Buying a 67 Fairlady project, opinions appreciated

[Wargasm]

Well this one is looking like the likely choice now. I'll get it painted eventually.

Checking it out on Sunday, if it looks solid, I'll GET IT! YAY!

[sblake01]

I think that you be happier with a Z overall. Not to knock the 311. I owned a couple of them in the past and I like them but the S30 is a bit more refined. If you can use a term like refined when referring to 60s and 70s cars in 2009:)

[sblake01]

Yeahr Stephen but not on 311.org.

Chris

It just dawned on me that I haven't been on that site in so long that I don't remember the user name I used there.

[Stickerman]

Alan T. are you listening? Seriously, I don't know how well a sub forum for 311s would go over. There was never much traffic on the Roadster sister site when it was operational.

Most of us Roadster guys have never heard of classicfairlady.com......

I think a sub forum is not a bad idea.

[Ron Carter]

Well as an owner and driver of a 240Z, 67.5 2000 Roadster and 510.

I would have to admit for driving experience, the roadster is the most fun. The Z is the most pleasing from a styling and handling perspective, but there is something magical about a convertable, and the 2000 roadster is great fun.

So lets talk about the cars you are looking at getting:

1) You HAVE to closely look at any Datsun for rust as they are victims to some degree.

2) A 67.5 1600 is not special and not "that" collectable. A 67.5 2000 is. I think the guy selling that collection of parts that eventually will make a roadster is selling based off the pricing of a 2000 and not a 1600.

3) For cost of restoration the Z will be a little cheaper as parts are more plentiful for them, and ultimately probably more valuable as the 240Z's and the 510's are the really collectable Datsuns in the US.

4) Looking VERY quickly at the roadster, if it is salvagable, expect to spend upwards of $25,000+ to restore it. Or $14,000+ (depending on your skill level) and the rest in your time finding the parts and fixing the car. You are better off buying a car that is done that you can enjoy vs buying a basket case. That roadster you are looking at is a basket case.

Hope that helps

[Wargasm]

I ended up getting the white one.

It's really straight, no dents or scratches anywhere. It's unrestored, so it is a bit rough, but runs pretty well. I'm replacing easy stuff right now, some electric stuff, but I really want to tune up the engine so it runs a bit better.

Thanks for all the replies, I think you guys are what talked me out of the roadster.

[bigoak]

Congrats on the purchase.

Welcome to the insanity...

[Wargasm]

Haha, thanks.

Hey I bought some carb/part dip, and was wondering exactly how to use it? Do I dunk the entire carb into it? I noticed it said to keep plastic/rubber pieces away from the stuff. Do I have to open up the carb and take anything out first?