[Roadsters] Save my roadster?

[Pete Peters]

Ahem...Datsun owners are frugal not cheap a$$. <g> Semantics aside, no
responses may be due to:

1. the economy (and let's not go into any political debates, please).
2. nearly everyone on this list having one or more roadsters, so they don't
want or cannot get another.

If you're not already, I'd be posting on craigslist, Classic Car Trader,
etc.

Regards,

Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Eddie
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 8:57 AM
To: Tim
Cc: Schlegel, Richard; 'datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net'
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Save my roadster?

I know a guy who fell out of an airplane and landed in a tree and survived
too.

Doesn't mean that's the "norm"...

I suspect that your "guy" who delivered a car with all of that stuff wanted
to "get out" and didn't care about the money.   Sounds to me like you scored
the deal of the century Tim. 

I'm always amazed how Datsun Roadster owners complain their cars aren't
worth a fortune, but then expect all the parts to be super cheap too. 

This is a 40+ year old car.  Only a small number were ever made and imported
to the US.  Most parts haven't been made in 4 decades...  DO THE MATH. 

Also, ever try buying parts for any other vehicle?  People complain Roadster
fenders are a couple hundred bucks.  Heck, the fender for my 92 Dodge pickup
is a couple hundred bucks!

$1000 isn't unreasonable, but my guess is none of the cheap-ass roadster
owners will be willing to pay it.



-----Original Message-----
Tim wrote:
> I bought a "part" car (three years ago) for $500 that was complete, had a
freshly rebuilt motor, and three boxes of NOS and other nice parts. 
>
> Maybe $1000 for yours is too much?
>
> Tim
> Dairyland Datsuns
>
-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Schlegel,
Richard
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 7:42 AM
To: 'datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net'
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Save my roadster?

Nobody wants to save my 1968 Roadster? For Sale $1000 takes it all! (Plates
NOT included)  1968 Datsun Roadster SPL311-18910 R16 engine #61234, SUs with
a 4 speed tranny. Sold Hardtop but I have the soft top mechanism. Thousands
of dollars invested almost! Was running before parked according to the PO.
Race ready including roll bar, slotted racing rims, and high performance
hood pins! Everything will work once fixed or replaced GUARANTEED! All
gauges reading to the left. Clock is correct twice a day. No carpet so
nothing to vacuum! Original Red paint in some spots. Has been repainted
black but it has faded a little. Has a few dings and shows some signs of
wear and tear.

Located in Buena Park, CA 

Please keep in mind it is a 42 year old car! Must see to believe, I mean
appreciate. A picture is worth a thousand words so here is about 73,000 of
them:

<http://picasaweb.google.com/IAmRockinRich/1968Datsun>


Rich Schlegel
iamrockinrich at gmail.com