1971 Datsun 510

[de_ro]

Hey everyone, I'm new to these forums. I purchased a 1971 510 back in November of 2011. I don't have much of a background with cars, this is my first project. It has the original L16 engine, the brakes were pretty much done for so I had a mechanic install a brand new brake system (master cylinder, rotors, drums, calipers, and pads). The alternator ended up dieing on me a few months after I had bought it, so I that was replaced as well. Now I'm at a point in time where I'm not exactly sure what to do next, or who to turn to (like I said, I don't really know much about cars but I can still read a diagram and put things together if it's simple enough). I'll post more pictures soon.

 

[Wide14u]

welcome to ratsun the 510 looks good

[hobbes_the_cat]

Looks like a pretty solid car. Welcome to Ratsun. I think step one should be removing those goofy autozone grills from the fenders. ;)

[Boaty]

Aye. What Hobbes said. Eliminate those vents.

[darc510]

I concur, take those vents off. Also, does your turn signals work on those mirrors? i'd say you got a really nice dime on your hands... more oics!!!

[Shagy]

did this one come from long beach?

[yellowdatsun]

More pics would help us with your future plans.

 

But the vents would be first on my list to delete.

 

Get a back bumper. The tail panels are a huge pain to fix/replace, and finding a nice replacement will not be easy.

 

Metal polish will help put a shine back into the front bumper.