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pumpkin Prowler Junkie Posts: 7907 From: Las Cruces, NM, USA Registered: DEC 2001	posted 08-26-2005 08:27 AM Most people don't know how Datsun got its name; it came from the Germans. See, the Japanese developed and built this car, but couldn't figure out what to call it; they wanted a catchy distinctive name that would capture the world's attention. Someone in the company thought the Germans had a knack for naming things so they contacted a firm from Berlin to discuss the matter. The Japanese presented the car and explained their vision for the company; the Germans were impressed with the product and said they could come up with a good name. Then they asked what the deadline was. The Japanese guys said they were very eager to get started and wanted a name immediately. The Germans looked at each other; one said: "Dat Soon." And the rest is history.
SILVRKAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 456 From: Capon Bridge, WV USA Registered: JAN 2005	posted 08-26-2005 08:39 AM Is this true?
ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000	posted 08-26-2005 09:19 AM quote: Originally posted by SILVRKAT: Is this true? Silvrkat - I have a 40 acre ranch to sell you in Az desert, lol.
pumpkin Prowler Junkie Posts: 7907 From: Las Cruces, NM, USA Registered: DEC 2001	posted 08-26-2005 09:28 AM AC how deep are the acres, sound inviting!
ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000	posted 08-26-2005 09:35 AM Norm - Seven feet deep,,,,just right for a cemetery grounds. Lovely view of prickly pear cactus,,,lots of snakes and scorpions. State of Az owns all of the oil and gold rights below seven feet, lol.
pumpkin Prowler Junkie Posts: 7907 From: Las Cruces, NM, USA Registered: DEC 2001	posted 08-26-2005 10:47 AM Talking about prickly pear cactus. Down here we make jelly from the pears of the plant (tuna) and even wine. The baby leaves( napol) can be fried and mixed with eggs. No stickers when they are young. Stay tuned, and our next food ideas we talk about green chile Norm can cook show. This message has been edited by pumpkin on 08-26-2005 at 10:48 AM
Jim C Prowler Junkie Posts: 537 From: Corona, Ca Registered: JUL 2004	posted 08-26-2005 12:17 PM I also understand on the early Models you could read what brand bear cans they used to produced the car bodies, in the engine compartment and fire wall.
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 08-26-2005 03:50 PM Jim, you could only do that for the first month of their existence, before they rusted out completely.
Fat Pat Prowler Junkie Posts: 1242 From: Blue Springs, Missouri, USA Registered: DEC 2004	posted 08-26-2005 04:28 PM Bought my wife a new 280ZX in 1983!! It DID rust out Ed, after 20 years and 250,000 miles....the car is still running as we speak....she sold it after our divorce in '95. Too bad more cars aren't as good!! (incidently...she has a C5 now)
GenoTex Prowler Junkie Posts: 8492 From: Oakfield, WI, USA Registered: MAR 2002	posted 08-26-2005 06:00 PM what some don't know is that "Datsun" came to America in the early-mid 60s..... and then 'later' uh... "Became" ... Nissan. However, the truth is that Datsun was the name used only in the US for the Nissan Company....because when they came over in the 60s there were still too many WWII vets around that knew that NISSAN was (one of, if not 'the') builder of the bomb at Pearl Harbor.....
GenoTex Prowler Junkie Posts: 8492 From: Oakfield, WI, USA Registered: MAR 2002	posted 08-26-2005 06:01 PM ...oh... and I had a 50th anniversary 300ZX ... Awesome car
ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000	posted 08-26-2005 08:41 PM quote: Originally posted by pumpkin: No stickers when they are young.

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