Zfighter76 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 i just picked up my first datsun pickup, and i am having trouble deciding the fate of my baby, shes a '73 and shes pretty well rusty, but only on the body. i want your guys's opinion before i start my build, leave it rusty or paint it black? i personally like the sun tan on top but i want second opinions. this is what im starting with... Quote Link to comment
Zfighter76 Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 its definately getting lowered but no body drop, or frame rail mods, just a simple drop, the wheels are definatley getting swapped, possibly for some diamond racing wheels due to their cheap price and my very tight budget, but things may change, i may get the stocket widened and painted. i bought her for 50$ with a seized engine and thoroughly rust infested. its a california car but its been parked in the open exposed to the elements since '86 so its going to need some attention. anyways, i tried to un-seize the block, and i cleaned up the head, but no luck, it looks as if i will be needing a new engine. (anyone have an l16, 18, or 20 for cheap?) thats it for now, ive had her for a few days and work moves slow when you make close to nothing and youre seventeen... Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Keep it stock. Minus the drop-do that. Find some oe wheel covers for your stockers. Roll it! Just get the thing in good shape. Fix what's wrong, then go from there. Welcome to Ratsun. Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 A running, driving rust bucket beats the hell out of a flat black rig that's parked :) Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Keep it stock. Minus the drop-do that. Find some oe wheel covers for your stockers. Roll it! Just get the thing in good shape. Fix what's wrong, then go from there. Welcome to Ratsun. Good advice! Here's mine when I got it and what it looked like with just a little work. Great score! A running, driving rust bucket beats the hell out of a flat black rig that's parked :) Also good advice. I love my rusty 510! Leave it rusty, just touch-up some stuff. But, what ever you do, HAVE FUN DOING IT! . Quote Link to comment
NWOleman Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Two tone! flat back on the bottom and rust on the top! Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 i say go with the rust i think its cool Quote Link to comment
fuzz's '71 510 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Shine and rust, move on.... Quote Link to comment
DatDoug Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Clean, scrub, buff, wax :D Maybe sand the rusty roof down, rust proof & then paint your rising sun :cool: Nothing cooler than cleaned up original paint tho. Keep us updated. We like pics :P Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 I would buff it out, your in calf.so the rust is most likely just surface, so it willlookk cool. paint the wheels white and and find soem hub caps for it lower it. call it good. do electronic ignition and read everything on olddastsuns.com Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Welcome to Ratsun Rust scares me to the core, I would take care of that and maybe replace it with a rising sun, buff the rest out and keep it waxed, find out the engine issue, fix or replace, if the rims are stock color, find some stock hubcaps and call them good, and remember, the lower you go the shittier the ride.:D Quote Link to comment
lil89ram50 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 buff and a rising sun on the roof! Quote Link to comment
yellowdatsun Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Flat black is SOOOOOOOO overdone, and *rarely* looks decent. Most times it just ends up looking like the person didn't feel like taking the time to do it right. Nice satin jobs look good, but a level of niceness is rarely achieved. The whole nice-beater look is becoming more in fashion, I'd go that route. Buff the paint/rust, and drive it, until you can afford an actual good paint job. Quote Link to comment
WAGON JON Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Polish the paint! Quote Link to comment
Zfighter76 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 thanks for the advise guys, bob your truck is awesome and i too love your 510. i havnt made any progress besides finding out that i need a nesw engine haha. i will be rebuilding the l16 most likely but shes seized and the head has been eaten away around the seals too. im buying a z22 with z24 head and dual sidedrafts from a friend too, so shes going to be a sleeper. yeah its a cali car but the rust is almost all cancerous, besides the roof. i was actually contemplating buffing a rising sun on the roof, but i like the fully "sunburned" look. i might do a rising sun in the bed, and possibly one on the fender well buckets in the engine bay. other ideas are cleaning up and painting the engine compartment to show car quality and leaving everything janky af. i have been thinking about trying to swap my 280z front hubs and discs on the 620 spindles but not sure if it will work, cant hurt trying, and if it doesnt work, i might put lug pattern adapters so i can use my 4 lug ansens which are almost perfect. some hand made metal zg flares will be a for sure too. pics of the busted up engine tomorrow.!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
Zfighter76 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 anyone know if they make 6 lug to four lug adapters ? Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Dude! your going to LOOSE us helping Lots of good 6 lugs out there Z22 heads? Find a Cheap L 16 and install it. It will be cheaper to keep everything the same. Quote Link to comment
Zfighter76 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 here are my ansens Quote Link to comment
Zfighter76 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 and my donor car. 76 280z. trying to sell it but i kinda wanna take the rear diff gears from it too. got this one for 300$, another good buy, but i dont wanna deal with smog because i dont leave engines stock lol25000 miles on the odometer. makes me want to keep it too Quote Link to comment
Zfighter76 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 and in case you guys didnt know, these wer my first true loves and still close to my heart. my aqua '67 sunroof cal looker style Quote Link to comment
Zfighter76 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 heres some pictures of the car coming home, by human power. :cool: people power! my buddy jack and his pooch addy and another shot of fido shot before rubbing with a towel, ugly yellow shot after wiping mildly with a towel, now the color comes back and a nice ratty shot for you ratty ass hicks out there Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Steer clear of the adapters. Stay 6 lug-or 5 lug it.Just do it right. Z22 motor w/ Z24 head sounds cooler than it is. BUT-a Z22 block, with the right combo of L parts could be a potent little combo. (Research, research, research!.) Sell the Z for some hot 6 lug wheels. They're out there. OR... Sell the Z for an L20B motor..LZ22 time! Slow down. Your eyes are starting to get bigger than your wallet. Fix what you need to first. Then plan your project. A running, ratty box of rusty J-Tin is way cooler than a non-op trailer queen. This is Ratsun. Not build a garage queen.com 1 Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 This is Ratsun. Not build a garage queen.com Great quote! :D . Quote Link to comment
Zfighter76 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 she by no means will end up a trailer queen, even bug bug looked nice but i would dump the clutch at everylight with the stock engine just to have fun., until i dropped a bigger engine in it, then i dumped the clutch so i could smoke people haha. and as for the engine, i was going to pick up an l16 from another member on here for like 150$ but my friend from the vw world is giving me a good deal on that engine and i like power so for now thats whats going in. its for 600$ and the carbs on it are worth like 600$ alone. remember, im seventeen and dont have the time or money to tear apart engines and build monstrosities, except for on the side, i still have to drive the car to high school every day and i cant afford to be 3 months into school before i get an engine in the car. (dont get me wrong i do love tearing apart and building engines, just not practical for the car i need to drive everyday). pics of the seized block and heads later today. thanks for all the advise though, i too love running pos ratty ass rides (especially when theyre slammed to the ground and really loud lol Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 i was going to pick up an l16 from another member on here for like 150$ but my friend from the vw world is giving me a good deal on that engine and i like power so for now thats whats going in. its for 600$ and the carbs on it are worth like 600$ alone im seventeen and dont have the time or money to tear apart engines this is a OxyMoron statement. L16/L18 is a bolt in. the Z stuff is not and the intake is on the other side and you better have the clutch set up correct with the size flywheel. Your not researching this right as for the Z car it looks better ,maybe get that running and sell it. it looks together dont be paring it out just for a few items. I dont understand the rear diff gears as they are the worst gear ration on those cars 3.54 or ssomething like that Be honest I think the neiboorhood is going to get it towed away and you have no money. that 150$ motor will be running fater than the Z head set up you got. SERIOUS!!!!!!!!!Listen. Quote Link to comment
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