I am planning an off-the-frame restoration of a 1969 2000 (SU) Roadster that I have had since the early '70's (I think I am the third owner). I drove my car for about 12 years and it has been in stor
Regarding Steve Landuyt's comments about the desirability of a 69 2000, I'd like to poll the list members (who seem to know a hell of a lot more about the subject than I do), about just which model i
I have a 67.5 1600. Why a 1600? I use this car as my daily driver, I don't higher performance is not necessary. maintenance as the 2L. I think it cost me about $11 to replace the timing chain and gea
Welcome to the roadster list! Yep, that is half the fun of our old roadsters. Especially ones that have been 'in the family' for a while. When I lived in the Bay Area, Skyline was one of my favorite
Author: Michael Landskroner <Mlandskroner@mlg.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 13:44:54 -0500
Unfortunately, the Datsun has no "Heritage." Japan was not the land of birth of sports cars as was England - but hey, where are AH, MG, Triumph, Daimler, AC, etc. NOW???? But wait, will Nissan become
Thanks for your reply. I very much appreciate the restoration advice. I worked on my car a lot when I was driving it but I have never done a full restoration. Your items on eBay have not gone unnoti
Tom is correct about how to start the project . Make sure you have garage space for the long run. I started my project in a garage that belonged to a lawyer friend downtown, hoping to get the frame p
Author: Michael Landskroner <Mlandskroner@mlg.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 15:48:31 -0500
Also give yourself plenty of time to finish the project so that you can continue on with your life and enjoy some other pleasures, and that will ensure you don't get to hate to work on the car. I was
So you'd like some advice on restorations? ... Take some time and have a look at what's going on at CDM! Classic Datsun Motorsports 345 Olive Ave Vista, CA 92083 (760) 940-6365 Voice/Fax www.classic
I don't think he wants to wait two to three years for his parts. I say this only , because of the experiences I have had with them. I know this is a personal matter , but I don't think it is fair to
<< Regarding Steve Landuyt's comments about the desirability of a 69 2000, I'd like to poll the list members (who seem to know a hell of a lot more about the subject than I do), about just which mode
<> Mike, That's a CHEAP SHOT, and you know it! If you've got a beef with a vendor, I think the list would be interested in hearing you state your case objectively about a problem you were unable, in
Welcome to the mailing list. First of all I would like to say to you that from previous experience sometimes it is easier to get parts if you just ask on our datsun mailing list, you will find that
I wasn't going to answer this , but I feel obligated to do so. In 1996 I was sick and on disability. During this time I had two Roadsters still in California. I contacted Les from a card I got from h
sold my 67.5 2000 when it got to be so rare it wasn't any fun to drive it as a daily driver.I now drive a 68 2000 solex as a daily driver(see calspeed's 99 calendar,june).why a 2000 over a 1600? 40%
I bring CDM to Steve's attention because he is in San Diego and can go and touch and see cars that are being restored. One thing that the guys at CDM offer openly is advice and information and for s
Author: Andrew Murphy <andrew.murphy@integtech.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 19:39:59 -0800
I have plugged CDM on this list many times as I feel the work they do is great. I have also plugged Mike Kerr because he gives very fair prices (read lowest I have found) on parts and loves to talk
Hi Steve, My late reply: Get a second roadster as a daily driver! Once you have one, you're gonna end up with more anyway. You can enjoy the ride while you do that frame-off. Like you, I've owned my
Great to hear someone is doing the same. I used to live in AZ where I bought 68 1600 and started its restoration. The 3 month after that I got a job assignment to work in Tokyo and spent 4 years the
Welcome to the list. I know that you will enjoy recieving and sending messages on this list. I have learned alot in just the first few months being on here myself. Good luck Bob Moscow 2 67.5s