Snowdrift Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hey thar! I got this a month or so ago. Still not running, sadly. It's my '68 Datsun 510 Sedan. has somewhat over 90k miles on it. Has a newly rebuilt L18, but from what I understand the car hasn't been started since it was dropped in. New plugs, wires, distributor, starter, fuel pump, and whatnot, all put in by previous owner. here's some pics. here is the photobucket album with the rest of the pics. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v338/veritech231/Datsun/ I am currently working on a 1960 chevy apache 10 i have, so i haven't had too much time to devote to this, but i'd hope to get it up and running soon. I went to start it and I noted the fan turned once and then the motor itself just wouldn't turn. I let it sit and tried a little later, and it did the same thing. and i've manually been able to turn it so I don't think anything is stuck. i just think that somethin may be up with the wiring, that there's not getting a good charge to the starter... Note: I have to start it with a screwdrive cause the part of the ignition you put the key in is gone... problem?? haha! anyway. IT'll be a fun project and i can't wait to get it goin. I wanna eventualy go CAT or KAT swap. but we'll see. Quote Link to comment
boomstickracing Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 welcome :D nice dime....can't wait to see the progress Quote Link to comment
WagDatto Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 I badly want a 68 sedan... Maybe my next project! She's a bit rough around the edges, but structurally all there! I'd try re-wiring the starter and see if it's a bad connection, or replacing the starter all together. Might be the culprit! Get it running, slacker! Quote Link to comment
Snowdrift Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Yeah. I was pretty happy to find out it was a '68. But it's going to be a pain to find some of the '68 original parts to replace the busted ones on this. (Like a good set of '68 tails, and the dash, etc..) The starter is brand spankin new though. I actually bought that right after i got the car because the old one seemed to be shot.. anyway. it's quite a project. I have a haynes manual, but i don't understand their wiring diagrams for shite. Quote Link to comment
Wharf Rat Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Welcome to Ratsun :) Squirt some Marvel Mystery Oil in them clyinders and turn it over by hand then let it set until your ready to get her going. Nice Ol' Dime. Quote Link to comment
Track Junky Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Always cool to see a '68, good find and good on you to get it going again. On a side note, WTF can a 510 tow!! lol!! Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Gotta love a 68! Welcome to Ratsun! Quote Link to comment
Snowdrift Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I'm way happy to have gotten it for only $500 too. Really a great find for that price. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) I have to start it with a screwdrive cause the part of the ignition you put the key in is gone... problem?? Are you using a screw driver end to turn a slotted key switch round thing with the 5/ 6 contacks with the connector on there. I wonder if your just turning the starter and not routing power also to the coil and the bypass resisitor wire to the coil the the coil is getting power during start. Edited May 14, 2009 by banzai510(hainz) Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Hey thar!I got this a month or so ago. Still not running, sadly. It's my '68 Datsun 510 Sedan. has somewhat over 90k miles on it. Has a newly rebuilt L18, but from what I understand the car hasn't been started since it was dropped in. New plugs, wires, distributor, starter, fuel pump, and whatnot, all put in by previous owner. here's some pics. here is the photobucket album with the rest of the pics. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v338/veritech231/Datsun/ I am currently working on a 1960 chevy apache 10 i have, so i haven't had too much time to devote to this, but i'd hope to get it up and running soon. I went to start it and I noted the fan turned once and then the motor itself just wouldn't turn. I let it sit and tried a little later, and it did the same thing. and i've manually been able to turn it so I don't think anything is stuck. i just think that somethin may be up with the wiring, that there's not getting a good charge to the starter... Note: I have to start it with a screwdrive cause the part of the ignition you put the key in is gone... problem?? haha! anyway. IT'll be a fun project and i can't wait to get it goin. I wanna eventualy go CAT or KAT swap. but we'll see. Sweet Jesus Why can't I get lucky like everyone else Welcome!! I have many ignition switch for that car Your also missing the front market lens and side marker Also have those Too much work for that car not worth fixing it Hand it over to me Will give you a running 70' 510:D Quote Link to comment
Snowdrift Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Sweet JesusWhy can't I get lucky like everyone else Welcome!! I have many ignition switch for that car Your also missing the front market lens and side marker Also have those Too much work for that car not worth fixing it Hand it over to me Will give you a running 70' 510:D you are a funny man. very funny. but i think i'll keep this one. I have both the front marker covers, but one is broken. I don't have the side markers though. I understand it'll be quite a pain to get this all put together, but i guess i'm addicted to pain or something. must've come from all the spicey foods i ate as a child...... that and the beatings... lol. Quote Link to comment
chris-eightball Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 I really like the 68's tail lights! Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Nice Car! And a '68 none the less. Did you purchase it here in Utah? I'd like to see it in person sometime. Welcome to Ratsun. Quote Link to comment
Snowdrift Posted May 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Yeah I got it out of ogden. I liv in riverton at the moment, but i gotta be moved out by the end of the month. i don't know where i'll be just yet. Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Yeah I got it out of ogden. I knew Ogden was good for something...:) Quote Link to comment
Snowdrift Posted May 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Not anymore without their datsun. haha Quote Link to comment
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