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Datsun Advertising – Roadster and Fairlady Sports

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Datsun Roadster Print Advertisements Prior to the advent of the Internet, magazine and newspaper ads were a cost-effective way for auto manufacturers to show off the latest models and tout upcoming product features. Datsun took full advantage of these opportunities, creating a rich and colorful history of print ads. We’ve collected some of the best […]

Datsun Advertising – Trucks and Pickups

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Datsun Print Advertisements Datsun is commonly recognized as the inventor of the mini-truck, since bringing its first diminutive pickup trucks to American shores in the late 1950s. Advertising in magazines and newspapers was the most cost-effective way for Datsun to promote its pickups and trucks, which left behind a rich and colorful history of print […]

Datsun Advertising – 510 and Bluebird

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Datsun Print Advertisements Advertising in magazines and newspapers was once the most cost-effective way for auto manufacturers to tempt the public with new offerings and upcoming product releases. Datsun stormed on the scene with the affordable, durable and versatile 510, changing the game for the small sedan market. We’ve collected some of the best print […]

Restoring a 1968 Datsun 510 Sedan – Part 3

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Welcome back! Sorry for the delay, it’s 2 am and I’m writing instead of resting! Before we go too much farther, I’ve got to recognize someone real quick. Throughout this build, I’ve consulted several times with the local “Godfather of Datsuns”, Richard Lowell – also known as Doc510. I’ve given up counting the number of […]

Restoring a 1968 Datsun 510 Sedan – Part 2

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Next order of business? Suspension! Over the past several restorations, this has turned into one of my favorite parts of the process. I’m not sure why I enjoy it so much, but I probably spend way more time and effort on the suspension components than any other phase of the build. When you consider the […]

NICOclub Build Series – 1972 Datsun 240Z resto-mod: Meet “Bella”

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Another multi-part build article from NICOclub HQ: The restoration and modification of an RB25-powered 1972 240Z named “Bella”.

How to use SeaFoam to clean your Engine – The RIGHT way!

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How to Seafoam your engine the RIGHT way: There’s a lot of misconception out there about products like Seafoam, so let’s start with clarifying the purpose for the product, why you’ll want to use it, and how it’s used. One of the by-products of combustion is carbon, the black soot that can gradually collect and […]

Back in Time: 1980 Nissan/Datsun 200SX IMSA Turbo GTU Part 5

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HSR COMPETITION In Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR), the cars are the stars, and spectators are treated to prior winners of great events such as the 12 Hours of Sebring, 24 Hours of Le Mans and 24 Hours of Daytona. Events are as educational as they are adrenaline-inducing, as fans are exposed to pieces of history […]

Back in Time: 1980 Nissan/Datsun 200SX IMSA Turbo GTU Part 4

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By now, there had been hundreds of calls and emails to folks asking for information to figure out how to get the fuel injection working again. The fuel delivery system had to be modified to a bypass pressure control configuration to supply the mechanical fuel pump with a constant suction pressure. I chose an Electromotive […]

Back in Time: 1980 Nissan/Datsun 200SX IMSA Turbo GTU Part 3

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The car had been hit several times over the past years of competition and I was getting discouraged with SCCA’s rules enforcement of our amateur “no contact sport”. What to do? I had always wondered if I could round up the old turbo parts and restore the car to its original configuration. I had actually […]