SSSEXXX Posted August 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Damn it!!! I'm so angry right now. I had a fit instinct, but this pretty much confirms it. I need the name of a good shop. And he is chargin me almost $7k. Quote Link to comment
slodat Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 They have a couple of hours in your car thus far with a sanding disc/wire wheel. Quote Link to comment
510T Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Looks like Homeboy at the bodyshop was sitting on your core support. Time for a rescue mission! Please don't let this get you too down, this car has come so far. Keep at it and you will forget about all of this on the first rolling burnout :devil: . Quote Link to comment
dennis Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Looks like Homeboy at the bodyshop was sitting on your core support. Time for a rescue mission! Please don't let this get you too down, this car has come so far. Keep at it and you will forget about all of this on the first rolling burnout :devil: . Good catch, it does look a little twisted. Quote Link to comment
SSSEXXX Posted August 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 So gentlemen, I welcome opinions. Do I need to go get her and find a better paint/body person? If so, who?? Quote Link to comment
dennis Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 So gentlemen, I welcome opinions. Do I need to go get her and find a better paint/body person? If so, who?? Yes, not sure who you can send her to. Anyone would be better than what they are doing. Quote Link to comment
SSSEXXX Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Got more updates today. Going to head down there on Friday to figure out if I am going to pull the project. I expressed my unhappiness and the shop said they were more than willing to do the work any way suggested, but it was a bit early to judge them. I'm indifferent. Dennis' opinion has never failed me though. On a happier note, what are your thoughts on color?? I was planning on BMW Alpine White, but a recent black SSS from Japan has me thinking about Jet Black instead. Hit me with picture inspiration!! Quote Link to comment
Twodoordime Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 I think black is the worst colors on 510's. I like bright colors on our little cars, seems to fit them so much better than dark colors. Of course this is just personal opinion. Quote Link to comment
SSSEXXX Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 That's okay, I'm asking for opinions here. I just saw a black SSS Coupe from Japan with bright, clean chrome and it looked stunning. I'm still thinking Alpine White with a super shiny clear to make it pop. I want it to be timeless you know? Quote Link to comment
yenpit Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 A black (or just about any dark color) paint job requires really really good straight flat crisp bodywork..........it shows every imperfection. I have seen resto projects with new paint that were ruined, because the bodywork was not good enough for the dark color, and it just looked like crap. If you are paying the big bucks for paint, and you expect a killer paint job, then black may suit your desires. A white (or just about any light color) paint job is VERY forgiving! If the bodywork is only good (depends on the bodyshop!!), then a light color will not show the imperfections as easily..........they won't stand out like a sore thumb! I love white 510's!! Datsuns level of quality in their sheetmetal was not the best........they were a $2000 econo box! With bodywork & paint on ANY car, you get what you pay for! Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 To me, dark colors dont belong on 510s; it hides too much of the body lines and such. Light colors always look good. I think the cars a little playful looking to be in such a serious color as black. I think its kinda cool that a car can be designed where black is not a good option, but any other color is. While Orange is a bit strong for me, The car can take the color, blues always look good, some greens, reds, yellows, and of course whites. I painted mine Subaru White, though I have plans for Audi Glacier White. Quote Link to comment
yenpit Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 BTW I saw a FACTORY black 510 out in Colorado a few months ago! I never knew they did a black, but the car had mostly original paint on it............ Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 I want to say 68 was the only year for factory black... not 100% sure though. Quote Link to comment
yenpit Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 This was a 70-72 car. I was really surprised! Quote Link to comment
dennis Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 I have only seen one black 510 that looked really good, and the bodywork was awesome. Like others have said, light colors look good on 510's. It is your car so do whatever color you want. Quote Link to comment
dennis Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Here you go mang , I couldnt remember where I seen a nice black 510 but I cam across it today. 1 Quote Link to comment
SSSEXXX Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 @dennis - Damn man, I see what you were saying with regard to body work. That thing looks extremely well done. I only hope for that kind of shiny finished product. It always makes me wonder why people don't use the bumpers. I think the chrome would really look good on this car too. To each their own I guess. Quote Link to comment
SR20DETdatsun510 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Yes, Bumpers would finish the look of this ride. I think you are putting bumpers tho right? Quote Link to comment
SR20DETdatsun510 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 SSSEXXX, You should see the "L" series under that hood!! Amazing!!! Quote Link to comment
SSSEXXX Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Yes sir!! Bumpers are 110% going on. I'm 50/50 on bumper guards too. It isn't as clean of a look, but pays homage to the JDM roots of the car. I would love to find some of those all rubber JDM ones. That black dime just looks better and better every time. So clean and well done. Quote Link to comment
SR20DETdatsun510 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I was also wishing Dennis would put on Bumpers... :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
dennis Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I was also wishing Dennis would put on Bumpers... :thumbup: I have bumpers on my 510 Quote Link to comment
SR20DETdatsun510 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I have bumpers on my 510 Yours is the Black one right. Your pics don't show that fact tho.... In for pics with Bumpers... Quote Link to comment
dennis Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Yours is the Black one right. Your pics don't show that fact tho.... In for pics with Bumpers... Thats not my 510, just a pic I found of a nice straight bodied 510 painted black. Quote Link to comment
SR20DETdatsun510 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Oh, ok. Wrong guy. The guys name is Sean that owns the car. I thought "Dennis" was just a handle... Here is the rest of that car!! It is pretty fuckin' dope for an L powered Black Dime!!! Quote Link to comment
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