jaredjc Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 This is my first post, sorry if it's in the wrong place. Does anyone have any history with this car or is close enough to go look at it? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-Other-/171868842400?vxp=mtr Thank you Jared Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 I can see a bad rattle can job. Quote Link to comment
jaredjc Posted July 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Thank you, i apreciate it. I was more worried about loads of rust though. I can fix most everything else myself. Metal work I'm totally new at. I'm looking for a 510 something I can daily until I can work on it. Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 You're in Washington and you're looking at a car in NC? Seems way backwards to me. You can tell that car has rot in the quarter panels, so that "no rust" comment is either a bold face lie or pure ignorance. I bet you there's more plastic on that body than at the collective body at the playboy mansion. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Thank you, i apreciate it. I was more worried about loads of rust though. I can fix most everything else myself. Metal work I'm totally new at. I'm looking for a 510 something I can daily until I can work on it. What do you think the bad paint is covering. Matt has a good point. I didn't notice you live in the PNW. You can't find a 510 local? You're doing it wrong. Quote Link to comment
jaredjc Posted July 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 I admit, I am a complete nub at body work so I can't read between the lines like you, I'm not saying I want 100% rust free but I'd like something that didn't need new floors, and four quarter panels. I've been looking on craigs list, here, and ebay locally as well. If you have other suggestions I'll happily look there too? The stuff I've seen isn't running, which I need at this point as I don't have a shop, which may mean I have to wait until I get a house this winter. Thank you for the info, and opinions. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 You need reliable transportation not someone else's problem. Get a cheap Camry or Honderp for now and save up for a good 510 of your dreams. 1 Quote Link to comment
dgi Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 OK, here we go... I live about 90 miles away. This car has been advertised on Craigslist now for several months at various prices, all higher than the eBay starting price. It seems to be the same car advertised on CL about a year ago by a different owner who provided better pictures.. I've had numerous 510s and I'm planning to add a 4 door 510 to my stable. But I won't drive the 90 miles to even look at this one. Does that answer your question? Quote Link to comment
ByStickel Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 I'm 4 hours from that car, but you'd have to pay me for the time to go and look at it. Use Searchtempest to check everything in southern California and Arizona. You'll find a much better car. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 East coast cars, especially a Datsun, have lived questionable lives. Quote Link to comment
jaredjc Posted July 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 That takes care of it, I'll keep looking. Thank you all. Quote Link to comment
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