The SSS shells are identical to a standard 1600, except they are Japanese
built, which means better build quality and rust proofing. As you say its
restorable, get it looking original and you have a real find.
Which dash is fitted - Four large dials across, or two big ones flanked by
two smaller ones either side?
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From: "Rick White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, 30 September 2000 16:57 PM
Subject: Re: Big announcement ( I found and bought a SSS 1600 )
> Hi there she is a 1970 model light blue unfortunatly she is a little
rough on the body work department but it isn't anything that a little work
wont fix.
>
> --- "FJ MAN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > wrote:
> >
> >i was told by a suspension specialist near me that 2 1600s were sold at
an
> >auction while he was in japland. A stock 4 door with plastic still
covering
> >doors and seats for 45000 US and 55000US for a stock SSS. Makes u wanna
buy
> >all the 1600 and restore them to original. Who needs to invest in the
stock
> >market when uve got 30 yr old cars.
> >regards chris
> >
> >>From: "Richard Clough" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >>Subject: Re: Big announcement ( I found and bought a SSS 1600 )
> >>Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2000 08:39:56 +1000
> >>
> >>Good one Rick, what colour/year? Now the dilemma is do you turn it into
a
> >>fire breather or make it pristine and stock? The value is probably
double
> >>a
> >>modified vehicle if its kept stock original - tough choice to make. I
> >>decided to keep mine stock and get another to play with.
> >>
> >>Don't be too surprised to get Japanese buyers looking you up. My son,
Luke
> >>has SSS badges on his 1600 and he has had a Japanese student approach
him
> >>to
> >>tell him how much these cars are considered as legends in Japan.
> >>
> >>----- Original Message -----
> >>From: "Rick White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >>Sent: Saturday, 30 September 2000 2:51 AM
> >>Subject: Re: Big announcement ( I found and bought a SSS 1600 )
> >>
> >>
> >> > hea there Richard yes she is absolutly complete
> >> > she even has a jesus christ srap for the passenger and really cool
> >>chrome
> >>seatbelt hangers and the under bonnet built ininspection light with the
> >>removable head that has a cord through it so you can hang it anywhere,
she
> >>also has airconditioning and I revealed a absolutly perfect rear seat
under
> >>3 seatcovers she was deffinatly looked after bye the past owners.
> >> >
> >> > I am absolutly stoked
> >> >
> >> > --- "Richard Clough" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >> > > wrote:
> >> > >Rick
> >> > >Congratulations and welcome to a pretty exclusive club (in Oz).
> >> > >
> >> > >What year/model is it? Does it have all the SSS badges and trim bits
as
> >>well
> >> > >as the dash?
> >> > >
> >> > >----- Original Message -----
> >> > >From: "Rick White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >> > >To: "ozdat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >> > >Sent: Friday, 29 September 2000 2:43 AM
> >> > >Subject: Big announcement ( I found and bought a SSS 1600 )
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >> Hea there everyone this morning I went and bought the Quokka and
to
> >>my
> >> > >disbelief there was a Datsun 1600 SSS advertised in the wrecking
> >>section.
> >> > >> I phoned the guy up straight away thinking it was a badged up one
and
> >>had
> >> > >him check out the dash for me and OHH MY GOD IT PASED THE TEST.
> >> > >> I TOLD HIM STRAIGHT AWAY IT WAS SOLD AND TO HOLD IT FOR ME TILL
> >>FRIDAY
> >> > >NIGHT.
> >> > >> But I couldn't wait to see wether all my dreams had come true.
> >> > >> Guess wot they did.
> >> > >> I drove it home over 100 KM's back to Perth it didn't miss a beat
all
> >>the
> >> > >way home.
> >> > >> I am SOOOOOOOOOOO happy you should see my grin.
> >> > >> Best thing is I only paid the pissy $250.00 they advertised it
for.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> You Bloodie Beautie!!
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Anyhow it is late and I have to get up tomorrow and go to work.
> >> > >> So it is bye for now.
> >> > >> Till next time.
> >> > >> Rick White.
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
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