710's unite!!!!!!!!

[opalbeetle]

[datsunfreak]

On 10/14/2020 at 6:04 AM, toadx8u said:

Yup that’s the one I was looking for thank you💪🏼💪🏼

 

For what it's worth, a small block Ford and a T-5 are a much better fit... 

[toadx8u]

1 hour ago, datsunfreak said:

 

For what it's worth, a small block Ford and a T-5 are a much better fit... 

I’m assuming you’re saying this because of distributor placement... my LS G35 just got totaled out so I have been toying with the idea of moving the setup over(6.0/CD009 combo) 

[datsunfreak]

2 hours ago, toadx8u said:

I’m assuming you’re saying this because of distributor placement... 

 

Actually, I was not. That does help, but I was saying due to size and weight. A Ford 302 is dimensionally smaller than a small block Chevy, and considerably lighter weight. And even though a T-5 is portly, it can be squeezed into most Datsuns. It's really not any bigger than a KA/SR trans. 

 

Now when it comes to an LS, if you can get the accessories, brackets, and water pump from a late model Impala SS (FWD 5.3 LS), it helps a ton with packaging dimensions. That would make it a much more ideal swap.

 

I'd still go Ford, but I know a lot of people feel that because they already have it, is a good reason to do it.  😁

[Dguy210]

1 hour ago, datsunfreak said:

 

Actually, I was not. That does help, but I was saying due to size and weight. A Ford 302 is dimensionally smaller than a small block Chevy, and considerably lighter weight. And even though a T-5 is portly, it can be squeezed into most Datsuns. It's really not any bigger than a KA/SR trans. 

 

Now when it comes to an LS, if you can get the accessories, brackets, and water pump from a late model Impala SS (FWD 5.3 LS), it helps a ton with packaging dimensions. That would make it a much more ideal swap.

 

I'd still go Ford, but I know a lot of people feel that because they already have it, is a good reason to do it.  😁

 

Exactly, I've got a pic somewhere of a B210 I found in a junkyard with a 302 without any major engine bay mods (aside from engine mounts). 

[datsunfreak]

1 hour ago, Dguy210 said:

 

Exactly, I've got a pic somewhere of a B210 I found in a junkyard with a 302 without any major engine bay mods (aside from engine mounts). 

 

We built one at our shop and the only real body mod was trimming the radiator support to fit a thicker radiator. 👍

[Randalla]

Looking to connect with other 710 wagon owners. Just picked this one up, and in the process of making it road worthy. Car is relatively complete except for interior soft trim. Paperwork I got with the car indicates it had been stolen once and eventually returned to it's owner in Riverside, CA. Car eventually ended up in Ash Fork, AZ and then Gilbert, AZ, where I bought it. Car has 67,000 original miles, original paint, and all the original emissions equipment and AC components. I slapped these wheels and tires on it that I had in my storage unit. 

[datzenmike]

Very nice but this is different...

 

[710 Life]

My daily! 1974 710, been in the family since it rolled off the showroom floor

[datzenmike]

Automatic right? Looks good on swastikas but..... could go lower. Just a bit.

[datsunfreak]

On 9/1/2023 at 3:24 PM, datzenmike said:

should go lower. Just a bit.

 

FIFY.  😁

[Joe Stoner]

This is my '74 710 goon.  I bought it from the original owner for $1!  It's been sitting in a field since the mid 1980's.  

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j8rkV7Ue-mYWrRWy3arcoBLbA0Vixi4z/view?usp=sharing

 

First thing I had to buy was tires.  It was missing a wheel, and the other 3 had rotted off.  I found a nice set of mags from a 240z with good rubber.  Mouse nests everywhere inside...had to gut the interior just to get the smell out.  The engine is stuck, probably from sitting outside for so long.   I haven't decided if I'm going to try to rebuild the L18 or try to find a newer one.  It will probably depend upon what I find when I open it up.  I'm optimistic though...I pulled the valve cover an there's no sludge, the cam has no significant wear.   I want to put the car back mostly stock with some upgraded seats and better radio, maybe some improvements to the engine, but nothing too crazy.  

 

I'll post updates as progress is made.

 

 

 

 

[datzenmike]

Seized may also be the reason it was parked in the '80s.

 

Automatic?

[Joe Stoner]

Nope it's a 4 speed. 

 

Tore down the engine over the holiday...cylinders 2 and 4 were full of grain!  Aaaand the pistons are really stuck in there.  The mice strike again!