[Roadsters] Sunday Fun Run Pictures (and video!)

Wed Nov 20 14:46:35 MST 2019

My report from Sunday's Fun Run, full picture gallery on the blog:

https://www.zcarblog.com/2019/11/17/featured-cars-and-projects/datsun-roadster-fun-run-11-17-19.html
If you missed this one, no worries I will organize more!, enjoy!

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On Sunday I joined 6 other roadsters for a drive in the North Bay. I left
San Jose ~7:45am and it was very foggy. On the freeway it was actually
quite wet like rain, not a good sign as I thought the weather would be
worse going to North.
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As I approached San Francisco the fog disappeared, revealing the city
Skyline and iconic Golden Gate Bridge. I was excited to see everyone and do
some driving.

Meeting point: Fort Baker 9am

I arrived to see 6 roadsters already lined up against the GG Bridge and
clear sky. It was really fortunate that weather was amazing....usually this
time of year the GG bridge is shrouded in fog!

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We chatted for a bit and I consulted with Jerry about staging the cars for
quick photoshoot. He's a talented photographer and you can see his
positioning and composition created some spectacular shots.

The cars:

Dan's 1970 1600. Dan owns three roadsters and this one is completely stock:

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Mike's 1967 2000, #0072:

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Andy's 1969 1600, looking great on stock wheels and whitewall tires:

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Pat's 1969 1600. Pat has swapped in a 2L/5-speed drivetrain from the 2000
model. Note the factory roll-bar:

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You can see Pat's rear reflector mod...these light up now!
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Jerry's 1969 2000. This SRL caught my attention as soon as Jerry started
the fire-breathing Solex-carb'd U20. Make sure you watch the video below to
hear it rev. Note the pretty Longchamp XR-4 wheels:

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Scott's 1967 1600. I met Scott back in Aprril at the 2019 Solvang Datsun
Roadster Show and admired this full frame-off restoration. Stunning paint
and a nice interior with carbon fiber touches. Power is from a modified
1600 engine now displacing 2L...powerful! Note the full stainless exhaust
(and hear it in the video below!)

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We got each owner next to their roadster and a nice group photo. Big thanks
to Jerry for the camera work.

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Our leader Dano was anxious to get moving to avoid tourist traffic so we
rolled out. We were also joined by fellow roadster owners Eric (in his NA
Miata) and Will (in his E30 M3). The next 4 hours was a mix of
ever-changing scenery that was new to me. From Downtown Sausalito to twisty
HWY1, ribbons of road winding through forest and

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Stop #1: Limatour Beach

Quick stop close to the coastline and back through the forest...
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Stop #2: Lunch at Tony's Seafood Restaurant in Marshall:

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I had a tasty Fried Oyster P0' Boy
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After lunch, some parted ways while Dano, Pat, Will and myself headed to
Nicasio Reservoir back to 101. Pat and I rode together for a stretch of
freeway heading home.
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I had a blast driving with everyone. Thanks to all that came out and thanks
to Dano for leading!
Here is a video of the sights and sounds, enjoy!
In this video:

-When I heard Jerry fire up his Solex-equipped 2000 I knew I had to capture
the sound, so you will hear him revving

-staging of cars for the individual shots in front of the GG (Mike's 67 SRL
and Andy's 69 SPL

-Scott demonstrating the lovely Jim Tyler exhaust on his stroked SPL

-leaving Sausalito and winding up HWY 1 through Stinson, Pt. Reyes and
Limatour

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c08Luibd6QQ&t=1s
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