Well, even though my 280Z is still in restoration mode, I went and bought a little red beauty to add to the stable!

Does she have the 5 speed?

The timing chain on these motors can evidently be problematic

I believe it is an all original 4 speed.

Cherry Blossom

That ought to keep you busy till Spring.

I love the dash layout with all the toggle switches!

Well, it will be sitting in hibernation for a while. I need to finish the Z before I start this!

I really like the roadsters too. If I had all the room I needed for cars I wanted, I'd have one of those.

I don't know anything about them specifically though, like... Are those the original door pulls? Very ornate! Look like something from a kitchen cabinet.

Looks like you need a replacement brake master cylinder. The one you have now just doesn't match the rest of the car.  

Yup. I’m not sure about the brake master and the door pulls are from Home Hardware for sure! I have a lot to learn about these cars before I start the restoration.

 

Congrats! That is totally awesome.  I have to be honest here, I actually like driving my 1600 Roadster more than any of my Z's.  I think mostly because it is a convertible.  The roadster are also pretty peppy and quite nimble, great cars.  And, the women love them!  Whenever I bring my roadster to a car show, the ladies are always checking out the roadster.  Who cares about that original low serial number Z when that cute little roadster is right there.

Oh, and that original gas cap is pretty pricey....keep and eye on that thing.

4 hours ago, Patcon said:

Does she have the 5 speed?

The timing chain on these motors can evidently be problematic

Actually it was the 2000 that had the timing chain problem.  The 1600 motor is overhead valve and if I am not mistaken, the crank is geared to the cam 2:1.   5 speeds came on the 1967.5  and on 2000, never with the 1600.  Also the 1967.5 2000 roadster is the Holy Grail of roadsters, very pricey.

Sorry, just one more post.  Here are my roadster before and after pics.  

Great info! The gas cap is locked onto the car ATM. I am having the car hauled over to another secure location soon. The current location is streetside... not making me feel all warm and tingley.
I will retrieve the car in the end of March.
I am going to have to find the proper “d” horn button and I will also need a gas tank as this one was shipped off for refurb and long since forgotten. In the end I want this to be a nice driver in original form. The pushrod R16 engine was not a powerhouse and I will keep this one as close to factory spec as possible. It is surprisingly rust free. As far as Datsun’s go...and no major accidents by my first inspections.