The next question is: How much do you want for it?
On Feb 8, 2007, at 10:53 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:
> I am just about finished with the 58 Sprite.
> All I have left is to install my cherry red seat belts (NOS for 1962)
> But I did have to go from really red to more of a burgandy red so
> they are drying tonight.
> And I have to polish up the cockpit surround and replace my master
> cylinder. The 1st one leaks, the 2nd one does not.
> I should be able to take it out for it's maiden voyage on Sunday,
> maybe Sat afternoon.
> Upgrades to the 58 are.....
> 1275 rebuilt but stock with SUs and stock exhaust.
> Datsun 5 speed *smoothcase* ;)
> Disc brakes up front
> Later brakes in the back
> both seats are adjustable
> seat belts, no bugeye came with them from the factory.
> And a red glove box with interior panels to suit.
> No glove box door, just the parcel shelf as in 65 Sprite.
> Every part that fit in an oven was powdercoated including each leaf
> of the springs and most nuts and bolts which are unique all other
> nuts and bolts are new.
> AND I think I can call this a "frame off" restoration because the
> frame rails rusted OFF. And I replaced them.
> I am waiting for 1 part which I forgot to order, an MGB shift boot
> because it fits the datsun shifter in an original Sprite shift
> housing.
> Genny is now working OK and so is the tach cable.
> New speedo cable from a Toyota fits a Datsun trans and with a
> little brass square stock end fits the Sprite speedometer.
> I made new improved E brake rods for across the axle, much much
> better and 2 clicks of the E brake are all I need.
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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