sunshine Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Hi, My name is Maureen. This is my first 510 and me and my bf 1st project car together he got this for me as a valentines day present. It runs well and has a clean frame. Has some body damage, has a rebuilt L18 engine and somewhat complete interior. And like any other 40year old datsun has rust issues in the floor panels, quater panels and around rear window. Oh yea i forgot to mention this is a mexico built Datsun It isnt the best looking 510 but for $800 it wasnt a bad deal. Quote Link to comment
jefe de jefes Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Welcome to ratsun. Enjoy the ride. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 The grill looks like a '71 but the radio antenna looks earlier.. Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Does it have a straight axle rear suspension? Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 The grill looks like a '71 but the radio antenna looks earlier.. Not quite what my grill looks like, or maybe it does the black is deceiving, nor my antenna, I have a 71 wagon though if that makes any difference. Why would it have a straight axle? Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Why would it have a straight axle? Cause it's from Mexico,,, ,, and some had A15s also Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Looks like an L to me. Maybe L14???? Quote Link to comment
sunshine Posted February 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Not sure about the straight axle but its actually a L18.......... i think Quote Link to comment
SoCaLKiDz Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Well welcome to ratsun. I wish i had a 4 door :( Instead i have a 720 :cool: Quote Link to comment
GT Motion Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Do it.... Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 I wish I could get away with getting my G/F something like that for Valentine's day.. <_< Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Looks like an L to me. Maybe L14???? Not sure about the straight axle but its actually a L18.......... i think The tag over on the front of the driver's strut tower just above the coil will have the motor size that was installed at the factory. After so many years it could have been swapped so look just below the head on the top edge of the block directly behind the dip stick handle. The motor size is stamped there. . Quote Link to comment
freekwonder Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Welcome to the family. Quote Link to comment
hobbes_the_cat Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 welcome! looks like mexico was hard on it. a lot of work but it's cool to have a non USDM one, makes it unique. I am very curious about the rear end too. did they use the same solid rear as the wagons in other countries? Quote Link to comment
dennis Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 ouch, that rear end is going to be fun to deal with. Can you get a picture of the axle? Quote Link to comment
Guest DatsuNoob Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 I wish I could get away with getting my G/F something like that for Valentine's day.. <_< I got off easy! I dont have to do :poop: for mine on valentine's :lol: she gave me a pass since she doesnt really care about it. Not a bad deal on the 510 either, but it looks like you have your work cut out for you :D You'll be in another $800 in parts before you know it, I know I was anyway :lol: welcome to Ratsun! Quote Link to comment
sunshine Posted February 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 This is actually the second Datsun he buys me the first was a 83 datsun sentra. It has both the nissan and datsun badges. Quote Link to comment
SpudWhitman Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Welcome aboard and congratulations on the excellent present. There are Datsuns in Mexico that have suffered far worse than yours has, it looks to be a great start. Quote Link to comment
DatWifey Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Haha, I love that it was a V-day gift! Should be a fun car for you. I drove our '72 4-door for a few years as my daily driver...... good times! Good luck on the fixes, looks like it needs some good lovin'. ;) Quote Link to comment
southern620 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Nothing says love like a project datsun for valentines day lol. Best of luck Quote Link to comment
Jesse C. Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Dang! All I got my girl was flowers and candy! Welcome to the Ratsun! Quote Link to comment
socal_datsun Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Your Welcome Babe....... Im the BF lol. and im not to sure about the axles but ill take pics tonight but the engine is indeed an L18. It was swapped out about 3 years ago. The guy sold it to me so cheap cause he thought reg was going to be through the roof, he alomost hung himself when i told him it was only $109. lol. thanks everyonde for the feedback and we will be taking it the Datsun Swapmeet this upcoming weekend. Quote Link to comment
sunshine Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Yes, Thank you everyone for the great feedback. I'm just learning stick shift and already I'm doing pretty good :) And I'm so excited for the swap meet! Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 welcome to ratsun. And I'm so excited for the swap meet! be sure to drive it there. that way you wont forget as much ;) Quote Link to comment
Creepy Cruiser Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Welcome to Ratsun! Quote Link to comment
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