Hix1985 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 HI guys, I have been keeping my eye out for a 510 for a couple of months and one finally came my way :thumbup: 1972 4dr sedan I really was not planning on getting one so soon, because I'm getting ready to move with my wife and I don't have a place to work on one right now. From living in Ohio you don't get a lot of chances of getting one, so the price was right so I could not pass on it! I bought this sight unseeing by only looking at the photos. I knew there was going to be work but there is more than I thought, but I'm up for it. once I move I will start a building thread. it's in storage right now. http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/rhicks85/slideshow/ Quote Link to comment
Jesse C. Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Pretty cool! Is that a hood ornament? Quote Link to comment
Hix1985 Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 lol it came like that, I don't think it is going to stay. 2 Quote Link to comment
Dolomite Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Man, I haven't seen welds like that since...last weekend when I cut up that African bluebird abortion for the 510keeper. That poor thing needs patience and TLC, welcome to old datsun ownership. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Wow... someone should have invested in some welding gas... and perhaps a few classes. Instead they spend all their money on grinding discs 3 Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Congrats on the 510. Boy that looks like a lot of work. I hope you can save it. 1 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Good luck with your first 510. Glad to see you here. Quote Link to comment
Angela Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Welcome to the family :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Hix1985 Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Thanks everyone!! This will be a long term project when I do start. I do not have any crazy things I want to do to it, Just want to get it cleaned up and fix the welds and the really bad rust then get the motor running. When that's done I mite start thinking of something crazy to do :rofl: But until I move I will just keep saving money to blow on this. little project. Quote Link to comment
The Taterhead Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 The easiest thing to do with a 510 like that is to get discouraged. Don't do that. Take one step at a time and eventually you'll get there. Quote Link to comment
4perrev Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Got yourself some elephantitis going on there. Everything is fixable with skills or money. As Tater said, just stay focused and don't get discouraged. You'll have some good times ahead. Welcome to the house, kick your shoes off and stay awhile. Soon, we'll have story time and smores!! Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Thanks everyone!! This will be a long term project when I do start. I do not have any crazy things I want to do to it, Just want to get it cleaned up and fix the welds and the really bad rust then get the motor running. When that's done I mite start thinking of something crazy to do :rofl: But until I move I will just keep saving money to blow on this. little project. Easy does it, mine was worse, I had to sand off 4 layers of rattlecan primer and probably a gallon of bondo just to get to the metal....I got lucky rust was minimal and only had to cut a 6 inch piece and weld up a new one...yours looks good overall, do your research and do it right :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Easy does it, mine was worse, I had to sand off 4 layers of rattlecan primer and probably a gallon of bondo just to get to the metal....I got lucky rust was minimal and only had to cut a 6 inch piece and weld up a new one...yours looks good overall, do your research and do it right :thumbup: What he said. Quote Link to comment
Hix1985 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 I'm still looking for a house so can't start working on it yet;However, I have been learn all I can and got a l20b and Five speed. Well really I got the hole truck :blush: Don't need it but it is hard to find Datsun stuff in ohio. Got a 1979 620 King-cab. 1 Quote Link to comment
4perrev Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Sweet score and a brake booster also!! Quote Link to comment
Hix1985 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 YAH! I don't no what all I can use from it yet, I don't even know if I should use this transmission or look for a 280zx 5 speed for better gears :confused: Quote Link to comment
4perrev Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 You can use the booster in the dime. Just have to modify it to fit. Not very difficult to do. Here is one I did for my 521:' Quote Link to comment
Hix1985 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 That looks to big for side drafts? 1 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 You can use the booster in the dime. Just have to modify it to fit. Not very difficult to do. Here is one I did for my 521:' Or just use a B210 booster in the 510 and no modifications needed. 1 Quote Link to comment
Hix1985 Posted April 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Going to try and pull the engine and trans out this weekend if weather lets me, will need to get another engine stand. I have been looking at the brake booster It will not fit with that adapter with side drafts on it. i will have to find B210 booster when the time comes for that, so the only thing I'm going to take from the truck is the engine and trans. I was thinking I could put the L16 and 4 speed in the truck to get it running then sale it. Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 If you do find a B210, you need the spacers as well. They are the two pieces in the foreground here (but they won't likely be powder coated bright orange): Quote Link to comment
Hix1985 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 If you do find a B210, you need the spacers as well. They are the two pieces in the foreground here (but they won't likely be powder coated bright orange): Thanks! Quote Link to comment
4perrev Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 True for the b210 booster. This was a 620 booster that had to come out a bit to get the clutch master to fit. Quote Link to comment
Hix1985 Posted April 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Not getting the engine out this weekend getting another :poop: a** snow storm :sneaky: Quote Link to comment
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