macgyver Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 so I've been a long time lover and fan of the 510 forever. Been searching for a nice solid car out here on the east coast forever but that is really like finding a needle in a hay stack! I almost pulled the trigger on a couple west cost car's sight unseen but is real hard to do. All of them have their pro's and con's but I really wanted a clean slat that I could build my dream car.So after putting a WTB add on a few forums, a great guy named David emailed me and said he had a real straight solid car he might consider selling if I was interested. after seeing the rust buckets that pop up over here, I had to see it for myself. long story short, I drove down with my cuzz and his turbo diesel rig with the hope's this car is what he said. of course it has it's good and bad points, but all and all looks clean and straight and all there. She needs some cleaning up but so do I.....needless to say I pick it up and trailered it the 5 or so hours back to it's new home in NY.My goal is a full suspension, srdet swap. DriverI can't wait to start the build and get to work.I'll try to get some pics tomorrrow since theres no pics...Ill edit them in here.... when I brought her 1.5 years later... 1 Quote Link to comment
VintageRice Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Tomorrows too late post pics now ! Congrats. :D Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 I know you are excited but.. Why post a "look what I got" post without showing pictures of what you got at the same time. No pictures till tomorrow, no post until tomorrow. It's that easy. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Oh yeah... And CONGRATS!!!!!!! But srs oic naow plz Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 David from Maryland? Qwik510? Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Yep. It was me. Nice to meet you Brian. I know you will do the car justice. I will let Brian fill you all in on the details in his build thread. But here is a teaser. Quote Link to comment
jser12 Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 something about that ass shot has me all hot and bothered. can't wait to see how this thread progresses. congrats man and welcome Been searching for a nice solid car out here on the east coast forever but that is really like finding a needle in a hay stack! I see that you found matches and did the easy thing, burnt that haystack to the ground Quote Link to comment
yenpit Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Ha, I know that driveway!! I was just there a few weeks ago!! Did you buy the dark burgandy car with the l'il flares? Welcome to the forum!! 1 Quote Link to comment
dennis Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 you should have told him not to post a build thread without pics or "dog will hunt" Quote Link to comment
macgyver Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 So, here she is at her new home!!! This list of things to do is starting and of course never ending. Going to get her on the road in the next few days. I want to go over the car, check everything over and figure out whats first on the list that needs attention. trying to post pics but It comes up as link. any tips on posting them? file://localhost/Users/bpatanjo/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Masters/2012/10/14/20121014-142549/DSCN1284.JPG file://localhost/Users/bpatanjo/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Masters/2012/10/14/20121014-142549/DSCN1285.JPG file://localhost/Users/bpatanjo/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Masters/2012/10/14/20121014-142549/DSCN1288.JPG Quote Link to comment
VintageRice Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 WWW.PHOTOBUCKET.COM Quote Link to comment
macgyver Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I see that you found matches and did the easy thing, burnt that haystack to the ground yeah, been looking for a while now and after meeting David, I really do believe he was straight and honest with how solid of a car this is. looks real straight and clean. I want to get all the majors mods done before I even think about paint. I'm going to concentrate on getting her stance right, wheels/tires, then sr swap...if that works out, all while I start the little cleaning up do dads. My build thread will start when I take the first bolt off for either replacing or refinishing, what ever is first! great to be here, been waiting 4 years now!!! Quote Link to comment
macgyver Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I guess I need to set a bucket up. thought you could just upload. Quote Link to comment
VintageRice Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 http://www.freeimagehosting.net/upload.php EZ for a quick job. Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 You can set up a free account for picture hosting at www.datsun510.com Here are the pics you emailed me. Car is a 72 2 door with L16 and 4 speed, Weber 32/36, EL dizzy, Header, 2" exhaust, Camber plates, springs, sway bars, ZX snowflake wheels, honda seats, clean interior with custom door panels, new headliner, 240Z steering wheel, etc. Car runs well and feels very solid. The car was restored in the 90s and all the seals were replaced. Body is very solid with custom Metal flares that were done to a high standard. Color is black cherry. Can't wait to see what you do with it Brian. Quote Link to comment
macgyver Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Thanks David, I'll set up the pic host so I can keep you guys updated! Quote Link to comment
yellowdatsun Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Why is it every new 510 owner wants an SR20DET swap? This being your first 510, I'd start with the basics. Maybe a built L20-22, and suspension work. You'd be surprised at how far those will take you. The L-16 with the weber is very slow. Most of us don't get around to something like an SR swap until way down the line. The SR is exceedingly complicated to finish, with all the wiring, plumbing, mounts, etc. Looks good, inside and out, but I'd scale back the plans a bit and enjoy the car. Use it, and figure out as you go along what you really want. 1 Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Why is it every new 510 owner wants an SR20DET swap? This being your first 510, I'd start with the basics. Maybe a built L20-22, and suspension work. You'd be surprised at how far those will take you. The L-16 with the weber is very slow. Most of us don't get around to something like an SR swap until way down the line. The SR is exceedingly complicated to finish, with all the wiring, plumbing, mounts, etc. Looks good, inside and out, but I'd scale back the plans a bit and enjoy the car. Use it, and figure out as you go along what you really want. This Car is just begging for an engine swap. The L16 runs good but is a snail. Brian has built other classic cars and I am sure he has what it takes to make an SR swap happen. I think a nice N/A SR would be good but some people just love Boost. Go for it Brian. Quote Link to comment
darc510 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 This really is a beautiful car... those simple flares over the wheels give it a real nice touch and character. Congratulations, everyone I know in the area that has seen it loves that car...pictures don't do it justice! :bye: bye bye Plum! Quote Link to comment
macgyver Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 no need for good bye, it's just going in to the spa for a little makeover :) 1 Quote Link to comment
yenpit Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 L20B and drive that thing!!!! Quote Link to comment
Dime Dave Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 WOW! A Pioneer Supertuner! I haven't seen one of those in years. Quote Link to comment
smashboogie Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Grats on the new ride - real nice! David - can I ask which center console that would be? thanks! Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 hopefully it goes in the garage Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Grats on the new ride - real nice! David - can I ask which center console that would be? thanks! The center console looked to be an original Amco 510 console that someone modified with a cup holder where the padded armrest used to be, Quote Link to comment
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