Mcfly Posted July 4, 2010 Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 I was wondering if anyone has done it here to a 510? I know of one person who said all you need to do is move the B pillar back and put on 2 door sedan doors in then cut the rear doors in half and weld them back together to the correct length then place it in the gap then weld it in place. anymore info would be greatly appricated Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted July 4, 2010 Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 I think you can also pull the quarter panel outer skin and swap it from a 2dr (as well as swapping or moving the b-pillar), but I suppose those would be pretty hard for you to source. Either way it's a lot of work and a lot of possible ways to screw things up badly. I'd highly suggest getting the car operating as a 4dr and enjoy it, rather than attempt such a big project. I know I'd rather have a drivable dime, than the one sitting as a never ending project that I can't enjoy. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 There was a 510 in portland someone made into a 2 door. All he did was weld the back door shut and smooth it out. 1 Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Leave a 4-door a 4-door. There are so many reasons to not go down the dark path that leads to an abandoned Datsun project. Appreciate your 510/1600 for what it is :) I used to want a 2-door sedan something fierce, but the more I look at em, the more it seems fitting that the sedan version has 4-doors.. Something about a 2-door sedan just seems.. off.. Not bashing or putting down 2-door sedans; I'd still own one. But I wouldn't trade the functionality and aesthetics a 4-door for one. A Coupe on the other hand.. well, that's a thing of beauty that is unopposed in style and elegance. Just my .02. Quote Link to comment
kmc63 Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 The slope on the back of a coupe is pretty cool,hate those fender mirrors though.Well micro I feel just the opposite of you as far as the two and four doors are concerned,but I guess thats why they made both. And thats what makes the world go round. I bet we both agree those nissan cubes are fugly? Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 The slope on the back of a coupe is pretty cool,hate those fender mirrors though.Well micro I feel just the opposite of you as far as the two and four doors are concerned,but I guess thats why they made both. And thats what makes the world go round. I bet we both agree those nissan cubes are fugly? Yes! Quote Link to comment
Jesse C. Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Two ways to go! Yes, it can be done! http://www.datsport.com/Project_VQ.html http://the510realm.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=13793 Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 anymore info would be greatly appricated seems like it would be cheaper and easier to import a clean 2dr shell... what a 2dr g00n??? :hyper: Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 what a 2dr g00n??? :hyper: That would be the reason to go from 4 door to 2 door. but it needs windows! Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 That would be the reason to go from 4 door to 2 door. but it needs windows! it would be better if they did the 2dr swap as well, what the OP was talking of doing. it has 2, thats plenty! :lol: Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 I know it would be so much better with the 2 door swap but that takes a bit more work... Quote Link to comment
fivetenzen Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 About 5 years ago I shipped two door - doors / rear quarter panels to a guy in Aus. said he was going to do it, said he would send pictures but never got any = so it has been thought about Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 steve made a 510 pannel wagon Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Call me crazy. But I always wanted a three door car. One door on the driver side to look cool. And two on the passenger side. For the kids and wife and stuff... No? Like a 4 door chevelle converted into 3 or a 510 or something... Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Call me crazy. But I always wanted a three door car. One door on the driver side to look cool. And two on the passenger side. For the kids and wife and stuff... No? Like a 4 door chevelle converted into 3 or a 510 or something... :blink: Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Looks at tad photochopped, is it? Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 steve made a 510 pannel wagon i told him if its still there after canby 2011, im taking it home! him = <_< :rofl: Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 4 door 510 is better looking/stronger. 510 2 door is a cheap BMW 2002 510 4door is a BMW M5 buy a 2door they comeup for sale. just pay more. Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 buy a 2door they comeup for sale. just pay more. and more $$$ to drag it down under Quote Link to comment
kmc63 Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 4 door 510 is better looking/stronger. 510 2 door is a cheap BMW 2002 510 4door is a BMW M5 buy a 2door they comeup for sale. just pay more. 4 door better looking.Someones been smokin the banzai tree. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 4 door is better looking. I dont like the big panel of nothingness behind the doors on a 2 door. That of course can be fixed with some nice flares which is near impossible on a 4 door. Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 My favorite thing about the 2 door is that when you pull out of a parking lot and look to the left your vision isn't blocked by the pillar. Quote Link to comment
kmc63 Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 2 doors always look better to me,no matter what the make or model. Quote Link to comment
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