-0C05D37BB2EC@sbcglobal.net>

A combination of a small amount of certain knowledge and some inspired
guessing got me a score of 79%. I know the Fords, Chevys and Caddies pretty
well, less so the Chrysler products & more esoteric ones like DeSoto and Nash.
Recognized the Hudson Hornet from "Cars", and the Kaiser Manhattan because I
used to see a really nice one at the tennis courts down the street a few times
a week.

Gary McCormick
'70 2000
San Jose, Ca


On Apr 28, 2011, at 11:30 PM, "Pete Peters" <ppeters914 at comcast.net> wrote:

> http://www.americantorque.com/game/car-show-50s/
>
> I got 83% (40 right out of 48). The average score is 73%.
>
> Pete
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From pat at hornesystemstx.com  Fri Apr 29 08:56:35 2011
From: pat at hornesystemstx.com (Pat Horne)
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:56:35 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Car Quiz ... OT but fun
In-Reply-To: <009f01cc0636$ee33baf0$ca9b30d0$@net>
References: <009f01cc0636$ee33baf0$ca9b30d0$@net>
Message-ID: <4DBAD1A3.1020007@hornesystemstx.com>

85% for me. Anyone notice the roaster in the background in question 11, 
upper right photo?

Peace,
Pat

Thusly spake Pete Peters, On 4/29/2011 1:30 AM:
> http://www.americantorque.com/game/car-show-50s/
>
> I got 83% (40 right out of 48). The average score is 73%.
>
> Pete
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(512) 797-7501 Voice		5026 FM 2001
Pat at HorneSystemsTx.com	Lockhart, TX 78644-4443
www.hornesystemstx.com
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From wilhouse at charter.net  Fri Apr 29 09:07:05 2011
From: wilhouse at charter.net (Ken & Tammy Williams)
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:07:05 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] S.W.A.T.
Message-ID: <A3300AF555B040028EF18310F031F1FF@wilhouse>

Springtime Without A Tachometer

Hey folks,
I just broke the roadster out of her winter slumber.  As I was driving home,
the tach started creaking, and reading irregularly.  I got home and shut her
down, the tach is now stuck at 5k.  I removed the cable and the tach from the
dash.  The cable seems okay except for a little rash near the distributor end.
I put a little light oil in the cable opening of the tach and spun it and it
sounds healthier now, but is still stuck at 5k.
So, is it time for a new tach, or is there some way for me fix this?  I don't
see any simple way to dismantle the thing short of removing the glass etc.
Thanks,
Ken Williams
67 1600
Janesville, WI

From ronnie.day at gmail.com  Fri Apr 29 10:21:48 2011
From: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:21:48 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Car Quiz ... OT but fun
In-Reply-To: <4DBAD1A3.1020007@hornesystemstx.com>
References: <009f01cc0636$ee33baf0$ca9b30d0$@net>
	<4DBAD1A3.1020007@hornesystemstx.com>
Message-ID: <BANLkTin5HUDzY8GZNdDd+X3sc8UZ_VCS2g@mail.gmail.com>

I got 92%. Basically used the WAG method on the mid '50s Mopars, but still
guessed 2 of them correctly, then mixed up the Olds and Pontiac in the mid
'50s GM group. It used to be real easy to ID Buicks. The portholes give them
away.

Ron

On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 9:56 AM, Pat Horne <pat at hornesystemstx.com> wrote:

> 85% for me. Anyone notice the roaster in the background in question 11,
> upper right photo?
>
> Peace,
> Pat
>
> Thusly spake Pete Peters, On 4/29/2011 1:30 AM:
>
>> http://www.americantorque.com/game/car-show-50s/
>>
>> I got 83% (40 right out of 48). The average score is 73%.
>>
>> Pete
>> ________________________________________
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>>
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> (512) 797-7501 Voice          5026 FM 2001
> Pat at HorneSystemsTx.com  Lockhart, TX 78644-4443
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From chalsted at comcast.net  Fri Apr 29 10:43:39 2011
From: chalsted at comcast.net (chalsted at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:43:39 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Roadsters] Car Quiz ... OT but fun
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTin5HUDzY8GZNdDd+X3sc8UZ_VCS2g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1363604616.1238855.1304095419191.JavaMail.root@sz0145a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

got 92% 
mixed up 2 Mercurys and 2 orphan cars 
Craig 

From dooger at wildblue.net  Fri Apr 29 12:51:05 2011
From: dooger at wildblue.net (Wes Jones)
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:51:05 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Car Quiz ... OT but fun
In-Reply-To: <009f01cc0636$ee33baf0$ca9b30d0$@net>
References: <009f01cc0636$ee33baf0$ca9b30d0$@net>
Message-ID: <op.vupqnf2k019zwa@we-1.wildblue.com>

I tied ya.  :-)

Thanks for posting that.

Best, wes


On Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:30:26 -0400, Pete Peters <ppeters914 at comcast.net>  
wrote:

> http://www.americantorque.com/game/car-show-50s/
>
> I got 83% (40 right out of 48). The average score is 73%.
>
> Pete
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From mhknorr at msn.com  Fri Apr 29 14:34:03 2011
From: mhknorr at msn.com (Michael Knorr)
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:34:03 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] OT: What was that convertible?
Message-ID: <col106-w303E0FFFE07EA8A60FD597AA9A0@phx.gbl>

Okay, I admit I watched "the wedding of the century" this morning.  Does
anyone know that make of the convertible Will and Kate drove around in after
the wedding? It has chrome bumpers so I know it's rather old. Sort of looks
like a stretched Sunbeam to me.

Regards, Michael Knorr
1966 SPL311-03639

From RWM at RWMann.com  Fri Apr 29 14:52:23 2011
From: RWM at RWMann.com (RWM)
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:52:23 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] OT: What was that convertible?
In-Reply-To: <col106-w303E0FFFE07EA8A60FD597AA9A0@phx.gbl>
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Has a badge on the rear deck that suggests it's an Aston-Martin Volante.



On 4/29/2011 4:34 PM, Michael Knorr wrote:
> Okay, I admit I watched "the wedding of the century" this morning.  Does
> anyone know that make of the convertible Will and Kate drove around in after
> the wedding? It has chrome bumpers so I know it's rather old. Sort of looks
> like a stretched Sunbeam to me.
>
> Regards, Michael Knorr
> 1966 SPL311-03639
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From matt at vander-bend.com  Fri Apr 29 14:53:21 2011
From: matt at vander-bend.com (Matt Jacquet)
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:53:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] OT: What was that convertible?
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http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/04/royal-wedding-kate-middleton-prince-william-rolls-royce-phantom-vi-phantom-iv-prince-charles-camilla/1

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Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 1:34:03 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] OT: What was that convertible?

Okay, I admit I watched "the wedding of the century" this morning.  Does
anyone know that make of the convertible Will and Kate drove around in after
the wedding? It has chrome bumpers so I know it's rather old. Sort of looks
like a stretched Sunbeam to me.

Regards, Michael Knorr
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From SConway at fielders.com.au  Fri Apr 29 15:35:32 2011
From: SConway at fielders.com.au (Sam Conway)
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 07:05:32 +0930
Subject: [Roadsters] Single leaf rear springs
Message-ID: <09E4074C0F830C458934327282278BF00C6A97B4@EDWEXVS01.hills.hillsad.com>

Guys, I have just been looking at an old Smiley's racing products catalogue and in there they have AFCO single leaf rear springs has anyone ever tried to get these guys to make springs for a sports.
This is for those in the US. Looks like they are based in texas.
Samuel

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Sent: Sat Apr 30 04:21:05 2011
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Car Quiz ... OT but fun

I tied ya.  :-)

Thanks for posting that.

Best, wes


On Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:30:26 -0400, Pete Peters <ppeters914 at comcast.net>  
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> http://www.americantorque.com/game/car-show-50s/
>
> I got 83% (40 right out of 48). The average score is 73%.
>
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From krismon at ongbongan.com  Fri Apr 29 15:38:27 2011
From: krismon at ongbongan.com (Krismon ongbongan)
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:38:27 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] OT: What was that convertible?
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It's Charles' car he got for his 21st birthday. All I got was a hangover.

http://nice-reg.co.uk/number-plates/EBY776J.html



On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 1:52 PM, RWM <RWM at rwmann.com> wrote:

> Has a badge on the rear deck that suggests it's an Aston-Martin Volante.
>
>
>
> On 4/29/2011 4:34 PM, Michael Knorr wrote:
> > Okay, I admit I watched "the wedding of the century" this morning.  Does
> > anyone know that make of the convertible Will and Kate drove around in
> after
> > the wedding? It has chrome bumpers so I know it's rather old. Sort of
> looks
> > like a stretched Sunbeam to me.
> >
> > Regards, Michael Knorr
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From jsk977 at optonline.net  Fri Apr 29 15:44:39 2011
From: jsk977 at optonline.net (Jerry Krakauer)
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:44:39 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] OT: What was that convertible?
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A Volante, but looks like an old DB5 or DB6 version.

BTW, not to brag, but I got 100% on the quiz.

Jerry Krakauer
SRL311 00099

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Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 4:52 PM
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Cc: Datsun Roadster Listserver
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] OT: What was that convertible?

Has a badge on the rear deck that suggests it's an Aston-Martin Volante.



On 4/29/2011 4:34 PM, Michael Knorr wrote:
> Okay, I admit I watched "the wedding of the century" this morning.  Does
> anyone know that make of the convertible Will and Kate drove around in
after
> the wedding? It has chrome bumpers so I know it's rather old. Sort of
looks
> like a stretched Sunbeam to me.
>
> Regards, Michael Knorr
> 1966 SPL311-03639

From dogermac at aol.com  Fri Apr 29 17:17:31 2011
From: dogermac at aol.com (Dogermac)
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:17:31 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] OT: What was that convertible?
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 I think it was Prince Charles's Aston Martin.
Jim Mackey








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Sent: Fri, Apr 29, 2011 4:35 pm
Subject: [Roadsters] OT: What was that convertible?


Okay, I admit I watched "the wedding of the century" this morning.  Does

anyone know that make of the convertible Will and Kate drove around in after

the wedding? It has chrome bumpers so I know it's rather old. Sort of looks

like a stretched Sunbeam to me.



Regards, Michael Knorr

1966 SPL311-03639

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From tputland at charter.net  Fri Apr 29 19:00:01 2011
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:00:01 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Roadsters] OT: What was that convertible?
Message-ID: <718b4e5b.cf2f.12fa3eb5ddf.Webtop.44@charter.net>

AND it has a learner's "L" on it. Now that is funny!





On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 6:17 PM, Dogermac wrote:

> I think it was Prince Charles's Aston Martin.
> Jim Mackey
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Knorr <mhknorr at msn.com>
> To: Datsun Roadster Listserver <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Fri, Apr 29, 2011 4:35 pm
> Subject: [Roadsters] OT: What was that convertible?
>
>
> Okay, I admit I watched "the wedding of the century" this morning. 
> Does
>
> anyone know that make of the convertible Will and Kate drove around in 
> after
>
> the wedding? It has chrome bumpers so I know it's rather old. Sort of 
> looks
>
> like a stretched Sunbeam to me.
>
>
>
> Regards, Michael Knorr
>
> 1966 SPL311-03639
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From pat at hornesystemstx.com  Sat Apr 30 18:30:04 2011
From: pat at hornesystemstx.com (Pat Horne)
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:30:04 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] S.W.A.T.
In-Reply-To: <A3300AF555B040028EF18310F031F1FF@wilhouse>
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If the needle is still sitting at something other than zero, the 
lubrication in the head is in need or replacing. It is difficult to get 
the tach and speedo apart without breaking the glass, so II suggest you 
take it to an instrument repair shop. There is at least one on this list 
- I will let him respond if he has time to work on yours, and they 
should be in most larger cities.

Good luck.

Peace,
Pat

Thusly spake Ken & Tammy Williams, On 4/29/2011 10:07 AM:
> Springtime Without A Tachometer
>
> Hey folks,
> I just broke the roadster out of her winter slumber.  As I was driving home,
> the tach started creaking, and reading irregularly.  I got home and shut her
> down, the tach is now stuck at 5k.  I removed the cable and the tach from the
> dash.  The cable seems okay except for a little rash near the distributor end.
> I put a little light oil in the cable opening of the tach and spun it and it
> sounds healthier now, but is still stuck at 5k.
> So, is it time for a new tach, or is there some way for me fix this?  I don't
> see any simple way to dismantle the thing short of removing the glass etc.
> Thanks,
> Ken Williams
> 67 1600
> Janesville, WI
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From mikefaggart at gmail.com  Sat Apr 30 19:41:44 2011
From: mikefaggart at gmail.com (Mike Faggart)
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 21:41:44 -0400
Subject: [Roadsters] Car Quiz ... OT but fun
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I just got 79%

Mike Faggart
roadsterless at moment


On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 2:51 PM, Wes Jones <dooger at wildblue.net> wrote:

> I tied ya.  :-)
>
> Thanks for posting that.
>
> Best, wes
>
>
>
> On Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:30:26 -0400, Pete Peters <ppeters914 at comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
>  http://www.americantorque.com/game/car-show-50s/
>>
>> I got 83% (40 right out of 48). The average score is 73%.
>>
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From SConway at fielders.com.au  Sat Apr 30 20:19:44 2011
From: SConway at fielders.com.au (Sam Conway)
Date: Sun, 1 May 2011 11:49:44 +0930
Subject: [Roadsters] Car Quiz ... OT but fun
Message-ID: <09E4074C0F830C458934327282278BF00C6A97B8@EDWEXVS01.hills.hillsad.com>

I got 7% but I wonder how the results would have been different for japanese car knowledge

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Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Car Quiz ... OT but fun

I just got 79%

Mike Faggart
roadsterless at moment


On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 2:51 PM, Wes Jones <dooger at wildblue.net> wrote:

> I tied ya.  :-)
>
> Thanks for posting that.
>
> Best, wes
>
>
>
> On Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:30:26 -0400, Pete Peters <ppeters914 at comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
>  http://www.americantorque.com/game/car-show-50s/
>>
>> I got 83% (40 right out of 48). The average score is 73%.
>>
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