From alvingogi at gmail.com Tue Oct 4 22:35:01 2022 From: alvingogi at gmail.com (Alvin Gogineni) Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2022 21:35:01 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] Tokyo Calling Rally Report Message-ID: Here is my coverage of the Tokyo Calling 2 Rally held on 9/24 in San Rafael, Ca, enjoy! http://www.zcarblog.com/2022/10/04/events/event-report-tokyo-calling-2.html I led a group of Z cars from the shop. We drove up through San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-30-at-8.59.03-PM-1536x857.png[ Breakfast Club Rally (BCR) events always have a pre-rally social hour to admire the cars, and this was an All-Japanese event so there was some serious J-Tin. Like Tom's genuine Nissan Fairlady Z432: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0807-1536x1152.jpeg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0891.jpeg Of course, my roadster radar is always ON and I was happy to see so many in attendance: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0783.jpeg [http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0945.jpg Our friend Erik and his R16-stroker powered SPL. We dyno tuned it recently and it rips, you can see that report here: http://www.zcarblog.com/2022/08/29/performance/tuning-eriks-1970-datsun-roadster.html Ian's '67 2000 on the move: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0795.jpeg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC0963.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0803.jpeg Mike Young's '67 2000: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0796.jpeg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0800.jpeg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0798.jpeg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0801.jpeg Andy's '69 SPL http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0871.jpeg The only RHD Fairlady 2000 (High windshield): http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0850.jpeg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC0853.jpg Edmark's '69 SRL: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0828.jpeg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC0875.jpg You can see more of Ed's L20b-powered roadster here: https://www.311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=328591#p328591 It was a great driving day, video and more photos in my report: http://www.zcarblog.com/2022/10/04/events/event-report-tokyo-calling-2.html I highly recommend the BCR events, they are top notch. 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Gary McCormick Sent from my iPhone From sewebberlaw at gmail.com Wed Oct 5 15:55:39 2022 From: sewebberlaw at gmail.com (Stephen Webber) Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2022 14:55:39 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] Roadster spotted in San Jose In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: It is assumed you did not get a pix? On Tue, Oct 4, 2022 at 11:17 PM Gary McCormick via Datsun-roadsters < datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net> wrote: > While running some errands last Saturday I spotted a high-windshield 1600 > Roadster I hadn't seen around town before, on Monterey Highway. It was > painted a non-stock metallic dark grey and had two distinctive features (at > least to a Roadster owner): the stock taillights have been replaced with > all-in-one lights, and the side badging has been moved down from the stock > position right to the lower edge of the body just behind the wheel well > (kind of ann odd look, if I may say so.) > > Anyone know this car? > > Gary McCormick > Sent from my iPhone > ________________________________________ > > datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/datsun-roadsters > http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/datsun-roadsters/sewebberlaw at gmail.com > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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It was >> painted a non-stock metallic dark grey and had two distinctive features (at >> least to a Roadster owner): the stock taillights have been replaced with >> all-in-one lights, and the side badging has been moved down from the stock >> position right to the lower edge of the body just behind the wheel well >> (kind of ann odd look, if I may say so.) >> >> Anyone know this car? >> >> Gary McCormick >> Sent from my iPhone >> ________________________________________ >> >> datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/datsun-roadsters >> http://autox.team.net/archive >> >> Unsubscribe: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/datsun-roadsters/sewebberlaw at gmail.com >> >> >> ________________________________________ > > datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/datsun-roadsters > http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/datsun-roadsters/paulsdatsunstuff at gmail.com > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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It was painted a non-stock metallic dark grey and had two distinctive features (at least to a Roadster owner): the stock taillights have been replaced with all-in-one lights, and the side badging has been moved down from the stock position right to the lower edge of the body just behind the wheel well (kind of ann odd look, if I may say so.) Anyone know this car? 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URL: From etroxel at gmail.com Fri Oct 7 13:08:32 2022 From: etroxel at gmail.com (Evan Troxel) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2022 12:08:32 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] OT: auto transport from CA to WA Message-ID: Hi all, I?m sure many on this list have had good luck with auto transport services before so I thought I?d ask if there are any current recommendations. I?m looking to more 2 SUV?s between Claremont CA (40 mins east of LA) and Chimacum WA (about 1.25 hours northwest of Tacoma). Thank you! Evan From markmiller at threeboysfarm.com Fri Oct 7 20:47:54 2022 From: markmiller at threeboysfarm.com (Mark Miller) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2022 19:47:54 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun-roadsters Digest, Vol 14, Issue 81 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <13c04e8f-a64c-a705-018b-bd205a5059b6@threeboysfarm.com> The RHD 2000 is my '69. We chatted briefly at the first Tokyo calling rally (perfect weather this time, so no factory hardtop in place) but didn't get a chance this time out. My favs this time were the 3 Figaros; absolutely adorable cars - but not much fun to be behind heading up a hill. It was a fun day.? Glad you and the crew were able to make it that much more enjoyable. Regards, Mark Miller 707-490-5834 markmiller at threeboysfarm.com > From: Alvin Gogineni > To: datsun-roadsters > Subject: [Roadsters] Tokyo Calling Rally Report > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Here is my coverage of the Tokyo Calling 2 Rally held on 9/24 in San > Rafael, Ca, enjoy! > http://www.zcarblog.com/2022/10/04/events/event-report-tokyo-calling-2.html > > I led a group of Z cars from the shop. We drove up through San Francisco > and the Golden Gate Bridge > http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-30-at-8.59.03-PM-1536x857.png[ > > Breakfast Club Rally (BCR) events always have a pre-rally social hour to > admire the cars, and this was an All-Japanese event so there was some > serious J-Tin. Like Tom's genuine Nissan Fairlady Z432: > http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0807-1536x1152.jpeg > http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0891.jpeg > > Of course, my roadster radar is always ON and I was happy to see so many in > attendance: > http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0783.jpeg > [http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0945.jpg > Our friend Erik and his R16-stroker powered SPL. We dyno tuned it recently > and it rips, you can see that report here: > http://www.zcarblog.com/2022/08/29/performance/tuning-eriks-1970-datsun-roadster.html > > Ian's '67 2000 on the move: > http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0795.jpeg > http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC0963.jpg > http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0803.jpeg > > Mike Young's '67 2000: > http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0796.jpeg > http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0800.jpeg > http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0798.jpeg > http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0801.jpeg > > Andy's '69 SPL > http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0871.jpeg > > The only RHD Fairlady 2000 (High windshield): > http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0850.jpeg > http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC0853.jpg > > Edmark's '69 SRL: > http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0828.jpeg > http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC0875.jpg > You can see more of Ed's L20b-powered roadster here: > https://www.311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=328591#p328591 > > It was a great driving day, video and more photos in my report: > http://www.zcarblog.com/2022/10/04/events/event-report-tokyo-calling-2.html > > I highly recommend the BCR events, they are top notch. Sign up for the next > one! > From ntrlclr at earthlink.net Sun Oct 9 19:13:04 2022 From: ntrlclr at earthlink.net (Pamela Bauman) Date: Sun, 9 Oct 2022 18:13:04 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] Early 67 Project Car for Sale In-Reply-To: <882121f1-8c8f-4007-d528-5b30db1e30b5@earthlink.net> References: <972d850e-4ecb-659a-1ebb-a0609b8f5c70@earthlink.net> <882121f1-8c8f-4007-d528-5b30db1e30b5@earthlink.net> Message-ID: <35a92d89-c2fb-49d2-ff95-f021421e3d05@earthlink.net> ?To one and all I want to sell my Early 1967 in pieces. It needs a motor/transmission and a windshield. Plus some tender loving care, and if needed, a few swear words and scrapped knuckles . I need the room in the garage. Thank you Pamela Bauman Westminster, Ca From tims_datsun_stuff at outlook.com Mon Oct 10 06:32:37 2022 From: tims_datsun_stuff at outlook.com (Tim .) Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:32:37 +0000 Subject: [Roadsters] header wrap Message-ID: I (only) need a couple feet of header wrap. It can be used as long as it is sound. i don't car what is looks like. Anyone have some I can buy from them please? thanks tim -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From circuitstan at gmail.com Thu Oct 13 11:34:26 2022 From: circuitstan at gmail.com (Stan Wilkins) Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:34:26 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] Early 67 Project Car for Sale In-Reply-To: <35a92d89-c2fb-49d2-ff95-f021421e3d05@earthlink.net> References: <972d850e-4ecb-659a-1ebb-a0609b8f5c70@earthlink.net> <882121f1-8c8f-4007-d528-5b30db1e30b5@earthlink.net> <35a92d89-c2fb-49d2-ff95-f021421e3d05@earthlink.net> Message-ID: <6061c536-49b0-48f6-877c-451b22a4d59b@gmail.com> If I would only have known...? I was near Westminster on Tuesday, on my way back to Mesa, AZ from Long Beach. I could have rented a tow dolly and picked up your car. Oh wait, you used the term "sell." That implies an exchange of money. I spent all my money on a cruise. There again, if I'd only have known... The above written tongue in cheek of course. I'd like another project, not sure my wife would agree. Just finishing up a '69 and Linda's '69 is in the garage waiting for major ministrations to be done to it. But heck, projects are fun. I guess like most things, it's always a question of money. Stan, always on the lookout for a project. On 10/9/2022 6:13 PM, Pamela Bauman via Datsun-roadsters wrote: > ?To one and all > > > > I want to sell my Early 1967 in pieces. It needs a motor/transmission > and a windshield. > Plus some tender loving care, and if needed, a few swear words and > scrapped knuckles . > I need the room in the garage. > > Thank you > > Pamela Bauman > Westminster, Ca > > > ________________________________________ > > datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/datsun-roadsters > http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/datsun-roadsters/circuitstan at gmail.com > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I'd like another project, > not sure my wife would agree. Just finishing up a '69 and Linda's '69 > is in the garage waiting for major ministrations to be done to it. But > heck, projects are fun. I guess like most things, it's always a > question of money. > > Stan, always on the lookout for a project. > > On 10/9/2022 6:13 PM, Pamela Bauman via Datsun-roadsters wrote: >> ?To one and all >> >> >> >> I want to sell my Early 1967 in pieces. It needs a motor/transmission >> and a windshield. >> Plus some tender loving care, and if needed, a few swear words and >> scrapped knuckles . >> I need the room in the garage. >> >> Thank you >> >> Pamela Bauman >> Westminster, Ca >> >> >> ________________________________________ >> >> datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/datsun-roadsters >> http://autox.team.net/archive >> >> Unsubscribe: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/datsun-roadsters/circuitstan at gmail.com >> >> From paulsdatsunstuff at gmail.com Sat Oct 15 10:03:56 2022 From: paulsdatsunstuff at gmail.com (Paul Kort) Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2022 12:03:56 -0400 Subject: [Roadsters] History? Message-ID: Working to put a 1968 1600 back on the road. SPL-311-18474. Does anybody remember any history on this one? It was purchased near Cleveland, Ohio about a dozen years ago. Rumor has it that it was towed behind a motorhome for part of its life. Made a journey out west and then returned to Cleveland. Not the stock Yellow but a bit brighter, with black pin stripes down each side. TIA, Paul Ohio -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tims_datsun_stuff at outlook.com Sat Oct 15 16:05:54 2022 From: tims_datsun_stuff at outlook.com (Tim .) Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2022 22:05:54 +0000 Subject: [Roadsters] History? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Look up that VIN in the registry on the 311s.org web site. ________________________________ From: Datsun-roadsters on behalf of Paul Kort via Datsun-roadsters Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2022 11:03 AM To: Roadster Stuff Subject: [Roadsters] History? Working to put a 1968 1600 back on the road. SPL-311-18474. Does anybody remember any history on this one? It was purchased near Cleveland, Ohio about a dozen years ago. Rumor has it that it was towed behind a motorhome for part of its life. Made a journey out west and then returned to Cleveland. 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I overheard a lady from the MTV booth telling a guy that it was for sale for $50K, and "all original".? One look at the car and I instantly knew the factuality of that statement.? Obvious repaint, custom tan interior, mag wheels, etc. etc.? Later that day, Chris Bennet's stunning 1500 sold at Mecum for $60.5K.? Much better investment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Datsun legends and some epic racing with Velocity Invitational at Laguna Seca last weekend. Full report on the way! There was a lone roadster in the paddock, 1500! For rental! http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_2859.jpeg -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dave at ranteer.com Tue Oct 25 17:30:27 2022 From: dave at ranteer.com (dave northrup) Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:30:27 +0000 Subject: [Roadsters] Route 66 Message-ID: I just found out about this. 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