a.d._510_n_ok Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 does anyone have a Grant GT horn spring that's correct for a Grant GT wheel on an A10 column? Quote Link to comment
LTJ Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Love those seats after the retrim @Hotblack! 1 Quote Link to comment
chevtruknut Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 I am very excited. I just realized there are other late model 510 owners out there! I'm building a 1978 510 2 door hatchback. It is semi custom ( shaved everything, custom paint, interior, built L20B, etc). I have had a terrible time getting parts for this car, and could use a drivers door if anyone has one. I will also have lots of extra original parts leftover. Look forward to any information. What is a good source for the A10 information, as it seems all are grouped there 510/610/710). This car is currently a project car for my shop, I am a HS auto tech teacher. Kids dig it. Will get some pics up soon. It's COMPLETELY torn down and starting build back up. 2 Quote Link to comment
THEa10wagonsss Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 that SSS is sweet! cant wait to break mine out once the weather gets nicer again! 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 I am very excited. I just realized there are other late model 510 owners out there! I'm building a 1978 510 2 door hatchback. It is semi custom ( shaved everything, custom paint, interior, built L20B, etc). I have had a terrible time getting parts for this car, and could use a drivers door if anyone has one. I will also have lots of extra original parts leftover. Look forward to any information. What is a good source for the A10 information, as it seems all are grouped there 510/610/710). This car is currently a project car for my shop, I am a HS auto tech teacher. Kids dig it. Will get some pics up soon. It's COMPLETELY torn down and starting build back up. Don't shave doors. Safety feature being eliminated. I get show kids how to do body work, etc...But teaching them to molest a classic like that? Quote Link to comment
chevtruknut Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 There are two reasons I did the shave. One there are virtually NO 510s I Montana, where I started the build, and we wanted a car that made people say " what the @#$& is that thing". Two, the door had previous damage at the door handle, so I figured what they hey. The body is being completely shaved, and I know how that makes some feel ( ok I'm a previous owner of both a restoration and a street rod shop). I FULLY understand don't molest old school, but WOW does it look cool with No Way for the average person to tell what it is. I've had one person in five years guess 510, everything from celica to Malibu ( it does resemble a shrunken Chevelle btw) it's been in storage 5 years and I'm now back at it full force, so super excited. The ENTIRE UNDERCARRIAGE is 100% Brand new, which is way more work than I recommend for most, but it will be nice and reliable. I am ( so far) staying with the built L20 and 5 speed that came in it. 1 Quote Link to comment
THEa10wagonsss Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 get some pics goin brother wanna see your ride Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 There are two reasons I did the shave. One there are virtually NO 510s I Montana, where I started the build, and we wanted a car that made people say " what the @#$& is that thing". Two, the door had previous damage at the door handle, so I figured what they hey. The body is being completely shaved, and I know how that makes some feel ( ok I'm a previous owner of both a restoration and a street rod shop). I FULLY understand don't molest old school, but WOW does it look cool with No Way for the average person to tell what it is. I've had one person in five years guess 510, everything from celica to Malibu ( it does resemble a shrunken Chevelle btw) it's been in storage 5 years and I'm now back at it full force, so super excited. The ENTIRE UNDERCARRIAGE is 100% Brand new, which is way more work than I recommend for most, but it will be nice and reliable. I am ( so far) staying with the built L20 and 5 speed that came in it. Well then...Get after it. You should start a thread for this car with lots of pictures for us. Welcome to Ratsun. Quote Link to comment
chevtruknut Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 I know one of you will be able to help me with this. I have several ( over 200!) Pictures of the build ( won't bore you with them all, but if you need to know where ANY part on a 510 goes!) My question is, is there a shortcut to directions or nest way to post pics here? Thanks to all, great group, advice, knowledge, thanks. Lastly I have access as an auto teacher to TONS of technical resources so feel free to contact me at school with any thing I might get able to help you with. bwarren@marlinisd.org Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 I know one of you will be able to help me with this. I have several ( over 200!) Pictures of the build ( won't bore you with them all, but if you need to know where ANY part on a 510 goes!) My question is, is there a shortcut to directions or nest way to post pics here? Thanks to all, great group, advice, knowledge, thanks. Lastly I have access as an auto teacher to TONS of technical resources so feel free to contact me at school with any thing I might get able to help you with. bwarren@marlinisd.org Load all pics to Photobucket. You can load and share pics from phone or PC. In your library, on each individual pic you need to C/P the IMG code. On laptop, the codes will be to the right of the pic. Click on it. The code will flash "Copied." From phone, click share icon; Copy links to clipboard; click IMG code. Once IMG code is copied, paste that code in the text box at bottom of our page. Quote Link to comment
chevtruknut Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Pics of the project 510 "Dancer" here are the first of MANY to come of the '78 510 I'm building at work ( high school auto tech teacher). Pretty selective on what I let them do, but lots of cleaning and misc labor http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/Bradandtoni/IMG_20170207_113830208_zpsnnuco2xa.jpg Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Pretty selective on what I let them do, but lots of slave labor I fixed it for you :) Pick the link that starts with . Every engine i do a rebuild on gets painted with that engine purple. Nicely done. Quote Link to comment
chevtruknut Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Thank you very much, I'll get the hang of it as I go along, I hope Quote Link to comment
chevtruknut Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Does anybody happen to know the whereabouts of a decent Drivers side door for a 78-81 510 (2 door hatchback)? Thanks, Brad Quote Link to comment
THEa10wagonsss Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 anyone know exactly what i need for a timing chain job just dont wanna order kit on rock and be missing pieces. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 anyone know exactly what i need for a timing chain job just dont wanna order kit on rock and be missing pieces. If it's an L20b, complete gasket set, timing chain and gears, chain guides. Some "while you're in there" thoughts: water pump, fan belt, radiator hoses, thermostat Quote Link to comment
chevtruknut Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Don't forget to get ( or make) a chain holder tool. Get ahold of me and I can loan you one if needed. Brad Quote Link to comment
chevtruknut Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 If it's an L20b, complete gasket set, timing chain and gears, chain guides. Some "while you're in there" thoughts: water pump, fan belt, radiator hoses, thermostat I agree on the " while you're in there" Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Don't forget to get ( or make) a chain holder tool. This is why I would buy a complete gasket set. Pull radiator, pull crank pulley, pull timing chain cover. Then you don't need a chain holder. ;) And it'll be a lot easier to do the job with the chain cover off... Quote Link to comment
THEa10wagonsss Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 pulling engine out in a couple of weeks to do alt and vaccum lines might just leave timing alone for now Quote Link to comment
chevtruknut Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Careful, that's where I started.look at where I ended up stopping...not one bolt untouched! Quote Link to comment
chevtruknut Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Careful, that's where I started.look at where I ended up stopping...not one bolt untouched! Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 pulling engine out in a couple of weeks to do alt and vaccum lines Wait... what?!? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_creep :rofl: Quote Link to comment
chevtruknut Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I was just giving you a bad time, since I started with doing the same, then I did the " well while I'm at it" thing until I had my car tore completely apart and am now rebuilding it from the ground up. Just kidding and hope all goes well for your project. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 pulling engine out in a couple of weeks to do alt and vaccum lines might just leave timing alone for now Why? Just, why? Every bit of that can be done in bay. Hell, I know a member who just rebuilt an L6 IN the car. Quote Link to comment
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