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Re: Bizarre roadster hardtop on ebay

To: Jim InVirginia <nqrithfordatsun@msn.com>, merlin@datsunhistory.com,
Subject: Re: Bizarre roadster hardtop on ebay
From: RWM <RWM@RWMann.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 19:22:15 -0500
Any idea how heavy are those things?

The surface area is immense, and if they are done in fiberglass and with 
sufficient structure, I'm thinking 100 lbs minimum.

- Bob Mann




Jim InVirginia wrote:

> For all,
> Yep, there were a few of these things made by someone.  Craig Halstead 
> has one. I have seen it with my own eyes.  I guess it would be best to 
> say its "an aquired taste" to actually like the looks.....sort of like 
> deciding to like  a Daimler Hemi Sports Car from the 60s.
> 
> The top is rumored to be good for a few more MPH of top speed though, 
> due to the cool fastback shape.  I would think it would be the perfect 
> accessory to baffle them at the next autocross.  Or maybe there is a 
> roadster owner going for some sort of obscure class win on the salt flats??
> 
> Best Regards,
> Jim
> 
>> From: "Merlin" <merlin@datsunhistory.com>
>> Reply-To: "Merlin" <merlin@datsunhistory.com>
>> To: "roadster list" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>> Subject: Bizarre roadster hardtop on ebay
>> Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2006 15:36:12 -0800
>>
>> ebay item 130051011817
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/yjpwtu
>>
>> I dunno if I like it, but sure makes things look different.
>> Merlin Blackwell




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