DatsunBoy77 Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Well, I got the urge to spice up my same old routine of working on one datsun, so i bought another. So now i went out and bought myself a 1969 Datsun 1600 Roadster. Couldn't pass up the deal. Don't worry, my money pit, a.k.a. 1977 280Z is still getting its full love. It will eventully get up on the rotisserie once i get the darn font bracket to fit right. I just needed something i could cruise around in during the summer while working on my other datsun. So, I have been searching on the internet for like 3 days, and i have yet to find a forum to the car. Does anyone know of any that can be matched near the quality of this site, or even maybe something close to Zcar.com? I have found a few parts suppliers, but not forums to just that car. Thanks, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 I don't know of any, but there is a guy here I see driving one around evry summer. He looks about my age (25) so he might know of a forum or web site maybe.. If I see him, I'll ask for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 http://roadster.classiczcars.com/ http://www.datsun.org/roadster/info/list.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Looking for apt in Alb Ny Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Ryan . Is the car running and operable. Take me for a spin! Looking for a 510. Anybody know of one around the NOrthEast? thanks Juan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage42 Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 No sites that I know of, but the roadster list is a great resource. A buddy here in Oregon that has done nearly a dozen SR20DE conversion on Roadsters and has a waiting list for a dozen more. Sweet, simple conversion that looks OEM when he's done. Good luck.....& you thought Z parts where expensive. I hope you got a complete car, as parts are "gold". A 2000 Roadster grille goes for over $800. Front end rebuild (tie rods, ball joints, etc) $1000. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Thurem Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Hmmm, Datsun roadster, how about a RX7 Turbo motor. That'd be sweet. Thure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatsunBoy77 Posted June 3, 2004 Author Share Posted June 3, 2004 I found http://www.311s.com and seems to be a pretty decent forum. I am just gonna get everything up to snuff this year soi can drive a little, but come next year when My Z is near finished (never really be finished) it will be a hybrid roadster, so no worrys over those $250 balljoints. I am thinking of finding a wrecked 240sx and swapping in drivetrain and suspension. i saw someone that made the rear IRS fit on the frame. Front rack of the Z looks like it may work with a little shortening. As a matter of fact i have a whole RX7 front and rear suspension sitting next to my Z from a friends RX7, might just have to make some measurements. Firt Hybridization will probably be the brakes. The car was garaged since 89. I am the third owner with 88K on the clock, and those years in the garage probably have been tough on the brakes, and with no replacements advailable and only $120 per side rebuild kits, those will be the first thing changed. The motor runs good though, just needs a lttle tune up. Hey i wonder if i could add the roadster as another entry to jackstand racing? Are non-Z cars allowed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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