GamblerZ Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 I have been lurking here for a few months and I've finally had a reason to post something. I picked up a little project car for $450 (of course, I drove 800 miles round trip to pick it up). It is a bit rough around the edges, but it should be fun sorting through everything. The L20B that came in it is probably worth the asking price of the car. It is in need of a good deal of misc. parts and TLC. Any advice you can offer as to best places to locate some of these would be appreciated. Meanwhile, here are the ugly duckling photos... 1 Quote Link to comment
Bentaxlebob Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Nice find. Xmas in advance ! Congratulations ! Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 I don't see anything ugly about that duckling. Sweet score! 1 Quote Link to comment
GamblerZ Posted November 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Bumpers coming off in favor of something chrome. Needs lots of trim. Needs both driver side windows (front & rear) Needs rear liftgate glass Grill? Debating on whether to do twin Mikunis or ITBs. 5-speed swap Some minor rust repair Complete interior redo (like most people, I drive on the INSIDE of the car) Wheels ...and paint. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Nice find, can't wait to see what you do with it. :D Quote Link to comment
GamblerZ Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Sourcing some of the smaller bits and pieces (ie. taillight, exterior window trim, et.c) is proving to be a bit of a challenge. I have been perusing car-part.com, but the bill is adding up in a HURRY. Unfortunately, I am just not familiar enough with which parts from the 510 are cross-compatible. The suspension/handling bushings will DEFINITELY need addressing as many of them are cracked or rotted out completely. However, all this is not dissuading me from tackling this project. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 most anything drivetrain and suspension related cross over there are a few exceptions however motor mounts and tranny mounts are different for starters brakes on your wagon will be later style so they dont cross over with a 510 but they do cross with a 210 if i remember right Quote Link to comment
GamblerZ Posted November 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 Does anyone have any tips on the best way to remove the trim on the roof drip molding? I am nervous about damaging it as I would like to polish and reuse it. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 polish it on the car Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 I made a tool for removing this trim. It is toward the bottom of page 2. It works great. wrap the base of the metal in electrical tape so you dont dent the crome with the corners. http://community.ratsun.net/topic/45295-ruby-510-wagon-l20b-5-speed-driver-build/page-2 Quote Link to comment
GamblerZ Posted November 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 I made a tool for removing this trim. It is toward the bottom of page 2. It works great. wrap the base of the metal in electrical tape so you dont dent the crome with the corners. http://community.ratsun.net/topic/45295-ruby-510-wagon-l20b-5-speed-driver-build/page-2 Pulling trim Check this home-made tool action. Highly recommend. The modified flathead screwdriver trim removal device, and my banana plants. That is precisely what I was looking for. THANKS!!! Quote Link to comment
GamblerZ Posted December 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Been to a couple of salvage yards already in the freezing cold here to scrounge up a used replacement distributor (preferably an electronic) for the L20B with no luck. I understand that the following (4-plug) distributors should work: '77-'80 620 '77-'80 200SX (I understand that this one would be preferred) '77-'80 510 Given that I can't locate a used one, can anyone point me somewhere that I don't get hosed for a distributor? Ebay? Autozone? Reman or not? Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 They are on 80' 720s as well. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 rockauto.com Quote Link to comment
zerow Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 The problem with sourcing one from Napa/Autozone/O'Reilly/ is that it will not come with the correct base - it is just the distributor. With that being said, I suggest a 'Parts Wanted' post in the hopes that one is laying around someone's garage and is available for you. FWIW, I bought mine on eBay. Looked great, ran even better. $125 though, but my hunting for one ceased. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment
GamblerZ Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 The problem with sourcing one from Napa/Autozone/O'Reilly/ is that it will not come with the correct base - it is just the distributor. With that being said, I suggest a 'Parts Wanted' post in the hopes that one is laying around someone's garage and is available for you. FWIW, I bought mine on eBay. Looked great, ran even better. $125 though, but my hunting for one ceased. Good Luck! I have actually been considering the eBay route, primarily for the convenience. At Autozone I would have to surrender a core which I am not really wanting to do. Are you saying that you sourced a used replacement distributor on eBay, or you purchased a newer, updated version instead? Quote Link to comment
zerow Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 I have actually been considering the eBay route, primarily for the convenience. At Autozone I would have to surrender a core which I am not really wanting to do. Are you saying that you sourced a used replacement distributor on eBay, or you purchased a newer, updated version instead? Used replacement. But, it was so clean, I honestly don't think it was on a car for very long. Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 good lookn goon! Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 There's always this... http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor/default.aspx Quote Link to comment
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