sedition88 Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 So over the weekend I went into Oregon and Idaho to visit family. My grandpa that lives in Oregon has this '72 4 door 510 that I've been eyeing for probably the last 20 years. It's because of that car was the reason why I bought my 620 as my first vehicle, and now I finally own the car! Basically I'm going to replace and update everything and leave the body alone. The plan is doing a stiff suspension for fast tight corners, the SR20VET drive train, get some Rota RBs, replace the interior, and replace the dash with some BRE race gauges. I'm sure my plans will evolve over time. Quote Link to comment
Jennifer Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Sweeet :D love the orange!! Quote Link to comment
jdmdime Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Same color as mine. Nice dime Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Very nice, Steve. Glad you finally secured it. Love the color and the patina. I love the 'drug out of a field and lowered too much" look :D Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 hope to see more of it Quote Link to comment
sedition88 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Its about 600 miles from my place and no way to get it home at this time, but ill keep this updated as i pick it up and start cleaning it up Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Looks like some major rust is in that car, I know rust... Let me know if you need any help Quote Link to comment
yellowdatsun Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 AWD drivetrain?? Yeh, good luck with that. Quote Link to comment
sedition88 Posted July 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 ^^^ Love sarcasm... If I deside the AWD is a bust then I'll keep it RWD. Some people just don't have the balls to try something different, especially when it requires hard work and determination. Quote Link to comment
dennis Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 ^^^ Love sarcasm... If I deside the AWD is a bust then I'll keep it RWD. Some people just don't have the balls to try something different, especially when it requires hard work and determination. Only reason for the sarcasm is because people come on here all the time with some great new idea that does take a lot "work and determination" and it never gets done. Glad you are saving this one, looks like it needs some TLC. Quote Link to comment
yellowdatsun Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 It was indeed sarcastic :-) But on a serious note, the AWD 510 has been discussed many times, and for numerous reasons nobody has ever done it. A few of the reasons are that it would add a lot of weight to the car, upset the weight balance of the 510, and would take a *serious* amount of engineering and custom parts to make it work. You'd end up with a 510 that weighs more, handles worse, and would get smoked by a properly set up L series car. There just aren't any benefits to AWD in a 510. There are few cars out there that can touch a good RWD SR20DET 510, so if you have the SR, just build the car up for that. It would be a lot easier, cheaper, handle better, and be just as fun. Not trying to crush your ideas, just trying to give some advice. Quote Link to comment
sedition88 Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 I wasn't trying to cause trouble. I was doing some looking around and came to that conclusion as well, I'll probably just stick with the RWD. I wouldn't disregard your guys advice and end up with something I didn't like in the end. Thanks for the advice and the comments. Can't wait to get it home and cleaned up and try and see what I need to do to get the L16 going again. Quote Link to comment
RadioRedline Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Make it into a Cab Themed Build! Radio Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 . here's a link to the ONLY AWD 510 project ever "attempted" .... http://community.ratsun.net/topic/1759-barely-a-510/ and I really like the look of this ride height ........ . :lol: Quote Link to comment
sedition88 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Make it into a Cab Themed Build! Like a taxi cab? Yeah I've desided not to do the AWD setup, too crazy for me and I don't want to cut up the car like that build. Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 First off, the rust needs attention, get in their and cut that cancer out!!! Good luck dude :lol: Quote Link to comment
Rotary510 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Make it a Taxi in the meantime to pay for the restoration, LOL. Quote Link to comment
sedition88 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I'm pretty much going to leave the body alone, except for a few spots. Going to leave it ratty, build a luggage rack, find some RB style wheels or some old meshies, drop it, redo the drivetrain and interior. Quote Link to comment
NICKLE&DIME Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 just lower it and drive it! I think the color is cool Quote Link to comment
sedition88 Posted July 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 ^^^ That's pretty much what I'm going to do for now if I can figure out what I'll need to do to get it running again. Quote Link to comment
sedition88 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Found a couple of Enkei today that I only paid $25 for the two. Hoping he finds the other 2. If anyone knows where I can get at least 2 more let me know. Quote Link to comment
510kevin Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 pattern looks small...are they 4x100???? Quote Link to comment
sedition88 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 I hope not. I'll have to measure real quick... Damn I think they are 4x100 Quote Link to comment
sedition88 Posted August 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 So I can't get them redrilled to 114.3. I removed the tires, and now I need to clean them up and sell them. Enkei re-released a couple old school wheels including the Enkei92s, so I'll probably get them new. Quote Link to comment
sedition88 Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 So I'll be able to finally pick up my Dime next weekend the 29th!!! The car is in Ontario OR, so if there's anyone between Boise and there willing to help with getting it on the trailer, I'd love the help and I'll buy lunch for ya. Hit me up anytime if you can and we'll get a plan together. Thanks a lot!! -Steve 801-831-1365 :lol: Quote Link to comment
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