Datso72 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 I've been into 510's since 1990 and I've never seen an original window sticker in person...so unless you're finding a one owner car and that owner kept EVERYTHING, I would say not very likely. I've got the original invoice from the first owner when he bought the car back in '72; does that count? :) Link to comment
zianian Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 I've got the original invoice from the first owner when he bought the car back in '72; does that count? :) Me too. 'cept it was back in 1970. and I should say used to.... I used to have it. It's as good as gone now. (new owner gets it). Link to comment
racerx Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 I'll admit I'm picky. What makes it hardest is that lm not on that west coast like all of you. If I'm gonna be jumping through hoops to get the car here, then yea I'm gonna take the time to find the right one. Again, it's just a matter of time. You may have to go to the west coast and take time off or else how can you feel, drive, smell, touch, really see..different reality to "walk through" with cell phone. If you are going to be picky as you say, then you should spend some time here in the West Side. HArd to make that tough decision unless you test your perception or reality of your ideal car. Link to comment
datfan510 Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Eh, that's a good point. I guess we'll see what ends up happening, Link to comment
71DIMER Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Or do like the guy who bought my previous car, he was in Australia and he had a friend of his (69fjwagon - Clayton) come up to look at my car and give him his perspective. Hopefully you can find someone knowledgable and you can trust their opinion, so that will save you time and hassle. I've done the same thing for pacificcoastdatsun (Mark) when looking at a wagon near me that he was interested, but being in San Diego couldn't just come up here to look at it. At least that way you can save yourself a lot of trouble by having someone who knows what to look for give you a real perspective or even pictures of any areas of concern if the buyer doesn't post pictures of everything. If they're near San Jose I'd be happy to do this for you :) Link to comment
racerx Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 good point by having someone look at it but still won't be the same unless he drives it...and people view things differently. I may see the car that has potential and datfan510 may see it as a P.O.S, nothing is real unless one experiences it himself, other than that it's all in our heads and virtual reality. A good example, is trying to explain the taste difference between In and Out Burger and 5 guys burger to someone who never ate there. They have to experience eating the burgers themselves then they can make up their mind which is better. Buying a car, specially, a vintage Datsun 510 is very personable experience. Link to comment
71DIMER Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 good point by having someone look at it but still won't be the same unless he drives it...and people view things differently. I may see the car that has potential and datfan510 may see it as a P.O.S, nothing is real unless one experiences it himself, other than that it's all in our heads and virtual reality. A good example, is trying to explain the taste difference between In and Out Burger and 5 guys burger to someone who never ate there. They have to experience eating the burgers themselves then they can make up their mind which is better. Buying a car, specially, a vintage Datsun 510 is very personable experience. I agree, but speaking from a guy that's been told I have a 'high dollar' 510 (not my words btw), I tend to be pretty picky myself and I wouldn't be recommending a POS to anyone. I'd be looking at things that the seller may not be covering in his ad, like rust in the usual spots, surface rust that doesn't show up on pictures, or obvious deficiencies that simply didn't make it to the ad or pictures. I'm not suggesting someone else seeing the car for someone else is the best solution, and I did mention if he can trust that person's opinion. It's better than nothing and I believe it is a good way to pass on the obvious junk and save overall time and hassle. Link to comment
danfiveten Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Some people's junk is another's treasure. Even with other eyes, I'm picked as hell and have looked at cars for people just for them to knit pick something completely stupid. It's different for people who don't know the cars because they freak out on stuff that isn't a big deal and not on the stuff that matters, no matter how much they read. I may know someone getting ready to sell theirs, very nice 72. Will only say if and when I know for sure Link to comment
racerx Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 sure someone can weed out the good, the bad and the ugly for dat510fan but he still has to make that decision and test drive it. Somehow I think he knows that. He needs to experience it himself, people's taste are different. I could be wrong but I though he said his budget is like $10K...with that said he could buy a nice one, not sure about the color he wants or how original it will be since most of us in this site expeirenced the hunt already. I'm not even sure if he has even driven a Datsun 510, he may even be dissapointed because they are totally different than new cars. At any rate, we are all trying to help this guy out and hopefully he gets close to his dream car. 1 Link to comment
datfan510 Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 That's actually a really good idea. I have a lot of family out there in Cali. But @71dimer I appreciate everything once again and I'll definitely keep that in mind :D Link to comment
Burabuda Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 seems to me that everybody who's ever bought a built datsun ended up selling it within a year Link to comment
danfiveten Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Why i prefer stock that i can leave stock, or do what i see fit. I dont trust other peoples handiwork unless they had it done at a known shop. Never cared for the (ive built hundreds of datsuns so know what im doing) how do you know what your doing if you havent had anyone around to tell you you have done something wrong ;) ) Link to comment
datfan510 Posted March 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Again guys, after reading through this, I appreciate the help. And I'd be lying if I said I didn't trust Mario's (71dimer) word on one of these. @racerx I wish I had $10k to spend. Lol I'm willing to pay cash but not that much. And I can't put a number out until I see the car. I don't want to back myself into a corner as I'm sure all of you can understand. @danfiveten I understand what you're saying and where you're coming from with the whole stock thing. Btw, let me know about that friend's 510? ;) Link to comment
r0p0doe Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Idk if you've seen this or if it meets your criteria.. http://community.ratsun.net/topic/52648-decent-1970-datsun-510/ Link to comment
racerx Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 mentioned that one in particular earlier and I say it looks clean. But I think he specifically wants blue one. Link to comment
racerx Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I get it now...1) how much do you have to spend? 2). Are you willing to test drive your dream car to get enlighthened about what is in your head and what the reality is? 3). How's your mechanical ability and also fabrication skills? 4). will you have time/resources (i.e. garage, tools) to work on the car? 5). I know you mentioned that you work hard for your money and deserve to be picky, are you willing to buy a car that is not blue and not orig. L16 engine? BTW what color blue because I think Datsun came with several versions.... Link to comment
datfan510 Posted March 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Ive actually said early on in this thread that I am now really open to any original colors thrown at me and then choose from there. Throwing a number out there, though, can put me in a corner, so I'll deal with the seller when the time comes. And yes, I have enough skill, etc....but I'd like to start with a running decent car from the get-go, so that question seems somewhat irrelevant considering I've said it before. :yawn: Link to comment
datfan510 Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Bump...please keep your eyes peeled. At least I ain't bumping threads from 5yrs ago -_- Link to comment
racerx Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 we will..but maybe re-do what you are looking for under Wanted. Be more specific...like min. rust, any color okay but prefer blue, like L-series motor trying to keep orig. but may be interested in KA or Sr set-up if okay..get it... :thumbup: Link to comment
datfan510 Posted March 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Yea at this point anything with original paint will suffice. I'll still be picky but it may broaden my horizon. Link to comment
thatguy Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/3664297750.html This is a nice stocker. Not mine. Link to comment
racerx Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 that's nice..man prices are going up on our Datsuns. And that's 4 door. Link to comment
datfan510 Posted March 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/3664297750.html This is a nice stocker. Not mine. These prices are skyrocketing out of no where, damn.....and already on it. We'll see how flexible that price is tho :geek: Link to comment
its_karl Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 An original Blue 510 wanted? Somebody have Leno-envy? Why not buy one and paint it blue.... seems easier What are you doing filling an overseas request, how much you making off it? Link to comment
datfan510 Posted March 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 An original Blue 510 wanted? Somebody have Leno-envy? Why not buy one and paint it blue.... seems easier What are you doing filling an overseas request, how much you making off it? Well at this point, Im pretty much open to everything.....and leno-envy? Lmao this post was long before that :rofl: Link to comment
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