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

ChrisSlicks · 02-02-2010, 11:13 PM

Wow, that one is pristine. How much do you think it's going to go for?

motoextreme · 02-03-2010, 01:21 AM

Body is off the frame but unfortunately the body was not as nice as we thought. The inner fender well is bent and the rear is separating from the trunk a little. There's a bit more rust in the center hump then we thought...

We think we found another body for about 700 or so and the great news is the stock motor and hood off my car are worth at least that so I should break even.

The new turbo'd motor arrives on Thursday, bought it off some guy in Canada for $2000 with 30K miles, tranny, harness and pretty much everything I need.

I expect we'll have the car ready by April at the latest! Looking forward to it!!

vipor · 02-03-2010, 09:47 AM

Awesome! I was hoping the Z didn't take you completely away from this project

speedworks · 02-03-2010, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Wow, that one is pristine. How much do you think it's going to go for?

Based on mileage and condition (and what I have seen them on ebay go for), it would be somewhere around 10-12k. Most on ebay go for 6k or less, but not in this condition or mileage. But that is a pure guess.

speedworks · 02-12-2010, 07:58 PM

Hey, my estimate was pretty close. It went for 12.1k. Someone got a beautiful car.

Togo · 02-12-2010, 11:08 PM

Nice project!

Subscribed!

motoextreme · 02-13-2010, 01:40 AM

My frame is still getting welded and done up. We're developing some pretty crazy stuff for this car, its going to be track ready when she's done. Coming together!!!

I'll post more pics soon.

02-03-2010, 01:21 AM	#62 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	Body is off the frame but unfortunately the body was not as nice as we thought. The inner fender well is bent and the rear is separating from the trunk a little. There's a bit more rust in the center hump then we thought... We think we found another body for about 700 or so and the great news is the stock motor and hood off my car are worth at least that so I should break even. The new turbo'd motor arrives on Thursday, bought it off some guy in Canada for $2000 with 30K miles, tranny, harness and pretty much everything I need. I expect we'll have the car ready by April at the latest! Looking forward to it!! __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

02-03-2010, 09:47 AM	#63 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Awesome! I was hoping the Z didn't take you completely away from this project __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

02-12-2010, 11:08 PM	#66 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 657	Nice project! Subscribed! __________________ This will decimate all after you put about fifteen grand in it or more, and if we have to, overnight parts from Japan. Joe Clem and Koeppel Nissan

02-13-2010, 01:40 AM	#67 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	My frame is still getting welded and done up. We're developing some pretty crazy stuff for this car, its going to be track ready when she's done. Coming together!!! I'll post more pics soon. __________________ 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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02-02-2010, 11:13 PM	#61 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Wow, that one is pristine. How much do you think it's going to go for?

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speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	Hey, my estimate was pretty close. It went for 12.1k. Someone got a beautiful car.