A10's U-nite !!!!

[Fat510]

No.  They are nothing alike.

 

They looked similar so I had to ask. Thanks

[ggzilla]

Bushing kit will fix it. Less than $10.

[bananahamuck]

My idler arm has a shit ton of play. Only up and down really but will I need a new whole one or will a new bushing kit be ok

 

 

Whole new ones are about $25.  delivered to you house.

 

http://www.rockauto.com/

 

Don't forget to use 5% discount code in the where did you hear of us box .

[connerd]

What discount code is that. Thanks alot

[bananahamuck]

http://community.ratsun.net/topic/56411-rock-auto-discount-codes-go-here/

 

 

 

And if Ratsun is down for some reason,, you can type rock auto discount codes into your browser there are many other forums with the same kind of threads..

[Nis082]

Hi to all ,

Have loved reading this topic , nice to know there is others lovers of this great car

Heres a few pictures of mine its a 1982 Nissan Datsun Stanza (Australian )

Originally fitted with a ZL16 and 4speed Bought New by my Grandmother ,  original colour is Summer Sand Yellow

Many Modifications over the 22 years ive had it , 

Currently  , S14A Sr20DET  & 5speed Aus Spec 200sx 300hp 550ft/pd atw , 1000kg as it sits

Shortened R31 Skyline Diff Housing 28spline billet axles 3.9 b/w lsd , 3"Thick Wall Tailshaft  ,V8 Ford Falcon uni joints , Modified trailing arms.

Front Brakes  Hilux 4spot calipers 240z Rotors , Rear R31 Discs Calipers , 17"x7"Performance Alloys

Custom Steel Boot Floor made to look like a drop tank ,  Ser2 Aus Bluebird Front Spoiler

Retrimmed Velour Standard interior , SSS Stanza Dash/Gauges , Alloy Half RollCage .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mhub91]

Seen this before on OzDat ^ nice!!

[datzenmike]

Man, oh man the A10 has come a long way. Used to get zero respect  by 510 clubs as a 'doner car' suitable for parts like L20B doglegs and steering boxes only to keep them on the road. I love the forward leaning aggressive stance.

[mhub91]

Datzenmike, I'd agree. It's very cool the A10 is getting a lot of attention now. I foresee it becoming 'semi' popular in the near-ish future.

[alexmeans]

Mhub pm'd

[bananahamuck]

I foresee them as always being grouped with the 2+2 as the plucky little cars that have something to prove in order to have a shot at automobile notoriety,, yet somehow never getting out of the class president,  older brothers shadow..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to soon?

[datzenmike]

A10!!!! (not 510)

[bananahamuck]

Looks like all A10s are going to be discontinued in the future.

 

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/budget-cuts-could-ground-unstoppable-warthog-aircraft/

[ggzilla]

I heard the opposite, that they are bringing back the 510.

[datzenmike]

Ha ha....

[flatcat19]

I heard the opposite, that they are bringing back the 510.

 

And you haven't started a tread aboot it yet?

[datzenmike]

I doubt very much the warthog will go until something as good comes along. That strike fighter sounds like BS to me. Always hearing stuff but it's never around except in the movies. The 'hog' will be around for a long time yet.

[Andres131313]

Hi i got a 78' 510 for free. I'm looking for a front bumper anyone have a place I can fine one? This is my first car and I got it running after it sat for 20 years at a family members house.

[mhub91]

.....'78 510?

 

What's the VIN number?

[datzenmike]

The Nissan model year usually starts the previous June or July. The A10 was first sold in July '78 which would make it a '79 model year. There were no '78 A10s even though the build date may say '78 on it.

 

Some vehicles were 'half year' models such as the early 620 which was made in or around Feb or March of '72 but is called a '73.

[ggzilla]

There is a 1978 Datsun 510. 1978-1981 is the USA model years for the HLA10 510.

[ggzilla]

510 with build date of Nov 1977 was the first USA 1978 510. They were produced in Japan even earlier, starting in May 1977.

[Fat510]

Mine was built in August of '78

[datzenmike]

That's interesting. I have only '79 model year shown. Perhaps because it was a part year production? like the 620 and the '86.5 Hardbody being listed as an '87.

[datsunaholic]

The Nissan model year usually starts the previous June or July. The A10 was first sold in July '78 which would make it a '79 model year. There were no '78 A10s even though the build date may say '78 on it.

 

Some vehicles were 'half year' models such as the early 620 which was made in or around Feb or March of '72 but is called a '73.

 

My '78 WHLA10 says different...

 

 

 

There are distinctive differences between 78 and 79 A10s.  78s use the remote igniter.  I've owned 4 different 78s, all with remote igniter ignitions.  The Tach Delete plate is different.  The dash facia is different- 79s have bulb burnout indicators (as do the 80-81) but 78s do NOT.  The 79+ had a center armrest storage container, 78 did not (though it could be added as the console itself was the same).  78s didn't say "By Nissan" on the fender and trunk badges.

 

 

They may not have had A10s in Canadia in 78, but they certainly did in the US.  I have factory service manuals for all 4 years.  78, 79, 80, 81.