flatcat19 Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Welcome. Post pics. Load all photos to photobucket. C/P the IMG code for specific picture to the text box below. Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Lets get it straight, though, to ease the confusion. 1968-1973(?) Is a 510. 1978-1981 is an A10. You're on he right idea about the A10. they aren't common. Nobody likes them. And there's no aftermarket. But, there is a silver lining. Theyre cheap. And everything you can do to any other datsun car, you can do to an A10, within reason. The A10, in my opinion, is a great chassis. Think of it as the missing link between the B210 and the 200SX. Quote Link to comment
Killian665 Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Yeah I've always been a BMW guy myself. I was thinking about trying to lower this one but can't seem to find any info (I know it's out there because I see them lowered) but everything always seems to direct me to the real 510. I'm seeing that a lot of 280ZX stuff is compatible but I'm not real sure what works and what doesn't. I'll try to load some pictures up. Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Damn near all RWD Datsun cars share the same strut mounts and dimensions. What makes some better than others is the brake size. The ZX has the largest factory brake setup, therefore what people go for. There isn't a bolt-in coilover setup for these cars, unless you buy some for a ZX, but those are ludicrously over-priced. And you can make your own. Search on forum for DIY 280zx strut coilovers. You can modify your A10 struts the same way. As I said, people go for ZX because of bigger brakes. ...........or cut the springs. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Fat510 Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 If you go through this thread, its mentioned many times and answered repeatedly 1 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 You still haven't posted pics..... Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 The A10, in my opinion, is a great chassis. Think of it as the missing link between the B210 and the 200SX. I think of it as a beefier 210 (B310)... ^_^ Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 I didn't mean to put "B" 210. I bought a '76 b210 so that's the only 210 on my mind Yes. The A10 is the missing link between a 210 (b310) and a 200SX (s110). Quote Link to comment
Killian665 Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Alright here it is. These were the preliminary pictures of it when I got it. It was really dirty and the vapor barriers had seen better days so the inside had some mildew. I've since taken the front door cards off, cleaned them, replaced all the clips and resealed one of the vapor barriers with the 3M windshield adhesive we use on BMW vapor barriers. The driver side one is trashed though so if y'all have any info where I could get another driver front vapor barrier that would be great. I've also found its missing a lot of random fasteners. Namely the two bolts that hold the air cleaner to the valve cover. Anybody know the size on those? 1 Quote Link to comment
Killian665 Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 These are the bad spots on the car. Not much rust at all. the undercarriage looks brand new and all the undercoating looks like it's never been damaged ever, kind of amazing. The biggest problem is it looks like it was in a wreck at one point on the right quarter panel and someone did some half ass body work on it. Big dent in it and it's painted a whole different (albeit nicer) shade of silver than the rest of the car. Also has visible bondo work that wasn't painted for some reason. The doors haven't been touched it's just the lighting at that angle. Back hatch trim/bezel rust Lower side of driver door Here it is with my buddies BMW E34 wagon 1 Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 For vapor barrier just get yourself some visqueen at the home depot nearest you. But if it's the drivers door i wouldn't worry about sticking it to permanent like,,, since when your window falls off it's track you will be removing it to fix that.. :rofl: Alright here it is. These were the preliminary pictures of it when I got it. It was really dirty and the vapor barriers had seen better days so the inside had some mildew. I've since taken the front door cards off, cleaned them, replaced all the clips and resealed one of the vapor barriers with the 3M windshield adhesive we use on BMW vapor barriers. The driver side one is trashed though so if y'all have any info where I could get another driver front vapor barrier that would be great. I Quote Link to comment
Killian665 Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Alright thanks man. Probably redo em all then. I'm honestly thinking about just cleaning up really well and selling it. I've already put a new belt, air filter, fuel pump, fuel filter, a lot of vacuum lines on it, changed the oil and put new shocks on it. I like the car but it's just another project I don't need with my BMW 540 and an 89 4 wheel steer prelude Si. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Toss the prelude, bruh. Who needs 4 wheel steering when you have rear wheel drive? Quote Link to comment
Killian665 Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Ehh I just like it more. Better platform, more fun to drive, lot more aftermarket support, it's already a 5 speed. I like the Datsun just not really a lot of room for it. But I got it for nothing so how can I pass that up lol Quote Link to comment
Killian665 Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Will a 15x8 Et0 fit on my A10 wagon? I really like these Enkie Apache II wheels and they come in a 7 et 25 and an 8 et0. Quote Link to comment
dukerollo Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Will a 15x8 Et0 fit on my A10 wagon? I really like these Enkie Apache II wheels and they come in a 7 et 25 and an 8 et0. If you are really dedicated, you can make them fit, but for normal folks I would say no. I was running 14x7 et0 on the wagon with a mild roll. It had minimal rubbing. I made 15x8 et0 fit on my 210, but I used an Eastwood roller to "pull" the fenders to make them fit. I don't know if you would be able to get enough with the rear doors there. Having said all that, Do it! Make them fit if that is what you want for your car. Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 I just bought some Hayashi Commands 13x6 and 13x6.5 and they fit on ZX struts. Quote Link to comment
Fat510 Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Will a 15x8 Et0 fit on my A10 wagon? I really like these Enkie Apache II wheels and they come in a 7 et 25 and an 8 et0. They might as long as you don't go too low Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 I just bought some Hayashi Commands 13x6 and 13x6.5 and they fit on ZX struts. Ooops, Wrong thread. Quote Link to comment
Killian665 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Well today I put new shocks and struts on it. All of them were blown beyond measure. All the oil had leaked out and came pouring out of the strut sleeves. Thing rides pretty good now aside from all the tires being severely flat spotted so it vibrates going down the road. It sat for a while on flats. I think next is going to be a front end overhaul. All the boots for the all the ball joints on the tie rods and lower ball joint were trashed and all the grease had come out. So I think after that it'll ride like a really quality daily. It's got 165/80/13 size tires on it now, a search on tire rack yielded nothing hence why I asked about the Enkeis earlier because if I need new tires id like to pick those wheels up while I'm at it since they're only $150 a piece. Quote Link to comment
Killian665 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Also, with just eyeballing it I'm not sure the 15x8 Et0 would fit just because of the rear leaf springs. I think it'll clear on the front but I don't think I have 4 inches of space from the mounting point of the wheel to the edge of the leaf springs. I'll have to pull one of the wheels off and measure it to be sure. Quote Link to comment
Killian665 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I've been working on getting the car pretty much 100% mechanically to sell it. It's got factory AC but the Compressor bearings are shot. I can't seem to find a replacement for it. Is there a way to rebuild it or a place I can send it to? Or maybe one from another model will fit it? Quote Link to comment
Killian665 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Thread is nowhere near as active as it was in the early days it seems Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Is causei sold my A10 and flatcat isn't active here 2 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Oh wait I mean wrecked my A10 1 Quote Link to comment
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