Mike,
"Then again, wouldn't most Miata
> owners say the same thing about my roadsters....." Never!!!!!!
I work on both cars and enjoy it. The Miata club people could never
understand the joy of working on a car. It's not always fun but I still
remember the day I finally finished restoring my car and turning the key and
watching that baby start. What a feeling of accomplishment!!!!!! I'm sure
most of those Miata people wouldn't understand, which is why I quit.
On the other hand my MG club people know how it feels as many have done
total restos also.
BTW, I don't think the carbs add 15 HP as the cam helps a lot. And that's if
the carbs are setup right.
The last complete setup I saw was priced at $3K. I don't know about you guys
but I'd rather go on a nice vacation with that $$$$$$.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Harper" <roadsterdude1600@yahoo.com>
To: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>; "Stephen McCartney"
<sgam@hotmail.com>; <mad@madgrizzle.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 9:21 AM
Subject: Re: New to list
> John,
>
> I tend to agree with Mike in that you can still find a
> 2000 SU, that is no wimp, buy it cheap and get parts
> easily. Converting an SU car to the proper Solex
> setup will mean a 2nd mortgage. One alternative is to
> shop in Canada, where the Solex cars were sold
> extensively (if an old SU car will just will not do)
> For the difference in 15 HP and the persniccityness
> (sp) of the Solex (flame me!!) I don't know if it is
> worth the trouble. Then again, wouldn't most Miata
> owners say the same thing about my roadsters.....
>
> Mike Harper
> '66 1600
> '68 2000 (SU and lovin' it!)
> Charleston SC
> --- datsunmike <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
> > I think it must be added that the Solex setup runs
> > about US$2K and more and
> > that the timing components are basically NLA as I
> > hear from all of you for
> > the 2Ls.
> >
> > It's important to know that a lot of the parts for
> > these cars are NLA and if
> > you buy a car that needs some work you can be
> > looking at some serious money.
> >
> > When I bought mine back in 79 everything was still
> > available but today I
> > would have to think twice about buying one for the
> > above reasons.
> >
> > Buy very carefully and make sure that all the
> > important pieces are in good
> > shape. Leave your heart out of it and use your mind.
> >
> > Flame me, I don't care, but the truth is the truth.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Stephen McCartney" <sgam@hotmail.com>
> > To: <mad@madgrizzle.com>;
> > <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 3:46 AM
> > Subject: Re: New to list
> >
> >
> > > Hi John,
> > >
> > > Welcome, welcome, welcome! Glad to meet you, good
> > to meet a fellow
> > roadster
> > > nut - even if they're an owner-in-waiting! God
> > knows I was an OIW for
> > many,
> > > many years before I got my baby.
> > >
> > > You're basically right about the model you're
> > looking for. As others, no
> > > doubt, will tell you, it's the SRL311 or SR311
> > (the L is for "left hand
> > > drive) that has the gob-smacking, rev-loving,
> > sex-on-a-gearstick U20 2
> > litre
> > > overhead-cam motor. However, it comes in two
> > forms. Most US cars came in
> > a
> > > less highly tuned 135hp version, and the goodies
> > that turn it into the
> > 150hp
> > > fire-breather (hey guys, I'm having fun with this
> > post, cut me some
> > slack!)
> > > that you've referred to are optional extras. They
> > include a wilder
> > camshaft
> > > (referred to as the 'B' cam), Solex carbs
> > (replacing the SU's), and a
> > deeper
> > > oilpan. So you'll either have to do some
> > searching, or you'll have to
> > find
> > > the bits to get it to full spec. Ignore what
> > anyone says about
> > driveability
> > > of the full "Solex" set-up. I have one as my
> > daily driver, and it's just
> > > fine. If you're used to driving a V8, though,
> > you'll find it kinda peaky,
> > > to say the least. Those 150 horses really only
> > come out to play up high
> > in
> > > the rev range. But once they're out... Maybe I'll
> > send my recent story to
> > > you for a feeling of these things. I just love my
> > Datsun 2000 to death,
> > > though.
> > >
> > > Having said all that, I wouldn't recommend one as
> > a daily driver, simply
> > > because parts and expertise are rare enough that
> > it could leave you
> > stuck -
> > > it is a 30+ year old car we're talking about,
> > after all.
> > >
> > > Well, I've said about all I have to say. Welcome
> > again, hope you find
> > your
> > > dream.
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > > Steve
> > > 1968 2000 Solex
> > > (Melbourne - Australia, sorry, or we could have
> > hooked up, eh?)
> > >
> > >
> > > >From: John Hogan <mad@madgrizzle.com>
> > > >Reply-To: John Hogan <mad@madgrizzle.com>
> > > >To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > > >Subject: New to list
> > > >Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2001 13:12:15 -0400
> > > >
> > > >Hello, I'd just like to introduce myself as I am
> > new to this list. I
> > > >currently do not own a roadster, but am looking
> > at purchasing one. I
> > have
> > > >been visiting many of the Datsun roadster
> > websites over the past few
> > weeks
> > > >trying to get familiar with the models. I have
> > been a longtime Z-car fan
> > > >(my dad worked for Datsun/Nissan since I was a
> > little kid) but would like
> > > >to have a convertible/removable top if possible.
> > I have no real
> > preference
> > > >over the stylings of the various models (they all
> > look great in my
> > > >opinion), but I do like bigger engines. It seems
> > to me that the SRL311
> > are
> > > >the models with the 150 hp engines so I think
> > this will be the one I will
> > > >look to purchase. Is this correct?
> > > >
> > > >A major concern of mine, living in Florida, is
> > rust. It's my
> > understanding
> > > >that they came with little or no rust protection
> > and I've seen very
> > little
> > > >information on the web about people rustproofing
> > the roadsters. Is this
> > > >something that is commonly done, and if so, does
> > anyone have first hand
> > > >experience with it?
> > > >
> > > >Also, does anyone have suggestions on where to
> > find cars for sale? I
> > > >prefer to get a car from out west where the
> > humidity isn't a constant
> > 100%
> > > >like it is here in Florida. I have the
> > Ebay-motors page for datsuns
> > > >bookmarked on my browser, but is there another
> > place I can find roadsters
> > > >for sale (not necessarily on the web)?
> > > >
> > > >I'm not looking for a project car to perform a
> > restoration on, I would
> > > >prefer to find one that is in good condition
> > where maybe minor things
> > need
> > > >attention. From what I've seen, project cars go
> > for around $500-$2,000,
> > > >good condition cars for around $5,000, and
> > excellent restorations for
> > > >around $10,000. Does this seem about right?
> > > >
> > > >Thanks for any information (or leads to
> > information) you can provide me.
> > > >
> > > >John Hogan
> > > >
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