From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Sun Oct 1 04:41:56 2000
From: RoadsteRob@aol.com
To: earlydatsun@listbot.com, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net,
Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2000 06:41:11 EDT
Subject: Latest web update
Hi lists
Latest web update (and probably the last for a while):-
-'Monthly Archive' - A nice drawing from Road and Track of the 1969 ARRC,
including Jack Scoville's DP winning 2000.
-Silvia Pages - A 1966 Japanese full line brochure including the Silvia and
1600. (I've only just realised how big this image is, so please be patient).
Access through the main page
http://www.datsun.org/fairlady
These may be the last updates for a few months (except for the monthly
archive update) and I'm signing off the lists also for a while - I'm
channelling all my efforts into the possibility of a new career. I've made
the shortlist for editor of a national magazine (not car related I'm afraid)
- not bad for someone who's been in banking all his life, and even if this
doesn't work out this has spurred me on to look at similar opportunities -
(sounds like a mid-life crisis I know, although the thought of at least
doubling my existing salary does appeal!).
In the meantime thanks for all of your support, and if you come across
anything that will add to the webpages please E-Mail me. I'm still in the
market.
Regards
Rob
The Classic Fairlady Roadster
Register
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Sun Oct 1 09:15:12 2000
From: Russell Southwell
To: Dat2000srl@aol.com
Date: Sun, 01 Oct 2000 10:09:47 -0700
Subject: Re: Three parts cars for sale 67, 68, 69. asking 2K for all
209 is Stockton Ca. I looked at three cars 4 years ago a 67 primered no eng,
a blue 69/70 frozen eng no head, found the head buried in the dirt, red 68/w
fordV6
for $2000 in Tenn. passed on them the frames had been sitting sunken in the
ground for years no covers or tops, used as trash recepticles. they
disapeared a few weeks later, this could be the ones, roadsters do travel. I
found mine in San Diego, western
Kan.,and eastern Ind. I ended up with 5 hubcaps for the 1200 mile round trip
to look at those 3.
Russ Southwell 70 1600 4Dead 69 2000
Dat2000srl@aol.com wrote:
> Three parts cars, I don't know where area code is '209' I don't see rust.
> might be worth the sheet metal here is the URL
>
> http://classiccarsclassified.com/viewad.src?Rec=247
>
> Larry
> 69 2000
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Sun Oct 1 10:20:45 2000
From: "G-A-Russell"
To: "Nathen Ruffcorn"
Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2000 11:13:54 -0500
Subject: Re: Check those brakes!!
Adrenalin?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nathen Ruffcorn"
To:
Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2000 10:26 PM
Subject: Check those brakes!!
> Had a REALLY close call today! ;-( Had somebody pull out RIGHT in front
of
> me. She never saw me, but heard me with all four tires howling, bringing
me
> to a suprisingly quick stop. WAY to close for me! Made me think back to
> last year when I was contemplating whether I should drop the $'s to
totally
> rebuild my brakes. Today I can say it was money WELL spent! If your
brakes
> are less than they should be, please do yourself a favor and fix them this
> winter. Fix your horn too!
>
> I have found it helpful to take the same mindset I would if I were riding
a
> motorcycle-EVERYONE IS OUT TO KILL YOU. Be careful out there!
>
> Nathan
>
> P.S. Anyone have any thoughts as to why my idle jumped from 800 RPM to
2000
> RPM for about 30 seconds after the hard stop and then returned to
normal???
> (not that I plan to make the tire screaching stops a habit )
>
>
>
>
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Sun Oct 1 10:45:32 2000
From: Ray Cole
To: KWS711@aol.com, PLETCH5@aol.com, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 00:44:38 -0700
Subject: Re: Rear comp springs
I installed the Nissan comp front springs and anti-sway bar on my 68 2000
and then had a local spring shop add another leaf to my existing springs.
Stiffened it up and the degree of stiffness matches the front almost
perfectly. May have just been lucky.
Ride is firm and you do feel every bump but it is not unbearable. This may
be a little softer than official comp rear springs but it works.
Ray
68 2000
68 1600
Stockton CA
At 01:40 AM 10/01/2000 EDT, KWS711@aol.com wrote:
>Ken,
>
>I have heard the comp rear springs really stiffen it up. May be too stiff
for
>a lot of street driving. Send Gordon an e-mail and I'm sure he will fill you
>in. He
>is off list for a while. If you need his address, let me know.
>
>I have the front comp springs and sway bar and the KYB's. Really like the way
>it handles.
>
>Kim
>68 2000 CSP
>NOWROC
>
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Sun Oct 1 17:13:02 2000
From: Keith0alan@aol.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2000 19:11:50 EDT
Subject: new member want to be
hello all,
I just got an IM from someone wanting to sign up on the roadster list and
looking for a car. He is in Youngstown, Ohio and his e-mail address is
YouTurnTheScrews@aol.com. I didn't keep the instructions for signing onto the
list, so could someone send them to him? If anyone lives in that area you
might want to drop him a line.
keith
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Sun Oct 1 18:44:15 2000
From: "Mike Faggart"
To: ,
Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2000 20:43:25 -0400
Subject: Re: Three parts cars for sale 67, 68, 69. asking 2K for all
Larry, I can use some of the parts off high windshield cars also,
mike faggart
68 2L
----- Original Message -----
From:
To:
Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2000 9:18 PM
Subject: Three parts cars for sale 67, 68, 69. asking 2K for all
> Three parts cars, I don't know where area code is '209' I don't see
rust.
> might be worth the sheet metal here is the URL
>
> http://classiccarsclassified.com/viewad.src?Rec=247
>
> Larry
> 69 2000
>
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Sun Oct 1 19:52:02 2000
From: "datsunmike"
To: ,
Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2000 21:47:12 -0400
Subject: Re: new member want to be
Took care of it!
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From:
To:
Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2000 7:11 PM
Subject: new member want to be
> hello all,
>
> I just got an IM from someone wanting to sign up on the roadster list
and
> looking for a car. He is in Youngstown, Ohio and his e-mail address is
> YouTurnTheScrews@aol.com. I didn't keep the instructions for signing onto
the
> list, so could someone send them to him? If anyone lives in that area you
> might want to drop him a line.
>
> keith
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Sun Oct 1 19:54:03 2000
From: "datsunmike"
To: ,
Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2000 21:49:29 -0400
Subject: Re: 67.5 2000 in chicago
Larry,
This car was sold by Craig Halstead to the person in ChiChi town. It is not
the same car as was at the Glen. That was owned by Mike Sachs.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From:
To:
Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2000 11:44 PM
Subject: 67.5 2000 in chicago
> Does anyone know this car???? When I was at the Glen this year there was a
> 67.5 2000 with this sn SRL000036. But I don't think that guy planned to
sell
> it, and he lives in PA.
> This person is asking 2,500 for the car
>
> 1967 Datsun 2000, This is an ad for a rare 67 1/2 Solex 2000. There were
only
> about 200 built and it is the most collectable of all the Datsun
roadsters,
> combining the lower windshield style, with the factory 2000, plus special
> touches. It is serial # SRL31100036, or #36 of the solex cars. It is
nearly a
> complete car. It has surface rust throughout, and is rusted through is a
few
> places, though generally solid. It originally had a white exterior and red
> interior.This is a great project car, for those who love the 2000s, and
who
> appreciate the rarity of the 67 1/2. A minted out example has gone for as
> high as $20,000. (773) 728-1369
> more details
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Sun Oct 1 20:33:50 2000
From: VulForge@aol.com
To: nruffcorn@prodigy.net, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2000 22:33:13 EDT
Subject: Re: Check those brakes!!
In a message dated 9/30/00 10:30:42 PM Central Daylight Time,
nruffcorn@prodigy.net writes:
<< P.S. Anyone have any thoughts as to why my idle jumped from 800 RPM to
2000
RPM for about 30 seconds after the hard stop and then returned to normal???
>>
Your car's heart was racing!
Russell Criswell
Kansas City MO
67 1600
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Sun Oct 1 22:08:04 2000
From: "sidney raper"
To: datsunroadsters@egroups.com, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 00:07:29 EDT
Subject: Miscellaneous questions
Howdy all,
I have a few oddball questions that I wanted to pose to the lists.
What is the concensus about using some type of rigid line with flexible ends
to replace heater hoses? I am thinking about copper or aluminum tubing with
rubber heater hose sections to connect them to their appropriate points. I
am not concerned about beauty here, but rather I am thinking durability.
Did anyone find one of those 2000 intake water T fittings floating about
that they wanted to part with? (Pardon the pun)
I need a couple of heat shields as well. I have considered fabricating
them, but I need suggestions about sizes, etc for these for a Solex setup
and a 2000 SU setup. OR, if one of you has a spare of each that is
cluttering up your garage, I would be happy to trade for them (or just one
of them!)
Thanks!
Sid
_________________________________________________________________________
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 00:05:34 2000
From: Mike Poorboy
To: "datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net"
Date: Sun, 01 Oct 2000 22:44:32 -0700
Subject: Anyone recognize this guy
List,
Look what showed up on Ebay. I wonder if I am going to get my
money back :-)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=455739461&r=0&t=0
Mike
Nowroc
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 02:25:01 2000
From: Roman Rist
To: datsun roadsters
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 01:24:35 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: roadster registry website is up!
Hi, folks
the registry site is up and all links are working!
keep in mind this is not the registry results, they will be on Mark
Dent's site.
this is the roadsterregistry home site, the teaser if you will, the
advertisement....
I'm very happy with the site, there are some pics and a few pages that
actually work!
More links will be added, for now check it out and enjoy!
Roman Rist
http://www.geocities.com/roadsterregistry/index.html
__________________________________________________
Yahoo! Photos - 35mm Quality Prints, Now Get 15 Free!
http://photos.yahoo.com/
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 05:30:26 2000
From: "Ben Zech"
To: bitterrootprop@nidlink.com, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 11:29:49 GMT
Subject: Re: Anyone recognize this guy
doubt it....
>From: Mike Poorboy
>Reply-To: Mike Poorboy
>To: "datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net"
>Subject: Anyone recognize this guy
>Date: Sun, 01 Oct 2000 22:44:32 -0700
>
>List,
>Look what showed up on Ebay. I wonder if I am going to get my
>money back :-)
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=455739461&r=0&t=0
>
>Mike
>Nowroc
>
_________________________________________________________________________
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 06:37:29 2000
From: YouTurnTheScrews@aol.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 08:36:49 EDT
Subject: list
I need a 1600 pr 2000 datsun roadster in any working condition for a low
price! im not talking thousands ..like 1500 and under
thanks guys i will pick up anywhere
dj tressler
youturnthescrews@aol.com
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 07:13:52 2000
From: Mark Dent
To: Mike Poorboy ,
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 09:10:06 -0400
Subject: Re: Anyone recognize this guy
At 10:44 PM 10/1/00 -0700, Mike Poorboy wrote:
>List,
>Look what showed up on Ebay. I wonder if I am going to get my
>money back :-)
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=455739461&r=0&t=0
>
>Mike
>Nowroc
We should bid it up under a few fake names, then disappear like he did to us
Mark
Baltimore
1968 1600
http://www.datsunroadsters.com
http://www.roadster.org
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 07:52:48 2000
From: CarterCM@aol.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 09:52:04 EDT
Subject: Re: roadster registry website is up!
In a message dated 10/2/00 1:26:47 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
ristguitars@yahoo.com writes:
<< the registry site is up and all links are working! >>
Nice job, Roman!
Craig Carter
Fountain Valley, CA
1970 SRL311 #14100 "DAT2000"
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 08:17:36 2000
From: YouTurnTheScrews@aol.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 10:16:27 EDT
Subject: news on my search
I will also offer anyone selling there datsun for a low price the oertunity
to trade (not that its a big deal) for a 1987 mercury cougar LS with all
power options including windows seats mirrors excedera digi guages ,cd player
cold air warm heater. totally rebuilt with millions and hundreds of dollars
of new parts and all body work completed ..needs paint thats all. And also
200 dollars with that ..if not thats fine i am stil looking for one! thank
you all very much
Sincerely
DJ Tressler
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 08:21:05 2000
From: "Ben Zech"
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 14:20:02 GMT
Subject: Beck Arnley Listing
I have deleted my BA parts listing, can someone repost.
Thanks,
BZ-RZ N.C. SPL/SRL "SEROC"
motormite@hotmail.com
_________________________________________________________________________
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 08:21:53 2000
From: Michael Tarelka
To: "datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net"
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 07:21:01 -0700
Subject: Three Questions: Re my 1600
This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
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List, - Three Qustions
I pulled the center console on my 1600 to fiddle with the cigarrette
lighter. Under the carpet, where the lighter sits is a round hole,
which is open; you can see the ground and other mechanical items. Was
this area sealed with some type of barrier? Is there a piece missing?
Who sells a carpet piece just for the trunk?
Lastly, the top of the wind screen, seems to be missing a piece of
chrome or some other type of trim. The sheet metal comes together above
the wind shield, with holes periodically spaced in the metal. Any pics
or clues as to what I am missing?
Thanks in advance.
Michael Tarelka
Alameda, CA
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From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 09:01:06 2000
From: "Laury, Victor"
To: "'Roman Rist'" ,
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 07:59:37 -0700
Subject: RE: roadster registry website is up!
"In a world without chrome, where most cars are loosely based on the design
of a jelly bean, a world where modern sportscars have air conditioning and
their drivers leave the tops up on the nicest of days...A few of us are
left.. The Datsun Roadster Owners!"
Dam! That is poetry!
Good job Roman!
Victor
70 SRL 31113136
Los Angeles
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=123073
SoCalROC http://www.ameri-eagle.com/datsun/
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 09:09:42 2000
From: PLETCH5@aol.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 11:08:41 EDT
Subject: Fixed clutch this weekend
Well I finally did my clutch this weekend,I thought I was hard on the disc
and thats why it was slipping after 10,000 miles. The pressure plate had
about 1/4 of the diaphram was stuck in the release position and the disc was
fine. I still replaced the whole assembly and now I can get a healthly second
gear scratch and do donuts like never before.
Ken
DATSTER
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 09:14:05 2000
From: bob_wilson@agilent.com
To: mtarelka@home.com, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 09:13:08 -0600
Subject: RE: Three Questions: Re my 1600 boundary="------------F4F4F084A4C
1) There is a rubber "boot-like thing" that fills that hole. You need to ask
a parts supplier if still available.
2) Don't know -- I made my own.
3) Are the holes at the top of the windshield for the convertible top
latches? There are 3 latches on my '70 1600. I think the one in the middle
has 4 holes and the ends have 2 holes each.
Bob Wilson
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Tarelka [mailto:mtarelka@home.com]
Sent: Monday, October 02, 2000 7:21 AM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Three Questions: Re my 1600
boundary="------------F4F4F084A4CABA83F331FFB1"
This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
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List, - Three Qustions
I pulled the center console on my 1600 to fiddle with the cigarrette
lighter. Under the carpet, where the lighter sits is a round hole,
which is open; you can see the ground and other mechanical items. Was
this area sealed with some type of barrier? Is there a piece missing?
Who sells a carpet piece just for the trunk?
Lastly, the top of the wind screen, seems to be missing a piece of
chrome or some other type of trim. The sheet metal comes together above
the wind shield, with holes periodically spaced in the metal. Any pics
or clues as to what I am missing?
Thanks in advance.
Michael Tarelka
Alameda, CA
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From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 09:17:44 2000
From: bob_wilson@agilent.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 09:16:44 -0600
Subject: Steering Wheel Cover
List,
With all this talk about steering wheels, thought I'd ask: Anyone have a
good suggestion for a cover for the steering wheel on my '70 1600? Thought
leather would be good, bought one from a catalog and it was too big for the
diameter of the wheel that your fingers wrap around (~3/4"). My wheel is
black plastic and is cracked in several places and thought a nice cover
might be a good solution to replacing it.
Bob Wilson
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 09:18:22 2000
From: bob_wilson@agilent.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 09:17:23 -0600
Subject: Seat Cover Material
List,
Any comments on what is the best material for covering Roadster seats? I am
comparing vinyl, cloth and leather? Any experience out there?
Bob Wilson
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 09:18:28 2000
From: "Brad Holmes"
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 10:17:14 +600
Subject: Wheels / Rims
This is directed to Alex Avery in particular and to anyone else
who may have an answer to my question.
Alex, the picture of your car in the Roadster Registry has the
type of wheels / rims I'm looking for. They look similar to Gordon
Glasgow's car. I know his rims are Appliance (brand) wire mags,
but they are apparently out of production.
What is the brand / model / size of your rims?
Does anyone else know where those type (wire mag) rims can
be purchased?
I've been searching the web and haven't found anything close.
(rice rims abound)
Thanks
soon, 68, 2000
Brad Holmes
bholmes@monk.aum.edu
(334) 244-3713
Fax (334) 244-3792
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 09:35:21 2000
From: Doris
To: Michael Tarelka
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 08:30:50 -0700
Subject: Re: Three Questions: Re my
Michael Tarelka wrote:
> Who sells a carpet piece just for the trunk?
Did the trunks have carpet in them? Hmmmm, I have a snap in rubber mat.
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 09:36:38 2000
From: "Kyle Hagemann"
To: "311"
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 08:19:49 -0700
Subject: Good News? (was Bad News) need opinions and parts
Hi all!
Last week, my '69 U20 died at 6000RPM; for all I knew, it put a
rod out the block; very rough, lots of underhood engine noise,
backfiring/pinging, etc.
Pulled the valve cover off this weekend (two nuts, big job;-) -
and found the #3 exhaust valve spring was broken! The inner
spring, locks/keeper were all still in place. The rocker lodged
itself betwixt the #3 intake and exhaust valves. The lash pad
wound up in the rear oil drainback hole. The cam lobe got a
couple of small gouges (presumably from the dismounting rocker).
But these are on the base circle, not the lobe or ramps.
Checked compression - 180-155-180-180. The low hole, #2, does
not have any visible problems, and (AIR) there's always been one
that's a bit lower than the others. *AND* I haven't adjusted
the valves recently.... so needless to say, the low compression
doesn't strike me as a problem.
Questions aplenty-
-does it seem that the one weak valve spring could be the cause
of my car's reluctance to rev past 6,000?
-and/or does the failure of one spring suggest the others are
worn out as well?
-does anyone have ONE (1) outer valve spring I can beg/borrow/
steal? At the very least, I'd like to get it started up to
be sure nothing else is trashed.
-is the cam damage anything to be concerned about? Should I just
smooth out the scratches and call it good?
Thanks a ton!
____ Kyle Hagemann, Born-Again Grease Monkey From Beyond
_.;(____\____ 72 240Z, L28/E88/SU, 5sp, all poly - Z Beast
| _ | | _'@`, 71 PL521, LZ22, SUs, 2" exh, 4spd - The Hulk
`-(#)------(#)-< 69 2000, Lousy rackin' frackin' U20 - Broken
------------------- 84 Maxima, Tokicos/ST springs, 238K - Mr Max
http://www.sonic.net/~kyle http://www.sonic.net/~kyle/cars.html
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 09:36:42 2000
From: "Kyle Hagemann"
To: "Nathen Ruffcorn" ,
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 08:29:26 -0700
Subject: Re: Check those brakes!!
From: "Nathen Ruffcorn"
snip
> P.S. Anyone have any thoughts as to why my idle jumped from 800 RPM to 2000
> RPM for about 30 seconds after the hard stop and then returned to normal???
> (not that I plan to make the tire screaching stops a habit )
Hi Nathan-
Contrary to list wisdom, I doubt the car's heart was racing or adrenaline
was pumping. Unless you have some pretty slick cyborgean aftermarket add
ons, that is;-P
I've experienced the same thing you describe; can't say for certain what
it is, but I'd guess the inertia of stopping so quickly goofs up something.
(duh, going out on a limb there, huh?:-)
It'd have to be either the SU pistons or the floats. The floats seem like
the most likely culprit, but I don't quite understand how that could be;
maybe- the floats sink from the force, allowing fuel pump pressure
to effectively pressurize the fuel nozzle?
Or the pistons - which are under a variety of forces - gravity, spring,
vacuum. Seems that stopping rapidly could goof up the sensitive balance,
allowing the carb pistons to rise, feeding the beast more fuel, which
raises engine vac, etc.?
Kyle
'69 2000, iffy brakes, worse engine
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 09:42:55 2000
From: "Laury, Victor"
To: "'Michael Tarelka'" , datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 08:41:33 -0700
Subject: RE: Three Questions: Re my 1600 boundary="------------F4F4F084A4C
Michael Tarelka of Alameda, CA, asked -
>I pulled the center console on my 1600 to fiddle with the cigarrette
lighter. Under the carpet, where the lighter sits is a round hole,
which is open; you can see the ground and other mechanical items. Was
this area sealed with some type of barrier? Is there a piece missing?
-----------
I have it in good authority, that this rubber boot is made of unobtainium
(NLA). I still have mine. Although it's not in very good shape. I asked
around, because I don't care much for cracked, dried up rubber parts in my
car and found nothing.
Victor
70 SRL 31113136
Los Angeles
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=123073
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From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 09:50:01 2000
From: "sidney raper"
To: dhbain@uswest.net, mtarelka@home.com
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 11:48:59 EDT
Subject: Re: Three Questions: Re my 1600boundary="------------F4F4F084A4CABA83F331FFB1"
Stan Chernoff has them!
Sid
>From: Doris
>Reply-To: Doris
>To: Michael Tarelka
>CC: "datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net"
>Subject: Re: Three Questions: Re my
>1600boundary="------------F4F4F084A4CABA83F331FFB1"
>Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 08:30:50 -0700
>
>Michael Tarelka wrote:
>
> > Who sells a carpet piece just for the trunk?
>
>Did the trunks have carpet in them? Hmmmm, I have a snap in rubber mat.
>
_________________________________________________________________________
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 09:50:08 2000
From: "sidney raper"
To: dhbain@uswest.net, mtarelka@home.com
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 11:49:10 EDT
Subject: Re: Three Questions: Re my 1600boundary="------------F4F4F084A4CABA83F331FFB1"
Stan Chernoff has them!
Sid
>From: Doris
>Reply-To: Doris
>To: Michael Tarelka
>CC: "datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net"
>Subject: Re: Three Questions: Re my
>1600boundary="------------F4F4F084A4CABA83F331FFB1"
>Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 08:30:50 -0700
>
>Michael Tarelka wrote:
>
> > Who sells a carpet piece just for the trunk?
>
>Did the trunks have carpet in them? Hmmmm, I have a snap in rubber mat.
>
_________________________________________________________________________
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 10:52:42 2000
From: "Brad Holmes"
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 11:50:58 +600
Subject: (Fwd) Wheels / rims
-
From: "Brad Holmes"
Organization: Auburn University at Montgomery
To: Bob Wilson bob_wilson@agilent.com
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 11:33:02 +600
Subject: (Fwd) Wheels / rims
Priority: normal
(system has returned answers to your email address twice)
may be a problem on my end, that's why I'm replying this way)
Bob Wilson
I also saw a set of rims on a 240Z on ebay that have similar
rims. They are ENKIE model EK92. So I contacted ENKIE to see if
they were still available...nope.
I also had previously email Gordon and asked him about his rims
and he told me they were out of production.
The search goes on..........
Brad Holmes
bholmes@monk.aum.edu
(334) 244-3713
Fax (334) 244-3792
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 11:01:56 2000
From: Alex Avery
To: "Brad Holmes" , datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 12:58:20 -0400
Subject: Re: Wheels / Rims
Yeah, I must say I was thrilled when I found those rims--they're perfect
for the roadster. First, I'm a Z car man, and it is actually my father who
owns the roadster (his second--"best damn sports car I've ever owned"). I
convinced him to buy it after a buddy put it up for sale, under the
condition that I'd keep it running and looking good for him. So now we are
officially a classic Datsun family.
Anyway, a year ago I drove 1200 miles to All-Z-Car-Specialists in Dallas,
TX to pick up a low-rust 280 Z to fully restore and hot-rod.
All-Z-Car-Specialists is a small Z car-only salvage yard and that's where I
found the cool "bulging-spoke" rims you are asking about on a very beatup
240 Z. I paid only $100 for the set of four.
It was difficult to find info on these wheels but this is what I know:
They were made by the "Shelby" wheel company in the early 1970s. Of
course, the company no longer exists. They are 14" x 6" rims. The company
had bought a license to use Carrol Shelby's name when he was hard up for
money at that time. The "bulging spoke" pattern (if you look closely at
the wheels, the spokes bulge outward together and then come back in at the
center) was their most popular wheel and apparently lots of them were made.
I have no idea where to get more of these wheels and in fact I looked for
several weeks in vain for center caps that would fit the set we have for
the roadster. I resorted to having an old set of chrome center caps
rechromed and then I wrapped electrical tape around the lip so that they
would fit snugly in the center cap opening and not fall off. These we put
on after the photo in the registry was taken, but the center caps really do
"finish" the look of the wheels nicely.
According to one old/used wheel merchant I spoke with in Pennsylvania who
is my source for the info above, there were thousands of sets of these
wheels made in the early '70s, so you may be able to find a set. Obviously
they are out of production.
As to Gordon Glasgow's "Appliance" wire mag rims, one of my Z car buddies
has a set of four of these exact rims on his Z car (which isn't running)
that he might be willing to sell for the right price (He's a bit hard up
for cash at the moment). Are you interested Brad? I'll find out what kind
of price he'd be willing to sell the wheels for (if indeed he's willing to
sell, which he may not considering how cool the wheels are) and get back to
you.
Alex Avery, Staunton, Virginia
(540) 337-6387 or
home: (540) 885-5667
At 10:17 AM 10/2/00 +0600, Brad Holmes wrote:
>This is directed to Alex Avery in particular and to anyone else
>who may have an answer to my question.
>
>Alex, the picture of your car in the Roadster Registry has the
>type of wheels / rims I'm looking for. They look similar to Gordon
>Glasgow's car. I know his rims are Appliance (brand) wire mags,
>but they are apparently out of production.
>
>What is the brand / model / size of your rims?
>
>Does anyone else know where those type (wire mag) rims can
>be purchased?
>
>I've been searching the web and haven't found anything close.
>(rice rims abound)
>
>Thanks
>soon, 68, 2000
>
>Brad Holmes
>bholmes@monk.aum.edu
>(334) 244-3713
>Fax (334) 244-3792
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 11:11:36 2000
From: YouTurnTheScrews@aol.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 13:10:18 EDT
Subject: wheels
There are z car bulging spoke rims of the shelby brand name here in a bone
yeard in ohio. They are 150 dollars for all 4 of them i dont really have the
cash to fron but if there is any interested then maybe we can work something
out
DJ Tressler
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 11:51:31 2000
From: Marc Tyler
To: ,
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 12:56:25 -0500
Subject: Re: Steering Wheel Cover
bob_wilson@agilent.com wrote
>
>
>List,
>
>With all this talk about steering wheels, thought I'd ask: Anyone have a
>good suggestion for a cover for the steering wheel on my '70 1600? Thought
>leather would be good, bought one from a catalog and it was too big for the
>diameter of the wheel that your fingers wrap around (~3/4"). My wheel is
>black plastic and is cracked in several places and thought a nice cover
>might be a good solution to replacing it.
>
>Bob Wilson
I got a similar leather wrap years ago that was slightly too big in the
dimension you're talking about . it makes a small ridge on the inside of
the wheel that i don't find objectionable. I've been wondering about
getting some of that thin foam tape that I've seen on bike handlebars and
wrapping the wheel with that, then using the leather cover over. Would
this make the outside Diameter too big?
Marc T.
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 11:56:10 2000
From: Daniel Neuman
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 10:55:02 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Installing my Tonneau myself.
Hello All,
I really want to install my Full Tonneau cover soon. Problem is is
that to have an uphostry shop do it would cost more than I paid for it...
So,.. can I do this myself?? I would have to install the hardware on the top
to match the snaps on the body-while getting a nice tight fit.
I think someone else has done this. Could anybody please give me
a rundown on how this is done?? Are any special tools needed??
Thanks,
Daniel 69 2000
SF CA
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 12:12:28 2000
From: RiedelD@pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 14:09:46 -0400
Subject: 2000 dimensions and garage thoughts
Hi folks,
Been off for a while... good to be back.
I need to get my '69 2000 under some cover so I'm looking to throw together
a 'garage' of sorts. Initially, I plan to make essentially a shed with the
structure
up on concrete supports, but I do hope to eventually pour a cement floor.
I don't think I have the room or the money to go with a double garage, but
I'd
like to aim for sort of 1.5 cars so that I have ample work space. Any
thoughts
on what sort of dimensions to shoot for? What exactly are the dimensions of
a 2000 anyway?
I'm guessing there are a wealth of "I sure wish I'd made my garage 3 feet
wider!"
type stories out there.
cheers,
Dave Riedel
Victoria, BC
'69 2000
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 12:13:09 2000
From: Daniel Neuman
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 11:11:55 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Trunk Carpeting Update-kinda long
> Hello All,
> Well I have decided that I want to carpet the trunk. And it is my
> understanding that none of our vendors carry a trunk carpet kit like I want..
> One that covers the 'back' side of the trunk, the wheel well bulges and the
> floor. Basically everything you see easily when the trunk is open.
> On the advice of Ken I skipped the Kragen quality carpet..It was really
> really cheap looking, and went to a carpet store. Have you ever been in a
> carpet store and asked for ~8 square feet of medium quality BLACK carpet?? The
> guy looked at me like I had two heads......He pointed me to the 'remanants'
> section and said good luck....I jsut don't think black is a popular color
> for carpet nowadays...but all sorts of beige are (yuck). On to the next store.
> This place had a better selection of smaller remanants...But still no black..
> then it hit me.. Runners!!!! Runners are ~4ft wide pieces of carpet that
> people use in hallways and you buy it by the foot!!! ANd you can get good
> quality stuff and they don't look at you like your nuts!!! And they had a
> 4'by6' feet runner remanant of good quality black carpet that they sold me
> for cheap.
> So, if you are looking to do your own carpet and want good quality
> stuff..you might want to check out this option.
>
> Question: whats the best way to cut carpet?? Whats the best way to keep
> the ends from unravaling?? The guy at the store said use a hot glue gun on the
> edges and I think thats a pretty great idea.
> Anywho, hopefully by the big show this Sunday I will have a nicely
> carpeted trunk.
>
> Daniel 69 2000
> SF CA
>
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 12:30:52 2000
From: Daniel Neuman
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 11:29:40 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Engine Grounding again and again...
Hello All,
Man I don't understand why my car is always falling victim to the bad
ground demons.
What constitutes a good-complete set of ground wires??
On the right front I have two thick batt cables one goes to the neg post
of the batt-from the alt. and one goes to the frame-which also has a connection
from the battery-dual post batt sure are fun. On the left front I have a 8
guage cable that goes from the engine to frame..but thats apparently not
enough. I added another 8 guage wire from one of the starter bolts to the
frame. Now my car turns over with more vim and vigor than I remember and
everything appears to be well.
Its strange before I added the starter-frame cable my car would not
turn over or do anything.,. But I was not smoking the throttle cable in
fact I coudl not find where the current was going....
Daniel 69 2000
SF CA
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 13:28:27 2000
From: SPL311RDST@aol.com
To: motormite@hotmail.com, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 15:26:53 EDT
Subject: Re: Beck Arnley Listing
Beck
Arnley Parts for Datsun Roadster | INDEX
Here ya go !
http://www.geocities.com/spl311rdst/parts/ba_partsindex.html
(in case the link doesnt work through my AOL mail)
Laurie :-)
70 SPL311
69 SRL311
Chandler, AZ
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 13:30:37 2000
From: SPL311RDST@aol.com
To: mtarelka@home.com, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 15:30:00 EDT
Subject: Re: Three Questions: Re my 1600 boundary="------------F4F4F084A4CABA83F331FFB1"
In a message dated 10/2/00 7:24:08 AM US Mountain Standard Time,
mtarelka@home.com writes:
> Lastly, the top of the wind screen, seems to be missing a piece of
> chrome or some other type of trim. The sheet metal comes together above
> the wind shield, with holes periodically spaced in the metal. Any pics
> or clues as to what I am missing?
I went down to pep boys and bought the long strip of black rubber door edge
moulding. It self-glued right on & didn't interfere w/the conv. top. The only
mods neede were trimming a bit out where the soft-top latches are.
Laurie :-)
70 SPL311
69 SRL311
Chandler, AZ
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 14:25:51 2000
From: Roman Rist
To: Michael Tarelka
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 13:25:11 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: Three Questions:
--- Michael Tarelka wrote:
> Lastly, the top of the wind screen, seems to be missing a piece of
> chrome or some other type of trim. clues as to what I am missing?
Michael , If it is a 69 you are missing a stainless trim peice,
assuming you are talking about holes in the outside of the windscreen.
Roman Rist
=====
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From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 15:09:14 2000
From: JAY FORD
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 16:13:58 -0500
Subject: Calgary Roadster
Has anyone seen the restored '68 Canadian roadster? I need a person
who has seen it up close and personal?
Thanks
Jay Ford
Chicago, IL
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 15:48:12 2000
From: Nathen Ruffcorn
To: "Kyle Hagemann" , datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 17:47:41 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: Check those brakes!!
Thanks for the replys on this one. I've come to the conclusion that in fact
the increased rpm WAS due to her heart racing after the sudden stop. She
has always been known to be a little "high strung" anyway . I'm still a
little skidish when driving the roadster but believe it or not I'm glad it
happened. Made me realize how vulnerable we are cruising around in our
little cars. I've got time to get over it as I'm grounded anyway, waiting
for parts from nissan to replace a rear wheel bearing. Can't wait to tackle
that one!
Nathan
PS. Remember, don't ignore those brakes..............;-)
From: "Nathen Ruffcorn"
snip
> P.S. Anyone have any thoughts as to why my idle jumped from 800 RPM to
2000
> RPM for about 30 seconds after the hard stop and then returned to
normal???
> (not that I plan to make the tire screaching stops a habit )
Hi Nathan-
Contrary to list wisdom, I doubt the car's heart was racing or adrenaline
was pumping. Unless you have some pretty slick cyborgean aftermarket add
ons, that is;-P
I've experienced the same thing you describe; can't say for certain what
it is, but I'd guess the inertia of stopping so quickly goofs up something.
(duh, going out on a limb there, huh?:-)
It'd have to be either the SU pistons or the floats. The floats seem like
the most likely culprit, but I don't quite understand how that could be;
maybe- the floats sink from the force, allowing fuel pump pressure
to effectively pressurize the fuel nozzle?
Or the pistons - which are under a variety of forces - gravity, spring,
vacuum. Seems that stopping rapidly could goof up the sensitive balance,
allowing the carb pistons to rise, feeding the beast more fuel, which
raises engine vac, etc.?
Kyle
'69 2000, iffy brakes, worse engine
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 16:17:39 2000
From: Nathen Ruffcorn
To: "Brad Holmes" , datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 18:17:14 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: RE: Wheels / Rims
Brad-
You may check with your local tire/wheel store for used wheels. Usually not
the chain stores but the mom and pop shops. These places usually carry
older stock and are more willing to go the extra mile for their customers.
A lot of times they may have or at least know how to get what you're looking
for. My father picked up his set (similar looking to Gordon's) at one of
these places really resonably.
Maybe someone will remember or have it bookmarked, but awhile back there was
someone on ebay selling datsun Z wheels. He had three or four different
sets and I THINK one set was like the ones you are describing. The pics
showed the wheels still bolted to the cars (in a boneyard). His starting
bid was always around $200 if I remember right. Sounded kind of high for
sight unseen. I don't ever remember seeing any of them sell but it might be
worth checking into.
Nathan
This is directed to Alex Avery in particular and to anyone else
who may have an answer to my question.
Alex, the picture of your car in the Roadster Registry has the
type of wheels / rims I'm looking for. They look similar to Gordon
Glasgow's car. I know his rims are Appliance (brand) wire mags,
but they are apparently out of production.
What is the brand / model / size of your rims?
Does anyone else know where those type (wire mag) rims can
be purchased?
I've been searching the web and haven't found anything close.
(rice rims abound)
Thanks
soon, 68, 2000
Brad Holmes
bholmes@monk.aum.edu
(334) 244-3713
Fax (334) 244-3792
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 16:49:06 2000
From: "datsunmike"
To: "Mark Dent" ,
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 18:44:11 -0400
Subject: Re: Anyone recognize this guy
Yeah,
With my luck I'd be the winner - then what?????? I'll have to take up a
collection too!!
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Dent
To: Mike Poorboy ;
Sent: Monday, October 02, 2000 9:10 AM
Subject: Re: Anyone recognize this guy
> At 10:44 PM 10/1/00 -0700, Mike Poorboy wrote:
> >List,
> >Look what showed up on Ebay. I wonder if I am going to get my
> >money back :-)
> >
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=455739461
&r=0&t=0
> >
> >Mike
> >Nowroc
> We should bid it up under a few fake names, then disappear like he did to
us
> Mark
> Baltimore
> 1968 1600
> http://www.datsunroadsters.com
> http://www.roadster.org
>
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 16:52:55 2000
From: "datsunmike"
To:
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 18:48:17 -0400
Subject: Re: Steering Wheel Cover
Bob,
I bought a Wheel Skin from JC Whitneys many years ago that fits well. They
do come in different diameter sizes and thicknesses for the wheel.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From:
To:
Sent: Monday, October 02, 2000 11:16 AM
Subject: Steering Wheel Cover
>
>
> List,
>
> With all this talk about steering wheels, thought I'd ask: Anyone have a
> good suggestion for a cover for the steering wheel on my '70 1600?
Thought
> leather would be good, bought one from a catalog and it was too big for
the
> diameter of the wheel that your fingers wrap around (~3/4"). My wheel is
> black plastic and is cracked in several places and thought a nice cover
> might be a good solution to replacing it.
>
> Bob Wilson
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 16:55:54 2000
From: "datsunmike"
To: ,
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 18:51:08 -0400
Subject: Re: Fixed clutch this weekend
Ken,
Keep on doing that and you're need another clutch real soon. Ken "Carlos
Montoya" Datster.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From:
To:
Sent: Monday, October 02, 2000 11:08 AM
Subject: Fixed clutch this weekend
> Well I finally did my clutch this weekend,I thought I was hard on the disc
> and thats why it was slipping after 10,000 miles. The pressure plate had
> about 1/4 of the diaphram was stuck in the release position and the disc
was
> fine. I still replaced the whole assembly and now I can get a healthly
second
> gear scratch and do donuts like never before.
>
>
> Ken
> DATSTER
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 16:58:34 2000
From: "datsunmike"
To:
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 18:53:55 -0400
Subject: Re: Seat Cover Material
Personally I like cloth as it breathes well and doesn't get hot when left in
the sun and your back doesn't sweat nearly as much. How about some piping to
match your car too!!!!!!
I like vinyl the least as it doesn't breath at all.
Leather = $$$$$$$$$
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From:
To:
Sent: Monday, October 02, 2000 11:17 AM
Subject: Seat Cover Material
>
>
> List,
>
> Any comments on what is the best material for covering Roadster seats? I
am
> comparing vinyl, cloth and leather? Any experience out there?
>
> Bob Wilson
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 17:04:56 2000
From: Mike Poorboy
To: "datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net"
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 16:07:01 -0700
Subject: transmission help
I need help diagnosing the problem with my clutch on my
Toyota Fourrunner. When I push in the clutch pedal the engine
dies out. This happens even in neutral. I have never had this happen
before. The truck has 270,000 miles on it and the clutch was changed
just about 150,000 ago. I know I need a new clutch and pressure plate.
What i can't understand is why it is doing this in neutral. My best
guess is
a broken finger or spring.
Thanks for any and all help,
Mike
Nowroc
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 17:05:40 2000
From: "datsunmike"
To: "Kyle Hagemann" ,
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 19:00:23 -0400
Subject: Re: Check those brakes!!
I think it may be the throttle cable binding as after I loosened the
throttle cable as recommended the problem ended.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Kyle Hagemann
To: Nathen Ruffcorn ;
Sent: Monday, October 02, 2000 11:29 AM
Subject: Re: Check those brakes!!
> From: "Nathen Ruffcorn"
> snip
> > P.S. Anyone have any thoughts as to why my idle jumped from 800 RPM to
2000
> > RPM for about 30 seconds after the hard stop and then returned to
normal???
> > (not that I plan to make the tire screaching stops a habit )
>
> Hi Nathan-
>
> Contrary to list wisdom, I doubt the car's heart was racing or adrenaline
> was pumping. Unless you have some pretty slick cyborgean aftermarket add
> ons, that is;-P
>
> I've experienced the same thing you describe; can't say for certain what
> it is, but I'd guess the inertia of stopping so quickly goofs up
something.
> (duh, going out on a limb there, huh?:-)
>
> It'd have to be either the SU pistons or the floats. The floats seem like
> the most likely culprit, but I don't quite understand how that could be;
> maybe- the floats sink from the force, allowing fuel pump pressure
> to effectively pressurize the fuel nozzle?
>
> Or the pistons - which are under a variety of forces - gravity, spring,
> vacuum. Seems that stopping rapidly could goof up the sensitive balance,
> allowing the carb pistons to rise, feeding the beast more fuel, which
> raises engine vac, etc.?
>
> Kyle
> '69 2000, iffy brakes, worse engine
>
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 17:11:48 2000
From: "datsunmike"
To: "Daniel Neuman" ,
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 19:07:01 -0400
Subject: Re: Engine Grounding again and again...
Dan,
Also run a ground from the alternator to the frame and the body.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Daniel Neuman
To:
Sent: Monday, October 02, 2000 2:29 PM
Subject: Engine Grounding again and again...
> Hello All,
> Man I don't understand why my car is always falling victim to the bad
> ground demons.
> What constitutes a good-complete set of ground wires??
> On the right front I have two thick batt cables one goes to the neg post
> of the batt-from the alt. and one goes to the frame-which also has a
connection
> from the battery-dual post batt sure are fun. On the left front I have a 8
> guage cable that goes from the engine to frame..but thats apparently not
> enough. I added another 8 guage wire from one of the starter bolts to the
> frame. Now my car turns over with more vim and vigor than I remember and
> everything appears to be well.
> Its strange before I added the starter-frame cable my car would not
> turn over or do anything.,. But I was not smoking the throttle cable in
> fact I coudl not find where the current was going....
> Daniel 69 2000
> SF CA
>
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 17:27:22 2000
From: Mike Poorboy
To: "datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net"
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 16:29:09 -0700
Subject: Re: transmission help
I found out what it was. It is the input shaft stuck on the pilot bearing.
This causes it to act as one unit.
Joe Klokkevold answered it for me.
Mike
Mike Poorboy wrote:
> I need help diagnosing the problem with my clutch on my
> Toyota Fourrunner. When I push in the clutch pedal the engine
> dies out. This happens even in neutral. I have never had this happen
> before. The truck has 270,000 miles on it and the clutch was changed
> just about 150,000 ago. I know I need a new clutch and pressure plate.
> What i can't understand is why it is doing this in neutral. My best
> guess is
> a broken finger or spring.
>
> Thanks for any and all help,
> Mike
> Nowroc
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 18:06:38 2000
From: "datsunmike"
To: "Roman Rist" ,
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 20:01:13 -0400
Subject: Re: roadster registry website is up!
Roman,
Nice job!!!!!! BTW, are you going to uplaod the info which we sent to you
prior to the Registry being up?
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Roman Rist
To: datsun roadsters
Sent: Monday, October 02, 2000 4:24 AM
Subject: roadster registry website is up!
> Hi, folks
>
> the registry site is up and all links are working!
> keep in mind this is not the registry results, they will be on Mark
> Dent's site.
>
> this is the roadsterregistry home site, the teaser if you will, the
> advertisement....
>
>
> I'm very happy with the site, there are some pics and a few pages that
> actually work!
>
>
> More links will be added, for now check it out and enjoy!
>
>
> Roman Rist
> http://www.geocities.com/roadsterregistry/index.html
>
>
>
>
> __________________________________________________
> Yahoo! Photos - 35mm Quality Prints, Now Get 15 Free!
> http://photos.yahoo.com/
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 18:29:44 2000
From: Pamela Pepoy
To: Roman Rist
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 17:37:39 -0700
Subject: Re: roadster registry website is up!
Hi Roman,
Nice Job! Those photos are enough to make an MG owner drool. Well, maybe
not. Their bulbs don't burn that bright. Brought tears to my eyes.
Guy
Tempe.
Roman Rist wrote:
> Hi, folks
>
> the registry site is up and all links are working!
> keep in mind this is not the registry results, they will be on Mark
> Dent's site.
>
> this is the roadsterregistry home site, the teaser if you will, the
> advertisement....
>
> I'm very happy with the site, there are some pics and a few pages that
> actually work!
>
> More links will be added, for now check it out and enjoy!
>
> Roman Rist
> http://www.geocities.com/roadsterregistry/index.html
>
> __________________________________________________
> Yahoo! Photos - 35mm Quality Prints, Now Get 15 Free!
> http://photos.yahoo.com/
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 18:34:15 2000
From: Pamela Pepoy
To: bob_wilson@agilent.com
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 17:42:20 -0700
Subject: Re: Steering Wheel Cover
Bob,
The POR paint people sell a steering wheel repair kit. If its as good as their
paint it might be worth looking into. Call 916-455-2007.
Guy 67.5 SPL
Tempe, AZ
bob_wilson@agilent.com wrote:
> List,
>
> With all this talk about steering wheels, thought I'd ask: Anyone have a
> good suggestion for a cover for the steering wheel on my '70 1600? Thought
> leather would be good, bought one from a catalog and it was too big for the
> diameter of the wheel that your fingers wrap around (~3/4"). My wheel is
> black plastic and is cracked in several places and thought a nice cover
> might be a good solution to replacing it.
>
> Bob Wilson
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 18:43:04 2000
From: SPL311RDST@aol.com
To: bob_wilson@agilent.com, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 20:42:31 EDT
Subject: Re: Seat Cover Material
In a message dated 10/2/00 8:19:31 AM US Mountain Standard Time,
bob_wilson@agilent.com writes:
> Any comments on what is the best material for covering Roadster seats? I am
> comparing vinyl, cloth and leather? Any experience out there?
Things to consider: how much uncovered sun will it get, how much you drive,
and $$ to spend & time for upkeep.
I'm w/Mike on cloth for comfort - BUT- consider how long your car sits out in
the sun uncovered. I have some wonderful seat-belt shaped black stripes where
I let the new cloth seat cover sit out for just ONE afternoon. (all faded
around them) I'd hate to see that happen to a complete cloth recover. If ya
keep it in the garage, & covered w/your butt most of the time - then that's
OK. Also - can be a pain to clean when the neighbor's cats take up residence
(or when the unsuspecting passenger gets motion sickness from a "spirited"
ride!)
Leather: Awsome to sit on, BUT, mondo $$, and sun will deteriorate fast too ,
unless you really keep up on the Lexol/Hide Food. (if you're in the wet areas
it gets "mushy & crumbly" when exposed)
Vinyl: icky, sticky, BUT prolly the most cost effective & durable of the
three. 'specially out in the elements. You can always cover w/ cheepie cloth
covers for comfort & toss when they are worn. Vinyl is much easier to keep
clean too. I also suspect that a set from one of our vendors is prolly a bit
less $$ then a custom upolstery job too.
.02
Laurie :-)
70 SPL311
69 SRL311
Chandler, AZ
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 19:16:23 2000
From:
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 20:15:27 -0500
Subject: Wheels
I have a set of four chrome wheels that I would be happy to part with if
someone wants them. They are nearly perfect 14" by 5" or 6". These are not
expensive (if new) or wowsy, but they are clean. E-mail me and figure out
how to ship 'em to ya (your dime) and they are yours. I think that I have
lug nuts as well. I'll see if I can get some picture scanned if ayone is
interested.
Chris Brucciani
Marietta, GA
1968 2000
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 19:20:05 2000
From: SRL311KA@aol.com
To: kwhcpa@addler.net, nruffcorn@prodigy.net, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 21:19:08 EDT
Subject: Re: Check those brakes!!
My opinion(guess) is that the throttle cable is binding due to the engine
moving forward on it's mounts.
Bill Kenyon
SRL311 KA
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 19:32:10 2000
From: SRL311KA@aol.com
To: bitterrootprop@nidlink.com, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 21:30:45 EDT
Subject: Re: transmission help
Have someone pump the pedal and watch the front engine crank pulley. Your
main bearing thrust surfaces may be worn out allowing the crank to move
forward and loading the engine enough to kill it.
Bill Kenyon
SRL311 KA
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 19:35:26 2000
From: Russell Southwell
To: Michael Tarelka
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 20:29:47 -0700
Subject: Re: Three Questions: Re my
If its a 70 model they had a vinyl or rubber strip at the top of the
windshield frame,
69 and earlier had staiinless strip.trunk had rubber mat, buy some remnants
and make one, prolly turn out better than having it done.
Russ Southwell 70 1600
Michael Tarelka wrote:
> This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
> --------------F4F4F084A4CABA83F331FFB1
>
> List, - Three Qustions
>
> I pulled the center console on my 1600 to fiddle with the cigarrette
> lighter. Under the carpet, where the lighter sits is a round hole,
> which is open; you can see the ground and other mechanical items. Was
> this area sealed with some type of barrier? Is there a piece missing?
>
> Who sells a carpet piece just for the trunk?
>
> Lastly, the top of the wind screen, seems to be missing a piece of
> chrome or some other type of trim. The sheet metal comes together above
> the wind shield, with holes periodically spaced in the metal. Any pics
> or clues as to what I am missing?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Michael Tarelka
> Alameda, CA
>
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From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 20:02:01 2000
From: "Bill Barber"
To:
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 19:02:14 -0700
Subject: Re: Seat Cover Material
Anyone try wetsuit material like the Xterra? Then you can spill your beer -
err - soda on the seat and not worry about it. Great when you are pulling
the roadster behind the boat.
Cats don't like the feel of it either..... ;-)
Bill Barber
SRL311-09363
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 20:10:37 2000
From: "Stephen McCartney"
To: ristguitars@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 02:09:45 GMT
Subject: Re: (I'm a) riceboy
Hey guys, I have a confession to make. I'm a ricer. That's right. A true
Riceboy manages to put performance stickers and labels on his car, for bits
that just aren't there. Like a "Type R" badge on a standard Honda Civic.
or "Ralliart" stickers on a Hyundai. You know the sort of thing. Where
does that fit with me? A Roadster owner? Well...
My car has a badge on the back (from a previous owner)just under the Datsun
badge, that reads "Twin Cam" !
Sorry, there's a ricer in your midst! 8^)
Cheers,
Steve
(1968 2000 Solex - Stock!)
_________________________________________________________________________
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 21:32:27 2000
From: "sidney raper"
To: gppepoy@cybertrails.com, bob_wilson@agilent.com
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 23:31:47 EDT
Subject: Re: Steering Wheel Cover
Eastwood sells a repair kit as well. It amounts to some PC 7 epoxy (GREAT
stuff) some small odds and ends (sandpaper and the like) and a booklet on
doing the repair. It is much cheaper to get some PC 7 at the hardware
store, a few popsicle sticks and some sandpaper and just have at it. Look
at it this way, if it comes out ugly, you can cover it up with the leater!
>From: Pamela Pepoy
>Reply-To: Pamela Pepoy
>To: bob_wilson@agilent.com
>CC: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Steering Wheel Cover
>Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 17:42:20 -0700
>
>Bob,
>The POR paint people sell a steering wheel repair kit. If its as good as
>their
>paint it might be worth looking into. Call 916-455-2007.
>Guy 67.5 SPL
>Tempe, AZ
>
>bob_wilson@agilent.com wrote:
>
> > List,
> >
> > With all this talk about steering wheels, thought I'd ask: Anyone have
>a
> > good suggestion for a cover for the steering wheel on my '70 1600?
>Thought
> > leather would be good, bought one from a catalog and it was too big for
>the
> > diameter of the wheel that your fingers wrap around (~3/4"). My wheel
>is
> > black plastic and is cracked in several places and thought a nice cover
> > might be a good solution to replacing it.
> >
> > Bob Wilson
>
_________________________________________________________________________
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 21:35:11 2000
From: "Pam & Paul Bauman"
To: "Roadster List"
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 20:31:39 -0700
Subject: interior
Well, began vinyl install process over the weekend. Some pics on the
Photopoint site. Title it 'How cut vinyl badly and break another window all
in the space of a week! So much fun...anyway, there they are.
Paul Bauman
Westminster, CA
67 1600
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=881168&a=6499541
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 21:36:25 2000
From: "sidney raper"
To: birukun@san.rr.com, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 23:36:03 EDT
Subject: Re: Seat Cover Material
Years ago when I surfed, you could buy seatcovers in various sizes made of
the neoprene material (with the cloth cover) that wetsuits are made of. The
downside is that they were some really obnoxious colors.
Sid
>From: "Bill Barber"
>Reply-To: "Bill Barber"
>To:
>Subject: Re: Seat Cover Material
>Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 19:02:14 -0700
>
>Anyone try wetsuit material like the Xterra? Then you can spill your beer -
>err - soda on the seat and not worry about it. Great when you are pulling
>the roadster behind the boat.
>
>Cats don't like the feel of it either..... ;-)
>
>Bill Barber
>SRL311-09363
>
_________________________________________________________________________
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 21:38:33 2000
From: "sidney raper"
To: sgam@hotmail.com, ristguitars@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 23:37:59 EDT
Subject: Re: (I'm a) riceboy
This brings to mind a question. In the book Datsun Roadsters there is a
road test of a 67 2000 in which Lou Mondello is referenced. It states that
he was developing a twin cam head for a roadster. Does anyone know anything
about what became of it?
Sid
>From: "Stephen McCartney"
>Reply-To: "Stephen McCartney"
>To: ristguitars@yahoo.com
>CC: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: (I'm a) riceboy
>Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 02:09:45 GMT
>
>Hey guys, I have a confession to make. I'm a ricer. That's right. A true
>Riceboy manages to put performance stickers and labels on his car, for bits
>that just aren't there. Like a "Type R" badge on a standard Honda Civic.
>or "Ralliart" stickers on a Hyundai. You know the sort of thing. Where
>does that fit with me? A Roadster owner? Well...
>
>My car has a badge on the back (from a previous owner)just under the Datsun
>badge, that reads "Twin Cam" !
>
>Sorry, there's a ricer in your midst! 8^)
>
>Cheers,
>
>Steve
>(1968 2000 Solex - Stock!)
>
>
>_________________________________________________________________________
>
>
_________________________________________________________________________
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 22:09:01 2000
From: "Jim Plegue"
To: "roadster list"
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 21:05:24 -0700
Subject: squeaks
I need help with a diagnosis. My '70 roadster has so many squeaks emanating
from the suspension (front, I believe) it's almost embarrassing. Shocks?
Springs? Bushings? All of em? None of em? The car had a lube job right after
I bought it and it didn't seem to make any difference, though I'll bet it's
due for one again. I'm told the car has newer front shocks and has been
lowered two inches in front. Anyone ever face a similar squeaky fate?
Should I buy a gallon of WD40?
Jim
Berkeley
70 Roadster
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Mon Oct 2 23:58:52 2000
From: "Victor Laury"
To: "Jim Plegue"
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 22:40:25 -0700
Subject: Re: squeaks
Jim,
Please believe me when I tell you, "You didn't get a lube job, no matter
what the service man told you". I can be 100% sure that if you take the time
on your back and check all your lube points, You will find that half of them
still have the plugs installed and not zerk fittings. This means, these
grease points HAVE NOT been greased since Yokohama Japan!
I was very surprized to find this was true on my roadster and have continued
to find this very thing on other roadsters I have serviced for freinds.
This is a real "I love my car" chore, and it's good for you to do. You get
to know your front suspension and monitor it's condition. It is a Messy job
but not a tough one. for less than $50.00 you can get a medium quality
grease gun, high quality grease and a box of ten 45 degree zerks and a box
of ten straight zerks and then you will be sure that you got a lube job. If
it still sqeaks after that, You will have had the opertunity to have
inspected you suspension to isolate the problem. Read Tom's post about zerk
fittings below.
If you lived in L.A you could do it here! I'm afraid Berkley is out of my
territory!
Victor
70 SRL 31113136
Los Angeles
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=123073
SoCalROC http://www.ameri-eagle.com/datsun/
Tom Walter's post March 2000 (edited)
--------------------
The 22 zerk fittings is to drive datsun roadster owners crazy finding them.
;-)
PER SIDE
Upper A-arm 2
Lower A-Arm 2
Upper ball joint 1
lower ball joint 1
That is six, both sides = 12
Tie Rod Ends 6
Idler Arm Housing 1
Rear Hand brake linkage 1
(pivot on rear axle)
Inside U-joint 2
(some U joints do
NOT have zerk fittings)
There really are 22 zerk fittings. Happy greasing. To find the INNER tie rod
zerk fittings, you'll have to more the steering wheel back and forth. Not
uncommon to still find the little plugs on the back of the tie rod end
fittings. Remove, install zerk and grease away. Some roadsters have limited
clearance where the tie rod passes the frame, so you may need to reinsert
the little plug.
1/4" zerk fittings - common at autoparts stores.
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 00:02:24 2000
From: Neil Levine
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 23:02:05 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Interesting sighting
While channel surfing this evening, I happened on a new show "Tucker" just
at the moment the camera zoomed in on what I think was a nicely restored mid
'60's Chevy El Camino. They zoomed in on the front of the car where I could
clearly see the original California yellow on black license plate. What got
my attention was the "TQR 078" on the plate. I've got the original
California yellow on black plates on my roadster "TQR 063". What's the odds
of seeing one so close in the series (on TV yet)? Has anyone else seen other
original plates close to the ones on your roadster?
Neil Levine
'66 1600
SPL311-06576
Purchased originally at Morie Sages Universal City Datsun (in the San
Fernando Valley?) I think.
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 01:15:24 2000
From: "fredkatz"
To: "Victor Laury" , "Jim Plegue"
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 00:14:51 -0700
Subject: Re: squeaks
Victor speaks the truth! The only way to be sure a lube job was done is to
do it yourself. It's not difficult, just very messy. I've caught mechanics
skipping on this chore by doing my own inspection when picking up the car.
They show you a checklist, with all these items supposedly done. Pretty hard
to convince me when I see the zerk fittings covered with dirt (the dirt gets
knocked off when the grease gun is applied), or worse yet plus with dirt on
them. Never believe the service man, check it yourself. Or, better yet do it
yourself.
When you do it, cover the ground with something to catch the gobs of grease.
Makes cleanup easier. Hate to preach a common sense item, but be sure the
car is supported real good with jackstands and not just the carjack when you
crawl underneath.
Fred
----- Original Message -----
From: "Victor Laury"
To: "Jim Plegue"
Cc:
Sent: Monday, October 02, 2000 10:40 PM
Subject: Re: squeaks
> Jim,
>
> Please believe me when I tell you, "You didn't get a lube job, no matter
> what the service man told you". I can be 100% sure that if you take the
time
> on your back and check all your lube points, You will find that half of
them
> still have the plugs installed and not zerk fittings. This means, these
> grease points HAVE NOT been greased since Yokohama Japan!
>
> I was very surprized to find this was true on my roadster and have
continued
> to find this very thing on other roadsters I have serviced for freinds.
> This is a real "I love my car" chore, and it's good for you to do. You get
> to know your front suspension and monitor it's condition. It is a Messy
job
> but not a tough one. for less than $50.00 you can get a medium quality
> grease gun, high quality grease and a box of ten 45 degree zerks and a box
> of ten straight zerks and then you will be sure that you got a lube job.
If
> it still sqeaks after that, You will have had the opertunity to have
> inspected you suspension to isolate the problem. Read Tom's post about
zerk
> fittings below.
>
> If you lived in L.A you could do it here! I'm afraid Berkley is out of my
> territory!
>
> Victor
> 70 SRL 31113136
> Los Angeles
> http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=123073
> SoCalROC http://www.ameri-eagle.com/datsun/
>
> Tom Walter's post March 2000 (edited)
> --------------------
> The 22 zerk fittings is to drive datsun roadster owners crazy finding
them.
> ;-)
>
> PER SIDE
> Upper A-arm 2
> Lower A-Arm 2
> Upper ball joint 1
> lower ball joint 1
>
> That is six, both sides = 12
>
> Tie Rod Ends 6
>
> Idler Arm Housing 1
>
> Rear Hand brake linkage 1
> (pivot on rear axle)
>
> Inside U-joint 2
> (some U joints do
> NOT have zerk fittings)
>
> There really are 22 zerk fittings. Happy greasing. To find the INNER tie
rod
> zerk fittings, you'll have to more the steering wheel back and forth. Not
> uncommon to still find the little plugs on the back of the tie rod end
> fittings. Remove, install zerk and grease away. Some roadsters have
limited
> clearance where the tie rod passes the frame, so you may need to reinsert
> the little plug.
>
> 1/4" zerk fittings - common at autoparts stores.
>
>
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 02:29:33 2000
From: Thomas the Swede
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 10:29:04 +0200
Subject: Re: (I'm a) riceboy
On the subject of badges "that aren't there" a funny badge
was sold in Germany many years ago. It was "sex-cylinder"
with six rabbits in a row. Popular on VW Golf (Rabbit) This
was before the VR-6 model.
Thomas
Stephen McCartney wrote:
> Hey guys, I have a confession to make. I'm a ricer. That's right. A true
> Riceboy manages to put performance stickers and labels on his car, for bits
> that just aren't there. Like a "Type R" badge on a standard Honda Civic.
> or "Ralliart" stickers on a Hyundai. You know the sort of thing. Where
> does that fit with me? A Roadster owner? Well...
>
> My car has a badge on the back (from a previous owner)just under the Datsun
> badge, that reads "Twin Cam" !
>
> Sorry, there's a ricer in your midst! 8^)
>
> Cheers,
>
> Steve
> (1968 2000 Solex - Stock!)
>
> _________________________________________________________________________
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 06:13:37 2000
From: Mark Dent
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 08:08:43 -0400
Subject: Roadster for sale in Oaklahoma
I got this from my page:
Comments: I have a 68 Roadster that I need to sell quickly. Do you know of
anyone who wants a project car and many parts? Very reasonable on the
money, I guarantee it! Car is SPL311 20801, engine is freshly rebuilt five
main, very good body. Have three other engines as well. Need to sell it
all, my Mother is sick.
I am in Oklahoma.
Name: Randy Tucker Email: tacit@chickasaw.com
Mark
Baltimore
1968 1600
http://www.datsunroadsters.com
http://www.roadster.org
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 07:34:09 2000
From: YouTurnTheScrews@aol.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 09:31:58 EDT
Subject: a couple Questions
Is there a 5 speed transmission that will match up to the bellhousing of a
1600 or 2000 roadster? Also i was wondering if they made any power steering
units for this car or aftermarket or would this need to be customized?
thanks for the info everybody
sincerely
DJ Tressler
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 08:04:53 2000
From: R Haug
To: YouTurnTheScrews@aol.com,
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 07:00:48 -0700
Subject: Re: a couple Questions
YouTurnTheScrews@aol.com wrote:
> Is there a 5 speed transmission that will match up to the bellhousing of a
> 1600 or 2000 roadster?
Yes, the 2000 came from the factory with a 5 speed transmission.
> Also I was wondering if they made any power steering
> units for this car or aftermarket or would this need to be customized?
None from the factory. Custom unit like maybe a power rack and pinion.
I would check with the street rod people. they do this type of work on street
rods all the time.
Bob
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 08:20:00 2000
From: Alex Avery
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 10:15:28 -0400
Subject: Steering box questions
Hey, thanks for all of the tips we've received so far on a number of
things. We just tightened up the steering via the screw on top of the
steering box, but now I have a few questions:
1. We tightened the steering box until there was almost no play in the
steering--about 1/2 inch play, whereas before there was ~3 inches. But
this has increased steering effort enough to make us wonder if we tightened
it too much. What is the rule here?
2. We looked but didn't see any zirc/grease nipples on the steering
box--How does one lubricate the steering box. I'm assuming that there is a
plug where a zirc fitting should go, and there appeared to be at least one
or two potential plugs on the steering box. If there are plugs, where
exactly are they?
3. Will lubricating the steering box ease steering effort without having to
increase steering play, or do we need to live with more steering play?
Thanks for any answers up front.
Alex and Dennis Avery
Augusta, County
Virginia
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 08:21:14 2000
From: svgkm@halley.ca.essd.northgrum.com
To: YouTurnTheScrews@aol.com
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 07:19:26 -0700
Subject: Re: a couple Questions
Just taking a stab at this, but how about the 5-speed that comes on the 2000? And who
needs power steering on a car that weighs 2, 000 pounds?
Gary McCormick
San Jose, CA
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YouTurnTheScrews@aol.com wrote:
> Is there a 5 speed transmission that will match up to the bellhousing of a
> 1600 or 2000 roadster? Also i was wondering if they made any power steering
> units for this car or aftermarket or would this need to be customized?
> thanks for the info everybody
> sincerely
> DJ Tressler
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 08:25:51 2000
From: Alex Avery
To: "Jim Plegue" ,
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 10:21:49 -0400
Subject: Re: squeaks
I can personally attest to the dramatic drop in squeeks once you properly
lube up all of the suspension points. It wasn't hard at all and was
actually kind of fun--cleaning off two decades of crud off zirc fittings
(grease nipples for the more simple folk) to find shiny, new-looking
fittings underneath is pleasing. Go ahead and jam as grease into these
fittings until it starts oozing out from around the grease gun or out
broken grease seals around suspension joints. Then wipe excess off.
Before we did this, we thought we needed half of the suspension rebuilt.
Now the car doesn't squeek--at all! The ride is much improved to say the
least. All in all, it was one of the most productive half hours we've
spent on our beloved roadster. By the way, we have what appears to be an
all stock setup, with what looks like all original suspension components.
Enjoy
Alex Avery
At 09:05 PM 10/2/00 -0700, Jim Plegue wrote:
>I need help with a diagnosis. My '70 roadster has so many squeaks emanating
>from the suspension (front, I believe) it's almost embarrassing. Shocks?
>Springs? Bushings? All of em? None of em? The car had a lube job right after
>I bought it and it didn't seem to make any difference, though I'll bet it's
>due for one again. I'm told the car has newer front shocks and has been
>lowered two inches in front. Anyone ever face a similar squeaky fate?
>Should I buy a gallon of WD40?
>
>Jim
>Berkeley
>70 Roadster
>
>
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 08:39:31 2000
From: SPL311RDST@aol.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 10:37:29 EDT
Subject: my new car - brain teaser
So here are the only two pictures of the newest addition to the stables:
anyone care to see if they can figure out what it is???
http://members.aol.com/astonm/newcar.html
hint: not the "F" word
the prize: knowing you spend way too much thought on odd little cars
Laurie :-)
70 SPL311
69 SRL311
Chandler, AZ
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 08:57:24 2000
From: Todd Greenwalt
To: SPL311RDST@aol.com
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 07:54:17 -0700
Subject: Re: my new car - brain teaser
looks like a honda 800. do you want to sell it?
SPL311RDST@aol.com wrote:
>
> So here are the only two pictures of the newest addition to the stables:
> anyone care to see if they can figure out what it is???
>
> http://members.aol.com/astonm/newcar.html
>
> hint: not the "F" word
>
> the prize: knowing you spend way too much thought on odd little cars
>
> Laurie :-)
> 70 SPL311
> 69 SRL311
> Chandler, AZ
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 08:58:06 2000
From: "Robin Krause"
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 14:56:15 GMT
Subject: Re: squeaks
My car squeaked too. I went to a full service Ma and Pa gas station and had
them lube it. While it was up on the rack and one guy was lubing and
counting the fittings, another guy walked underneath with me and we talked
about what needed to be done to the car. . .checking out leaks and all the
"stuff" you find when you can really get a good look under the car. It was
$18 for lube and oil, and a very productive 1/2 hour+ of free advice. I
will take it back to them for some of the work, because they're willing to
let me watch.
Robin Krause
68 1600
Washington
_________________________________________________________________________
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 09:28:12 2000
From: Alex Avery
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 11:23:51 -0400
Subject: How to Unsubscribe an email address?
Both my father and I are on the roadster email list, but the volume of
messages is driving my father crazy (he checks email infrequently, so when
he does check, 600 messages are from the roadster list!).
Since I'm the one actively monitoring the roadster info, how do we get his
email address removed from the list?
If it is possible to do this immediately, his email address is: davery@rica.net
Thanks
Alex
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 09:41:42 2000
From: Marc Tyler
To: , "Roadster list"
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 10:45:47 -0500
Subject: Re: my new car - brain teaser
SPL311RDST@aol.com wrote
>So here are the only two pictures of the newest addition to the stables:
>anyone care to see if they can figure out what it is???
>
>http://members.aol.com/astonm/newcar.html
>
>hint: not the "F" word
>
>the prize: knowing you spend way too much thought on odd little cars
>
>Laurie :-)
>70 SPL311
>69 SRL311
>Chandler, AZ
Is it a Honda S600?
-Marc T
==========================================================================
Marc Tyler
TDROC
1970 1600 #SPL311-31016
1965 L-320 #L320 013642 (the misspent ute)
http://datsun_marc.tripod.com/cgi-bin/Datsun_homepage.html
Sisterdale TX
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 11:27:49 2000
From: "David A. Fox"
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 13:27:03 EDT
Subject: Re: my new car - brain teaser
Is it a Sunbeam ?
BS&CW,
DAFox
----Original Message Follows----
From: Marc Tyler
Reply-To: Marc Tyler
To: , "Roadster list"
Subject: Re: my new car - brain teaser
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 10:45:47 -0500
SPL311RDST@aol.com wrote
>So here are the only two pictures of the newest addition to the stables:
>anyone care to see if they can figure out what it is???
>
>http://members.aol.com/astonm/newcar.html
>
>hint: not the "F" word
>
>the prize: knowing you spend way too much thought on odd little cars
>
>Laurie :-)
>70 SPL311
>69 SRL311
>Chandler, AZ
Is it a Honda S600?
-Marc T
==========================================================================
Marc Tyler
TDROC
1970 1600 #SPL311-31016
1965 L-320 #L320 013642 (the misspent ute)
http://datsun_marc.tripod.com/cgi-bin/Datsun_homepage.html
Sisterdale TX
_________________________________________________________________________
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 11:35:33 2000
From: YouTurnTheScrews@aol.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 13:34:54 EDT
Subject: the 2 hour roadster
I was looking for a roadster for a long long time and finally i found one
here in ohio that was worth paying for ..the price ofthe vehical was a
hundred dollars in running condition with little rust and a new top! I drove
for 5 hours to retrieve the car the day after it went up for sale. I got
there test drove the car and then purchased it because it was in real good
shape ..especially for 100 dollars! I was driving the car home and it
started to over heat. I pulled over to the side on the middle of a 4 lane
highway and aided to my cars becking need for water. I then continued on my
way. Again about 2 miles down the road the car was again trying to tell me
that it was hot as noted by the cockpit filling with smoke and that ever so
delightfull waffles and mapel syrup smell (antifreeze) I pulled oover once
again and popped its ever so stylish foreign hood to discover antifreeze
spraying like the mouths of a drunken fat guy in heat staring at a beautiful
naked blonde. I mad a drastic and incredably insane dash accross 4 lanes of
heavy cleveland traffic to the nearest gas station exit where i parked my car
for a nap. Searching for a mechanic was rough ...all of the places i called
upon including the stations mechanics have all retired for the evening. I
was tipped by a pedestrian of this lovely native town of brooklyn to take the
car to a grauge down the street. I pushed the car a block and a half with
my fiance who was quite angry of this terrable burden to the grauge. A guy
there was not a mechanic but did know a little and took the car apart noting
that the water pump had frozen up! In utter panic of being 4 and a half
hours from home with a work deadline of 3 and a half hours sold the car to a
passing citizen (i think he was a drug dealer) for 150 dollars and scrammed
with the cash ..since that day i have been searcing for the perfect roadster
friend to the loss of this rare loved one. What a wonderfull car and a
wonderfull 2 hours being the prowd owner of a 1968 200 datsun roadster
convertable.
the end
(this story is based on a real life experiance)
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 12:08:59 2000
From: Alex Avery
To: "David A. Fox" , datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 14:05:50 -0400
Subject: Re: my new car - brain teaser
Well, does Mark know what kind of car it is? We're obviously just
guessing--otherwise I assume the responses would be just a bit more
detailed (the question marks at the end of each submission might also be a
clue--he).
So, Mark, do you know what the car is and if so will you eventually reveal
the answer?
Just curious, Alex
At 01:27 PM 10/3/00 -0400, you wrote:
>Is it a Sunbeam ?
>
>BS&CW,
>DAFox
>
>
>----Original Message Follows----
>From: Marc Tyler
>Reply-To: Marc Tyler
>To: , "Roadster list"
>Subject: Re: my new car - brain teaser
>Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 10:45:47 -0500
>
>SPL311RDST@aol.com wrote
>
> >So here are the only two pictures of the newest addition to the stables:
> >anyone care to see if they can figure out what it is???
> >
> >http://members.aol.com/astonm/newcar.html
> >
> >hint: not the "F" word
> >
> >the prize: knowing you spend way too much thought on odd little cars
> >
> >Laurie :-)
> >70 SPL311
> >69 SRL311
> >Chandler, AZ
>Is it a Honda S600?
>
>-Marc T
>
>==========================================================================
>Marc Tyler
>TDROC
>1970 1600 #SPL311-31016
>1965 L-320 #L320 013642 (the misspent ute)
>http://datsun_marc.tripod.com/cgi-bin/Datsun_homepage.html
>Sisterdale TXAt 01:27 PM 10/3/00 -0400, David A. Fox wrote:
>Is it a Sunbeam ?
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 12:21:12 2000
From: YouTurnTheScrews@aol.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 14:20:30 EDT
Subject: brain teaser
is it a triumph spitfire?
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 12:25:48 2000
From: CalSpeed@aol.com
To: YouTurnTheScrews@aol.com, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 14:25:08 EDT
Subject: Re: the 2 hour roadster
In a message dated 10/3/00 10:38:11 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
YouTurnTheScrews@aol.com writes:
<< I pulled oover once again and popped its ever so stylish foreign hood to
discover antifreeze spraying like the mouths of a drunken fat guy in heat
staring at a beautiful
naked blonde. >>
I think you are going to be a wonderful addition to this list! ;>) Hoping
that you find the Roadster of your dreams. THere are a few in California if
you are interested.
Michael "Calspeed" Carion
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 12:26:45 2000
From: YouTurnTheScrews@aol.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 14:26:09 EDT
Subject: brain teaser answer!
THE CAR IS ...
a 1974 triumph tr6 convertable
in restored condition has a value (near mint) of around 15,000 dollars
also has a 4 speed manual transmission the tr7 came with a 5 speed and a v6
however the tr6 only has a 1.6 like our little pal the 1600
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 12:37:09 2000
From: "Robin Krause"
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 18:36:21 GMT
Subject: Re: brain teaser
An early 60's Aston Martin
_________________________________________________________________________
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 12:37:12 2000
From: Beamonk@aol.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 14:36:34 EDT
Subject: driveshaft bolts
Does anybody have a recommendation for 2000 driveshaft bolts, size etc. I
lost mine and the ones I am using have a tendency to loosen up.
Thanks,
john Brasfield
SEROC
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 12:46:44 2000
From: Daniel Neuman
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 11:46:16 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: leaking Solex's...
Hello All,
The acc. pump cover on my forward solex is leaking bit.. Not drip
on the frame leaking but it is damp. Thee gaskets appear to be new-undamaged.
Whats wrong is is that the threads in the carbs are stripped out..well the
first half of them anyways. I bought longer screws, to engage the non-stripped
threads, but I still can not really tighten them down...
Why would the holes be stripped out?? Is it some kinda uncommon thread
that maybe the P.O. replaced with a screw that was close but not quite??
Yikes should I jsut pull the carbs..and tap the stripped holes to something
slightly bigger but more common...
Daniel 69 2000
SF CA
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 12:50:15 2000
From: YouTurnTheScrews@aol.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 14:49:31 EDT
Subject: drug addict datsun2.0
here is an interesting predicament
I purchassed a datsun 2000's engine (the 2.0) not that you werent aware of
that (and pitty to the knowledge slackers who dont) And to my dismay after a
most in depth rebuild of this wonderfull "big block 4 cylinder"
(metaphorically speaking) It just will not start! i added a small amount of
starter fluid to this beast of roaring thunder and by god the drug happy
engine sprung to life! I then shut down the engine on the kill. I then
turned my remote ignition to notice that it again wouldnt start ..i added
more starter fluid and it again came springing to life like it never had a
problem to begin with. Being the wanna be geniouse that i am i used clear
tubes for the gas line to the power plant and noted that the fuel was indeed
rushing to the carberator like jerry springers security guard rushing to stop
the flying chair in the midst of an arial attack. I then tried again and
again adding either to every single turn over and found that by golly ..thats
the only way it starts! I added a bit of either to the fuel and it ran quite
well but got scared by the thought of it getting addicted! is it to late????
what can i do about my drug addicted 2.0!?!?!
thanks alot for all your help
you will have to excuse me i get into these little deals
thanks again
DJ Tressler
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 13:02:59 2000
From: YouTurnTheScrews@aol.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 14:59:39 EDT
Subject: re brain teaser (aston martin inquiry)
An early 60's aston martin came equiped with a rounded contour grill and a
stock molded shaker hood scoop and a pentagon hood wich lifted up from the
back this cars hood is square and the hood scoop is not present nor are the
scares of removal ..a hole would have been left there. just a thought
dj tressler
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 13:04:30 2000
From: Daniel Neuman
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 12:03:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Suddenly Mushy Front Suspension..
Hello All,
Took the car to the store last night and was shocked when I went
around a familiar couple of corners (street luge course). The front end was
WAY mushy-bouncy unplanted feeling. I have the comp springs-swaybar and
the fancy white-body KYB shocks. Now I didn't even look under the car yet
but I did do the 'bounce test' the the front shocks and they do appear to
bounce more than I remember..maybe.. The shocks are only about 2 yrs old
could I of somehow wrecked them?? How would I of done that??
DAniel 69 2000
SF CA
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 13:10:39 2000
From: RWM
To: Daniel Neuman ,
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 15:09:19 -0400
Subject: Re: leaking Solex's...
I thought they all weeped around the acc pump gaskets.... No?
- Bob Mann, '69 2000 Solex, w/weeping gasket feature
Daniel Neuman wrote:
>
> Hello All,
> The acc. pump cover on my forward solex is leaking bit.. Not drip
> on the frame leaking but it is damp. Thee gaskets appear to be new-undamaged.
> Whats wrong is is that the threads in the carbs are stripped out..well the
> first half of them anyways. I bought longer screws, to engage the non-stripped
> threads, but I still can not really tighten them down...
> Why would the holes be stripped out?? Is it some kinda uncommon thread
> that maybe the P.O. replaced with a screw that was close but not quite??
> Yikes should I jsut pull the carbs..and tap the stripped holes to something
> slightly bigger but more common...
> Daniel 69 2000
> SF CA
--
R.W. Mann & Company, Inc. > Airline Industry Analysis and Consulting
Port Washington, NY 11050 > tel 516-944-0900, fax 516-944-7280
mailto:info@RWMann.com > URL http://www.RWMann.com/
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 13:15:10 2000
From: "Hall, Phillip"
To: "'Beamonk@aol.com'"
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 14:16:10 -0500
Subject: RE: driveshaft bolts
It is not the bolts - getting rubber in four gears will loosen the best of
them:-) Actually I think they are 5/16 fine thread grade eight bolts.
Phil
SEROC
-----Original Message-----
From: Beamonk@aol.com [SMTP:Beamonk@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 1:37 PM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: driveshaft bolts
Does anybody have a recommendation for 2000 driveshaft bolts, size
etc. I
lost mine and the ones I am using have a tendency to loosen up.
Thanks,
john Brasfield
SEROC
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 13:18:12 2000
From: Roman Rist
To: datsun roadsters
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 12:17:45 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: registry news
Hello,
Roman here.
I want to thank you all for your compliments and kind words on my
infant Registry site. Seems well received.
since posting the site (all of 2 days), I have gotten 2 new
registrations per day. This is good! that is what the site is for.
since there were some questions, let me state this;
THE ACTUAL REGISTRY RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON A NEW AND IMPROVED SITE
HOSTED BY MARK DENT.
the basics are up, but there is a lot of work still to be done.
more registrations, more pics, compilation of the information etc.
hope that helps, for now check out the site, take a minute to register
if you haven't, and get off list members to register.
I have set up two entrance doorways; the yahoo club and the registry
site http://www.geocities.com/roadsterregistry/index.html
thank you,
Roman Rist
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From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 13:39:50 2000
From: bob_wilson@agilent.com
To: aavery@rica.net, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 13:39:09 -0600
Subject: RE: Steering box questions
The steering box is full of oil, not grease. But I don't know the correct
amount of "play" in the steering wheel.
Bob Wilson
-----Original Message-----
From: Alex Avery [mailto:aavery@rica.net]
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 7:15 AM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Steering box questions
Hey, thanks for all of the tips we've received so far on a number of
things. We just tightened up the steering via the screw on top of the
steering box, but now I have a few questions:
1. We tightened the steering box until there was almost no play in the
steering--about 1/2 inch play, whereas before there was ~3 inches. But
this has increased steering effort enough to make us wonder if we tightened
it too much. What is the rule here?
2. We looked but didn't see any zirc/grease nipples on the steering
box--How does one lubricate the steering box. I'm assuming that there is a
plug where a zirc fitting should go, and there appeared to be at least one
or two potential plugs on the steering box. If there are plugs, where
exactly are they?
3. Will lubricating the steering box ease steering effort without having to
increase steering play, or do we need to live with more steering play?
Thanks for any answers up front.
Alex and Dennis Avery
Augusta, County
Virginia
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 13:52:39 2000
From: RWM
To: bob_wilson@agilent.com
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 15:51:27 -0400
Subject: Re: Steering box questions
Bob Wilson is correct; I have used 90W gear oil. Careful of the oil
fill cover nut, it is plastic and strips out easily.
3/8" - 1/2" left-right play at the rim (stock wheel) is regarded as OK.
You appear to have nipped the play in the bud, so to speak. Monitor how
any further play develops from there.
- Bob Mann, '69 2000 Solex
bob_wilson@agilent.com wrote:
>
> The steering box is full of oil, not grease. But I don't know the correct
> amount of "play" in the steering wheel.
>
> Bob Wilson
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alex Avery [mailto:aavery@rica.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 7:15 AM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Steering box questions
>
> Hey, thanks for all of the tips we've received so far on a number of
> things. We just tightened up the steering via the screw on top of the
> steering box, but now I have a few questions:
>
> 1. We tightened the steering box until there was almost no play in the
> steering--about 1/2 inch play, whereas before there was ~3 inches. But
> this has increased steering effort enough to make us wonder if we tightened
> it too much. What is the rule here?
>
> 2. We looked but didn't see any zirc/grease nipples on the steering
> box--How does one lubricate the steering box. I'm assuming that there is a
> plug where a zirc fitting should go, and there appeared to be at least one
> or two potential plugs on the steering box. If there are plugs, where
> exactly are they?
>
> 3. Will lubricating the steering box ease steering effort without having to
> increase steering play, or do we need to live with more steering play?
>
> Thanks for any answers up front.
> Alex and Dennis Avery
> Augusta, County
> Virginia
--
R.W. Mann & Company, Inc. > Airline Industry Analysis and Consulting
Port Washington, NY 11050 > tel 516-944-0900, fax 516-944-7280
mailto:info@RWMann.com > URL http://www.RWMann.com/
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 14:03:06 2000
From: "Hall, Phillip"
To: "'bob_wilson@agilent.com'" , aavery@rica.net,
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 15:05:19 -0500
Subject: RE: Steering box questions
I have heard that if you pump the steering box full of grease it will help
with the play - effectively tighten up the box. Does this work? My '66
box is getting loose and thought about trying this.
Phil
SEROC
-----Original Message-----
From: bob_wilson@agilent.com [SMTP:bob_wilson@agilent.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 2:39 PM
To: aavery@rica.net; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Steering box questions
The steering box is full of oil, not grease. But I don't know the
correct
amount of "play" in the steering wheel.
Bob Wilson
-----Original Message-----
From: Alex Avery [mailto:aavery@rica.net]
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 7:15 AM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Steering box questions
Hey, thanks for all of the tips we've received so far on a number of
things. We just tightened up the steering via the screw on top of
the
steering box, but now I have a few questions:
1. We tightened the steering box until there was almost no play in
the
steering--about 1/2 inch play, whereas before there was ~3 inches.
But
this has increased steering effort enough to make us wonder if we
tightened
it too much. What is the rule here?
2. We looked but didn't see any zirc/grease nipples on the steering
box--How does one lubricate the steering box. I'm assuming that
there is a
plug where a zirc fitting should go, and there appeared to be at
least one
or two potential plugs on the steering box. If there are plugs,
where
exactly are they?
3. Will lubricating the steering box ease steering effort without
having to
increase steering play, or do we need to live with more steering
play?
Thanks for any answers up front.
Alex and Dennis Avery
Augusta, County
Virginia
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 14:04:46 2000
From: Taylor Collins
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 13:04:19 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: need a little advice
Hi all,
I'm new to the list and already have a couple
questions. Imagine that. I'm putting my '69 2000
back together(my only car after wrecking my '72 240z)
and am looking for some reasonably priced,
lightweight, standard or overbore size, pistons that
can up my compression. Also, for the information of
my machinist, what general directions should be
followed when removing weight from those beefy rods?
Have some patience, I'm only 17 and learning. Thanks
for any and all help-Taylor
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From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 14:20:05 2000
From: Daniel Neuman
To: RWM@RWMann.com (RWM)
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 13:19:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: leaking Solex's...
Hello,
I don't thinks Kens or Mikes weeps...guys???
Daniel 69 2000
> I thought they all weeped around the acc pump gaskets.... No?
>
> - Bob Mann, '69 2000 Solex, w/weeping gasket feature
>
> Daniel Neuman wrote:
> >
> > Hello All,
> > The acc. pump cover on my forward solex is leaking bit.. Not drip
> > on the frame leaking but it is damp. Thee gaskets appear to be new-undamaged.
> > Whats wrong is is that the threads in the carbs are stripped out..well the
> > first half of them anyways. I bought longer screws, to engage the non-stripped
> > threads, but I still can not really tighten them down...
> > Why would the holes be stripped out?? Is it some kinda uncommon thread
> > that maybe the P.O. replaced with a screw that was close but not quite??
> > Yikes should I jsut pull the carbs..and tap the stripped holes to something
> > slightly bigger but more common...
> > Daniel 69 2000
> > SF CA
>
> --
> R.W. Mann & Company, Inc. > Airline Industry Analysis and Consulting
> Port Washington, NY 11050 > tel 516-944-0900, fax 516-944-7280
> mailto:info@RWMann.com > URL http://www.RWMann.com/
>
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 14:21:01 2000
From: svgkm@halley.ca.essd.northgrum.com
To: "Hall, Phillip"
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 13:19:51 -0700
Subject: Re: driveshaft bolts
I'd go along with the 5/16-24 UNF threadform, but given the shock environment in which
they operate, those bolts are made of something tougher than Grade 8, like A490 Alloy
steel, quenched and tempered, maybe. You don't want to just head for Home Depot and pick
up a handful of Grade 8's to bolt up your driveshaft!
Gary McCormick
San Jose, CA
"Hall, Phillip" wrote:
> It is not the bolts - getting rubber in four gears will loosen the best of
> them:-) Actually I think they are 5/16 fine thread grade eight bolts.
>
> Phil
> SEROC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Beamonk@aol.com [SMTP:Beamonk@aol.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 1:37 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: driveshaft bolts
>
> Does anybody have a recommendation for 2000 driveshaft bolts, size
> etc. I
> lost mine and the ones I am using have a tendency to loosen up.
> Thanks,
> john Brasfield
> SEROC
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 14:26:41 2000
From: RWM
To: Daniel Neuman
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 16:25:16 -0400
Subject: Re: leaking Solex's...
Come to think of it, may be that they are prone to drying out.
Mine seem to stop weeping once the gaskets have been wetted,
but weep when first seeing gas after a long lay-off
(more than a week or so).
-Bob Mann, '69 2000 Solex
Daniel Neuman wrote:
>
> Hello,
> I don't thinks Kens or Mikes weeps...guys???
> Daniel 69 2000
>
> > I thought they all weeped around the acc pump gaskets.... No?
> >
> > - Bob Mann, '69 2000 Solex, w/weeping gasket feature
> >
> > Daniel Neuman wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello All,
> > > The acc. pump cover on my forward solex is leaking bit.. Not drip
> > > on the frame leaking but it is damp. Thee gaskets appear to be new-undamaged.
> > > Whats wrong is is that the threads in the carbs are stripped out..well the
> > > first half of them anyways. I bought longer screws, to engage the non-stripped
> > > threads, but I still can not really tighten them down...
> > > Why would the holes be stripped out?? Is it some kinda uncommon thread
> > > that maybe the P.O. replaced with a screw that was close but not quite??
> > > Yikes should I jsut pull the carbs..and tap the stripped holes to something
> > > slightly bigger but more common...
> > > Daniel 69 2000
> > > SF CA
> >
> > --
> > R.W. Mann & Company, Inc. > Airline Industry Analysis and Consulting
> > Port Washington, NY 11050 > tel 516-944-0900, fax 516-944-7280
> > mailto:info@RWMann.com > URL http://www.RWMann.com/
> >
--
R.W. Mann & Company, Inc. > Airline Industry Analysis and Consulting
Port Washington, NY 11050 > tel 516-944-0900, fax 516-944-7280
mailto:info@RWMann.com > URL http://www.RWMann.com/
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 14:30:27 2000
From: PLETCH5@aol.com
To: dneuman@stars.sfsu.edu, RWM@RWMann.com
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 16:29:10 EDT
Subject: Re: leaking Solex's...
I would never admit to a leaking DATSTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well,I guess I do keep a drip pan under the car.
As far as the Soles seep. If you mean the jet cover it does collect moisture
and dust over time,I havent noticed any seepage anywhere else on the carbs.
Valve cover gasket is another story-the head has been shaved to many times.
Speaking of that,has anybody thought of making a thicker valve cover
gasket,it would be cheaper then buying a new head.
Ken
DATSTER
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 14:40:12 2000
From: "Brian St. Jacques"
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 13:36:53 -0700
Subject: Engine Tuning Device
Hello All,
I have seen some of those fuel mixture monitors that interface to O2
sensors, and this seemed like something that might help considerably with
the carb tuning. I am currently in process of designing my own, partly as a
term project and partly because I plan on actually using it. I am actually
adding a few more features to the device to gather a little more
information for diagnostics. The unit in the car will have a bank of LEDs
to indicate fuel mixture, but I am also picking up the RPMs and throttle
position. I have a connection to interface to a computer and have written a
program to continually graph the last 10 seconds worth of data for the fuel
mixture, RPMs and throttle position. I have most of this done already, but
I am doing some things with an electric motor to simulate the results so I
don't have to bring a car into class.
My question is this- Does anybody know of a throttle position sensor that
they think may be adaptable to an SU setup? I could rig up a potentiometer
with some linkage, but I figured that a real throttle position sensor would
be better fit to live in an engine compartment. If anyone has any
suggestions, please let me know.
Brian '68 1600
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 14:44:30 2000
From: R Haug
To: Alex Avery ,
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 13:44:24 -0700
Subject: Re: Steering box questions
Alex Avery wrote:
> 1. We tightened the steering box until there was almost no play in the
> steering-- But this has increased steering effort
This may be to tight if there is no grease in the box.
> 2. We looked but didn't see any zirc/grease nipples on the steering
> box--How does one lubricate the steering box.
No grease zerks. There is a plastic plug on top of the box. It either has a
square drive plug in it either the size of a 3/8 or 1/2 inch drive ratchet.
Unscrew it and put 90 wt. gear lube in there. Drain out the old stuff first.
There should be a small plug in the side of the box unless you have a newer
model. Use regular grease on the idler box on the other side of the frame.
> 3. Will lubricating the steering box ease steering effort without having to
> increase steering play, or do we need to live with more steering play?
Wait until you put fresh gear lube in there to decide. You may have a dry box
and the lube should help.
Bob
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 14:47:59 2000
From: Daniel Neuman
To: RWM@RWMann.com
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 13:47:24 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: leaking Solex's...
Hi,
This could be true but in my case its only the forward carb that
weeps. I have never felt the rear carb to be damp. The rear carb also had
the best threads.....
hey how come I cant 'get rubber' in second gear like Ken???
Daniel 69 2000
SF CA
> Come to think of it, may be that they are prone to drying out.
>
> Mine seem to stop weeping once the gaskets have been wetted,
> but weep when first seeing gas after a long lay-off
> (more than a week or so).
>
> -Bob Mann, '69 2000 Solex
>
> Daniel Neuman wrote:
> >
> > Hello,
> > I don't thinks Kens or Mikes weeps...guys???
> > Daniel 69 2000
> >
> > > I thought they all weeped around the acc pump gaskets.... No?
> > >
> > > - Bob Mann, '69 2000 Solex, w/weeping gasket feature
> > >
> > > Daniel Neuman wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hello All,
> > > > The acc. pump cover on my forward solex is leaking bit.. Not drip
> > > > on the frame leaking but it is damp. Thee gaskets appear to be new-undamaged.
> > > > Whats wrong is is that the threads in the carbs are stripped out..well the
> > > > first half of them anyways. I bought longer screws, to engage the non-stripped
> > > > threads, but I still can not really tighten them down...
> > > > Why would the holes be stripped out?? Is it some kinda uncommon thread
> > > > that maybe the P.O. replaced with a screw that was close but not quite??
> > > > Yikes should I jsut pull the carbs..and tap the stripped holes to something
> > > > slightly bigger but more common...
> > > > Daniel 69 2000
> > > > SF CA
> > >
> > > --
> > > R.W. Mann & Company, Inc. > Airline Industry Analysis and Consulting
> > > Port Washington, NY 11050 > tel 516-944-0900, fax 516-944-7280
> > > mailto:info@RWMann.com > URL http://www.RWMann.com/
> > >
>
> --
> R.W. Mann & Company, Inc. > Airline Industry Analysis and Consulting
> Port Washington, NY 11050 > tel 516-944-0900, fax 516-944-7280
> mailto:info@RWMann.com > URL http://www.RWMann.com/
>
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 14:52:22 2000
From: Daniel Neuman
To: brian@varatouch.com
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 13:51:40 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: Engine Tuning Device
Hello Brian,
Interesting idea. Have you talked to keith about your mixture reader?
He has a fairly fancy looking homemade one. Which type of O2 sensor are
you using?? I have heard that the 1 wire type are useless -that the two
wire type are better but really only give good readings around the ideal
mixture-their range is not broad enough. Have you heard about these 5-wire
sensors?? They are supposed to be able to give lots more info over a much
broader range than the other...problem is I believe that they are at least
twice as much as a two wire model.
Daniel 69 2000
SF CA
> Hello All,
>
> I have seen some of those fuel mixture monitors that interface to O2
> sensors, and this seemed like something that might help considerably with
> the carb tuning. I am currently in process of designing my own, partly as a
> term project and partly because I plan on actually using it. I am actually
> adding a few more features to the device to gather a little more
> information for diagnostics. The unit in the car will have a bank of LEDs
> to indicate fuel mixture, but I am also picking up the RPMs and throttle
> position. I have a connection to interface to a computer and have written a
> program to continually graph the last 10 seconds worth of data for the fuel
> mixture, RPMs and throttle position. I have most of this done already, but
> I am doing some things with an electric motor to simulate the results so I
> don't have to bring a car into class.
>
> My question is this- Does anybody know of a throttle position sensor that
> they think may be adaptable to an SU setup? I could rig up a potentiometer
> with some linkage, but I figured that a real throttle position sensor would
> be better fit to live in an engine compartment. If anyone has any
> suggestions, please let me know.
>
> Brian '68 1600
>
>
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 14:53:45 2000
From: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net, YouTurnTheScrews@aol.com
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 13:48:29 -0700
Subject: Re: drug addict datsun2.0
Hi You,
Your carbs don't suck big time. That's the problem. If you look at the
throat of the carbs you'll see the piston hanging there blocking the mouth.
You need to get this piston nice and loose, so it'll flap up and down like
Jerry Springers fat mouth. Use a finger and lift up the piston, should be
easy to do, then let it drop. Should be a nice solid thunk when it bottoms
out. If not, then you need to take apart the carb and adjust the jet nozzle
and needle so they align and the piston freely goes up and down.
The other thing to check is the path from the fuel bowls to the carbs. They
might be gunked up with snot. Lots of snot, and your engine will whimper and
snort but not sing. Clean the passage with carb cleaner and an air hose, you
might need to gently apply a wire to scrape out gunk. Also helps to fully open
the choke.
Fred
______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________
Subject: drug addict datsun2.0
Author: YouTurnTheScrews@aol.com
Date: 10/3/2000 2:49 PM
here is an interesting predicament
I purchassed a datsun 2000's engine (the 2.0) not that you werent aware of
that (and pitty to the knowledge slackers who dont) And to my dismay after a
most in depth rebuild of this wonderfull "big block 4 cylinder"
(metaphorically speaking) It just will not start! i added a small amount of
starter fluid to this beast of roaring thunder and by god the drug happy
engine sprung to life! I then shut down the engine on the kill. I then
turned my remote ignition to notice that it again wouldnt start ..i added
more starter fluid and it again came springing to life like it never had a
problem to begin with. Being the wanna be geniouse that i am i used clear
tubes for the gas line to the power plant and noted that the fuel was indeed
rushing to the carberator like jerry springers security guard rushing to stop
the flying chair in the midst of an arial attack. I then tried again and
again adding either to every single turn over and found that by golly ..thats
the only way it starts! I added a bit of either to the fuel and it ran quite
well but got scared by the thought of it getting addicted! is it to late????
what can i do about my drug addicted 2.0!?!?!
thanks alot for all your help
you will have to excuse me i get into these little deals
thanks again
DJ Tressler
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 15:01:51 2000
From: "Brian St. Jacques"
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 13:59:07 -0700
Subject: Re: Engine Tuning Device
Daniel,
I had planned on running the two wire...that is the self heating, right? I
haven't studied up too much on the O2 sensors yet to see which will yield
the results I want, but I am working with a pretty decent A to D converter
with good resolution and adjustable reference, and I can also apply some
signal conditioning if necessary. From what I have heard the O2 sensors are
just a thermocouple. If anyone has any recommended resources, I was
planning on reading up about this stuff real soon. The 5 wire sounds pretty
interesting too...
At 01:51 PM 10/3/2000, Daniel Neuman wrote:
>Hello Brian,
> Interesting idea. Have you talked to keith about your mixture reader?
>He has a fairly fancy looking homemade one. Which type of O2 sensor are
>you using?? I have heard that the 1 wire type are useless -that the two
>wire type are better but really only give good readings around the ideal
>mixture-their range is not broad enough. Have you heard about these 5-wire
>sensors?? They are supposed to be able to give lots more info over a much
>broader range than the other...problem is I believe that they are at least
>twice as much as a two wire model.
> Daniel 69 2000
> SF CA
>
> > Hello All,
> >
> > I have seen some of those fuel mixture monitors that interface to O2
> > sensors, and this seemed like something that might help considerably with
> > the carb tuning. I am currently in process of designing my own, partly
> as a
> > term project and partly because I plan on actually using it. I am actually
> > adding a few more features to the device to gather a little more
> > information for diagnostics. The unit in the car will have a bank of LEDs
> > to indicate fuel mixture, but I am also picking up the RPMs and throttle
> > position. I have a connection to interface to a computer and have
> written a
> > program to continually graph the last 10 seconds worth of data for the
> fuel
> > mixture, RPMs and throttle position. I have most of this done already, but
> > I am doing some things with an electric motor to simulate the results so I
> > don't have to bring a car into class.
> >
> > My question is this- Does anybody know of a throttle position sensor that
> > they think may be adaptable to an SU setup? I could rig up a potentiometer
> > with some linkage, but I figured that a real throttle position sensor
> would
> > be better fit to live in an engine compartment. If anyone has any
> > suggestions, please let me know.
> >
> > Brian '68 1600
> >
> >
Brian '68 1600
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 15:39:30 2000
From: "Paul" <9laser3@bright.net>
To:
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 17:40:54 -0400
Subject: Re: my new car - brain teaser
Sure doesn't look like anything Triumph ever built or any Sunbeam I have
ever seen. But it could be a Honda S600 like a few guesses made. I found a
photo of a 1967 S800 and the grille is all wrong so that's out.
What about a guess of an early '60s Fiat or Lancia? I wish the grille
logo was easier to see in the photo.
No? Well, it is dinner time here so I'm done guessing for today.
Paul
OROC
-----Original Message-----
From: SPL311RDST@aol.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 10:43 AM
Subject: my new car - brain teaser
>So here are the only two pictures of the newest addition to the stables:
>anyone care to see if they can figure out what it is???
>
>http://members.aol.com/astonm/newcar.html
>
>hint: not the "F" word
>
>the prize: knowing you spend way too much thought on odd little cars
>
>Laurie :-)
>70 SPL311
>69 SRL311
>Chandler, AZ
>
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 15:40:45 2000
From: "spencer"
To:
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 14:33:56 -0700
Subject: ANOTHER Engine Tuning Device
Fellow Roadsterphiles,
Another "Engine Tuning Device" that's been standard operating equipment on
aircraft is the EGT, or exhaust temperature guage. If I wasn't so lazy, I'd
figure a way to adjust my mixure from the cab while on the road (a worm on a
solid cable, rotating the adjusting nut cut with gear teeth to mesh?). The
ultralight community has DUAL EGT's, with sending units, for around $100.
You can buy 'em used for less.
The placement of the probe (into the exhaust manifold) is somewhat critical
for accurate readings, but allowances CAN be made to monitor trends. If
memory serves, it's several inches away from the exhaust port and it
probably wouldn't be a problem to mount it where it needs to go, I just
haven't done it to mine yet.
I DID, however, rig my distributor with a choke-type control so I can retard
or advance it while I'm driving. I got tired of lugging it in 2nd in
parking lots and at lights that just turned green as I got there and now,
should the occasion arise (and my leg is too lazy to downshift), I simply
reach over and retard a notch and never worry about pinging again. As I get
up to speed, I advance it as I keep the footfeed in JUST at the ping point.
When I settle into a cruise RPM I take comfort knowing I'm maximizing my
fuel economy and getting the most from my powerplant.
I was completely surprised at how critical "perfect timing" ISN'T. I've
seen guys tap their distributors 1/2 degree to be sure it will start and run
right and, brother, it's a waste of time! English cars have had venier
controls on their distributors since there were dinosaurs...not because they
like to tinker, but because they HAD to adust to the sh*tty gas they had
availlable.
Well, looks like I've had too much coffee again...shutting up now or I'll
start in on the vacuum guage and it's virtues, about which I don't
understand everything I know.
Mark in Modesto
pale yellow '67.5 1600
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 15:43:35 2000
From: "Paul" <9laser3@bright.net>
To: ,
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 17:44:15 -0400
Subject: Re: my new car - brain teaser
Okay, one more guess while dinner cools.
With those headlight/parking light openings it must be an early Honda,
probably a S500 from 1962!
Paul
OROC
-----Original Message-----
From: SPL311RDST@aol.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 10:43 AM
Subject: my new car - brain teaser
>So here are the only two pictures of the newest addition to the stables:
>anyone care to see if they can figure out what it is???
>
>http://members.aol.com/astonm/newcar.html
>
>hint: not the "F" word
>
>the prize: knowing you spend way too much thought on odd little cars
>
>Laurie :-)
>70 SPL311
>69 SRL311
>Chandler, AZ
>
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 15:46:27 2000
From:
To:
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 22:42:43 +0100
Subject: Fw: my new car - brain teaser
At first I thought this car was one of the following ones...
1960-67 Fiat 1500 Cabriolet ...close but too mant differences
1965-70 Honda S800...headlight sorround and turn signals look familiar but
the rest is nothing like it, especially the grille and rear end.
1963-65(?)Daihatsu Campagnolo Cabriolet...front end is wrong
But I have come to the conclusion (99.99% certain) that it's an Innocenti
950
which is an italian bodied Austin Healy Sprite. About 1960 I believe. Must
be very rare in the States.
I have checked up and found some information on these cars on the Sprite and
Midget Club site:
http://www.mgcars.net/midgetspriteclub/sprite/spriteinno.htm
Eddie
England
1969 SRL311
eddie@ratdat.com
pics at www.ratdat.com
> > So here are the only two pictures of the newest addition to the stables:
> > anyone care to see if they can figure out what it is???
> >
> > http://members.aol.com/astonm/newcar.html
> >
> > hint: not the "F" word
> >
> > the prize: knowing you spend way too much thought on odd little cars
> >
> > Laurie :-)
> > 70 SPL311
> > 69 SRL311
> > Chandler, AZ
> >
>
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 15:51:31 2000
From: "Les/Dennis@CDM"
To: "'Zcar List'" , 240z-club <240z-club@peak.org>,
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 14:34:41 -0700
Subject: Surfside Show Final Mailing
The Annual Surfside Classic Datsun Show at Doheny Beach is fast approaching
and so far we have less than 20 entries. In order to get everything ready
in time for the Oct. 28th we need to get the entries in or at least
confirmed. We are getting ready to send out our mailing and don't want
waste any $$ on postage of those of you who are on the Lists and have access
to the entry form online at http:///classicdatsun.com.
If you plan on attending and have not yet sent in your entry form, please
email me at surfside@classicdatsun.com so that I can at least get a count to
our T-shirt and trophy guy. Our deadline for the t-shirt count is 10/18. I
can accept MasterCard and Visa if you want to do it that way.
Thanks,
Dennis
Les Cannaday
Dennis Currington
Classic Datsun Motorsports
345 Olive Ave
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 940-6365
(208)988-4608
http://www.classicdatsun.com
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 15:54:58 2000
From: Daniel Neuman
To: 9laser3@bright.net
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 14:53:06 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: my new car - brain teaser
Hello,
Well judging from the URL...astonm = aston martin??? Is that too
easy or what??
Daniel 69 2000
SF CA
Oh, what type Aston Martin... its the old, rusty, missing lots of pieces model???
>
> >So here are the only two pictures of the newest addition to the stables:
> >anyone care to see if they can figure out what it is???
> >
> >http://members.aol.com/astonm/newcar.html
> >
> >hint: not the "F" word
> >
> >the prize: knowing you spend way too much thought on odd little cars
> >
> >Laurie :-)
> >70 SPL311
> >69 SRL311
> >Chandler, AZ
> >
>
>
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 16:11:35 2000
From: YouTurnTheScrews@aol.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 18:10:52 EDT
Subject: my new car brain teaser
Im gonna have to go with you on this one eddie! This car is deffinatly a
austin healey innocenti! there is no doubt in my mind at all .all body
contours and parts match even the emblems ..Good call eddie
DJ Tressler
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 16:12:36 2000
From: "Robin Krause"
To: eddie@ratdat.com, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 22:11:56 GMT
Subject: Re: Fw: my new car - brain teaser
Great guess, Eddie! I think you nailed it!
> At first I thought this car was one of the following ones...
>
> 1960-67 Fiat 1500 Cabriolet ...close but too mant differences
> 1965-70 Honda S800...headlight sorround and turn signals look familiar
>but
> the rest is nothing like it, especially the grille and rear end.
> 1963-65(?)Daihatsu Campagnolo Cabriolet...front end is wrong
>
> But I have come to the conclusion (99.99% certain) that it's an Innocenti
>950
> which is an italian bodied Austin Healy Sprite. About 1960 I believe.
>Must
> be very rare in the States.
>I have checked up and found some information on these cars on the Sprite
>and
>Midget Club site:
>http://www.mgcars.net/midgetspriteclub/sprite/spriteinno.htm
>
>
> Eddie
> England
> 1969 SRL311
> eddie@ratdat.com
> pics at www.ratdat.com
>
_________________________________________________________________________
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 16:35:57 2000
From: "Paul" <9laser3@bright.net>
To: ,
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 18:37:02 -0400
Subject: Re: my new car - brain teaser
Great find! But did anybody else notice on the Innocenti page that the
top photo showed the grille bade on the middle bar of the grill while
Laurie's photo showed the badge on the top bar? Additional photos on the
Innocenti page show it both ways. Different years? Or a different
restoration specialist?
Either way, a very unique car with an interesting history, but I'll bet it
won't keep up with even a single carb 1500!
Another interesting blend of British and Italian automotive history is the
Triump Italia.
Paul
OROC
BTW, hats off to Eddie for his knowledge of strange little cars!
---Original Message-----
From: eddie@ratdat.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 5:51 PM
Subject: Fw: my new car - brain teaser
>
>
>
> At first I thought this car was one of the following ones...
>
> 1960-67 Fiat 1500 Cabriolet ...close but too mant differences
> 1965-70 Honda S800...headlight sorround and turn signals look familiar but
> the rest is nothing like it, especially the grille and rear end.
> 1963-65(?)Daihatsu Campagnolo Cabriolet...front end is wrong
>
> But I have come to the conclusion (99.99% certain) that it's an Innocenti
>950
> which is an italian bodied Austin Healy Sprite. About 1960 I believe. Must
> be very rare in the States.
>I have checked up and found some information on these cars on the Sprite
and
>Midget Club site:
>http://www.mgcars.net/midgetspriteclub/sprite/spriteinno.htm
>
>
> Eddie
> England
> 1969 SRL311
> eddie@ratdat.com
> pics at www.ratdat.com
>
>> > So here are the only two pictures of the newest addition to the
stables:
>> > anyone care to see if they can figure out what it is???
>> >
>> > http://members.aol.com/astonm/newcar.html
>> >
>> > hint: not the "F" word
>> >
>> > the prize: knowing you spend way too much thought on odd little cars
>> >
>> > Laurie :-)
>> > 70 SPL311
>> > 69 SRL311
>> > Chandler, AZ
>> >
>>
>
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 16:36:45 2000
From: "Rob Robinson"
To: ,
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 18:33:59 -0400
Subject: Re: a couple Questions
> And who
> needs power steering on a car that weighs 2, 000 pounds?
Uhhhhh....maybe us autocrossers who like to run really really wide sticky
tires? 245/45's on 15x9 wheels make for high steering effort. ;-) If it
were legal in SP, I'd have done it years ago. BTW, a second generation RX7
steering rack works very nicely in a 240Z. (EM car I used to compete in)
Rob Robinson
CSP 67 2000
Roanoke, VA
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 16:53:26 2000
From: "datsunmike"
To: "Victor Laury" , "Jim Plegue"
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 18:48:42 -0400
Subject: Re: squeaks
When greasing the suspension jack the car up and take the weight off of the
suspension. I read that somewhere many years ago and it does make sense.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Victor Laury
To: Jim Plegue
Cc:
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 1:40 AM
Subject: Re: squeaks
> Jim,
>
> Please believe me when I tell you, "You didn't get a lube job, no matter
> what the service man told you". I can be 100% sure that if you take the
time
> on your back and check all your lube points, You will find that half of
them
> still have the plugs installed and not zerk fittings. This means, these
> grease points HAVE NOT been greased since Yokohama Japan!
>
> I was very surprized to find this was true on my roadster and have
continued
> to find this very thing on other roadsters I have serviced for freinds.
> This is a real "I love my car" chore, and it's good for you to do. You get
> to know your front suspension and monitor it's condition. It is a Messy
job
> but not a tough one. for less than $50.00 you can get a medium quality
> grease gun, high quality grease and a box of ten 45 degree zerks and a box
> of ten straight zerks and then you will be sure that you got a lube job.
If
> it still sqeaks after that, You will have had the opertunity to have
> inspected you suspension to isolate the problem. Read Tom's post about
zerk
> fittings below.
>
> If you lived in L.A you could do it here! I'm afraid Berkley is out of my
> territory!
>
> Victor
> 70 SRL 31113136
> Los Angeles
> http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=123073
> SoCalROC http://www.ameri-eagle.com/datsun/
>
> Tom Walter's post March 2000 (edited)
> --------------------
> The 22 zerk fittings is to drive datsun roadster owners crazy finding
them.
> ;-)
>
> PER SIDE
> Upper A-arm 2
> Lower A-Arm 2
> Upper ball joint 1
> lower ball joint 1
>
> That is six, both sides = 12
>
> Tie Rod Ends 6
>
> Idler Arm Housing 1
>
> Rear Hand brake linkage 1
> (pivot on rear axle)
>
> Inside U-joint 2
> (some U joints do
> NOT have zerk fittings)
>
> There really are 22 zerk fittings. Happy greasing. To find the INNER tie
rod
> zerk fittings, you'll have to more the steering wheel back and forth. Not
> uncommon to still find the little plugs on the back of the tie rod end
> fittings. Remove, install zerk and grease away. Some roadsters have
limited
> clearance where the tie rod passes the frame, so you may need to reinsert
> the little plug.
>
> 1/4" zerk fittings - common at autoparts stores.
>
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 16:54:16 2000
From: "datsunmike"
To: "Neil Levine" ,
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 18:49:40 -0400
Subject: Re: Interesting sighting
Go play a horse your vibes are good!
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Neil Levine
To:
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 2:02 AM
Subject: Interesting sighting
> While channel surfing this evening, I happened on a new show "Tucker" just
> at the moment the camera zoomed in on what I think was a nicely restored
mid
> '60's Chevy El Camino. They zoomed in on the front of the car where I
could
> clearly see the original California yellow on black license plate. What
got
> my attention was the "TQR 078" on the plate. I've got the original
> California yellow on black plates on my roadster "TQR 063". What's the
odds
> of seeing one so close in the series (on TV yet)? Has anyone else seen
other
> original plates close to the ones on your roadster?
>
> Neil Levine
> '66 1600
> SPL311-06576
> Purchased originally at Morie Sages Universal City Datsun (in the San
> Fernando Valley?) I think.
>
>
From datsun-roadsters-owner@autox.team.net Tue Oct 3 17:07:43 2000
From: "datsunmike"
To: "Alex Avery" ,