The Datsun Thread

[rturbo 930]

Since there's apparently a number of Datsun fans here...

Ready?

Go.

[laidback93]

I want to see some hawt dimes yo! Come on guys!

[TheWipprSnappr]

[2mAn]

Here's the one that I should've bought and is my inspiration





I'm still trying to get those Hayashi wheels for mine, but I'm happy with my minilites

[parkerbink]

Why didn't you get it?

[decay]

bucket list build:

240z with a 2.8-liter bottom end, head reworked by rebello, and sidedrafts. and a set of panasports.

[rturbo 930]

Is that a 1600 with a U20? If I ever get myself a roadster, that's basically what it'll be. An early car with the vent windows, and early style dash, with a warmed over U20. And steering column upgrade, because I don't want to be impaled if I crash. From the pics in your thread, it looks like the Z might use the same steering column, and I have spares :).

[2mAn]

Why didn't you get it?

I wasn't ready to part with the E30, and I knew I would have to do that if I bought it. I also like to restore cars and that car is basically done. No regrets though, I'm happy with my purchase even if I'm already approaching the asking price on that car without getting close to its specs

Is that a 1600 with a U20? If I ever get myself a roadster, that's basically what it'll be. An early car with the vent windows, and early style dash...

It is, and to do what you want to accomplish you have to find a 67.5 as the brake master cylinder and carbs on the U20 occupy the same space otherwise. That's why the factory 67.5 2000s are so rare. There was only 1000 made

[rturbo 930]

It is, and to do what you want to accomplish you have to find a 67.5 as the brake master cylinder and carbs on the U20 occupy the same space otherwise. That's why the factory 67.5 2000s are so rare. There was only 1000 made

I completely forgot those existed. It's been a few years since I looked into roadsters.

Fortunately, I am in no position to buy anything right now. I need another car like I need a hole in my head.

[Danny]

I've been thinking a 510 might be my next project car. I've always wanted a wagon.

[LJ851]

I've been thinking a 510 might be my next project car. I've always wanted a wagon.

Me too, those wagons are sweet. I used to ride in between the front seats on the trans tunnel of my dad's 510 from as soon as i could sit up by myself. Car seats are for pussies. First new car my dad ever bought.

[rturbo 930]

Me too, those wagons are sweet. I used to ride in between the front seats on the trans tunnel of my dad's 510 from as soon as i could sit up by myself. Car seats are for pussies. First new car my dad ever bought.

In the 80s, my parents had a '78 280z. They'd drive to the beach with my mom's sister sitting in the hatch. You'd probably get pulled over for that now after about 5 miles.

[BlackbirdM3]

Is that a 1600 with a U20? If I ever get myself a roadster, that's basically what it'll be. An early car with the vent windows, and early style dash, with a warmed over U20. And steering column upgrade, because I don't want to be impaled if I crash. From the pics in your thread, it looks like the Z might use the same steering column, and I have spares :).

The U20 can be installed in an early car, but you have to get creative with the brake master. It can be done, and has been done, but its less than easy. There has been some work being done on a recessed brake master that will make the job easier. Not sure if its been perfected however.

As for the steering column, I'm not sure you can swap them. It might be possible, but I can't think of anyone who has done it on an early car.

Will

[rturbo 930]

Yeah, I did some light research earlier today, and found that it's actually somewhat involved. I could swear I read about someone recommending that swap when I was looking into roadsters a few years ago, but I guess not. I expect you know the content on 311s.org much better than I do, so I'll take your word for it. I'm not likely to actually buy one any time soon, so kind of a moot point anyway.

[TobyB]

The sheetmetal from the later roadster can be cut into the early one.

But it's not trivial, unless it's a bare- metal resto, in which case, why not?

Mine's a 68, and I always thought I'd get an early car to go with it.
Then I started buying BMWs, and now I find that the Datsun doesn't
get driven as much as it used to.

Well, and let's face it, the thing is a tiny tin can compared to even a Rav 4 these days.

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