BIG Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 So this is my intro/build thread for my 72 4 door 510. I have owned two 510's previous to this one, this is my first big project 510. I saved this one from a local scrapper for $250. I'm thinking about doing a quick wetsand on the paint to remove impurities, then a satin clearcoat. Same paint, no extra rust. Keeping in ratty on the outside :) My brother and I spent most of today pulling out the old seats and interior, did some serious vacuuming elbow deep in rat turds. That special looking kid is my brother Jeremy (521chowda) It has one big rust spot underneath the passenger side rear seat, the rest of it it pretty straight and cancer free. Nothing some metalwork won't fix :) The carpet use to be REALLY RED. When i get a new carpet kit i might keep it red. Carpet is gone! Checking the shoulder room :) Somewhere down the line i'm going to be looking like this, the car won't. She isn't pretty, but she's mine! 1 Quote Link to comment
DISLEXICDIME Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 i have a soft spot for 4 doors looks to be a good start. handle the rust . rust never sleeps Quote Link to comment
lovedatsun Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 So this is my intro/build thread for my 72 4 door 510. I have owned two 510's previous to this one, this is my first big project 510. I saved this one from a local scrapper for $250. I'm thinking about doing a wetsand on the paint to remove impurities, then clearcoat. Same paint, no extra rust. Keeping in ratty on the outside :) My brother and I spent most of today pulling out the old seats and interior, did some serious vacuuming elbow deep in rat turds. That special looking kid is my brother Jeremy (521chowda) It has one big rust spot underneath the passenger side rear seat, the rest of it it pretty straight and cancer free. Nothing some metalwork won't fix :) The carpet use to be REALLY RED. When i get a new carpet kit i might keep it red. Carpet is gone! Checking the shoulder room :) Somewhere down the line i'm going to be looking like this, the car won't. She isn't pretty, but she's mine! Very nice 510 project. Quote Link to comment
Dattokai Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I saw this on CL earlier, glad to see it on here. Quote Link to comment
BIG Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I dont know if this one made it to craigslist. But i could be wrong. I am very excited to start this project and glad that the 510 keeper is only 5 minutes away from me Quote Link to comment
Dattokai Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Oops, got mixed up. http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/3400995701.html Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I saved this one from a local scrapper... ^^^ This is my favorite part so far. Good show! Quote Link to comment
521chowda Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 ^^^ This is my favorite part so far. Good show! We need to make some "Datsun Search and Rescue shirts". :cool: Quote Link to comment
BIG Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 We need to make some "Datsun Search and Rescue shirts". :cool: And a website dontscrapdatsuns.com Quote Link to comment
The Dat-side Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 We need to make some "Datsun Search and Rescue shirts". :cool: I've been working on some designs. Like the MK1 Black Forest ones! Quote Link to comment
BIG Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Man i hate how early it gets dark now! I want to work on it so bad. I think my next move is a patch panel for my rust hole passenger rear. I've also been thinking a lot on what engine i want to run. My datsun heart pulls towards keeping it L series but the thought of a ka tickles me! What to do what to do Quote Link to comment
Son_of_a_Datsun_Guy Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 "hand grenade" L series, stupid high compression +mikunis+stroke/build= 180 hp... until it blows up :rofl: Seriously though, carbs sound so nice. Quote Link to comment
BIG Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 "hand grenade" L series, stupid high compression +mikunis+stroke/build= 180 hp... until it blows up :rofl: Seriously though, carbs sound so nice. L16 bored to the max mill the head and tons of air and fuel! Didn't the bre 510 push like 192hp or something like that Quote Link to comment
BIG Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Well i was going to try to tackle the rust in the rear floor pan but... I am going to be a father for the first time! I know i don't know any of you but i had to share cause i pretty excited!!! Quote Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 This car is awesome! Keep it up dude. Some day I hope I get the opportunity to pick up a 510 project, probably gonna be a few more years tho :/ Quote Link to comment
521chowda Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Yup, project is on hold for at least a week or two. He is having a baby hopefully today. His ladyfriend was induced last night! Quote Link to comment
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