79 810 coupe rebuild

[nismosilvia]

More quenching head, Hm so its the better head? I think its harder to turbo the first gen 810 because the circulating ball steering setup. I don't think its a bolt on swap.

[Z-train]

Just got this on the road.Will be scrapping another wagon soon.

 

[yenpit]

Did they make manual trans 810's? If not, what clutch pedal assy can be used? Anybody on Ratsun done it? I assume the ZX 5spd would bolt right up, but would require a driveshaft mod........

 

Wow, nice Wagon! :thumbup:

[Z-train]

Yes,they did.One would think that Z pedals would be a bolt in.They are not.810 pedals are all to themselves.However Z pedals can be made to work.I have it done as i'm about to do a auto/stick swap.The auto brake pedal is re-used,so all you need is a Z clutch pedal.The only thing i haven't scienced out yet is the mounting location for the return spring.

[yenpit]

Hey Z, when I do a 510 auto-to-manual swap, the clutch pedal pivot point is already there, so the pedal bolts right in (sounds like the 810 is the same way??). Instead of swapping out the whole pedal box assy, I carefully cut the clutch return spring mounting L-bracket off of the donor box assy, and carefully weld it to the existing box assy, in the correct place. Gotta be really careful that you don't zap any under dash wiring, but it works out great!

[ArchetypeDatsun]

More quenching head, Hm so its the better head? I think its harder to turbo the first gen 810 because the circulating ball steering setup. I don't think its a bolt on swap.

 

Its got bigger exhaust ports a few guys out on HybridZ like that head there really isn't a better head basically any head can be modified, port matched better cam, springs, & lifters. My 81 280zx has a L28ET swap with the stock circulating ball steering I just had to cut a tiny corner off the wastegate bracket. I'll take some pics so you can see, there's also a write up on the Internet I just followed most of that and HybridZ.

[ArchetypeDatsun]

810 4 speed manuals are pretty rare ive seen mostly autos and not long ago a junkyard had a 810 wagon that was a manual and got crushed.

[Micuss]

my dad's 810 2dr was a 5 speed manual

[yenpit]

Sounds like the clutch pedal is a great part to pull off of any 810 parts cars............

[Micuss]

yeah if you find one grab it I need two lol

[Micuss]

I love all of this 810 talk going on it is awesome hopefully soon I can have some progress with mine. I am having to move suddenly so it has to be set aside for a few weeks but not for long

[bloodontheapex]

Just got this on the road.Will be scrapping another wagon soon.

 

 

Z-train, that is a beautiful wagon. I love that color. How's the rust on that wagon you plan on scrapping? I may be wanting some sheet metal before it goes to that big pull a part in the sky.

[Z-train]

Actually,that's an Earl Scheib/MAACO close as it gets to factory ice blue blue.ANy questions about the wagon,e-mail me at Cobrabill@earthlink.net. Keep it off Ratsun for numerous reasons.

[ArchetypeDatsun]

Just got this on the road.Will be scrapping another wagon soon.

 

 

Wow that wagon is in amazing condition! Do

you ever find any good running ones I been trying to find one for years now.

[Z-train]

THe one i'm about to scrap was running and i put 60K on it.It now has around 280K on it.This one was running but had numerous issues which are about all resloved now.THe last 810 i saw is sitting on my ranch.

[Z-train]

Sounds like the clutch pedal is a great part to pull off of any 810 parts cars............

 

 

Brake pedal on hte right is from a Z.Left is an 810 one

[ArchetypeDatsun]

THe one i'm about to scrap was running and i put 60K on it.It now has around 280K on it.This one was running but had numerous issues which are about all resloved now.THe last 810 i saw is sitting on my ranch.

 

Damn that sucks man its that bad huh, where do you live I would love to have it! :(

 

I was trying get a 77 810 wagon from a guy in Sacramento and he wanted to trade for my 280zx Turbo but then flaked on me.

[Z-train]

That's my parts soruce for the blue car.The other one is what i'm parting out.

[ArchetypeDatsun]

Do you ever try to sell them or sell what's left of them I see one on craigslist but it has a front end damage but doesn't look too bad where it can't be fixed and it starts and runs.

[Z-train]

 

This one is getting parted.

[ArchetypeDatsun]

 

This one is getting parted.

 

Oh man I want that it :o

[Z-train]

Looks are deceiving.Most of that paint came off with a power washer.It has close to 300K on it.And a lot of the good parts(mechanical are going on the blue car.

[ArchetypeDatsun]

Just spotted this 78 wagon but the price is way to high! Usually I see 810 wagons go for $400-$1000 in much better condition than this one, this is the second most expensive one I've seen.

 

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/3419486950.html

[bloodontheapex]

Bill, your second parts car looks just like mine, minus the headlights. Maroon interior as well? I didn't think I'd like slot mags on an 810 wagon, but I think that looks pretty good. I may pick up a set, they're cheap.

 

What are you 810 guys doing for strut inserts? I believe they are NLA from about everyone.

[Z-train]

280-he's smoking his lunch.And besides,with a newborn the last thing you want is airbags.

 

Struts-nothing right now.But i'm working on something.