Rustbin Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 The local car show only had one Datsun in it, Greg's 240. I was hoping the 520 with the V8 would be there so I could get a look at it without spinning my head as it drives by but no luck. I got a chance to chat with Greg and I learned that because of health issues, he's thinking he would like to sell it to someone in Canada with a garage to store it. I find it kind of sad that after all the years he's had it and all the love and work he's put into it, he can't really drive it anymore. Many of us may face this fate. Oh the the car next to it is one my wife really likes, a 63 Stingray with split window and barbecue grills on the hood. 3 Quote Link to comment
SupDoc Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 I just noticed that Pee-Wee rides his bike past this 510 in big adventure... 3 Quote Link to comment
Hawaiian620 Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) Saw this 510 at cars and coffee on Oahu. Second picture is an awesome yota at the same meet. Edited August 12, 2023 by Hawaiian620 3 Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted August 18, 2023 Report Share Posted August 18, 2023 (edited) South bound 205 just off i5 about noon today. Edited August 18, 2023 by bananahamuck 6 Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 Road America infield at the IndyCar race back in June. 4 Quote Link to comment
Jskinny Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 Green 510 in Arlington 2 Quote Link to comment
O.D.D. Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 On 4/4/2015 at 4:30 PM, laotsu said: Spotted O.D.D. @ Costco in SLO today. He lives in Morro Bay so I suspect he works there. He usually has it under a car cover on the side of his house. http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad12/lukecypress/IMG_20150404_145418324_zpsso2p33wz.jpg this seat looks super uncomfortable http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad12/lukecypress/IMG_20150404_145407212_zps40cizj2g.jpg http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad12/lukecypress/IMG_20150404_145355637_zpsbj5yyjod.jpg no fuel door, gas cap, or filler neck so I suspect a fuel cell in the trunk. http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad12/lukecypress/IMG_20150404_145342905_zpsy8prvdwa.jpg looked like an L series when I stuck my head underneath Lol.... years later i randomly see this post.... yes, I work there, no... the seat is actually fantastic... if you fit... Its a kirkey racing circle track seat...Ive never felt so connected to a car. No, its not a fuel cell, just had a relocated filler neck in the trunk at the time. Yes It has a reasonably built L20b that had SUz and now has mikunis. 2 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 7 hours ago, O.D.D. said: the seat is actually fantastic... if you fit... Its a kirkey racing circle track seat... A lot of their seats come in different widths too. 👍 7 hours ago, O.D.D. said: Ive never felt so connected to a car. You never realize just how much energy/effort is wasted trying to keep yourself upright in the seat, until you have a seat like this. 👌 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 On 9/5/2023 at 4:12 PM, Jskinny said: Green 510 in Arlington Not good to tow for more than 30-50 miles like this with the drive shaft connected. The main shaft is spinning but the counter shaft below it is not. The counter shaft is what splashes oil on the bearings. 1 Quote Link to comment
angliagt Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 At the SCCA Runoffs yesterday.Only 240 entered,& NO 510s. It's a sad world out there nowadays. 2 Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Coming out of Aberville yesterday … Hey it’s Bill.!! 1 Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 In town 3 Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 That would be a pretty rare sighting in any town. 2 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 I think an 810. '79 they went to rectangular lamps. There was an '84 Maxima in the wrecking yards here while I was still driving my 620 so '08? Never saw it on the road. I got the struts and the L4N71B out of it. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 280ZX seen on my way home yesterday... 3 Quote Link to comment
Ooph! Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) Seen in Lincoln, ca Edited December 28, 2023 by Ooph! 1 Quote Link to comment
angliagt Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 You can get a ticket for displaying your rear plate like that. By CA law,it has to be illuminated. I got pulled over for not having working plate lights on our '68 Cortina with reflective plates, (no ticket). 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 (edited) 22 hours ago, angliagt said: By CA law,it has to be illuminated. Apparently, it's every state in the US. Thanks, I learned something new today. 😋 But the general consensus seems to be seldom is anyone cited for it, but you will likely be pulled over for a fishing expedition using this as an excuse. Similar thing here with running no front plate. They will use it as an excuse to stop you, but seldom cite you for it. Edited December 29, 2023 by datsunfreak Quote Link to comment
angliagt Posted December 30, 2023 Report Share Posted December 30, 2023 I got a ticket for no front plate.I passed by a VA State trooper (twice), next thing I knew he pulled me over.I don't think there was much traffic there, so he had lots of time on his hands. The ticket was $25,court costs $50,& the "processing fee" was $25. He also let me know that cars with "Antique" plates here in are supposed to have a front one also. Quote Link to comment
Cleopatra Jones Posted December 30, 2023 Report Share Posted December 30, 2023 41 minutes ago, angliagt said: I got a ticket for no front plate.I passed by a VA State trooper (twice), next thing I knew he pulled me over.I don't think there was much traffic there, so he had lots of time on his hands. The ticket was $25,court costs $50,& the "processing fee" was $25. He also let me know that cars with "Antique" plates here in are supposed to have a front one also. A little over half the states require a front plate. I got a ticket for not having mine on. Drove around for years without it in San Bernardino. Moved to LA and BOOM; got a ticket. It was more of a fix it ticket though so all I had to do was put the plate on and head over to the police station for them to see. Only cost $10. They didn't even bother going out to look. Quote Link to comment
angliagt Posted December 30, 2023 Report Share Posted December 30, 2023 We (& I) sometimes forget that some vehicles laws actually make more sense than our own states laws do. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 On 12/29/2023 at 7:10 PM, angliagt said: I got a ticket for no front plate.... He also let me know that cars with "Antique" plates here in are supposed to have a front one also. FWIW here in Texas, they only give you one antique plate, so that's the only way around not having a front one on your car. On antique registration you can opt out of the new state issued plate and run the old school "year specific" plates (like this), but then you have to run both. I ran the antique on back and a Japanese plate on the front. Oddly, never got stopped... 😄 4 Quote Link to comment
angliagt Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 Saw this early Z (#498) at a local auto shop today. I hope it gets saved/restored,but would be a big job. 4 Quote Link to comment
Jskinny Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Coworker spotted this one in Arlington WA 10 Quote Link to comment
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