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Thanks for the input guys. Here's the make date:

Hahahahha, if either team can eclipse .500 this year, I'll be shocked. I just moved back to AZ from Kirkland, WA...luckily the rain has followed me!

I am new to the site but formerly owned an older pickup that my grandpa gave me when I was 19, he thinks it was a 710 but after some research I'm pretty sure it was a 720. I had been looking for a VW Type III Fastback (My first 2 cars were a 1970 and a 1967) but when I saw this Datsun, I fell in love and was excited that it was water cooled! I was fortunate enough to stumble across a 610 from either original owner or second owner, he said he was original but had a title from 1979, so not sure but he was original enough for me. Car was really sputtering and getting a tad hot, it read at about 3/4 of the way on the temp gauge. However, it fired right up and was able to drive it a few miles. I offered him cash on the spot as I knew I didn't want to let it get away, He denied my first 3 offers, as he had many calls in the 3 hours he had it posted on CList, so I didn't get it for cheap but I think it was a decent deal. I'm going to use this thread to document my process with the car and hopefully get some pointers and help from the Ratsun faithful. Purchase Date: 7/6/2014 Original Title: Day 1 Photo: Day 2 (7/7/2014): So first thing was put some newer fuel hoses in as it was spitting out fuel near the motor. Also changed the oil and topped off radiator and put a new radiator cap on. The cap and fluid really helped and dropped the temp so well, the thermostat I bought won't go in unless deemed needed. PEELED off the rear window tint as it was really bad, had to clamp some of the headliner in the back so it doesn't flap around. The interior is dry rotted but in pretty good shape considering. Here's all the day 2 photos I took. Day 3 (7/8/2014): Drove it about 70 miles today! It's got the shakes around 45-50, then settles in. What I am guessing, it is the bushings on the front end causing the issues (see photos below) Any parts help here would be great, I'd like to tackle this issue ASAP. Heavy smell of fuel in the cabin at lower speeds. Couldn't find any more leaks but opened the trunk and removed the cardboard, all the fuel boots and hoses back there are dead and need replacement. Any idea where to get the fuel filler neck? Going to clean that trunk area ASAP! Had a cracked Heat Exchange Duct, so I replaced that. Replaced the battery with the spec size. Day 3 Photos:

1st post! Just picked up a '73 610 2-Door! This is my 15 year anniversary with a Datsun. My first was a 710, that I ran into the ground at 19 years old. Bought this from original owner. 90k on the motor, fires right up and is certainly a sight for sore eyes.More pics to come in the following days. He also gave me a couple of boxes of randomness. a new starter, odometer console & LOTS 'O MANUALS! (plus what looks like some VW and 85 Maxima stuff) Firstly, I want to replace the cooling system, as it seems to run a bit on the hot side (I am in AZ, so this could be the first issue). Any advice, pointers and guidance is welcome, as I am not the best of wrenches but plan to learn a lot from this experience.