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After cutting through a nice thick layer of bondo: Thanks to qwik510 I have a nice patch panel for the rear quarter

Thanks, It's a 1989 in brand new condition. Earlier in the year it was on set of the movie "Rock of Ages," so it may be a movie star soon.

The inter cooler pipe comes from the front of radiator and around the sides. There is not much room for a wider radiator.

What radiator would you guys recommend to replace this one?

The radiator is a 3 core but I'm not sure what it's out off. It's definately old and on the list to replace.

Thanks, I'm going to work on it right now

So I guess I need to figure out how to post the pictures properly.

I have started this post to share my adventure as I bring a datsun 510 with an SR20 swap to its full potential…on a budget ;) When I sold my stock 2dr 510 5 years ago I was never able to shake the desire to get another one, especially one with some real power. I had the urge to do a quick search for datsuns in my area, after watching transformers, and stumbled across this one. The price was way more than I could spend, but it was dropping. I decided what I thought it was worth and the guy seemed to be on the same page. My father-in-law happened to be taking a trailer full of vintage motorcycles to Alabama which was right on the way. So like any smart person with 510 on the mind, I convinced him to leave on his 5hr trip that night at 9pm. When we arrived the datsun was in way different shape than I imagined. When I was told I could drive it 3hrs home without problem, I did not picture a car where nothing electronic(gauges and lights) really worked…not to mention the rest of the build quality was unknown. I started to sense how overwhelmed he was with the project, which in turn made me overwhelmed. Then I made an offer (nowhere near our negotiated price) that I figured was worth trying the project and he accepted. We then decided it was not road worthy so we needed to figure out how to fit it in our 24ft trailer that already had 6 or 7 bikes in it (on a navy base at 2am). I’m not sure if it was the gas fumes from the 510 that had a switch operated fuel pump or buyers’ remorse, but I was feeling a little sick at this point. We finally got everything to fit but one motorcycle which was my ride home. Then after a few days the trailer was back and I got to drive the car for the first time…all buyers’ remorse was gone! Now it’s up on stands and the project has begun. Wiring is getting cleaned up, gauges are being retro fitted, and everything is being gone over with a fine tooth comb. Here are a few before shots: fresh off the trailer we had to put all the misc stuff inside the car We removed a TON of wiring, did some spot painting, relocated some stuff, and added a few gauges that all seem to work: The car does have some really cool suspension, wheels, and brakes. I am waiting on a CAS right now because we grounded it by mistake and now it doesn't work. Once it's up an running I plan on doing a little bit of bodywork in some of the badly rusted areas, but I kinda like the whole look of the car. Let me know what you guys think.

I would like the left rear quarter panel patch if you still have it. I will buy both if you don't want to split them up. Would you consider shipping it to Tallahassee, FL 32303? thanks