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Re: The Purists Vs. the Unique

To: Dennis Currington <dc311@mail.com>
Subject: Re: The Purists Vs. the Unique
From: Gary McCormick <svgkm@halley.ca.essd.northgrum.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2000 10:42:06 -0700
I think it's funny that the guy selling the 'blue jean' Roadster is selling the 
car
because he's moving to Mexico... the car has obviously been there already!

Gary McCormick
'70 2000 (w/regular ol' black top and interior)
San José, CA
  
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Dennis Currington wrote:

> Andrew,
>
> I was going to mention that car on our FOR SALE page (speaking of Pimpmobiles)
> but didn't have the pictures up.  You can now see the full effect.
>
> BTW, you too can be "Forever in Blue Jeans" (for those who remember Neil 
>Diamond
> :-), I can make an appointment with the shop just across the Border :-)
>
> Dennis
>
> --
> Dennis Currington
> 1967.5 Solex 2000
> San Diego
> Datsuns.net

> Andrew Murphy wrote:
>
> > Hello All,
> >
> > Been following with amusement the posts about the roadster on ebay with the
> > chrome trim and BIG scoop to fit the L20B engine. Through it all I couldn't
> > help but think "An automatic Datsun Roadster for 2 grand". Hell the body is
> > straight and the paint is OK. Dingle Balls or not (BTW, Dingle balls are
> > those little fuzzy balls that some people line the interior trim of their
> > cars with)this car could easily be put to stock (except for the engine) with
> > just a little work.
> >
> > Every time I talk to Les Cannaday about my car, he always seems relieved
> > when I tell him I am not a purist when it comes to restoring my 67.5 2000.
> > My car has several unique parts (License trim anyone?) and if anyone had an
> > excuse to bail on doing a "correct" restoration it would be me.
> >
> > There is a car listed for sale on CDM's website that has a denim top and
> > interior. Now that seems wild to me. So although my car may not be strictly
> > correct when I get it restored, it will be what I want. So my hat is off to
> > the guy who built what he wanted: a pimp-mobile loooking automatic
> > transmission having, great looking rag top owning car.
> >
> > I hope mine turns out as well.
> >
> > Andrew Murphy
> > 67.5 2000 Solex
> > SoCalROC
>
>


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