riaan140z Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Hullo guys, im new the forum, ive been browsing the pics on the 510 coupe topic and i must say there are some awesome cars on there. I bought a 1600 gl coupe last week and i need some advice and parts to restore her. Also not sure yet what look to go with. i have a few datsuns here in south africa and simply love the brand. thanks 3 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Hi riaan, welcome to Ratsun. Quote Link to comment
ericsb210 Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Welcome, would love to see picks of the 140Z. 1 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 there was 1 or 2 other S Africans on here. olddatsuns.co the tech section has alot of info Quote Link to comment
riaan140z Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Here is a few pics of my little collection 1978 datsun 140z still numbers matching 1980 datsun 160z with a ka 24 motor, nismo body kit, full rollcage 1973 datsun 510 sss in BRE Bobby Alison colours 1971 Datsun 510 1600 gl coupe 1965 Datsun 1600 roadster historic racing car build 1977 Datsun 140z racing car 1979 Datsun works 1800j restoration project That are some of the cars.. i still have a few projects cars laying around but mostly donor cars 6 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 YOu must be RICH!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
riaan140z Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Nope... just an average joe thats loves the datsun brand hey 4 Quote Link to comment
Rhino13 Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Awesome cars! That's a very nice collection! 1 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Very nice. Reproduction body panels for the 510 are becoming more & more available, so you should be able to graft what you need for your coupe. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Very impressive collection! Wow.. Welcome to Ratsun!! Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Welcome to Ratsun, can't wait for your coupe build thread!!!! Quote Link to comment
510farmer Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Some nice cars there What's the yellow car in the background Old firebird? Maybe Are you in the porta-potty business If not that's a lot of crappers lol Welcome to Ratsun Farmer Quote Link to comment
riaan140z Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Thanks guys for the warm welcome. This is an amazing forum. Allot of interesting builds 1 Quote Link to comment
riaan140z Posted August 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Yes sir .. your craps is my business haha. Its also a 160 racing car. 1 Quote Link to comment
Fat510 Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Yassss an A10! Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 YOu must be RICH!!!!!!!!! He's not rich, just got into them when they were cheap. :lol: Nice rigs man! 1 Quote Link to comment
ratpatrol66 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 waka waka. Nice rides you got! Are there any Patrols in South Africa? Quote Link to comment
ericsb210 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Thanx for the pix, all very impressive. Me wants a 140Z or 160Z. Yes, very nice..... Quote Link to comment
riaan140z Posted August 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Yes there are allot of patrols in south Africa. Awesome vehicles.140z and 60z are very rare only 306 140z ever made and 241 160z made.. Lovely little cars. 140Z made 85kw out a l14 motor. Factory twin webber and dellorto arbs.. Specially designed z cam and fully balanced sub assembly.made its power at 8000rpm Quote Link to comment
riaan140z Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Where would one be able to find these reproduction 510 panels, any links maybe? Quote Link to comment
510farmer Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Futofab http://www.futofab.com Is the place Quote Link to comment
riaan140z Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 very very very nice parts they have there, love the vto wheels. would be perfect for my BRE replica car. the parts are awesome just very expensive though Quote Link to comment
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