troyw Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Hi everyone this is my first post here and would like to get some opinions i recently sold my 1995 s14 and am purchasing a 510 wagon (cant remember exact year but i think its a 72). It runs and drives and only has a small amount of rust under the fuse box in the engine bay and on the lower portion of the passenger fender. There might be more but thats all i saw from my first overlook of the vehicle. My question is do you think 600 dollars is a good price? From what ive been seeing i seem to think it is but would like other opinions> Thanks Quote Link to comment
ArchetypeDatsun Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Welcome to Ratsun, Pics are always a must also helps determine an answer. Quote Link to comment
troyw Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Here it is its(only picture i took while there) dirty as hell the old man im buying it from just uses it to get to and from the store and around his property and has a large datsun and nissan graveyard t Quote Link to comment
darc510 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Runs and drives... looking like that, I'd pick it up for $600, for sure. prob throw about $800-1000, taking care of your rust spots, beef up the interior (sound deadening), replace seals/ bushings/gaskets all around, rims/wheels, suspension, a little spit shine and call it done!!! Quote Link to comment
67_1600 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Most of us only dream of finding a car like that for $600... 1 Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Runs to the store for the old guy still, looks that solid, is in AR (right half of country) Brother I'd call that a freakin score! Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 It is worth that times 2-3. Get it before he changes his mind or ups the price. Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Screamin deal, I would jump in that for sure. Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Why is it not in your driveway.. Thats a screamin deal. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Include in the deal some provision to dig through his 'Datsun graveyard' for parts you may need. He sure as hell won't be needing them. Be a shame for them to waste away.They don't make them any more... once they are gone..... they are gone forever. Quote Link to comment
MYDAILYROUTINE Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Buy it! :frantics: Quote Link to comment
freekwonder Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Would definitely jump on it, and definitely wanting more information on this graveyard, what does he have sitting around? Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Get it. Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 you would be crazy if you didnt.. Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 grab it now!!! thats clean in your neck of the woods Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 I think so..but also check for rust under carpet front and back. Also if you can jack it up and check underneath, use jack stands for safety. Once you get this do a compression check. check for leaks everywhere, hoses, radiator, tranny, brakes, oil pan, master cylinders (clutch and brake) and vacuum..see if the guy has receipts and get history of car. start with a good foundation. Good lluck. Quote Link to comment
troyw Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 about to go pick it up now and there are a few other things about the cars he bought it off of a friend who had it sitting in a field for about nine years who was the original owner. The guy im buying it from recently put new plugs wires brake lines brake master cylinder clutch master cylinder and a few other things i cant remember all and when i was there i was checking for rust in the fender wells and everywhere i could without taking all day and couldnt find much but ill have more photos up in just a bit Quote Link to comment
ArchetypeDatsun Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Well get it ASAP before it's gone! Quote Link to comment
yellowdatsun Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 While $600 is stupid cheap for a 510, rust near the fuse box is a really bad sign. That's *not* a place that a 510 will normally rust. Most cars that are rusty will be so far gone, and still not have rust in that spot. So I would look the car over VERY carefully, I'd bet there's a lot more rust than what you've stated. Could be a junk bucket really quick, because rust repair is expensive and time consuming. Quote Link to comment
FoxyRoadster Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 I'd say at 600 bucks long as it doesnt have any baseball sized holes in it buy it. Quote Link to comment
sick620 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 thats a steal! Quote Link to comment
tdaaj Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Pics of the grave yard? Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Get it... I have EASILY around 90 hours in two weeks on my shit (and i work full time!) And i'm still not done. Get that shit and start wrenching man.... Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 While $600 is stupid cheap for a 510, rust near the fuse box is a really bad sign. That's *not* a place that a 510 will normally rust. Most cars that are rusty will be so far gone, and still not have rust in that spot. So I would look the car over VERY carefully, I'd bet there's a lot more rust than what you've stated. Could be a junk bucket really quick, because rust repair is expensive and time consuming. X2 check the drain cowl. the space over the trans. pull the carpet inside, behind the heater. check under the fender along the rail for rot too hard to pass up that deal... Quote Link to comment
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