Draker Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 We're whores for any pictures. Stock 510s don't come up very often, so we're excited to see one when they do; at least I am. Any pictures.. anytime. Yes. 1 Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 We're whores o; at least I am. Quote Link to comment
hella_erika Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Haha thanks everyone! I wasn't sure if this forum was really into stock cars.. but happy to hear that there are a few! Deep down I'd like to do some performance upgrades, but it kinda breaks my heart to do it to this particular car. :sleep: So stock it'll be. Pictures, hrm.. I haven't really done too much it or driven it, so i haven't been taking too many pictures. Ignition light was on a couple weeks ago, but took the alternator to my electrician and he cleaned up the windings and it seems to be working just fine. Temperature gauge stopped working, so I pulled the wire and cleaned the ends, and now it seems to be working. The brake light indicator in the dash wasn't working, cleaned the contact/ground, and now it's working just fine. hrmm.. sounds like i will be doing a lot of that in the future :D but I'm still shock that everything works. So I'm still very lucky lol. However, everytime I drive it.. I feel like I have hundreds of questions about the car :( sigh, have a lot to learn. Again, any input/comments to any of my silly questions will be greatly appreciated. Will try and get some photos up soon! 4 Quote Link to comment
shacks510 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 There's things you can do to improve the car, but will still look stock. You could, and others will suggest for safety and some reliability factors, swapping in 280ZX front struts/brakes. They bolt right in. ZX rotors are vented and larger than stock, and have a larger caliper. It appears you have 14" wheels so caliper clearance shouldn't be an issue. Stock drums in the back is fine. Other smaller things like a rear swaybar will improve the cars handling in corners, if that's how you drive it. 2 Quote Link to comment
Ghetto Jack Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Wow. Gorgeous car. I also have a 69 sedan, but it's nowhere near this nice. I'm gonna have to use this thread as reference, you have all the interior parts I'm missing. 2 Quote Link to comment
hella_erika Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Thanks for the tips and compliments :D Drove it to work today. The original owner came by to check on another project car we are working on for him. He was happy to see it go to a good home. Nice guy. 8 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 That thing is beautiful!!! .....just keep her on the road....even if you haven't done anything you've done enough.... ..........you drive her.....that's more than most do.... Come to the BBQ Saturday and ask all the question you possibly can....kids are totally welcome....if you have any.... Good to see you're still around Erika!! 2 Quote Link to comment
xUltra510 Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Thanks for the tips and compliments :D Drove it to work today. The original owner came by to check on another project car we are working on for him. He was happy to see it go to a good home. Nice guy. I sware I've seen one like this in Novato but I'm not sure if this is it. 1 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I sware I've seen one like this in Novato but I'm not sure if this is it. Dude you're in novato? I'm in novato! Haha. Oh and Erika your dime is super sweet! 1 Quote Link to comment
hella_erika Posted February 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Busta Nut - thanks! yes, I'm just trying to keep it simple and enjoy puttsing around town. Absolutely love driving this thing. :D Would like to come out Saturday, but I have plans and the rain isn't making me too adventurous with the 510 ;( skyblue & xUltra510 - thanks! and nope it wasn't me or the previous owner.. we live in the East Bay Area. 1 Quote Link to comment
xUltra510 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Dude you're in novato? I'm in novato! Haha. Oh and Erika your dime is super sweet! I'm by Novato High, if you ever see the Poporocho(my datsun), honk! Quote Link to comment
xUltra510 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Dude you're in novato? I'm in novato! Haha. Oh and Erika your dime is super sweet! Does your 240z run? If it does, then I believe I saw it two weeks ago at Starbucks!! Quote Link to comment
hella_erika Posted April 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Morning! I was wondering if there were just lowering springs available for the 510? I'm not really interested in cut and welding in a coilover setup for the front (though I would for any other project). The only thing I could find quickly were Suspension Techniques, but it looks like it's discontinued.. Any help would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment
KiloTango1200 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Morning! I was wondering if there were just lowering springs available for the 510? I'm not really interested in cut and welding in a coilover setup for the front (though I would for any other project). The only thing I could find quickly were Suspension Techniques, but it looks like it's discontinued.. Any help would be appreciated! PM Datsunfreak. He has done many 510 restorations and can answer any questions you have. He is about to take delivery of my 510 Sedan that I rescued from a West Texas wrecking yard. It had been sitting there for 20+ years. The wrecking yard owner had a friend's dad who raced 510s in the late 70's. The wrecking yard owner told me he couldn't send it to the crusher and hoped someone would rescue it someday. I retrieved it, now Datsunfreak will work his magic and have a really nice 510 when he is done. Your car looks like a factory sponsored show car compared to 90% of the 510s out there. This is what Datsunfreak has to work with. 1 Quote Link to comment
hella_erika Posted October 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Been a while since I've posted anything. Haven't done much.. went through the distributor. Points were in good condition, replaced condensor, rotor, cap, check dwell and advance, and put some spark plugs in. Neglected the poor thing :( Now it's intermittently stumbles at an idle. Not quite sure if it's related to the distributor work or not. Hope I can figure it out and make it out to SJ for the meet. 3 Quote Link to comment
KiloTango1200 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Are you talking about the San Jose CA swap meet? That's a really optimistic trip from San Antonio. I want to drive my 1200 from Dallas to the Canby OR Show. I've always been told :go big or go home! Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Do it. Canby is a blast! 2 Quote Link to comment
hella_erika Posted October 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Are you talking about the San Jose CA swap meet? That's a really optimistic trip from San Antonio. I want to drive my 1200 from Dallas to the Canby OR Show. I've always been told :go big or go home! Yes, San Jose, CA. And that would be quite a drive haha Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 the big condensor goes to the main set points 2nd set uses a smaller condensor. best you get a Pertonix or a later EI distributor then you never have to worry about this again. Pertronix only works in single point dizzys. If duel point then wont fit. POINTS SUCK I see you have the screw in type vaccum advnce. must still have the stock carb 1 Quote Link to comment
hella_erika Posted October 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 the big condensor goes to the main set points 2nd set uses a smaller condensor. best you get a Pertonix or a later EI distributor then you never have to worry about this again. Pertronix only works in single point dizzys. If duel point then wont fit. POINTS SUCK I see you have the screw in type vaccum advnce. must still have the stock carb I actually prefer points.. it's something i can diagnose and check. i have a sun distributor machine at work. Not a fan of Pertronix, I've used them on other cars at work and they've been failing fairly often. can't diagnose them since it's electronic ignition other then swap out distributors. Yup, just a stock carb :D been running great until lately.. i do have a set of round top Hitachi SSS carbs and manifold that i haven't had time to work on.. maybe this winter.. 3 Quote Link to comment
hella_erika Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 really random and off topic.. but saw this in this month's Automobile magazine. Cute little thing. Not sure if the 510 is the forefather of the Maxima though..? I could be wrong hahaha 1 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Nice meeting you at the SJ car show. Your car is super nice. Keep up the good work. 1 Quote Link to comment
hella_erika Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Aw, thanks! and it was nice meeting you too, wish you wouldve pointed out your car? haha lots of datsun and wasnt sure who was whose. Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Morning! I was wondering if there were just lowering springs available for the 510? I'm not really interested in cut and welding in a coilover setup for the front (though I would for any other project). The only thing I could find quickly were Suspension Techniques, but it looks like it's discontinued.. Any help would be appreciated! for the rears most go with Dodge D 50 springs, and fronts, you cut a coil or get a split collar and grind off the weld and lower the spring perch and place where ever and tighten split collar under spring perch. if you go the second route, most advise getting a shorter insert with a better stroke to match your needs. or rebuilding the old ones with thicker oil. there is a company from like the 90'sand early 00's than made a front and rear kit the springs were yellow and the box was yellow and purple iirc. some of these old timers would know the name i just cant think of it at the moment. also one beautiful car! where in the East bay are you? there are a few of us here in the east bay. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 for the rears most go with Dodge D 50 springs, and fronts, you cut a coil or get a split collar and grind off the weld and lower the spring perch and place where ever and tighten split collar under spring perch. there is a company from like the 90'sand early 00's than made a front and rear kit the springs were yellow and the box was yellow and purple iirc. some of these old timers would know the name i just cant think of it at the moment. also one beautiful car! where in the East bay are you? there are a few of us here in the east bay. you don't have a location.. Is this a catfish or something? :rofl: Also, I've got D50's with Camaro shocks. They seem okay.. Need to get a bit more time on them. If anything they are a little stiff. 1 Quote Link to comment
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