imtb Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I got out of 510's for a little while after my wagon sold off all my stuff and mentioned on Drit tracker I was looking for another one. He told me about this one on the CL's and I went and checked it out. The I bought it from said he got from a feidl in Kentucky. I didnt buy it on the spot after seeing how much rust it had and wasnt sure I wanted this much of a project. I slept on it and thought about the 510 Keeper and how easy he makes it look getting these things back in shape, so I lowed balled and haggled with the guy and brought home. It never been wrecked and looked fairy decent and drove straight. This thing even had push to start and a screwdriver key. Nice. I drove it right to a body shop to have the rust delt with and got some panels welded but them the guy got hurt and couldnt work on it, so had it towed to my shop and started working on everything else. The pics will tell the rest. The best I could tell it was never wrecked which I liked and it was L16 auto. I installed a L20b and dogleg from Yenpit and made sure it ran and then put the turbo on. Now its sitting in the body shop waitng to be painted. Quote Link to comment
fivetenguy Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Awsome work man! This car is going to haul ass! Nothing but quality work thus far. Car's looking good. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 great save! cant wait to see this one done! Quote Link to comment
Zeusimo Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 So I Start Off Not Reading Anything Just Scrolling Through The Oics ...Cool Car, That's A Great Start Hmm.. Already Started Fixing Some Rust.... Nice Woah.. Pulled Motor And Resprayed Engine Bay! ....Wait... ZX Brakes?? Is That A Tranny Swap...Yess! Holy Crap! A Turbo :D In Other Words Nice Job Man! 2 Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I'm glad you started your build thread, I can't wait till we both have 510's back on the road on st.louis again. Nice pics too, i'm glad you rescued this one. Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I slept on it and thought about the 510 Keeper and how easy he makes it look getting these things back in shape :rofl: that literally made me lol hahaha its deff not always easy.... and its always a lot of work. but the build looks like its comin along smoothly.... and I love the L series trubo :cool: Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 It's funny how pictures make things look so easy.. it's like... before... during... after... wow!! It doesn't show the hours your are sitting there thinking kill me now and busting your knuckles to fuck and all the swear words. Either way, it's always so rewarding when you're done. I'm loving this build! Great save. 2 Quote Link to comment
yenpit Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Looking great Mike! Love the ZX 6-spokes, and the blacked out window frames.......... :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Logical1 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Awesome build, I'm in love with your L-series turbo! Can we get some more info on it? carb, box, turbo, modded manifold used ect? Quote Link to comment
screamer510 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Best 510 color right there. Nice work so far Quote Link to comment
imtb Posted December 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Going in 2 b primered. May be painted Friday! YeA! Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 winning! Quote Link to comment
screamer510 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 What kind and brand of primer? Hopefully you're keeping 019 yellow? Quote Link to comment
imtb Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Getting closer! Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Damn! It's really starting to look good! I'm getting totally jealous Quote Link to comment
imtb Posted December 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Another day or two. Quote Link to comment
Silver04rs Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 I need friends with paint skils looking great Quote Link to comment
imtb Posted December 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Waiting.... parts are ready Rechromed! New used handles! Quote Link to comment
imtb Posted December 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 In living color! Quote Link to comment
aintnobiscuit Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Wow, the car looks awesome! Can't wait to see this thing finished :) Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 It's looking great mike, let me know when we need to go pick it up. As always your car will be beautiful when it's done. Quote Link to comment
patra_is_here Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 WHOA suck through carb'd. turbo specs please!!! how built is the block? Quote Link to comment
imtb Posted December 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 The engine is just a ginnny pig. Basically just put it in to get everything prepped for the brand new L20B block getting O ringed, Z22 crank, long rods, forged pistons,U67 head with turbo cam from isky. Quote Link to comment
screamer510 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Schwing!!! Quote Link to comment
screamer510 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Why no paint on window frames? Gonna black them out? Quote Link to comment
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