99Vette

I was just up in Idaho too :/

I had never looked into the 210 much, I like it. Maybe a better optiin. Again, thanks.

What originally got me interested in Datsun was the 510 2 door. I had almost bought a 4 door when I got the corvette. Maybe I should have :p. What I have noticed is that the 280 is much easier to find and it is still something I love. The trucks are pretty cool though. Whatever I decide I'm sure I will end up loving it.

From what most of you have said so far I feel it would be smarter to drop 7 to 10k on a better car. Maybe I should look for one of those and do something with that later down the road.

I wanted something to restore. But not to show car quality, something to have fun working on and learning on. Then a year or two down the road autocross.

Seems like the general consensus is no. I kind of expected it tbh. Maybe I will just do some searching for something that has already been updated. I've had the itch for a datsun for a little over two years now. I'm sure any datsun I find will end up being a project... Thanks for the replies.

Hostility aside, thanks for the response. I went to edit my post to include 510, 240, 260, or 280 but I couldn't until the thread got approved by a moderator. 5 months is less of a deadline than it is time I will have completely available to the project. I have been searching for a project for a couple years now (mostly stuff for the corvette) but haven't had the time OR the garage to do it in. Also, I DO have money right now. I wanted a project, hence the 2000 dollar car. I want something to mess around and learn on.

As the title probably suggests, I have limited knowledge when it comes to project cars. What I'm wanting to do is turn a sub 2000 dollar car into something nice with a 5000 dollar budget (including buying of tools) with the next 5 months to do it. I have a garage, ramps, jackstands, limited tools, and the knowledge level of oil changes and knowing what parts are what. I've installed exhaust, intake systems, shocks and minor maintenance things like replacing my oil pressure sensor on my C5 Vette. I've also helped my dad with his hummer project with things like sanding, welding, slotting, bracketing, etc. Is a project like this feasible with the help of forums lime these? Over these 5 months I'll have all day every day minus an hour or two in the mornings. Not looking for a show car winner, just something that is fun and drivable for now. Also toying with selling my Yamaha FZ07 to get an extra 5k but only if necessary. The vette stays with me :P Also, what's the best place to look for a car to start with? Craigslist? Looking for a 510, 240, 260 280. Not so much a wagon 510, but I would keep it in mind.