fryanbacon Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Hello all datsun fans. I just started replying on here a few days ago and realized it rude to do so without introduction. My name's Bryan Bacon and I live in southern Idaho. I pastor/teach youth at a local church and work in production at a radio station. I've been a fan of datsuns for about 10 years as my buddy in college had a 510. I bought my dime in 05 and my truck in 06. I hope to make some good acquaintanceships/friendships here on the forum. I appreciate you taking the time to read this. Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Hello all datsun fans.I just started replying on here a few days ago and realized it rude to do so without introduction. My name's Bryan Bacon and I live in southern Idaho. I pastor/teach youth at a local church and work in production at a radio station. I've been a fan of datsuns for about 10 years as my buddy in college had a 510. I bought my dime in 05 and my truck in 06. I hope to make some good acquaintanceships/friendships here on the forum. I appreciate you taking the time to read this. Welcome to RATSUN, We need pics of the dime and the truck.:D Quote Link to comment
Farmer Joe Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 southern idaho eh? where at? im in nampa. Quote Link to comment
fryanbacon Posted April 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 I live in Kimberly- a little town next to Twin Falls. my L18 that's now in my 521 the beginning of my swap (still going 2 years later due to finances) Quote Link to comment
fryanbacon Posted April 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 here's the truck: (I'm a little embarassed of the "body work"- it was like this when I bought it and have been too lazy to sand it down!) Quote Link to comment
WICKED JESTER Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 welcome :) to RATSUN you have a real sweet 510 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Now that weve seen pix heres my official welcome to Ratsun :D The 510 is very clean & well done. 521 is kool too,Ratsun style. Quote Link to comment
OL YELLER Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Here is my Welcome as well...sweet lookin Dime..................I too like the 521, good start there also..WELCOME Brother Quote Link to comment
Farmer Joe Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 wow, kimberly eh? im gonna be goin to twin falls this weekend with my 76 kc datto. welcome to ratsun. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Welcome, nice dime. I'm sure the truck will catch up to it :D Quote Link to comment
fryanbacon Posted April 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 thanks guys! Glad to be here and share in the datsun enthusiasm. my 510 isn't as clean as it used to be- it's got like a year of dust on it! haha I just had the flywheel resurfaced on the sr20 and I plan on getting a full gasket kit with seals and replacing all gaskets minus the head since it's been sitting so long... I just need to save up for a turbo(mine's seized), an intercooler, radiator, gauges, boost controller and then get it all bolted in and wired! this process could be slow since I'm the primary provider for my wife and FIVE kids. A little at a time. wow, kimberly eh? im gonna be goin to twin falls this weekend with my 76 kc datto. welcome to ratsun. Hey Farmer Joe, if you're bored, you can come over to Kimberly and check out the sr20 swap progress! plus I'd love to see your datsun in person Quote Link to comment
Farmer Joe Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Hey Farmer Joe, if you're bored, you can come over to Kimberly and check out the sr20 swap progress! plus I'd love to see your datsun in person well i just had some stuff come up for this weekend, but im pretty sure that ill be down there next weekend. ill keep in touch with ya on here and maybe we can arrange somethin. id like to see that 510 and the 521. Quote Link to comment
fryanbacon Posted April 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 schweet. yeah I'll check on here between now and then. it might not have worked out this weekend anyhow since I'm trying to take the Idaho Star motorcycle course so I can get my endorsement and start rolling in my semi-classic VESPA scooter...(I don't know if I should have admitted that on here-haha!) Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Welcome:D! Beautiful 510 and the interior is very clean:D Cant wait to see what you do with the 521:)! Quote Link to comment
pope_face Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Very nice... A pastor with attitude, I like it. Don't mean this to offend anyone, but I think it would be cool if you modified the speedo in the 510 to read up to say 140 mph, and then put "GODSPEED" at the 150 mark... But, looks good. I like Vespas myself, so hopefully no-one will complain if I ask for a pic of it too... maybe with the Dattos in the background, just to be on the safe side. Welcome. Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 That is a RAD dime! But you 521 is just as cool to me! A ratty truck fits right in here! Quote Link to comment
djlotus Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 That 510 is a beaut! I'm diggin the truck too. Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Great looking datto's Like the words on the back of your 510 window. Brother Born in Northern Idaho almost 36 years ago Larry Quote Link to comment
fryanbacon Posted April 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 thanks for all the positive feedback! you guys rock. I can tell I'm going to really like chatting and swapping ideas/parts with you guys.:D Quote Link to comment
fryanbacon Posted April 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Very nice... A pastor with attitude, I like it. Don't mean this to offend anyone, but I think it would be cool if you modified the speedo in the 510 to read up to say 140 mph, and then put "GODSPEED" at the 150 mark... But, looks good. I like Vespas myself, so hopefully no-one will complain if I ask for a pic of it too... maybe with the Dattos in the background, just to be on the safe side. Welcome. haha! that would be awesome! truth is, I'm already "rollin' God's speed". that's a good idea. I'll have to pose the vespa in front of my 521 or maybe in front of my friend's garage where my sr20 swap is happening... Quote Link to comment
fiveNdime Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 WELCOME fellow datsun owner! You have the best of both worlds, a nice dime to drive on a nice day and a old truck to keep ratted out....unless you unrat it out? I like the rides.....keep us up to date on the progress! May I give you a word of advice before you get your head bit off. Searching for your question before you start a new thread would be a good idea. Just don't be afraid to ask though if you cant find it, we are a wealth of information, and love to help! Quote Link to comment
fryanbacon Posted April 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Great looking datto's Like the words on the back of your 510 window. Brother Born in Northern Idaho almost 36 years ago Larry thanks man. I believe a person should be proud of what things are most important/of interest in their lives My God my family my ministry my job my datsuns! Quote Link to comment
73super Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 thanks man. I believe a person should be proud of what things are most important/of interest in their lives My God my family my ministry my job my datsuns! Well said! I'm from a little down in Northern Idaho.. Kendrick.. pop. 300.. I believe it's 330 now! I miss it.. stuck in Seattle for another 7 years.. then RETIRE to Coeur d'Alene area. Quote Link to comment
fryanbacon Posted April 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Well said! I'm from a little down in Northern Idaho.. Kendrick.. pop. 300.. I believe it's 330 now! I miss it.. stuck in Seattle for another 7 years.. then RETIRE to Coeur d'Alene area. that's cool. I really like Idaho.:) Quote Link to comment
fryanbacon Posted April 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 oh yeah! some of you guys might know the guy I bought my 521(pictured above) from! on the NWDE.ORG forum his name was Labdork! I think he bought the truck from ebay. I'm going to see him this weekend about a roadster.... Quote Link to comment
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