DAT510 Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 (edited) (this is my second time trying this post. the first time around none of the pics would show)The paint:someone asked me if i had a build thread. i don't. duh. so i started one. i have two back track two years... so bear with meDSC01350 by MARDAT, on Flickrsince my dad owns a towing company, he often times buys "scrap" cars for relatively cheap. one day a guy called my dad about a '72 Datsun 510.i flipped. $100 in guys hand, 510 in mine. every single penny was worth it. it had MINIMAL surface rust/ body damage. just 2 dings one in the front under the grill and one on the rear bumper.ever since that day, i fell in love with everything Datsun.IMG00003-20100918-1825 by MARDAT, on Flickr0515101244(2) by MARDAT, on FlickrIMG00069-20101010-0800 by MARDAT, on FlickrDSC01471 by MARDAT, on FlickrDSC01473 by MARDAT, on FlickrIMG00073-20101015-1632 by MARDAT, on Flickrengine about to be pulledDSC01468 by MARDAT, on FlickrDads pulling engine while i make sure nothing gets snaggedDSC01475 by MARDAT, on FlickrPulled:DDSC01477 by MARDAT, on FlickrDa Beast:hyper:DSC01478 by MARDAT, on FlickrBathing timeDSC01514 by MARDAT, on FlickrDSC01478 by MARDAT, on FlickrDSC01516 by MARDAT, on Flickrhttp://www.flickr.co.../in/photostreamDonor and Receiver?Donor by MARDAT, on FlickrIMG00135-20101124-1333 by MARDAT, on FlickrIMG00138-20101124-1333 by MARDAT, on FlickrPaaaaaayyyyyyaintIMG00171-20101219-1636 by MARDAT, on FlickrL20BIMG00144-20101128-1500 by MARDAT, on Flickrhttp://www.flickr.co.../in/photostreamTranny- just steam cleanedIMG00185-20110116-1459 by MARDAT, on FlickrPaint 2'72 Datsun 510 2 door with new paint by MARDAT, on FlickrNow_MG_3754 by MARDAT, on Flickr Edited March 24, 2016 by DAT510 1 Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Very nice condition man. Looks like you can have this running pretty quick!! Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 should have left it white If you ever go to a man trans make sure the polit bushing is in the crank. I cant conferm or not but a book says to ck if going from auto to a man trans Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted May 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 yea only two things are stopping me from installing my engine and getting it running, finding all the hardware (bolts, screws, nuts, etc) and time. yea i really wanted to keep it white, i wanted to keep it in original form with the dings and rust, it sorta had its personality, but my dad insisted on painting it. my next Datsun projects are going to retain its original body/color Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Clean Grill by MARDAT, on Flickr clean grill ready for paint Quote Link to comment
WAGON JON Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Wow! You really went to town on that thing! Looks great! Keep the photos coming... Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Thank you :rolleyes: i have to figure out how to clean up the grill badge though Quote Link to comment
DREWSDIME Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 There is someone on EGAY selling repo grill badges for like $30 that look pretty nice. Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 There is someone on EGAY selling repo grill badges for like $30 that look pretty nice. ill see if amazon has some, im ordering a couple of Haynes books anyways i can buy that instead of the Rising Sun flag. Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 hey guys sorry i haven't updated in so long. with school about to end, we're reviewing for finals and getting last minute projects assigned to us. so far i have bought headers, lowering springs, and a clutch pedal at Datsloco's swap meet. i have a quick question, the Haynes manual says not to remove the Camshaft bearing brackets, i did, it also says that if i do i need to buy a new head. why would i have to buy a new head? Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 lol... image doesn't load, nice Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 its loading for me Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 sorry for not keeping you guys updated, ive so far cleaned my engine bay further more, and front suspension. i took out my gas tank that had 5 gallons of 1980's era gasoline that was brown and coulda knocked you out. i'm currently waiting for my gaskets to arrive (valve cover, oil pan, and intake/exhaust) just a test fit, its so close to running! Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 forgot to mention i washed the car, and applied undercoating only to the front wheel wells only because i ran out during the second Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 You reaaly want to run that header????????If thats a L20 it will hit the floor. Thats why I hate those long ones and if you really want to salm the car down they a pain!!!!!!! i would have not getting it myself. also look like you have a truck oil pan on there. best to get a 510 oilpan also the 510 motor mounts. Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 You reaaly want to run that header????????If thats a L20 it will hit the floor. Thats why I hate those long ones and if you really want to salm the car down they a pain!!!!!!! i would have not getting it myself. also look like you have a truck oil pan on there. best to get a 510 oilpan also the 510 motor mounts. thanks for the info, yea i got a L18 oil pan, and yea i dont plan on lowering the car anytime soon, i just want it running. i need a L16/18 pick up tube as well right? Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 thanks for the info, yea i got a L18 oil pan, and yea i dont plan on lowering the car anytime soon, i just want it running. i need a L16/18 pick up tube as well right? I am 99% sure all the rear sump pans use the same pick-up tube. But only a 510 pan fits a 510. Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 I am 99% sure all the rear sump pans use the same pick-up tube. But only a 510 pan fits a 510. i don't remember where i heard this but, i think you have to swap out the L20 one for a L16 one Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 i don't remember where i heard this but, i think you have to swap out the L20 one for a L16 one Couldn't hurt. I just don't recall ever doing it. :P Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Couldn't hurt. I just don't recall ever doing it. :P it looked like it cleared when i test fitted it, if it werks it werks! :D Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 this past week has been slow on progress. 1. Gas tank heat bath/cleaned fuel sender 2. took the tranny to my dads friend for a check up 3. cleaned L16 pick up tube 4. grinded oil pan and primered it 5. have been practicing stick shift in a RX-7, sorta fell in love 6. took a Evo out for a spin....... Quote Link to comment
jalen Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 I love the color of your car. I have been wanting to paint my z grey for a long time now. Keep up the work. Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 I love the color of your car. I have been wanting to paint my z grey for a long time now. Keep up the work. thanks man, the color is form a Toyota Camry, the newer one in case you were wondering, i was aiming for gun metal gray, this one isn't called gun metal i think. Quote Link to comment
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