Dirttrack510 Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Here I go again... No pictures yet, I was just brain storming. (it hurt a little) I am going to start building my 2 door dirt track race car soon. Yes OIC's will be posted soon too. I know that most people that race 510's are on pavement, but I race on dirt. I was just curious if I get this thing done in time, would it be a waste of time to drag it 2000 miles to the JCCS or would you guys be interested in seeing a Dirt Track 510 Race Car? I gotta be honest though, I do get irritated when people go "is that a demolition derby car?". I guess people don't realize that dirt track race cars don't have windows, because they get covered in dirt and then you can't see. Anyway, I'm going to be starting to build this thing soon and my plan was to make this more of a "show car" race car. So, please use the above poll and let me know what you think. My race wagon in my avatar will give you an idea of what to expect, but I have a different paint scheme in mind for the two door. Keep in mind, I'm probably only gonna put a lot of time into this to get it done before September if there is a real interest, although I'm going to build it either way. More to come soon.... Quote Link to comment
KC Phirus Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Here I go again... No pictures yet, I was just brain storming. (it hurt a little) I am going to start building my 2 door dirt track race car soon. Yes OIC's will be posted soon too. I know that most people that race 510's are on pavement, but I race on dirt. I was just curious if I get this thing done in time, would it be a waste of time to drag it 2000 miles to the JCCS or would you guys be interested in seeing a Dirt Track 510 Race Car? I gotta be honest though, I do get irritated when people go "is that a demolition derby car?". I guess people don't realize that dirt track race cars don't have windows, because they get covered in dirt and then you can't see. Anyway, I'm going to be starting to build this thing soon and my plan was to make this more of a "show car" race car. So, please use the above poll and let me know what you think. My race wagon in my avatar will give you an idea of what to expect, but I have a different paint scheme in mind for the two door. Keep in mind, I'm probably only gonna put a lot of time into this to get it done before September if there is a real interest, although I'm going to build it either way. More to come soon.... :D It's classic and Japanese. Who is gonna give a shit if it's a dirt car or not. If you wanna drive 2k miles to show off your work then do it. Unless your expecting some kind of award or something then I don't see how it could be a waste of time. Besides, I'd like to see it 1 Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 If you don't want to tow it 2k miles, you could take it to the multi state grand datsun classic next sept/oct (just a couple miles less), cuz I'd like to see it too :D Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 there was a dirt track 510 on the portland cl 4 or 5 years ago. it can be done and probably works well i say go for it, kick some dirt track ass with a datto i wonder were that car ended up..... Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted December 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 there was a dirt track 510 on the portland cl 4 or 5 years ago. it can be done and probably works well i say go for it, kick some dirt track ass with a datto i wonder were that car ended up..... I actually already have one that I race, it's my avatar. I love racing the old goon. This one I'm getting ready to start building is a two door though, so it'll be much nicer and yeah, they do really well on dirt. Quote Link to comment
Master-O-Turbonics Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 can you post a link to the rule book? can you get a weight break for running am H190 rear end? Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 not only build it but do a build thread too with loads of oics, (hint no such thing as an overload of oics) Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted December 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 I ALWAYS post lots of pics Quote Link to comment
troyt Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Stop polling and start building ;-) So how about some pics of the 510 wagon race car in action then? We wanna see those! Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted December 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Stop polling and start buiding ;-) So how about some pics of the 510 wagon race car in action then? We wanna see those! I'll see what I can do, I think i can find some of it on the web... :P Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted December 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 I'm going to work on the race cars on new years eve since my girlfriend has to work. Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted December 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Here's the new racing steering wheel my girl friend got me for Christmas. Quote Link to comment
hacked521 Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 no broken thumbs with that sucker! Quote Link to comment
H5WAGON Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 I'm digging the dirt idea...my wagon is going that way. I have to find your build thread on your wagon. I want mine to ride stiff....rally stance. Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted January 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 I'm digging the dirt idea...my wagon is going that way. I have to find your build thread on your wagon. I want mine to ride stiff....rally stance. I built the wagon, before I really knew about Ratsun, sorry no build page... :( :( :( I do have some build pics though, but not many. mainly it's painting stuff, not really worth the effort of posting. My car is set up with very soft suspension, I actually removed a leaf from each side in the rear to soften it up and get more traction on the dirt, then I bought some good shocks, I'm planning to get some "race" shocks from Speedway Motors this year though. Quote Link to comment
H5WAGON Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 That is the thing I'm wondering about, "Rally" is a bit different than "Dirt Track" but both on the dirt. I want to be able to handle bumps....well gravel roads, wash board...etc. But both have lots of wheel spin....:D Quote Link to comment
Boaty Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 You're speaking my language now. :D 4 Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Parts list... I need a stock 510 camshaft, a 4 blade plastic fan, and a SU intake. anyone have these? Quote Link to comment
Drakoe1 Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 I have a stock Cam and Fan I'm pretty sure in Cdale. Could meet you in the lou, been wanting to see your rides anyways haha. Lemme find the cam and see if the fans up here or down south man. anthony Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Cool, let me know Quote Link to comment
Drakoe1 Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Yep I have them both, I'll pack them in the car for when I head south next weekend. I'll send ya an email with photos n price in a sec Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Here goes the first set of OIC's... first a few pics of the car... Here's a pic of my empty engine compartment... this is a pic of the quick disconnect stub I welded on the steering shaft... Here's a couple pics of the steering wheel mounted up on the quick disconnect... Here's a pic of the Racing Seat I'll be installing, It's an aluminum Kirkey Light Weight model... Pic of the front hubs I'll be using, before I install the 1" Racing Lug Studs... These are the 1" Racing Studs I'll be installing in the hubs... More to come.... Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Anyone have a pair of rear hubs for sale? I need a pair to install race studs into... Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Front hubs are done, :D new "Racing Studs" installed.... here's a look see... I'm thinking about waiting to install them though and have em' powder coated with the rest of the suspension. :unsure: Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I'm fiddling around on the web and looking for rear racing shocks to use. I know that lots of guys run 68 Camaro rear shocks on lowered cars, does anyone know how long they are compressed and fully expanded? :unsure: I'm looking at these.... http://www.speedwaymotors.com/AFCO-Steel-Body-Stock-Mount-Shocks-1968-79-Nova-A-Type,41178.html Quote Link to comment
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