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Re: 1966 1600 in Pa

To: <RIckSRL@cs.com>, <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: 1966 1600 in Pa
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 20:24:18 -0400
Parts are a bit harder to get depending on what you need. I would resleeve
the brakes.

Hard to tell how much it's worth w/o looking at it but no more that 1K is
what I'd pay.

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: <RIckSRL@cs.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 7:05 PM
Subject: 1966 1600 in Pa


> I just looked at a Roadster for sale in the area. I was thinking of buying
it
> and was wondering whether the availability of parts is just as good for
this
> slightly older car.
> I realize not much changed, but my big concern would be the replacement of
> the brake master cylinder and rear wheel cylinders.
> I would also like some opinions as to price.
> I would say the car is "fair" shape, body mostly straight with the only
major
> problem being the passenger side jack point gave while car jacked up.
Chrome
> needs replaced or redone. Weather-stripping needs replaced, including
around
> windshield. No cracks in dash, seats excellent. Looks like it sat outside,
> because dash and gauges look "weathered". Carpet is trash, although
> floorboards have been replaced. Top is torn, but he has a tonneau and the
> boot cover. Tires are good. Less than 40,000 original miles, although I'm
> wondering if the Speedo is working. Didn't drive it as it isn't registered
> and was a little rougher then I hoped. Aren't they always?
> Good points, some bad points, some stuff doesn't add up, which leads me to
> say I probably not going to buy it. Although if the price where
> right......mmmm.
> Any thoughts?
>
> Rick Stayner
> 69 2000
> Harrisburg, Pa

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