reese Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 After a few years wo a Datsun I finally picked up another wagon. It's all stock (with a Weber) and only 62,000 miles! It's pretty untouched and I have ordered the missing oem knobs, switches and lights. Perfect headliner, untracked dash, no radio ever! It was really dirty and I have been cleaning it and checking out all the systems. So far I cleaned the fuse box and all the wire terminals, replaced headlights and rebuilt the wiper linkage. Next up is electronic ignition and a major tune up. Over the next few months I will be collecting parts for the suspension rebuild I hope to complete this year. I am installing ZX struts, brakes and master cylinder and all new bushings and lowering it a couple of inches. Nothing crazy but I will go through the chassis and drivetrain and make a good driver out of it. Looking for some ZX six spoke wheels as well. It runs and drives good now but with some minor additions it will be a great car. I will be out at some meetings and shows and hope to meet more of you. Have fun, Erik This is the truck I sold in Portland This is the wagon I built and sold in San Francisco Here are more pics of above http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/aoitoriwagon/library/?sort=3&page=1 2 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 good lookn goon man! welcome back! Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Nice start! Real clean ;) Quote Link to comment
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KlassicMotion Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 That's a nice score! He took my words^ That's pretty sweet. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Wow, very nice! Where did you find this gem? Quote Link to comment
reese Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 I bought it from the second owner here in Portland. It was parked in his driveway on Lombard St and I drove by it twice a day on the way to work. It was original sold in the Seattle area where it spent most of its life. One day I stopped to see what was up with it. 3 days later I drove it home.... Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 All that cool history, and it's a '69!! You know, that left front side marker light just ended on eBay with no bidders... I suspect it will be back. NOS, but $165 or offer. I offered $120, no bite... Just FYI if you can't find another. Quote Link to comment
DREWSDIME Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Nice wagon! Quote Link to comment
danfiveten Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Very nice, clean it up and lets do a photo shoot with it and blue. Id love a stock wagon pics with my 4 door.....now we need a 2 door. But very very nice. im jelly. 1 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Very nice goon. I "THINK" the '69 uses the same marker as my Aussie Wagon, which is the same one as the 521 truck. I bought a pair of NOS indicators from this fellow an he is very reliable. Two NOS units from him are cheaper than the single you mentioned above.. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DATSUN-1600-BLUEBIRD-510-SSS-JDM-NOS-FRONT-GUARD-INDICATOR-LIGHTS-521-/161086699740?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item258183f8dc Quote Link to comment
Longtooth Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 I am surprised I never saw it. My dad and brother live on Lombard. Good find. Congrats. Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Very nice goon. I "THINK" the '69 uses the same marker as my Aussie Wagon, which is the same one as the 521 truck. I bought a pair of NOS indicators from this fellow an he is very reliable. Two NOS units from him are cheaper than the single you mentioned above.. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DATSUN-1600-BLUEBIRD-510-SSS-JDM-NOS-FRONT-GUARD-INDICATOR-LIGHTS-521-/161086699740?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item258183f8dc The ones you posted there are not the US spec lights. Personally, I only like the US spec lights.... Quote Link to comment
reese Posted September 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Thanks for all the wagon love. I had a fun night in the garage tonight. Got the Pertronix installed along with a new coil, NGK wires and plugs, plus a cap and rotor. Need to tidy up the wiring tomorrow. I also took off the original air pump and adjusted the Weber. It runs like a top now. I am sure a lot of you know about Rock Auto but if you don't there are some cheap well made replacement parts for almost all cars including 510s and other old cars. Now that it runs and drives ok time to clean up and touch up this old paint. Also check into get the seats fixed and new foam added. I think I have a source for the ZX struts and hopefully wheels so I can keep that moving forward as well. Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Glad to see another 69 show up... looks like a nice and clean wagon. Jealous of the Datsun license plate frame. RockAuto is extremely common and known around here FYI. Cant wait to see what you do with this. Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 What's up with the "565" on the firewall. Is that something Datsun I don't know about? Quote Link to comment
karnutz Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 I've got the rear markers if you need. Quote Link to comment
reese Posted September 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 No idea on the 565 on the firewall. Anyone ever seen this or have an idea about what it means? Quote Link to comment
Camtron Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Awesome goon! Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 That thing is beautiful. It looks so clean inside, and the exterior color is awesome, too. What a score! Quote Link to comment
reese Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Well I have been busy working a ton but in my little spare time I have managed to get most of the stuff for the wagon rehab. I am not going crazy, just get it back to original with a suspension and brake rebuild and major tune up and fluid change for a daily driver for work. I have ordered and received all the stuff for the build I think. All of the original lights and switches and missing oem stuff is on the way. I got some ZX strut housings and six spoke wheels. Stripped, cleaned and polished those and some new 185/60 tires. Inserts and shocks, 2" blocks, and most front bushings, new rotors, calipers and Z master cylinder. Got the wheels and tires installed yesterday. I have a few weeks off soon before a new job and the plan is to get the car finished up and ready with all the above stuff. I want to clean it up inside and out also. Look out for more updates in the coming weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment
reese Posted October 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I have a break between jobs for a few weeks so I am going to finally have time to get the wagon suspension and brakes rebuilt. I got the ZX struts torn down this morning and cut off the spring perches. Hope to get it jacked up and start doing stuff this evening. I am going to lower the back first then do the front so I can get the height set. Here is what I have accumulated so far. Quote Link to comment
scooter stuff Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 No idea on the 565 on the firewall. Anyone ever seen this or have an idea about what it means? Paint code? Quote Link to comment
reese Posted October 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I don't think it's the paint code, just yesterday I went to the paint store for some touch up paint. I thought it was 910 but that was too green and we came up with 817 California Yellow. It was really close. The paint scanner said the closest match was Rolls Royce Ivory. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Im digging the stock wheels and hubcaps!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
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