The problem with pre-71 is that it includes some but not all 510's and
even the first year 240z, but not the rest of the 240z's or 1st gen
z's.
I suggest a pre-68 + models continued essentially the same as their
pre-68 designs. Or, be more specific and say pre-68 + Roadsters (&
Patrol?) to 1970.
--- Robbie Harrison <robbieharrison@home.com> wrote:
> Being partial to high-windshield roadsters, I'd be more interested in
> pre-'71 than pre-'68. I went to the SEMA web-page at www.sema.org to
> see
> what it was, and it looks like a pretty good outfit, lobbying for all
> kinds
> of automotive legislation. There is no charge for a club to sign up.
> A
> contact is required. They have a newsletter, but I couldn't find
> anything
> specific about printed version. It is available via email, and
> archived on
> the site. This list has often been referred to as a club. The term
> "council"
> shows up on the membership application, with a box for "# of clubs
> represented", and maybe that is a better description of the list - a
> "council" uniting the dozen or so ROCs that keep the list happening.
>
> As to services, we have the best vendors you could hope for. They
> keep the
> supply lines open, and make repro parts when originals are gone, if
> there is
> enough interest to at least make it a break-even proposition (heck, I
> bet
> they lose on some of it). Even members that are not full-fledged
> vendors get
> into the act, like Daniel Beatty with his electronic distributors and
> Tom
> Walter with his ACS donation auction. I really doubt "bulk"
> purchasing is
> gonna happen - there simply are not enough roadsters left. This list
> is the
> best tech resource you could ask for - just check the last few days
> of
> posts!
>
> SEMA looks like a group that might be able to help the CA folks get
> their
> black plates, and keep a watch on emission regs and other dirty
> tricks
> politicians may pull that are not in our best interest as owners of
> classic
> cars.
>
> All that said, anybody want to take another run at organizing an
> official
> "club" or "council"? It's been talked about several times, and
> usually fades
> after a couple of weeks - it's a whole lot easier just to be part of
> the
> list.
>
> Robbie Harrison
> '68 SRL311-04682
> '69 SRL311-09503
> '69 SRL311-11073
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Victor
> Laury
> Sent: Friday, November 02, 2001 11:22 PM
> To: ClassicDatsunPickups@yahoogroups.com
> Cc: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [ClassicDatsunPickups] Making Progress - (please
> acknowledge this email)
>
>
> I'm copying Carl Hocket's E mail below to the roadster list to see if
> it
> generates conversation.
>
> To Carl - What services do you believe these organizations would be
> able to
> provide us?
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Carl A. Hockett <ckrockett_enterprises@yahoo.com>
> To: <ClassicDatsunPickups@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, November 02, 2001 7:43 PM
> Subject: [ClassicDatsunPickups] Making Progress - (please acknowledge
> this
> email)
>
>
> 1st, please acknowledge this email, if only to blow me a raspberry.
>
> 2nd, I've been plugging away at developing resources for what we
> need, and I'm only one guy, BUT....
>
> 3rd, I'd like to know what you collectively think about (that's why
> acknowledge this email) getting officially and pro-actively involved
> in solving our own problems - Datsun restoration and maintenance-wise
> that is.
>
> 4th, Proposal: I'd like to join various organizations - AS A CLUB -
> (working on SEMA right now) to take advantage of the networking and
> resources available there. Would you as members be willing to chip
> in a couple bucks here and there to offset the costs? One way of
> doing this is to set up a club - I propose combining all pre-'68
> Datsun (open to discussion, of course and as always)
> clubs/owners/fanatics so we become a more significant force - with
> membership fees. I know of a Volvo club that does effectively that.
> They developed the resources and pass the benefits along to the
> members, in availability and, where possible, pricing (bulk
> purchases, etc.). They charge something like $15/yr. I just joined
> just so I could get some hard-to-find parts, and at a significant
> discount over the few other sources available.
>
> What say you all? Feedback, discussion, criticism (hopefully
> constructive) always welcome.
>
>
> Take Care & Enjoy,
> 'Rockett' (Carl A. Hockett)
> Albany, California
> acquired
> X '64 Datsun PL320 p/u, 1300 engine - for sale
> o 8/11/01
> X '65 Datsun PL320 p/u, 1500 engine - for sale
> o 8/11/01
> X '67 Datsun RL411 1600 - 'Grace', silver-grey -
> 7 maybe for sale, depends on the SSS
> o 5/31/01
> X '67 Datsun RL411 SSS wagon - red, of course -
> 7 maybe for sale, depends
> o 8/28/01
> X '69 Fiat 850 coupe - primer grey, desert rust, original red -
>
> 7 not even, had it too long
> o 1981
> X '73 Volvo 1800ES sportwagon - 'Valkyrie, the Road Warrior',
> 7 aka 'Vikie, the Valiant Volvo',
> 7 RED, OF COURSE!! -
> 7 sure, if you can afford it!!
> o Vet's Day 1998
> X '82 GMC S-15 - white w/red shell - nah,
> 7 but I may trade for a '50's Chev or Ford pickup
> o 3/93
> X '00 Daewoo Nubira wagon - 'the Nubi', white - the mule
> o Feb. 8, 2000
> X '57 Mac Bay Imperial 15' mahogany boat -
> 7 red w/white,
> 7 looks like a '57 Chevy Belaire
> wish I could keep it (toooooo cute),
> but need the money, and I've never been
> a boat person
> (see cars above and on my website picture page)
> o 8/11/01
> X '?? 4'x5' utility (fishing) trailer - for sale
> o 8/11/01
> X '02 ProFab car dolly - what?? with all these cars?? are
> you
> high?
> o 10/15/01
> and counting. . .
>
> and check out these links:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/datsun411s
> for Old Datsun buffs, and. . .
> http://www.geocities.com/ckrockett_enterprises/index.htm
> to go to my website! Pix of cars, services offered, links, and more
> fun stuff.
>
>
>
>
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