Datsun Roadster 1600...To build or not to build

SmoothZ · 12-26-2009, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoextreme

I'm going to do it, just need to find one to be sure I fit. Need to wait about 6 months and want to find a clean one to start off on unless I find a cheap one sooner.

Want to get my son off World of Warcraft, maybe he can help build it. That alone would be worth it.

Need to squeeze in a newer Z motor, that would be really cool!

Hope I fit...

lol @ WOW. My kids aren't that old yet, so it might be easier for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

pretty sweet

maybe the vq35de cuz it's not as tall?

See, it's pics like those that make me want a project car even more.

I know 510 owners like the VG30 because it's lighter weight than the VQ. At least I think that's what the guy told me this past summer at an autox event.

speedworks · 12-26-2009, 11:07 AM

I found the link to the full story on the car I was going to buy - this car is fantastic.

1968 Datsun 2000 Sports Fairlady - Classic & Tuner Car - Super Street

370Zsteve · 12-26-2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoextreme

I like that one as well. Fiat's and Alfa's are a bit problematic though, at least what I've heard anyway. I'd like to get one and run with all modern gear if I could make it work. Probably cost a fortune though.

I'm going to take one more look at Sunbeam Tigers as well since they are already fast.

I had an '84 GTV-6

This Z is the first car since then that gave me such thrills.

However, as far as upkeep on that Alfa goes:

motoextreme · 12-26-2009, 12:26 PM

That Roadster is BEAUTIFUL!

I would buy this car in a minute if it was somewhat reasonable. Now you have me all amped up. Silver with Red is the way to go to.

Damn, wish I would of seen this particular car for sale, must of went for a fortune though. Thanks for sharing.

FuszNissan · 12-26-2009, 12:35 PM

The roadster is a classic. Good Luck! I always wanted one.

motoextreme · 12-26-2009, 12:42 PM

After reading that write up that one looks exceptionally pricey but I'd have to tune my build down a bit. I have to think that's 40-50K car, out of my range.

I'll just get a basketcase and take my time (yeah right, me take my time

speedworks · 12-26-2009, 03:21 PM

If I recall right, that car went for under 20k on ebay last year.

z34deviltuned · 12-27-2009, 12:14 AM

Well instead of the roadster, try building the Nissan 240Z (S30)

maybe put in a RB26DETT or something of the same level.

motoextreme · 12-27-2009, 02:39 AM

Damn...20K, I would of jumped on that!

phelan · 12-27-2009, 02:42 AM

thinking about rebuilding projects mkes me sad that i had to sell my s13 for the z lol

motoextreme · 12-27-2009, 02:43 AM

That would be a hard one to part with.

bobdell · 12-27-2009, 06:40 AM

This is my roadster.

go here

311s.org-Datsun Sport Roadsters

for lots of info

370Zsteve · 12-27-2009, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobdell

This is my roadster.

go here

311s.org-Datsun Sport Roadsters

for lots of info

haha, Motoextreme is doomed

motoextreme · 12-27-2009, 12:36 PM

Thanks Bob, I'm going to check it out more when I get home (in the mountains again)

I have a Roadster to check out already. Guy is in LA so I'm going to try and run over and see it tomorrow. I'm going to build the first Carbon Fiber Roadster..HAHAHA

motoextreme · 12-29-2009, 01:38 AM

Looks like I found a car!

Picking it up tomorrow, I'll post pics as soon as I get it home. Pretty damn good shape by the looks of the pictures and NO rust. Going to strip this thing to the bone and build it like new! No carbon fiber on this one

Now the big challenge, getting my son off the computer and teaching him how to turn a wrench. Wish me luck

Any locals want to help me on this one (never hurts to ask)

12-26-2009, 12:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	That Roadster is BEAUTIFUL! I would buy this car in a minute if it was somewhat reasonable. Now you have me all amped up. Silver with Red is the way to go to. Damn, wish I would of seen this particular car for sale, must of went for a fortune though. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-26-2009, 12:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	The roadster is a classic. Good Luck! I always wanted one. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

12-26-2009, 12:42 PM	#21 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	After reading that write up that one looks exceptionally pricey but I'd have to tune my build down a bit. I have to think that's 40-50K car, out of my range. I'll just get a basketcase and take my time (yeah right, me take my time __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-27-2009, 02:39 AM	#24 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	Damn...20K, I would of jumped on that! __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-27-2009, 02:42 AM	#25 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	thinking about rebuilding projects mkes me sad that i had to sell my s13 for the z lol __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

12-26-2009, 03:21 PM	#22 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	If I recall right, that car went for under 20k on ebay last year.

12-27-2009, 12:14 AM	#23 (permalink)
z34deviltuned Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 7 Drives: none Rep Power: 16	Well instead of the roadster, try building the Nissan 240Z (S30) maybe put in a RB26DETT or something of the same level.

12-27-2009, 02:43 AM	#26 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	That would be a hard one to part with. __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-27-2009, 12:36 PM	#29 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	Thanks Bob, I'm going to check it out more when I get home (in the mountains again) I have a Roadster to check out already. Guy is in LA so I'm going to try and run over and see it tomorrow. I'm going to build the first Carbon Fiber Roadster..HAHAHA __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-29-2009, 01:38 AM	#30 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	Looks like I found a car! Picking it up tomorrow, I'll post pics as soon as I get it home. Pretty damn good shape by the looks of the pictures and NO rust. Going to strip this thing to the bone and build it like new! No carbon fiber on this one Now the big challenge, getting my son off the computer and teaching him how to turn a wrench. Wish me luck Any locals want to help me on this one (never hurts to ask) __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

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