rustrocket Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Hey guys. I've been on the datsun scene for about 10 years now, mostly with Z's and a couple 510's. After taking a break from Datsuns, i'm back with a vengeance. What better way to start than my new 710 wagon? I still have to pick it up, but here's some pics: The plan? Narrowed rx7 solid rear axle with disc brakes, LSD, and axles drilled to 4x114.3, bigger front brakes (280zxt?), and a turbo Ka24de. IT should make for a fun daily driver. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 sweet 710 there rare now adays Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 That's a clean wagon :cool: Welcome aboard :D Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Holy cr*p thats clean!!!!!!! id roll it just like it is. Kinda diggn the wood grain look on the hatch :cool: Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 (edited) Love the wood grain. Welcome, great screen name! Fill out your location in your profile so we know where you are! That is a great 710, and the folks on Ratsun will have more appreciation for it than anywhere else! Gonna rock it as is or do you have bigger plans? (Edit- Ahhh saw your plans under the photo. Sounds fantastic! And damn, that is one clean wagon!) Edited October 24, 2008 by fisch Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 was this one on CL a little while ago? super clean! welcome:D Quote Link to comment
Guest jaimesix Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Very nice wagon, congratulations. Beautifull condition, excellent shape, you are a lucky guy, and your wagon is one of the alltime big time Datsun wagons, together with the 610 and other less known and exclusive Datsun wagons. Very cool. Jaime._______________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment
xtrmemtnmn Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Very nice wagon, welcome to site, can't wait to see what you do with it Quote Link to comment
vgwagon Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 (edited) Hey guys. I've been on the datsun scene for about 10 years now, mostly with Z's and a couple 510's. After taking a break from Datsuns, i'm back with a vengeance. What better way to start than my new 710 wagon? The plan? Narrowed rx7 solid rear axle with disc brakes, LSD, and axles drilled to 4x114.3, bigger front brakes (280zxt?), and a turbo Ka24de. IT should make for a fun daily driver. If you get the 84-85 RX7 GSL-SE rear axle assembly you get stronger axles and it will already be 4x114.3mm bolt pattern. A side note to you (having actually completed the RX7 diff swap into a 510 wagon) is that the 710 is wider in the back than the 510 and the diff might actually fit without having to be narrowed, just depends what kind of wheels you want to run. Tire edge to tire edge with 205-50-zr16 on 1990 300zx non turbo 16x7.5 +45mm offset wheels measures out to approx 63inches in width, I believe the 710 has 62.5 inches of room under the fender lips and if you rolled them you could get another .75 inch and make it fit. The 510 only had 59-61 inches of room. Me and my brother eventually plan to do the GSL-SE swap into his 710 wagon when we VG it. Nice car by the way. Where and how much if you don`t mind me asking? Edited October 24, 2008 by vgwagon Quote Link to comment
Z-train Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 My Moms last car was a 710 Wagon.It was a medium/dark green.Thanks for the memories. Quote Link to comment
rustrocket Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Thanks for all the support guys! To answer a couple questions, yes, this was the one on craiglist...i think it was up there for about a week. I actually still have to go and pick it up. I paid $1675 for it, which i thought was a fair price, it'll probably cost me another $200 or so to get it home from Portland to SF Bay Area including air and gas. I'll take more pics of it when i pick it up! Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I paid $1675 for it, which i thought was a fair price, it'll probably cost me another $200 or so to get it home from Portland to SF Bay Area including air and gas. From where I am sitting that sounds like a GREAT deal! It is beautiful! Quote Link to comment
Mark_Z28 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Thats nicer than mine, but I got mine cheaper. Youre still ahead of me anyway since you have what looks like new paint. Looks like yours was white before. You have a nicer interior, I have the brownish tan interior and a good dash still. Mines a 74 and once I get everything I am putting a JDM L18 with a 280ZX five speed in it. Quote Link to comment
Mark_Z28 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 What year is yours? The engine bay is different, mine doesnt have the vacuum thing on the firewall or the air injection filter on the drivers side fender. Also dont have the EGR light inside like yours. You must have a newer one with the L20B. Quote Link to comment
rustrocket Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 The car was repainted a couple years ago by the original owner who sold it to the guy i bought it from, and he prettymuch had the car for a couple weeks before selling to me. It's practically a one owner car. It's a 75 with an l20b, 4 speed, and air conditioning. Quote Link to comment
zerow Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Welcome to Ratsun! That is one clean 710 wagon. Most of the ones I've seen lately have been weathered beyond repair. Worth the money, hands down. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 The plan? Narrowed rx7 solid rear axle with disc brakes, LSD, and axles drilled to 4x114.3, bigger front brakes (280zxt?)... FWIW, the 280ZX Turbo has the same brakes as the 280ZX, so don't kill yourself looking for a Turbo "donor". And they would be a super great upgrade, especially if you plan to lower it. :D Quote Link to comment
ppeters914 Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Too clean to butcher, so keep the mods "tasteful." :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment
sanitys Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 definately worth every penny you paid Quote Link to comment
rustrocket Posted November 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Too clean to butcher, so keep the mods "tasteful." :rolleyes: I agree. This is definitely one that won't be butchered. Nothing more than what i've listed :-) Quote Link to comment
opalbeetle Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I have been dialy driving a 76 (really a 77) wagon. I love it. Room for 2 kids and 2 dogs. The L20b uses oil but its fairly good on gas. Messing with the idea of a turbo diesel in it. I cannot find pictures right now. I will post them when I find them. I was watching that clean orange wagon with interest. That is a great find!! Todd Quote Link to comment
rustrocket Posted November 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Todd- your wagon sounds pretty neat as well! I look forward to seeing pics. I'm picking up the wagon in portland this thursday night and driving back all night to san francisco. I'm hoping to be back in time to beat rush hour :-D Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 ah the good ol' days when moms drove around in orange 710 wagons instead of ford edge's :( that's definitely a score ... if i had it, i'd be thinking how to get rid of the nixon bumpers like seeing if 610 one would fit Quote Link to comment
rustrocket Posted November 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 What sort of visor is that?? That thing is AWESOME! Quote Link to comment
zerow Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 What sort of visor is that?? That thing is AWESOME! It appears to be Australian spec, mate. eBay Australia, maybe...? Quote Link to comment
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