Being partial to high-windshield roadsters, I'd be more interested in
pre-'71 than pre-'68. I went to the SEMA web-page at www.sema.org to see
what it was, and it looks like a pretty good outfit, lobbying for all kinds
of automotive legislation. There is no charge for a club to sign up. A
contact is required. They have a newsletter, but I couldn't find anything
specific about printed version. It is available via email, and archived on
the site. This list has often been referred to as a club. The term "council"
shows up on the membership application, with a box for "# of clubs
represented", and maybe that is a better description of the list - a
"council" uniting the dozen or so ROCs that keep the list happening.
As to services, we have the best vendors you could hope for. They keep the
supply lines open, and make repro parts when originals are gone, if there is
enough interest to at least make it a break-even proposition (heck, I bet
they lose on some of it). Even members that are not full-fledged vendors get
into the act, like Daniel Beatty with his electronic distributors and Tom
Walter with his ACS donation auction. I really doubt "bulk" purchasing is
gonna happen - there simply are not enough roadsters left. This list is the
best tech resource you could ask for - just check the last few days of
posts!
SEMA looks like a group that might be able to help the CA folks get their
black plates, and keep a watch on emission regs and other dirty tricks
politicians may pull that are not in our best interest as owners of classic
cars.
All that said, anybody want to take another run at organizing an official
"club" or "council"? It's been talked about several times, and usually fades
after a couple of weeks - it's a whole lot easier just to be part of the
list.
Robbie Harrison
'68 SRL311-04682
'69 SRL311-09503
'69 SRL311-11073
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Victor Laury
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2001 11:22 PM
To: ClassicDatsunPickups@yahoogroups.com
Cc: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [ClassicDatsunPickups] Making Progress - (please
acknowledge this email)
I'm copying Carl Hocket's E mail below to the roadster list to see if it
generates conversation.
To Carl - What services do you believe these organizations would be able to
provide us?
----- Original Message -----
From: Carl A. Hockett <ckrockett_enterprises@yahoo.com>
To: <ClassicDatsunPickups@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2001 7:43 PM
Subject: [ClassicDatsunPickups] Making Progress - (please acknowledge this
email)
1st, please acknowledge this email, if only to blow me a raspberry.
2nd, I've been plugging away at developing resources for what we
need, and I'm only one guy, BUT....
3rd, I'd like to know what you collectively think about (that's why
acknowledge this email) getting officially and pro-actively involved
in solving our own problems - Datsun restoration and maintenance-wise
that is.
4th, Proposal: I'd like to join various organizations - AS A CLUB -
(working on SEMA right now) to take advantage of the networking and
resources available there. Would you as members be willing to chip
in a couple bucks here and there to offset the costs? One way of
doing this is to set up a club - I propose combining all pre-'68
Datsun (open to discussion, of course and as always)
clubs/owners/fanatics so we become a more significant force - with
membership fees. I know of a Volvo club that does effectively that.
They developed the resources and pass the benefits along to the
members, in availability and, where possible, pricing (bulk
purchases, etc.). They charge something like $15/yr. I just joined
just so I could get some hard-to-find parts, and at a significant
discount over the few other sources available.
What say you all? Feedback, discussion, criticism (hopefully
constructive) always welcome.
Take Care & Enjoy,
'Rockett' (Carl A. Hockett)
Albany, California
acquired
X '64 Datsun PL320 p/u, 1300 engine - for sale
o 8/11/01
X '65 Datsun PL320 p/u, 1500 engine - for sale
o 8/11/01
X '67 Datsun RL411 1600 - 'Grace', silver-grey -
7 maybe for sale, depends on the SSS
o 5/31/01
X '67 Datsun RL411 SSS wagon - red, of course -
7 maybe for sale, depends
o 8/28/01
X '69 Fiat 850 coupe - primer grey, desert rust, original red -
7 not even, had it too long
o 1981
X '73 Volvo 1800ES sportwagon - 'Valkyrie, the Road Warrior',
7 aka 'Vikie, the Valiant Volvo',
7 RED, OF COURSE!! -
7 sure, if you can afford it!!
o Vet's Day 1998
X '82 GMC S-15 - white w/red shell - nah,
7 but I may trade for a '50's Chev or Ford pickup
o 3/93
X '00 Daewoo Nubira wagon - 'the Nubi', white - the mule
o Feb. 8, 2000
X '57 Mac Bay Imperial 15' mahogany boat -
7 red w/white,
7 looks like a '57 Chevy Belaire
wish I could keep it (toooooo cute),
but need the money, and I've never been
a boat person
(see cars above and on my website picture page)
o 8/11/01
X '?? 4'x5' utility (fishing) trailer - for sale
o 8/11/01
X '02 ProFab car dolly - what?? with all these cars?? are
you
high?
o 10/15/01
and counting. . .
and check out these links:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/datsun411s
for Old Datsun buffs, and. . .
http://www.geocities.com/ckrockett_enterprises/index.htm
to go to my website! Pix of cars, services offered, links, and more
fun stuff.
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