Dirttrack510 Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I need a good STRAIGHT front bumper with BAD CHROME or one someone ruined by painting it. Must be straight though, and hopefully on the cheap :) Quote Link to comment
mcmlxxxv Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I do have one painted white in pr shape but as I remember it was straight and I can let it go for cheap , let me check this out on thursday , I will also check for the shipping price Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Sounds great! Shipping is 63125 Quote Link to comment
mcmlxxxv Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I keep you informed ;) and I will get pictures Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Mail man (lady) made a delivery today. :thumbup: NOS fuel filler door. Friggin' awesome, virgin J-Tin... Still in the wrapper. 2 Quote Link to comment
jamespersico1 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Awesome build thread so far! That is so f'n inspiring. Makes me wanna go out in the garage and just tear shit up. But you and I know that the process is slow and steady. We're about in the same phase of our projects. Can't wait to see this progress further and further. Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Thanks man, I've been playing with this one 4 years and I'm now seeing the end of the build is in sight. Till I decide to do some radical drive train swap. :) Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 I'm thinking about bump steer spacers... Any thoughts? Will I really see a difference in the way the car drives, since it's considerably lower than stock? Quote Link to comment
hobbes_the_cat Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 I noticed a huge difference when I installed bump steer spacers. My car would violently jerk the wheel out of my hands and pull to the side when I would hit uneven spots in the road or potholes after I lowered it. The spacers helped it be a lot more stable and predictable. If you're not experiencing those symptoms you probably don't need em, but I assume the lower you go, the more necessary they are. Quote Link to comment
Wrodz1980 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Was able to check this out first hand yesterday and I can say that this little Datsun is shaping up quite nicely. Very inspirational and I can wait until we have an official above freezing day to wrench on my TE72. The Ratsun folks are going to go bananas with your new setup and tweaks! Toyota to the core but a def soft spot for the 510 :) Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 So I took a stab at your photoshop request. Flairs and stock butterscotch with a black strip along the bottom rockers. I agree, it looks good on her. 1 Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 So I took a stab at your photoshop request. Flairs and stock butterscotch with a black strip along the bottom rockers. I agree, it looks good on her. nice one so very subtle Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 I do have the jerky driving issues on the highway, especially when it rains and I hit water puddles. I guess spacers need to go on the check list for the build. :thumbup: I don't have photoshop, I'd love to see someone's rendition. :poke: All I can do is picture it in my head :sleep: Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 It was another busy weekend in the Datto garage. We cut out the rotted quarter sections and started grafting in some patch panels from a parts car back half I've been hoarding for a couple years, just for this project. This crap is time consuming. I'm lucky I've got a friend/neighbor that's willing to help me save this car. Thanks Jeff :) Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted March 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Tracking info just popped up in my email this morning for my ZG Flairs... Can't wait for em' to get here so I can test fit em' :devil: 1 Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted October 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 I'm still working on this car, blah, blah, blah... I have a question for the forum though... I'm considering moving to Chico, California with my soon to wife, if we can work out the details. It'd be a big move, considering we're in St. Louis, Missouri right now. Do any of you guys live in or around Chico? what's the area like? I've done some research on the web and about all I can find out is that the crime rate is low and there is dirt track there "Silver Dollar Raceway" , where I could race at when my new race car is done. Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted October 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Not really an update, but i'm considering selling this car. It still runs great and is very reliable, although I haven't driven it anywhere in over a year. I do still start it and drive it around the neighborhood though. I just drove it last week. I came across a dream car of mine (1957 Chevy Belair) and I need funds for the purchase. I'm looking to get about $5000 for this car, considering the engine has been gone through, the trans is rebuilt and works perfectly, it has dual SU carbs installed on it, all the U-Joints have been replaced, and now pretty much all the rust repair has been done. The car really just needs final body work and paint to be really nice. Normally I wouldn't even consider selling this car, but I do still have a couple two doors that need restored, so this isn't like it's my only 510, it's just the only one that I feel is worth much cash. I know this should probably be in the for sale section, but I figured I'd toss it here, since it is my page. Sorry if I upset the mods... Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Maybe add some pics of current status? Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted October 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 will do, when I get a chance, but it looks the same as always, only the fenders are sitting in place, as you can see on the previous page the quarters have been welded up, and the windshield needs to be reinstalled. I have a new windshield and seal for it though. Thanks Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted April 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 In case anyone is interested, this car is currently for sale on Ebay. 1971 Datsun 510 Sedan, will pull it right up. The auction ends on Sunday April 22nd, 2018 Quote Link to comment
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