It might be a good parts car?
daveS
----- Original Message -----
From: John Wightman <johnwightman@home.com>
To: roadsters <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2001 5:20 PM
Subject: Re: Contemplating purchase
> Hi again,
>
> Thank you to those who replied so quickly - 60% of you said not to
buy it
> and wait for a better car... :-(
>
> I'm still not sure what I'll do, as this is only the second roadster
I've
> seen for sale in my area in about three years. I'll let the list
know when I
> do get one, though...
>
> Thanks again!
>
> JW
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Wightman" <johnwightman@home.com>
> To: "roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2001 1:43 PM
> Subject: Contemplating purchase
>
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I just subscribed to the list, as I am looking at a roadster to
buy. I've
> > found a 1966 1600 for a good price, but there are a couple of
things that
> I'm
> > not too sure about, and hopefully you all can help me out:
> >
> > 1. Steering feels pretty rough - (sticky, hard to turn) I
understand that
> the
> > steering boxes can be pretty $ to replace - is there any other
swappable
> part
> > that will work so I can make it driveable? I heard mention of a
mustang
> swap -
> > any info?
> > 2. The rear end has been hit - not enough to damage the frame, but
it's
> > wrinkled in the rear pretty badly (fuel tank is ok), and the
bumper's
> toast -
> > what is the availability of body parts?
> > 3. lots of interior bits and pieces are missing - are these
readily
> > available?
> > 4. Brakes are shot - apparently a slave cylinder. again, easily
found?
> I've
> > also heard about a Volvo brake swap - any info (model, year, etc.)
> >
> > Thanks in advance for any replies...
> >
> > John Wightman,
> > Victoria BC
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