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    Datsun 510 wagon

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  1. Thanks for the responses everyone, you've all refueled my inspiration to get the build underway on my own instead of going to a shop. I have a book coming that has to deal with datsuns and L20b engines. The first thing is research so I'm going to start there and get into the build. If any of you have advice about the rebuild itself please let me know before I start. And thank you to the Ratsun Family!
  2. Hey guys, I'm back and have the same problems haha. So I've taken my 510 Goon to a few shops because I need an engine rebuild. I have internal cylinder problems, and a cracked head. I can't seem to find a shop that can help in the rebuild process. I live in Orange county so if anyone has a place in orange county or the LA and San Diego area let me know. An engine swap is also on my mind, right now I'm rocking an L20B. Let me know what your thoughts are because i need a little help..
  3. Quick Question: When talking about replacing gaskets in the engine, are talking all the gaskets in the engine? or are we talking gaskets to oil pan and header gaskets?
  4. Thank you for all the responses! Yes i have a L20 but will pull the heads off and look at everything. I will go with a thicker oil and yes i do have a 4 speed and I have been constantly thinking about a change to a five speed. A big thank you for places to buy parts, it is a constant struggle. And please keep and advice and tips coming it is greatly appreciated.
  5. Alright guys, I've been working on my goon as much as possible but I do have a couple questions and I know this is the best place to ask them so here they are. 1) My car has a problem with a smoking tail pipe. It happens a little on the start but even when it gets warm it'll smoke as I drive. I've changed the oil to 5w30 but what to know what oil is best to run/ how i could fix the problem? It is a white/ grayish smoke. 2) I have seen and read a lot of engine swap stuff about the goon. I am currently on break for school so i don't drive it very long distances, but I'll need to get this thing driving and running well at freeway speeds. I'm pretty sure I have an L20 and was wondering if I can put mods or should swap it to make it a little more reliable at high speeds. Any advice? I want to make it my daily drive and need it driving as best as possible. 3) Are there any good stores or websites for parts? I need a good amount of little things? I am always checking the ratsun classifieds and ebay but its not the best resource. 4) I live in Orange County and think it would be sick to meet some of you guys. So if there are meet ups or something please list below. Thanks for all the help in advance.
  6. Im not sure but I'm looking into it more and more. And does anyone here have san experience with wiring? the wiring it a little faulty at times, the battery died while i was driving it and i think its because of a short. If it to complicated I might just fix that one wire and be done. Any advice?
  7. Also looking for parts so pictures is the next step. Keep on searching and spreading the word about the 510's.
  8. The color of the smoke is almost like a gray/white color. I tends to smell like gas but I did discover and patch up a leak from the gas tank. I heard it could be anything from burning to much oil to antifreeze in the oil?
  9. I was going to take them off because it is slowly starting to rust under them. I was just got take them of to reach some rust and put the chrome back on. I do plan on polishing it and painting it, so i will probably do why you guys said, and just tape over them. Have any f you guys dealt with smoke coming from the tail pipe. Mine has a lot of smoke but I can't figure out if its burning to much oil or what? Any advice on where to start?
  10. The chrome trim around the windows, not the windshield of back windows but the sides. Is there a way to take that off without damaging the chrome? Ive heard some snap in and out I just don't want to use to much force and break it. And can you buy that chrome pretty easily if it does break?
  11. Sorry guys, I had to go out of town for a little because of a death in the family. Im gonna get back to work on the goon and keep you guys updated on whats going on with the 510.
  12. I won't do any hacking to the body. I would like to keep her as stock as I can. Hoping to fix so rust this next week and getting the carpet in. A upgrade on suspension is still on my radar, so thank you for the website.
  13. Yes I bought this car off of craiglist. The previous owner had put on the weber carb and the shoulder seat belts when in the car before. It is a 71' goon. I want to try and start getting some of the rust out of the car. There isn't any major rust, mostly just surface. the engine and tranny are in good condition for the most part. I want to give her a suspension upgrade for a smoother ride. Any suggestions?
  14. Hi guys, I’m new to this forum and to the Datsun world. I just bought my first Datsun 510 wagon after looking for almost a year and have fallen in love with it. I bought it on valentines day and from there took her to my trusted car shop. They looked over it, we got new tires, add a coolant system, and realigned the car. My plan is to restore the car as much as possible with occasionally modifications. So far I have taken out the old carpet and have some new carpet coming. I will post pictures of her below. If you have any advice on where to start next, or what to do it is much appreciated. I am not very knowledgable yet but I a very excited to learn. Heres a link to the photos: http://s356.photobucket.com/user/roshardt4/profile/
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