m1275 Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Hello Everyone, I would like to introduce myself to all of you.My name is Hector and I live in South San Francisco, Ca.This is my first post here on Ratsun.I have wanted a 510 since I was in high school in the early 1980's. I have restored 5 WW2 and Vietnam era jeeps and a Marine Hmmwv, but the 510 has always eluded me until a few weeks ago. My buddy sent a lead about a person selling a 1972 4 door 510 with a blown motor for $200. I scooped it and brought it home. I have been reading many of the posts here and since the motor was blown I have decided to attemp an SR20DE swap. I look forward to posting my progress and asking for your mechanical wisdom. Thank you, Hector Quote Link to comment
erichwaslike Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 sweet car, nice mags! Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 i want a $200 510! :P it'd be a upgrade considering i payed $100 for mine :D Quote Link to comment
kmc63 Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 That pic of you in front of the car makes me think your not being honest about your age? :D Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 I would suggest you could get the car running sooner with a L-engine in it, and the L-engine would bolt up to the transmission. I do not know how strict they are on getting a car smog tested in California, although they do not inspect pre 1975 cars, by federal law, they should still have the smog equipment functioning. The L-engine may cause fewer questions to be asked, and when it is titled, and registered in your name you could put the SR20DE engine in the car. Quote Link to comment
yoke_a_b210 Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 welcome! and cool story i hope to see more from you and your dat Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 i think you got a killer deal on it looks good and i like the us mags on it Quote Link to comment
yellowdatsun Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Being in Cali I also suggest just getting the L series engine running for now. Drive it that way for a while. Cali has the pre-75 smog law, and if you're caught with the later engine, you'll have to emission it for the later engine. IE: if you use a 1995 motor, you'll need to pass smog for 1995 rules. Or you can try to skate by like most people due, and risk it. If you later decide you want the SR20 you can accumulate the parts while you are still able to drive the car. Quote Link to comment
Pumpkn210 Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Welcome to the text! And Sweet Mags! Quote Link to comment
SpenOne Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 WOW....I bought a rust bucket 510 for $2100. You guys on the westcoast got it made! Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Awesome find for $200 Appears to be in good condition Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Do a L motor first ,with a free or close to free motor. This will show us what you got. Slam it down and roll it as it is!!!!!!!!!!! PS I love the old willys jeep and the M151 mutts lets see some of these also. olddatsuns.com should cover most of your questions Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Welcome to Ratsun Hector. Look forward to seeing your $200. special progress into a sweet ride. Now for the rest of the pics. There is more of this car we haven't seen yet. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 $200? Man thats like a sore dick, you can't beat it. Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 $200? Man thats like a sore dick, you can't beat it. :rofl: Quote Link to comment
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