MicroMachinery Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Alright, as some of you know, I drove home one hell of a find a couple days ago. Had I not been out enjoying it, I'd have been bragging posting all about it here. She's a 610 from late in the year 1972.. the 18XXX'th produced. Enough chit chat; the proof! She looked pretty good from the ad, so I got in touch with the owner, and we set up a time early the following day for me to see it. I had to get up before the sun and head to where it was kept, but it was worth it. Drove an hour, got there and looked her over.. there was some pretty bad rust on the driver's side fender and the rocker in front of the wheel well, as well as in the arch behind it. As bad as it looks, it wasn't a deal breaker. There was also some around the windshield... ... as well as the rear window.. The trunk was pretty nice.. the spare tire well had some surface rust not that bad, really. Found this nasty thing in the trunk.. Luckily, the engine had a WIX filter on it, so everybody got to keep their dignity. I checked out the interior, and it was pretty decent(with the exception of the seats), door cards almost perfect(had a couple tears and some stickers that need to be cleaned off), and headliner in perfect shape. It was missing the heater controls and the glove box, but I have spares, so that's covered. No biggie. Also there were some other small pieces, some window cranks, rear arm rests.. a small list of pieces that I'd have to round up out of my stash, but that's what it's there for. The floor boards were solid, too, but in all honesty, as soon as I laid eyes on these fine accessories, I had to have the car. My mind was made up. :lol: I popped the hood, and also, no rust there. Put my hand on the engine to feel if it had been started a couple minutes before I got there.. stone cold. After checking the oil and coolant levels, I asked to hear the engine. The owner said that it may be hard to start, as it had been sitting for some time.. The L18 cranked over twice and came to life. I couldn't have asked for a better sounding engine. She purred like a kitten. While letting it warm up, I gave it another walk around and checked all the lights, turn signals, windshield wipers, etc.. Good to go. Took it for a test drive, and everything was great: tight steering, good braking, the trans shifted smoothly.. and with that, it was settled. I turned around, went back, and did business. Took a picture of it with my wagon before heading out.. .. and I was off until I could get a ride back, key and title in hand. COWABUNGA! 3 Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 You sure do know how to get all the 610s from around here. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draynor Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Sweet! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
ProjectFeint Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Those cheetah accesories! :rofl: Nice find!! Quote Link to comment
The Dat-side Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Go Ninja Go Ninja Go! Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Mmmmmm Those tail lights... mmmmm Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Like the 710s the rear windows tend to leak and then rot below the glass. My '74, I reached under the chrome strip and there was just a crumbly mess. Had to have metal welded in while the glass was out. Front was the same for rust perforations. Looked bad when the glass and trim was on.. worse when the glass was out. Love the color, by the look of the floors. zx 5speed drops right in using the automatic driveshaft. 1 Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Mmmmmm Those tail lights... mmmmm Why am I seeing Kenmeri taillights on a 610 coupe? Would be a sweet retrofit! Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 nice find man :thumbup: dig the color ! cowabunga hahah ! how much for both accessories shipped to 97060 ? Do want ! ... :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 One of these days Im going to pick up a 610... if you dont keep hording them all in this area. Id love to rock one that crazy color as well. I cant wait to see how this turns out. 1 Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 nice find man :thumbup: dig the color ! cowabunga hahah ! how much for both accessories shipped to 97060 ? Do want ! ... :lol: My girl already snagged em.. well.. by "snagged", I mean, I tossed the Leopard testicles over her mirror and stretched the steering wheel cover on while she was out of the garage. :rofl: .. oh yes, and there was a matching, equally as skanky lanyard that came with it :hyper: Mmmmmm Those tail lights... mmmmm I KNOW, RIGHT? Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Let me know when you toss that engine, Ill come pick it up... Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Heh, it is the numbers matching engine. Runs sooo smooth... I have been brainstorming on a swap of some sort.. I have a lonely single slammer KA sitting in the shop.. just so happens to have a gaudy neon green valve cover. Hmmm.. What really has me thinking is a VG30. I like the thought of a Japanese Mini Muscle car... just seem so.. what's the word.. badass. 2 Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Well you know I have that VG30 manifold just sitting... Quote Link to comment
Draynor Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 VG30 always seemed like the perfect swap for the 610 to me. Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Well you know I have that VG30 manifold just sitting... Oh yes, I certainly haven't forgotten about that. Quote Link to comment
Will Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Kermit on the outside, Leopard on the inside. Very nice. There was a 610 wagon for sale around here a while back in the same color - it's so bright it doesn't even look stock! Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 nice score man whats this bring the total to now? 3 610s? i want to find another one a 4 door and make it a rally machine Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 6, if you count parts cars :) .. still haven't landed a 4dr. Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I think the mini muscle car 610 would be epic... 610s just look so mean when done properly. The cars are all crumbed over and look like hey are scowling the whole time. VG30 would be nice, but it may be fate that your KA already is green. Maybe that could me and intermediate swap until you get yourself a beast mode VG built. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I think the mini muscle car 610 would be epic... 610s just look so mean when done properly. The cars are all crumbed over and look like hey are scowling the whole time. VG30 would be nice, but it may be fate that your KA already is green. Maybe that could me and intermediate swap until you get yourself a beast mode VG built. people keep saying the mini muscle car idea is cool what do you think my car is ? thats been the plan all along for mine :P Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 people keep saying the mini muscle car idea is cool what do you think my car is ? thats been the plan all along for mine :P You won an award... Stop your crying, people like your ride. For me though, if I had a 610 it would be slammed, flared, and VG powered. Probably even a shark nose. Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 You won an award... Stop your crying, people like your ride. For me though, if I had a 610 it would be slammed, flared, and VG powered. Probably even a shark nose. Bonvo's been talking about a VG30 in his 610 since Shelly,,,, and flares,, and lower .... .. probably even a shark nose .... :rofl: :rofl: Diggin the new ride Micro Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 lol thanks indy only thing i would say no to is the shark nose either way this thing is bad ass micro you have a shit load of parts 610s huh i need parts 1 Quote Link to comment
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