qwik510 Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 In all my years of playing with Datsuns, I have owned many 510s. Some decent drivers, some ratty drivers and lots of parts cars. All of the cars I owned were 1969-1973 models. Well I finally have a 68 model. A First for ME. It was advertised on CL as a 69 with no pics and a vague description. It was in Pennsylvania about 2 hours away from me and I would not have even known about it until my friend Clive (EvilC) told me about it. I called the seller yesterday, he described it and sent me phone pics. Pics showed it was pretty rusty but I decided it was worth the trip. So I got up this morning, hooked up the tow dolly to my new parts hauler and headed out. I stopped by and Picked up Lee (Rojo510) and we headed north to PA. We made good time getting up there and the seller (Luke) met us out by the car. The car was purchased new in Harrisburg, PA and spent it's life in PA. I was told the the 62300 miles on it are original and the interior looks like it could be true but you never know. Took a look around it and under it, then we fired it up. Motor ran strong but the stock carb has seen better days. The lights, signals and fan blower seemed to work fine. Door Panels, seats, and dash were all in very good shape. While negotiating a deal, we walked over to Luke's barn where he had some really cool cars. A 72 Chevelle, An early 30s Ford with a rumble seat, a 66 Olds Vista Cruiser wagon, a 40's Willys car, and a 55 Citroen that was sweet. He also had a Citycar which was an electric car from the 70s and a few boats. Nice collection of toys and projects. Luke was a cool car guy. After touring the barn, we finalized the purchase and loaded up the car on the dolly for the trip home. Stopped for lunch at a Pennsylvania Dutch Farmers Market in Lancaster County, PA and had some good home cooking and headed home. Just got back and took some pics of the car. Here are a few for now. Seller sent me this picture Still on the dolly at home. Yes, that is a Nissan Parts hauler (1995 D21 Hardbody KA24E) And now the rusty ones. Yep. A pillar is completely gone. Surprised the door hinge is still attached. Quote Link to comment
BJW's FiveTen's Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Nice find, 68 goon is a rare bird. Quote Link to comment
jefe de jefes Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Nice. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Interesting... has air injection tubing on the exhaust manifold. (no pump) Not totally sure but I think this was introduced for '69. So motor transplant? . Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 nice, hell of snag Quote Link to comment
DREWSDIME Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Nice find! The interior looks clean, I wish my 68 was that nice inside! Quote Link to comment
Jewosh Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Very nice! Good luck finding the 68 parts. I've got a 68 goon as well, and finding parts has proven quite difficult haha. Quote Link to comment
darc510 Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Congrats... Great that you were able to capitalize on a sweet find! :) 1 Quote Link to comment
ariascarlos1990 Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Nice goon ya got there. wanna sell the grill? lol jk Quote Link to comment
420n620 Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 don't see many goons in that color, can you find out what the color code is. also whats the plans for the goon. Nice goon ya got there. wanna sell the grill? lol jk no your not, you know you want it baaaaaaaaaaaad. lol Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted November 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 I spent a bit of time on this car today. Boy is it rusty. What a shame. A and B Pillars are gone. I am surprised the doors have not fallen off. Areas near the hinges are like swiss cheese. Floors are gone too. There is a patch on the drivers side that was done a long time ago and the patch is now rusted through too. Under the back seat, inner rockers have holes I can fit my hand into. Tops of fenders and the rails under them are full of rust. The rear quarters have so much bondo in them and the inner sections are completely gone. I have decided that this will become a parts car. The following is not for sale as I will be keeping it. Rear Bumper with light complete grill assembly with emblem, head light surrounds, lower grill filler trim, hood trim and fender eyebrow moldings. Hood Windshield L16 engine with accessories Seat Belts Most of the other parts are available. I will be posting a new thread in the Classified section soon with lots of pics. Let me know what you need. Best to email me. qwik510 at aol dot com Quote Link to comment
EVILC Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Glad you were able to pick the car up! Looks like a solid parts car and some rear 68 parts for you to keep. ;) I know who to come to when I finally get a 2 door and wagon. Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Complete Dash Assembly is sold. Heater Box is sold. All locks are sold. Rear door hinges are sold. All inner door handles are sold. All window cranks are sold. I will be pulling parts this weekend. What do you need? Quote Link to comment
420n620 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 email sent Quote Link to comment
philcas1987 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Quick keep the door guts. You can't run the 68 handles without them. Cut out the whole wiper section. You never know Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Quick keep the door guts. You can't run the 68 handles without them. Cut out the whole wiper section. You never know Only sold the inside door handles, outsides are still available along with the guts. I will cut and store as much as possible. Quote Link to comment
WAGON JON Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Chop, cut, weld. Quote Link to comment
Angela Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 How about the thresholds? Are they in decent, salvageable shape? And do you happen to have any of the springs from the door hinges? How much? Thanks! Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Angela this thread is almost a year dead. Quote Link to comment
yenpit Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 He still has the car, although pretty stripped down now.......saw it 2 weeks ago while on my road trip! Quote Link to comment
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