Draker Posted April 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Just called the PO of this car.. I just wanted to BS with him and tell him I finally drove it around a bit. Unfortunately he passed away. I talked to his wife of 51 years for a while on the phone for a bit. She was still pretty upset. I gave her my condolences. Chuck was a true Datsun nut. He sold me two of his 510's.. and he still had 3 more. He has been in the game since the beginning and really loved his cars. I BS'd with him for hours every time I would stop by just talking Datsuns and listening to his stories. He had been battling health issues since I started talking to him, but he seemed like he was on the mend. Sad day.. RIP Chuck! Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted April 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) Installed clean tank: Edited January 20, 2021 by Draker 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted April 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) Before: After: Dogleg had some dents where the back is not accessible. I tried to pull the dent with a stud welder. didn't work.. So I just pooled up some welds and ground it down. Picture doesn't do it justice. A little rot that needs addressed. Welded it up Edited January 20, 2021 by Draker pics 1 Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 guess u got a new name for your car then ...." The Chuck " Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) Spray booth: Sprayed zero rust: Edited January 20, 2021 by Draker 6 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 I put it on a little thick. No real orange peal, but it takes days(or weeks) to dry and harden enough to sand. Not a big deal for me.. I'll leave it like this until after Canby. Then I'll scuff sand it and apply filler and high build primer. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) This is the only rot on the car. Removed. Edited January 20, 2021 by Draker 4 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 There is a bit more rot to the right of this patch. I'm going to try to just weld it up I didn't want to cut into the lip of the wheel well. The metal is thin.. so it'll be a good challenge. 1 Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 So your ditching that damn bright red old ladies car and driving this to Canby this year then?? I used 3 or 4 hard drive magnets once to hold sheet metal once and it wouldn't weld for shit... Really weird,, you take most of them off and it did just fine. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 So your ditching that damn bright red old ladies car and driving this to Canby this year then?? I used 3 or 4 hard drive magnets once to hold sheet metal once and it wouldn't weld for shit... Really weird,, you take most of them off and it did just fine. I'm certainly going to try. I've got a few more little things to sort out before I'd call this thing road worthy. This is the short list: Install IR alternator Tune Carb Paint a few other bare metal spots Install carpet in back seat riser area Install Muffler Clean fusebox If time allows... lower. (probably not going to happen in time) oh yeah.. and put some miles on it! Pretty interesting about the hard drive magnets. Not good enough continuity I guess? 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) Mirrors installed: Edited January 20, 2021 by Draker 4 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) Lowered: Edited January 20, 2021 by Draker 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Needs to be lower.. but that will be after Canby. I didn't shorten the strut tubes.. as a result I'm already bottoming out at this height. 1 Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 nice ... love those mirrors... i need like 5 sets 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) Lowered on 280zx struts and D50 springs. had an issue with the front end bottoming out. Fixed that today and drove around a bit. Aligned it with some string to 1/16th inch toe in on both. 1/8th overall. I need to take it in and have it done And get my wheels balanced. Edited January 20, 2021 by Draker 5 Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Damn sexy looking dime. 3 Quote Link to comment
denmarkboy Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Great work getting ready for canby ! Oh and hey your own cars looking great to . . . Where do you find the time ? Are you going up Friday. ? 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 TODO: [ ]Install front and rear bumper[ ]Fix Headlights[ ]Install IR alternator[ ]Clean headliner[ ]Clean interior[ ]Adjust weber[ ]Install carpet in back seat riser area[ ]Check oil pressure[ ]Muffler/Exhaust[ ]Clean wheels[ ]Wipe all rubber/vinyl with treatment[ ]Spray bare metal spots with zero rust[ ]Find solution to reverse light switch clearance issue[ ]Get all marker lights working [ ]Get alignment done 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I'm not sure of my plans yet. I'd like to go up Friday. But I have to work until 5.. but I know you have a ton of shit to setup.. I'd like to help where I can. I should probably start figuring it out.. No time!!!!!!!! ahhhhhhh lol 1 Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Lowered on 280zx struts and D50 springs. had an issue with the front end bottoming out. Fixed that today and drove around a bit. Aligned it with some string to 1/16th inch toe in on both. 1/8th overall. I need to take it in and have it done And get my wheels balanced. More proof that 4-doors are just as sexy as 2. Nice work here. Sad to hear about the PO, but how rad you are carrying on his legacy in this car. 3 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Good looking 510! 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) Edited January 20, 2021 by Draker Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 My rear bumper is pretty ratty. Paid too much for it.. and it fits like shit. But, it's a bumper I guess. Installed some carpet on the rear seat riser area. Now the interior is basically done. I should have taken an after pic.. I guess come see it at canby. 1 Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 You should see some of my rear bumpers.. you'll run and hug yours. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) Searched and searched.. finally found one. Edited January 20, 2021 by Draker 4 Quote Link to comment
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