ehime Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 About this car Purchased from the original owner, Actual miles shown on cluster, Well maintained for year, Completely stock save aftermarket cruise control Very little rust, no real cancer Parked for last five years (running when parked) Plastic coverings still on door cards and rear seat ... Payed $150 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbq3i9evDv4 Quote Link to comment
ehime Posted April 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Thnx needed media not youtube inside the brackets Quote Link to comment
ehime Posted April 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 For some reason I thought that 73's had white gauge clusters, mine are black, anyone know what the deal might be? Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 no deal they didnt come white they came grey like what you have the empty spot on the dash is for optional tach or clock you dont have ether so you have the delete plate the hole in the exhaust manifold is for the heat tube that goes to the airfilter Quote Link to comment
ehime Posted April 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Cool thanks for the info on the "mystery hole", I was definitely curious. Any pictures of the dash clock/tach that came with the 73? I might try to have a face created to use, and gut another speedo and shove in different internals. So I guess the first order of business is..... Weather sealing, anyone know what I can use to start sealing the car? There was a small lake in it when I saw it the first time around, I want to make sure that it doesn't happen again. BTW what does "forum" think of the car? Good condt? Good price? Rare find? Things I should know? People I should speak with for parts, info, or swap ideas? Thanks for the welcome, great to be here! Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 I think it's cool, but you should definitely sell it to me ;) Quote Link to comment
zerow Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Any pictures of the dash clock/tach that came with the 73? OEM In Dash tachometer (24855-U2000) for 1973 Datsun 610. I might try to have a face created to use, and gut another speedo and shove in different internals. You will need either a clock or a tach to place the internals into. The speedo and temp/fuel gauges are all one assembly, the tach or clock is completely separate. BTW what does "forum" think of the car? Good condt? Good price? Rare find? Things I should know? People I should speak with for parts, info, or swap ideas? Thanks for the welcome, great to be here! The car is a steal at $150. Does it run? You are missing some trim, but that shouldn't be of any concern. It all depends on how you want to build it. You can run a rivet rod look, and pull all of that trim in favor of rivets, hog out the gauge pods and run Autometer gauges. I had an old Sunpro tach on my steering wheel trim for a long time until I found my tachometer. It all depends on what you want from the car. Station wagons are rare, but not as rare as the sedan and nowhere near as rare as the coupe. Quote Link to comment
jks13 Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Sweet man! Looks like a cool project! pretty much what I have been looking for! And you got it for a rediculous price!!! Hope to see more of this project! Sounds like 610 wagons are somewhat becoming a trend for the "Old School" datsun fans. Quote Link to comment
ehime Posted May 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 OEM In Dash tachometer (24855-U2000) for 1973 Datsun 610. You will need either a clock or a tach to place the internals into. The speedo and temp/fuel gauges are all one assembly, the tach or clock is completely separate. The car is a steal at $150. Does it run? You are missing some trim, but that shouldn't be of any concern. It all depends on how you want to build it. You can run a rivet rod look, and pull all of that trim in favor of rivets, hog out the gauge pods and run Autometer gauges. I had an old Sunpro tach on my steering wheel trim for a long time until I found my tachometer. It all depends on what you want from the car. Station wagons are rare, but not as rare as the sedan and nowhere near as rare as the coupe. Didn't run, but should be running in the next few weeks, I'm going through the car now to see what all is missing. You have an example of the rivets you're talking about? Quote Link to comment
ehime Posted May 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Have my eyes on a set of amazingly rebuilt dual Mikuni Solex 44PPH carbs, things look amazing! Quote Link to comment
zerow Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 You have an example of the rivets you're talking about? I will have to see what I can find...the member is on here, sublimedatsun610. His car has the rivets and painted j-lines. I like it, but I also had my stainless trims, so I went for restoration, not modification. Quote Link to comment
ehime Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Car is officially at the shop getting a huge look through and an engine refresh, the balls finally rolling! Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Bumping this. Let's see some updates ehime :) Quote Link to comment
ehime Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 My girl and I just bought a place in Seattle with a garage, the wagons in storage right now until we move. I picked up a lot of ....... stuff..... for it already, wait till we move this coming Monday and get settled, and you guys can start seeing stuff happening with it,. Quote Link to comment
zerow Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 My girl and I just bought a place in Seattle with a garage, the wagons in storage right now until we move. I picked up a lot of ....... stuff..... for it already, wait till we move this coming Monday and get settled, and you guys can start seeing stuff happening with it,. WIN! Did you get the parts I sent? Quote Link to comment
ehime Posted August 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Yessir I did. Quote Link to comment
ser240z Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 OEM In Dash tachometer (24855-U2000) for 1973 Datsun 610. I am so jealous! I would love a stock tach in my coupe. Quote Link to comment
ehime Posted August 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Update: I currently have all the trim that was missing (including shopping guard trim from nose to tail), lights (two sets of rear lights), and new wipers. Bring my car home here in the next week(ish)! Very stoked to put it in my own garage finally. The G/F even gave me the greenlight to start working on it (as long as she can buy furniture at the same time of course ;)) Short story made long, the guy that I had taken it to do a little work decided a little work was worth more than expected, and at a storage rate of 100$ per day. Yeah, f**k you you dirty...... Anyway, got it outta the lot, have it at a good storage place right now, turned it on, turned it over, noticed a little knocking but I would assume that that is the bad gas.... I need to drain it when I can and put in something fresh. Plans have been (if you haven't been listening to me prattle on facebook) is a VQ swap, so am keeping my eyes out for an engine. Not sure how well it will fit though so, who knows if its a reality yet. Worst case is going KA or FJ. I hear the FJ's have higher torque ratio, correct? 180 FLbs TQ / 150 FLbs HP or something correct? One big thing before trying to drive it to Seattle is to make sure none of my wires are frayed and want to catch on fire, I would be one mad boy.... Other than that parts are coming in regularly. Hoping to pick up a better rear bumper here soon, I know a guy that has one that's in worlds better shape than mine (which isn't hard...) Still looking for front fenders, mine are about toast =( please! anyone! sell me some 73 fenders! price is a non-issue!!!! Will let you guys know when it comes home! Quote Link to comment
zerow Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 I wonder who suggested the VQ...??? :rolleyes: As always, I will keep eyes peeled for '73 front fenders, but I may have an offer you cannot refuse...call me when you get the chance ;) Good to hear this is moving forward, and we appreciate the updates :) Quote Link to comment
ehime Posted August 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Who recommended a VQ? Jees, you know I just can't remember? You know if it will fit in, or am I looking at some major shoehorning? Quote Link to comment
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