carterb

The name "rice wagon" came from my first impression given the racing seat, giant column mounted tach, the big exhaust, and other "ricer" like items. The car was super solid and very straight. I don't remember what else was going on at the time but I knew from the start that I wanted this to be my first VG car.

I found a VG30 w/ 5spd tranny. Got an install kit from Dave at www.vg30.com and then started tearing down the motor, only to find it had silicone sealant in some of the cooling ports, scratched cylinder walls, and damaged piston tops.... *sigh*

Spoiler alert - the complete photo album for this project can be seen here:

http://datsun510.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=3393

Oh man, I just looked at the dates of the photos - I purchased this wagon in July 2005. Nearly 7 years ago! That's embarassing, but if you have a car that's been in hiding for years, and are losing interest and motivation, perhaps this will help you out...

I answered an add for a running 510 wagon near Ft Lewis with an L20 and 280zx brakes if I remember right. Brenda and I drove down, took it on a quick test drive (to the nearest Shucks to fill the leaking clutch master cylinder) and bought it on the spot.

We bled the clutch in the PO's apartment parking lot and headed north. Here are some photos from when I first brought it home.

I've designed thousands of parts that others have manufactured as part of my job. I've used a mill before to cut slots, drill holes, trim heights, and other modifications to existing parts before. But Friday I made my first scratch built Datsun parts. Four little stand-offs for some air cleaner assemblies. I bored and tapped 1/2" aluminum stock and added a pair of 11mm wrench flats, then soda blasted them. I realize it's pretty simple stuff for a few of you here but I'm happy with them.

And here they are in the car.

Memorial Day weekend price drop. $75/set

Come and get 'em!

--carter

Memorial Day weekend price drop - $175/set.

I'd like them gone.

--carter

SOLD!

Thanks for the interest.

--carter

maybe, what are you thinking?

Not knowing what they are for kind of lowers the value. And they are pretty intergral to the rear-end at the moment since I believe they replace the backing plates.

Capital hill seattle. by the QFC on 15th i think.

Hey that's Nick!

I know it for sure because he was at my house Saturday wearing the same shirt! :thumbup:

Unfortunately, I have a business trip and will miss Canby this year for the first time ever. I'll have to find something else later this summer. Maybe I'll go up to Vancouver, I've never been to that show.

They probably are toyota rims but are still 4x114.3 datsun bolt pattern. They were all mounted on a wagon I bought a while ago.

--carter

Complete rear end from a 510 wagon with disk brake brackets.

This was from an abandond KA project from down in California.

Previous owner thinks the brackets were for willwood calipers. I can take measurements for you if you like.

I usually sell plain jane wagon rears for $150 so what a deal?!

Rear end spins freely but I've never driven it.

Give me a call.

This and many more parts available here:

http://datsun510.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=3132

425-275-7746

--carter

I have two sets of 13" steel wheels w/ tires. 4x114.3 datsun friendly bolt pattern on both.

The first set is a nice clean set of steelies with almost new tires (still have thenubs on them)

Three are 165R13, one is 155R13.

$100 - come get 'em

The second set are also 13" steel wheels that kind of look like four spoke libras in if you squint! They have toyota centercaps. Tires have good tread but are pretty old and one doesn't hold air for long. But no one will be lookin' at your tires cause they'll be mesmerised by the chrome beauty rings!

$100 - come get 'em

Best to call, I'm in the garage all day (for real icehouse!)

lots of other goodies available here:

http://datsun510.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=3132

And a whole lot more I've not photographed.

425-275-7746

--carter

Coupes look so good in Red!

Nice score James!

What's your plan? Do you have a new build thread?

Wow! Nice sell Mr. The Cat!

Is it staying local?

--carter

What?! You think the cast in numbers from the manufacturer are more accurate than my tape measure and block of scrap wood?! B)

Thanks for the correction!

--carter

Thanks.

Has anyone removed the auto-read-out and used it for a manual car? That would be my plan.

--carter

You might call this guy and see what he learned during his S2000 swap.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/3006843281.html

1972 Datsun 510 with Honda S2000 engine swap - $11000 (Puyallup)

Date: 2012-05-09, 10:49PM PDT

Reply to: dm8t8-3006843281@sale.craigslist.org ^{[Errors when replying to ads?]}

1972 Datsun 510

4 door sedan

Engine and transmission swap from a Honda S2000

F20C 2.0L DOHC VTEC engine with 240 horsepower and 9000 rpm redline

6 speed manual transmission

Honda OBD2 wiring harness conversion with fully functional S2000 digital instrument cluster and immobilizer system

1982 Nissan 280ZX brakes, 4 wheel disc

Rack and pinion steering conversion

Custom built front swaybar

Limited slip differential with 4.11 rear end gears

Shaved rear door handles, padded dash, am fm radio and cd player

Front bucket seats from a Toyota MR-2, rear bench seat is original Datsun

NHRA approved gas tank and fuel lines

HID headlights

New windshield

Drive line loop

New drag slicks

3 inch exhaust with side cutout in front of right rear tire, and full exhaust running to the back with a stock Honda muffler. Very quiet and stealth when the cutout is capped, and easily uncorked for the race track.

I'm going to drive it for a few months to make sure there are no more mechanical/electrical issues. Rack and Pinion steering would be nice. Hopefully I can pin my brother (BACKWOODS DAVE) down and get it painted before next summer. We'll see.

Solid wagon! Still thinking of paint before Canby?

Looking forward to seeing your swap in person.

--carter

any manufacturers mark on the back of the rim that you can see?

Not that I could find. The US Wheel caps did not come with the wheels either so that's no help.

However they are made in the U.S.A. so who knows.

Trade for my 13s

Not opposed to trades but I need something that takes up less space than another set of wheels/tires. : )

--carter

Still got these wheels? Will you ship? Please pm me and let me know.

 

Thanks

Josh

PM'd you Josh. Yes I can ship. It's probably about $30 per wheel/tire. Once I get your zip I can be more accurate.

--carter

Well spook it is... And I mounted some 280zxt snowflakes as well.

I still have them.

I was going to mount them on my lowered 510 wagon today since there hasn't been any interest but they didn't quite tuck under my un-rolled fenders.

Rorschak and FatmanPM me if you want to work something out.

how much for shipping to 98036 Lynnwood, WA?

These are the same kits offered on the BRE website. Just $25 cheaper. (sorry Pete)

http://www.bre2.net/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=B&Product_Code=300B03&Category_Code=models_sub_radiocontrol

These are the "basic kits" so no electronics or motor.

They are like "project 510's" except that every part is NOS!

--carter