greengoon Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Datsuns and Japanese Nostalgics are getting more and more popular here in Utah so I thought I would consolidate some of the past Utah and SLC based threads and info into one central location so that newbies, locals and visitors will have a place to start. Here's where to find local events, meets Salt Lake area Ratsuners and general news in the area. Utah area Ratsuners post up and say hi. :poke: Let's start with the world famous JDM Legends. As you probably know Eric and crew are based in Salt Lake. They show up at meets and should be having an open house at their new location soon. Details to follow. We had a really great event last August where over 40 cars showed up and blew us all away. Here's a link to the J-tin show with oics. We are going to start planning this years event shortly. This last October we had the Car-B-Q at Energy Solutions Arena. Mainly a newer import show but there was plenty of J-tin in attendance to show the crowd how its really done. :D General meet up threads have included: Salt Lake People! and Utah Ratsun check in. There are some other Utah threads scattered here and there. Feel free to add them. This is all I can think of at the moment. One more non-ratsun resource that I would like to point out is the salt city tinners thread on Japanese Nostalgic Car. This is a good resource for non Datsun enthusiasts. Any events and meets will be posted on Ratsun but its good to be able to reach everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment
Amerikilla Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 HI! My 320 will be in attendance to all of these. Quote Link to comment
sedition88 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Steve here with my 620 and hoping sooner than later my Dime. Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Looks like we are going to have a little meet on Saturday Feb. 18th at 11am at the Starbucks parking lot 5600 S. and Redwood, Taylorsville, AKA the current Cars and Coffee location. If the weather stays good like it has been lately. :unsure: We will begin planning for the big Nostalgic meet in April. Bring your ideas on how we can make the next meet top the 40+ cars we had last August. Quote Link to comment
sedition88 Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 I'll be there for sure. Probably go to your house first Duane. Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 I'd love to be there on the 18th but I work saturday mornings. Yay retail jobs!! Post any updates on the J-tin meet though. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Just found out that JDM Ledgend's shop has moved to within 2 miles of my house. I'm so stoked! Here's their latest blog. Eric also confirmed that he and Ryan will be at our little planning meet on Feb 18th. JDM Legends (801) 685-7900 5662 S. 300 W. Murray,UT 84107 Quote Link to comment
blue72 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I'm gonna have to keep an eye on this one. If there's another good sized meet in April, then I'll drive up in my Z for sure. Quote Link to comment
sedition88 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 THIS SATURDAY, STARBUCKS PARKING LOT @ 11AM, 5600 S. & REDWOOD ACROSS FROM WALLYWORLD. BE THERE!!! Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Looks like we will be ahead of the storm and it looks to be a good turn out. I have an extra driver so I will have both my cars there. I will post up oics after the meet and share the "minutes" of what was planned. Quote Link to comment
Amerikilla Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Looks like we will be ahead of the storm and it looks to be a good turn out. I have an extra driver so I will have both my cars there. I will post up oics after the meet and share the "minutes" of what was planned. I am sad that I have to work. (aka I'm "working" right now) Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Great turn out for a February day in Utah. Just shows how quickly the vintage scene is growing here. I will compile what was discussed about the upcoming big meet/show/swap meet and post it soon. Quote Link to comment
Aclever1 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 I am sad that I have to work. (aka I'm "working" right now) I saw a picture of your truck on Nasioc on Brents build for his S14, I love it! I hope that you will make it to one of these meets so i can see it in person. Quote Link to comment
Amerikilla Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 I saw a picture of your truck on Nasioc on Brents build for his S14, I love it! I hope that you will make it to one of these meets so i can see it in person. YEP. I'll be there for sure Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Finally got some time and stopped by JDM Legends' new shop today. So cool. I will be stopping by more often since they are practically in my back yard. Eric and Ryan are excited about participating in all the local meets including: The UVU Auto Expo is Saturday May 19th this year at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. This is a pretty diverse show and could be a great way to show off a bunch of Nostalgics. It's $20 for the first car and $10 for additional cars and there are T shirts involved. Proceeds go to their automotive scholarships. I'm planning to bring both my Nostalgics to this one. JDM Legends is planning to be there and it would be cool to have a mass roll in and park together. http://www.uvu.edu/autoexpo/ Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 There is a road trip being planned to the BRE meet in Vegas on April 7th. Who's game? On a local note, still trying to find the right venue for the Nostalgic Meet in April. Open to suggestions. Quote Link to comment
sedition88 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 I'm in for sure! This will be the furthest trip that I've taken in my truck... Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted April 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Got my 5 speed in my goon and Steve has his truck dialed in. We are planning to head to Vegas tomorrow morning. Anyone in for a last minute caravan to the BRE open house on Saturday? (see above) We will be stopping at the Vegas Cars and Coffee too. Quote Link to comment
Nostalgic Datsun Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Very cool pictures. I hope to see you all at the Multi-State Datsun Classic this year in Williams Arizona. Last year we had 50 Datsun from 6 states show up. A few from Utah and Colorado. This year is going to be better now that our first meet is behind us. Keep an eye out, more information will be coming in the next moth or so. Click here to view picture from last year's Multi-State Datsun Classic Quote Link to comment
Amerikilla Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 So when is this gonna happen? Quote Link to comment
Nostalgic Datsun Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Amerikilla, if you are asking when is the Datsun Classic going to happen? The Multi-State Datsun Classic will be taking place in Williams Arizona. The Show itself will be Saturday October 6, 2012 with a possible meet & greet on Friday night the 5th and possibly a couple of choices in Sunday morning Fun Runs. More information will be posted at www.nostalgicdatsun.com as details begin to unfold. You shoul dbe abe to start looking for details bout the first of June. Quote Link to comment
Amerikilla Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Amerikilla, if you are asking when is the Datsun Classic going to happen? The Multi-State Datsun Classic will be taking place in Williams Arizona. The Show itself will be Saturday October 6, 2012 with a possible meet & greet on Friday night the 5th and possibly a couple of choices in Sunday morning Fun Runs. More information will be posted at www.nostalgicdatsun.com as details begin to unfold. You shoul dbe abe to start looking for details bout the first of June. I wasn't. I want to know when the next J-Tin meet in SLC is going to happen. Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I was a little caught up in the Vegas road trip to BRE so I haven't updated what's new. We are still planning the big meet in August again. We would have that one yearly exclusive event and then show up as a group at certain already organized cruise nights or car shows the rest of the time. Going to these other shows throughout the summer will spread the word and add to our big event. We could even advertise on flyers and on our cars. We need to decide on a date and a venue for the August show. I am planning to go to the UVU show on Saturday May 19th and it would be cool if several of us cruised together to Thanksgiving Point for the show. JDM Legends is talking about representing at this show. This is an all day show with an entry fee but I think it could be one of the most diverse and better large shows around. http://www.uvu.edu/autoexpo/ No news so far on a JDM Legends open house date. Eric has been pretty busy prepping and selling cars. The free "cruise nights" around the valley and up north happen nearly every week from April to October. Usually 3 hours in the evening during the week at a given location. They tend to be classic American so it would be cool to have several J-tinners show up and show the regulars something new. Last May, the one in Jordan Landing had over 150 cars. The venue and the space is there, all we have to do is show up. They are always held around places to eat. We could just choose a few and plan to all show up. Nice and easy. Here's a list of the cruise nights and shows for the year: http://thanks2frank....tes%202009.html My choice for the first meet is Wed. May 2nd at Jordan Landing but I would go to a different one if it were chosen. Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted April 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 I am planning to attend the May 2nd cruise night at Jordan Landing. Also, there are a few people heading to Cars and Coffee on 106th South Beans and Brews this Saturday morning. There is a rumor of the JDM Legends open house to be held on Saturday May 26th. More details as they come in. Quote Link to comment
ofg Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Whats the red car parked next to the silver evo? Also,, somebody actually has a box skyline in SLC?! Oh and by the way. If theres anybody coming near Grand junction to the April or may meet,, please stop by and buy my wagons. Quote Link to comment
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