1970 Datsun 1600 Roadster - The Last Of A Breed
This Is One Datsun That Refuses To Die
By John P. Roper, Photography by John P. Roper
Fast Facts
1970 Datsun 1600 Roadster
Owner mike braaten
Hometown Corvallis, OR
Daily Grind security consultantUnder The Hood naturally-aspirated S15 2.0L SR20DE; custom header and 2.25" exhaust; K&N air filter and breather; Fluidyne radiator; Nismo oil cap
Drivetrain S15 6-speed transmission brains S14 ECU; Painless Wiring
Stiff Stuff KYB shocks; Nismo springs and modified lowering perch; Nismo front sway bar
Stoppers OEM Z32 Front calipers; Spriso Motorsports 11" front rotors
Rollers 16X7 Panasport FS16 wheels; Goodyear Eagle F1 205/45/16 tires
Outside PPG Flame Red paint w/black graphics; Fairlady emblems
Inside BMW Z3 leather seats; custom door panels; '66 Roadster dash; Autometer tachometer, speedometer, water temp gauge, oil pressure gauge, voltmeter, fuel gauge and clock; Schroth harnesses; Momo Race steering wheel; OEM S15 shift knob; Al Epperly custom- fabricated rollbar
Props Karmen, Sierra and Skyler Braaten for giving me the time, money and support for my addiction. My Dad, Sam Braaten, for raising me with the love for cars. Michael Spreadbury of Spriso Motorsports is the man behind the madness and taught me the ways to make it all happen. Scott Daniels for painting a masterpiece. Dave Jolliff, Steve Epperly, Jason Brainard, Brian Nichols and Dave Barwick for the extra muscle. Jack Scoville, Nissan Parts Guys - Dave, Jim, Allan and Robert for running countless old Datsun part numbers for me! And all the others who helped me along the way!
WWW autometer.com; kandn.com; kyb.com; nissanusa.com/nismo; panasport.com; spriso.com
By John P. Roper
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