that_guy Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Hello Datsun family! I have been wanting a Datsun 510 for awhile now and have been searching high and low. I have had the pleasure of testing a couple of cars out and I actually found one that I want...but then it was rear ended. So I'm back on the hunt! I will be daily driving the vehicle so I would like it to be something that is currently daily driven, or as reliable. I would like a 4 door, or a wagon, but any 510 would be great with me (has to be manual)! I can spend no more then $4500 and would like to spend less. If the car is right though, you never know. If the car has modifications please let me know, something that I would think is sick would be something like this: Coilovers Clean paint (no rust) Reliable motor Clean interior and weather stripping Wheels Brakes Original Bumpers (but not necessary) I know this is asking a lot, but this list isn't saying that's EXACTLY what I want. It could be a mix of these things or none of these things, just an idea. Thanks a lot everyone! Have a good one. -Ian Link to comment
that_guy Posted October 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Anyone?? Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 I doubt you'll find the rare '74. Why not the earlier '68 and '69? Link to comment
izzo Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 You can have my goon and all its extras for 2500... Come get it :D Link to comment
that_guy Posted October 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 I doubt you'll find the rare '74. Why not the earlier '68 and '69? Well, I've done some research and also talked to some datsun owners. Everything seems to be pointing at the fact that the early '70's are the better years of the 510's. Someone even told me to stay away from the '68 and '69 You can have my goon and all its extras for 2500... Come get it :D Do you have pictures of it, does it run and where are you located? Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Understood. The older ones have so rare parts sometimes only on that one year. Buying an incomplete project can be a nightmare trying to find the right parts, can take years. Best to find a complete car even without motor or transmission. There are many motor combinations to choose from. Link to comment
that_guy Posted October 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Understood. The older ones have so rare parts sometimes only on that one year. Buying an incomplete project can be a nightmare trying to find the right parts, can take years. Best to find a complete car even without motor or transmission. There are many motor combinations to choose from. Yeah, I know the many motor options, and I have had the opportunity of looking at several complete cars, a wagon with a KA swap (oil leak from the oil pan apparently), a 2 door with the stock L16 in immaculate condition and a four door with an L16 and webers (not running though, needs a new radiator and fan) I can't really buy a project, because right now I don't have the time. I just need a daily driver and REALLY want it to be a 510. I've been into them for years, just never thought I'd have the chance to buy one, and here I am. Link to comment
lil89ram50 Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 have you looked through this for sale section? Link to comment
that_guy Posted November 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 have you looked through this for sale section? Yeah, I have...I look at the for sale section at least twice a day to see if anyone else has posted a new car. Link to comment
that_guy Posted November 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 I've had a couple people hit me up, anymore? Link to comment
that_guy Posted November 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Still looking :) Link to comment
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