the510keeper Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 (edited) This all started 6 years ago, I had been driving my first Coupe and noticed this red Coupe on Ebay. "I want I want I want" I said, then realized I was in the middle of building a house and upgrading my Coupe. Not the best timing. Years later I sell off Commando (my green Coupe), Buy rusty (bare metal Coupe). While checking C/L this Red Coupe pops up in Maui. I make an offer, the seller (Chris) has got an offer and is considering the car sold. No loss, however one day out of the blue I get an email. the Coupe is yours, if you are still interested. I mentioned I was interested but did not have the cash. No rush just stay in touch, Chris replied. 18 months later I finally had the cash and ready to buy. Chris is a busy guy, and wanted a simple transaction. So I flew to Maui, arranged for tow truck, and drop off at the port. Finally met and did some business. Got back on a plane and flew home, 2 weeks later i get a call it is ready to pick up in San Diego. 20 hour round trip drive and a cute new bird in the yard. Then on a ship Edited August 20, 2020 by the510keeper Quote Link to comment
SSS510 Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Good going James!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :w00t: Quote Link to comment
jalen Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I like the story James! Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 How much did you get it for.looks good Maui did they barge it from Maui to Honolulu or just straight from Maui.Kahalui to be exact. Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Thief!!! Give us back our Datsun. We have little, and your plate spills over. Damn. I'll have to fly out to Cali and snag one back. Quote Link to comment
BRYAN503 Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 This is going to be good! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Farmer Joe Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 didnt you just get the SR started in this one? Quote Link to comment
RedBanner Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Spoiler allert!! Quote Link to comment
Farmer Joe Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 lol... well skib was the one that outed it already.. Quote Link to comment
peanutbuttercups Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Jealous, two birds and a girl who likes Datsuns. Your a lucky man. 1 Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 more more more 1 Quote Link to comment
KyushaKai Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Thief!!! Give us back our Datsun. We have little, and your plate spills over. Damn. I'll have to fly out to Cali and snag one back. Don't worry, I snagged my wagon from Oregon and brought it back to the islands... wish it were a coupe though. Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 The next car I buy from thekeeper will be a Coupe! I don't know when that will be . . . but it will happen some day. ;) I'm just happy I can say "the next car" ! I'm sooo excited to pick up my 72 in the next few months! :w00t: . Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I was in Maui earlier this year. Was supposed to have a beer with a certain Datsun dude, from what I gather he was going to show up for just one day.... Damn that would have been cool! Quote Link to comment
Bullied Goon Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 This car is definitely in the right hands! Beautiful addition! congrats James Quote Link to comment
MYDAILYROUTINE Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Nice James and Vic! Did Vic decide on rims? I would like something fresh for my four door. :wub: Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Vic has not decided on rims, yet After a new battery, come to find out it was the fuel pump Tom swapped gas tanks, for an insump fuel pump tank. And she starts. http://community.ratsun.net/topic/47132-first-start-of-victorys-1800sss-bluebird-coupe/ Checkin lights and other stuff seems to be good. Test drive. The front end fills like it is falling apart so time for a parts swap. Vic found some cool stuff in the car Sit back and the fun begins Robin came with 4 wheels disc, coilovers and 280zx struts, but the inserts where shot Also came with a LHD center link, lucky for us I just bought another Coupe, that had a used RHD center link. So Tom grabbed and installed that, along with adjustable T/C rods Skib installed new inserts, camber plates, another set of modded 280zx struts. Bump steer spacers. repacked the bearings and this this now drives like a caddy Can't decide between the SSR's or the Works So we slapped some panty sports on her Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Did I mention it has an SR 1 Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 The panasports look good... I like the silver. Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Dove this little bitch to DMV, about 35min drive, got stuck in 5th gear 3 miles from home, lugged it and went through every red light I came to. However got her reg and title in the mail. Then Skibby came out to help in the death trap box flared beast. Couldn't do anything about it so drove it home in 5th. Finally got out of 5th when I could make a very steep hill and popped that bitch out of 5th and bang now we are heading to the pizza meet in it, 3 hours round trip no 5th Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted October 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 No 5 gear no problem, runs great at 4grand Yep a little rust Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 That's alright, James. 5th gear is for sisssies :) Nice score on the Coupe! Quote Link to comment
peanutbuttercups Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 ^^ I would roll that bird with no fifth gear too. I love it!!!!! Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 5th gear in my coupe sounds like a box of rocks so I mainly use 4th as well. I still just have the SSS L16 but I love the sound. Glad you got this back on the road James and Victory. --carter Quote Link to comment
Rawlo Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Great find can't wait to see what you add to it Quote Link to comment
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