Check out Dann's webpage below:
http://www.datsunroadster.com/INFO_PAGES/identifying_your_car.htm
Edgar
http://www.spl212.com
SoCalROC
60 212's
69 1600
----- Original Message -----
From: <CalSpeed@aol.com>
To: <spearseng@home.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2001 5:28 PM
Subject: Re: 2nd Roadster :-)
> << Is it a '68 or '69, SRL 311-05562, was listed as a 68 but title from
'88
> says
> '69? Side maker lights are not present.
> http://www.spears-engineering.com/roadsters.htm
>
> If I want to restore original, will it make any difference if I want to
> switch
> to the solex's instead of the SU's that were stock?
>
> Where do I check for matching numbers? >>
>
> Hello,
>
> Sounds like you have a 1968 Roadster. SU's to Solex's? Yes there will be
a
> difference. If you are restoring back to original then Solex's will be
> unoriginal. But it wouldnt be incorrect either. Lots of opinions here.
>
> As for checking the numbers. That is easy to do if you have the original
ID
> Plate. It will indicate the chassis number and the motor number. The
> chassis number can be located on the left side just forward of the carbs.
It
> is stamped onto the top of the frame. Sometimes it is covered up with
dirt
> and grease. The motor number is stamped on the block on the battery side
of
> the car.
>
> Calspeed
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