RAlly_DatoB210 Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Was debating if this is more general discussion or what but I feel like this would serve better under project dato. I had Dave (pumpkn210) come out today to help swap from a four speed to a five and would recomend contacting him if you need any work done. He was really easy going got a lot of solid work done quickly and worked out a good ratsun price with me to do the labor. I really appreciate his help and I know he would be happy to help anyone out ad well. So if you need some extra help on the project get ahold of him. I'm sure you could pm him or post here. Quote Link to comment
Logical1 Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 X2! pumpkin is the man :) After I joined the forum, Dave has been the most helpful awesome go-to guy ever! We have hung out shenanigan style and he has helped me figure out several problems. Glad you guys hooked up and busted out some Ratsun goodness! However We are going to need Oics for proof! 1 Quote Link to comment
RAlly_DatoB210 Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 I will get some! Went from bad auto to manual and had me back on the road in a day! Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 dang that's great ... used to have a guy like that down here ... until he got his sorry ass married! Quote Link to comment
RAlly_DatoB210 Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 He's pretty cool to hang out with too thought I would add that. Had some good laughs especially when I ha to explain to me coworkers I knew him from the Internet haha Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Auto to manual in a day is phenomenal really. Lot of preparation and parts to have on hand. Good going Dave. Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Auto to manual in a day is phenomenal really. Lot of preparation and parts to have on hand. Good going Dave. def :cool: Quote Link to comment
RAlly_DatoB210 Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Auto to manual in a day is phenomenal really. Lot of preparation and parts to have on hand. Good going Dave. He sourced all the parts for me too saved so much hassel an headaches. Tryin to put the 2nd auto in by myself was a fail nightmare I spent 2 Nd a half full days on it with lots of swearing bleeding and headaches. Everything went smooth and was all laid out and ready to go. Quote Link to comment
Pumpkn210 Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 AAWwwwwww Shucks guys :wub: (twisting toe on ground) Quote Link to comment
620girl Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Dave is awesome when it comes to datsuns. he always has been there for me whenever i have trouble with my truck. which is quite a bit lol. he makes time to come and help me and i appreciate him so much!!!! dont know what i would do if he wasnt there. PUMKIN210 IS THE MAN!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
cksubs Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Do any EFI work in 280Zs? I need a Datsun friend :( Quote Link to comment
tdaaj Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Dave is a really hard worker when he puts his mind to it. I've been having him help me with scrap metal for about a month or so on the weekends and have no complaints(well maybe one, needs more practice on the torch :poke: ). But if a guy ever needs a hand, he's dependable. And if he doesn't know how to do something, he's not afraid to learn. I've also had him deliver parts for me too. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Dave helped me put the window reg(from tdaaj) in my 521. I held the window while he busted his hands.Sliding the reg in !!!!!!!! Kinda like the "Old WildKindon" series where Jim goes after the tiger while Marlin Perkins safe in the Helicopter Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Dave the tiger hunter :cool: Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 complaints(well maybe one, needs more practice on the torch :poke: ). That`s what she said. Quote Link to comment
ZackTheImpaler Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Just had Dave come over and do open heart surgery on my truck. Replaced my head gasket, cleaned out emissions junk, and more importantly cleaned up the carb swap I payed way more to get done than dave charged me. Just feed him and keep some hip hop playing. Stayed late and kept working until the job was done, and full of advice. Even came out the day after I called him. Shoulda payed him more, while I was in the bank he fixed my heater too! Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 headgaske swap. You got lucky he was around!!!!!!!! Much shops will charge you alot.!!!!!!!. Hopefully You watched so you can do it yourlself next time. Quote Link to comment
DatDoug Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Yep Dave (the Mad Russian) is quite the Datto mechanic. He does good quality work too. He's not a hack, despite his ape drape ;) He does talk a lot tho. :P Quote Link to comment
ZackTheImpaler Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 I talk alot too so its fine! I did keep an eye on what he was doing, I'm here for pointers and to get my dottie running the way I want her to. I'm sure I will be having Dave come out pleeenntty more times. Quote Link to comment
Pumpkn210 Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Thanks guys! I really appreciate you guy streachin the truth to my benefit.... Cereal though, I am loving my new "job" and will stop at nothing to make any and all of my "customers" happy! :cool: Quote Link to comment
RAlly_DatoB210 Posted May 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 hope you dont mind but i left your business card on datsun 210 wagon. looked like the guy was living out of it. will be getting ahold of you in the near future to do some more work on the other dato thanks again man! hope this starts something up Quote Link to comment
DatWifey Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Here's a photo of Dave giving our sweet little Lila some good lovin' today. And this honestly was not staged at all. I happened to turn around and see him in this compromising position. But let me tell you, she's a happy girl tonight with all new hard brake line throughout!! He did a better job than we had even anticipated and takes great pride in doing clean work, which is really nice! Dave doesn't do shitty hack jobs, that's for sure :thumbup: Here's my latest post with the upgrades that he helped us out with. Thanks Dave! :D Quote Link to comment
Pumpkn210 Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Just wanna thank all my customers for the work and opportunity to work on your cars! You da BEEEEEST :P Quote Link to comment
calm_bomb Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Stranded in Tacoma due to a nasty vacuum leak, Dave was able to target the issue and get me started in the right direction - all over the phone!!! I fixed it up and made it all the way back to Portland. He's pretty much a wizard. ~derek Quote Link to comment
Pumpkn210 Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 My Powers Are Getting Stronger! I can now Blast Sand, so fast that it removes paint and rust without destroying the metal! First I was Like... Then I was Like... I charged $80 with 20mi free delivery, they paid $100 :unsure: 2 Quote Link to comment
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