the510keeper Posted April 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Pretty i love it when a plan comes together Rim is rubbing on the tierod, needed to run spacers. and now not enough stud needed to take my mind off the Bird for a min Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted April 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 I see light hahaha, Ass up face down 3 1 Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted April 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Time to clean things up, lined out the battery cable Bought a new RHD upper hood latch but didnt fit, used parts from the new one and an old one to make work great Opened up the holes to help with adjusting New shortened drive line, 37.5 inches center of yoke to center of yoke. long tail 5 speed Had some help cleaning seats and bleeding clutch and breaks 4 Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted April 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Be very careful bleeding breaks, that shit takes off paint Cleaned up the cowl with some black paint, ready for wiper linkage and cowl panel Sexy 4 Quote Link to comment
68Datsun510 Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 Honda wiper motor swap? Let me know how that works when/if you see any rain. I have the old Mazda motor I got from Phildo, but even that is a little tired... Nice progress on the car though! Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted May 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Put in some hours, still missing a few Coupe specific parts. Installing rocker trim, something i almost never get around too. found some new and used clips Used anti seize to keep them from rusting, These ends rust and snap, when you go to remove them. Installed a super clean set of belt moldings and NOS rubber inner squeegees Now deciding on grill to run with Before installing the grill every hole needed to be cleaned of paint and debris 2 Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted May 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 On to some interior work Factory door pane;s cleaned and installed Cleaned up some sill plates Cleaned up and vinyl died visors Installed a pathfinder day / night mirror Back to the grill areas, Headlight bezels oh my Step 1, polish a clean set of bezels, left and right, not 2 of one side Step 2, Mask and scuff and paint black areas Used this handy tool for masking and then wrapped a scotch bright around it and used it for scuffing Hours of fun 2 Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted May 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Sweet 😊 Decided on cable linkage to make things simple. However needed to make brackets and petal assembly Off to get an alignment 3 Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted May 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) While out on the trailer, follow 510er BIG (owes The Datsunville Rat) took care of a full lube on the bird Got behind with getting her together, so towed her to the Datsun Solvang Roadster show I met this guy Tom, he imported this Bluebird Coupe in 1977 to California. Funny story we started talking. He mentioned he imported an orange coupe, then it got painted yellow. Light bulb over my head went off. This coupe was factory orange then repainted yellow. I thought it was imported in 1978. Nope 1977. and Tom use to own it. No taillights, however I had been saving a set of NOS taillights, since 2002, (before i ever owned a coupe), and installed them in the parking lot. The ones i want to use on this car are back at the chrome shop. Edited May 3, 2019 by the510keeper 4 Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted May 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Once home Wagon Jon came by to wrap up the flash to pass switch and other wiring fun 3 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 Looking great James! The tan/white interior is cool and different. 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 Dude.. its so nice! Great work. 2 Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted June 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 Made it to Datsloco on a trailer Then this happened taking it off the trailer, it took it self off the trailer. Right on No terrible damage, the pompous glass was like a big cushion Back to work, wiring 101 continues Simple tranny hole cover $300+ now temp registered Decided to install some NOS mirrors These little fucker straight from Japan, rear seat hardware. allows rear seat to fold down New shoes 1st test drive 1000 miles +++ Powerland Datsun show Thanks to Cody for the great pics 4 Quote Link to comment
@steelandchrome Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 Glad you got it out and driving it! That thing is sick!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
4perrev Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 Beautiful car and nice build documentation throughout. She was sweet at Powerland. Hats off to ya!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted July 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 Photo Shoot Thanks Big 5 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 Looks very sexy! (like you, Big Guy) I love the 2-tone interior and the old school Equip 01 wheels.. Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted August 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Decided to upgrade the coilovers. Only have 3000 mile on the bird however. looking at doing a 28 hour drive soon. These are what we started with...... WTF Chris milled them and tiged them and bam 2 Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 So pretty they should go on the outside of the car! Quote Link to comment
DARIN 510 Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Let us know how good these ride James. I’m curious Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted September 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 We will see whats up very soon trying to figure out if i want to do adjustable T/C rods and control arms stay tune On to the noise, or trying to eliminate some of it any way. Sanded the floors and opened up a drain hole for a plug. Then LIZARD SKIN hahaha 3 Quote Link to comment
BrothersGarage Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 Have you used the LIZARD SKIN before? What are your thoughts on it? I was considering just raptor lining the floor as opposed to doing the dynomat stuff and having it be a PITA to ever remove. 2 Quote Link to comment
datsunwizard Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 James that Lizard Skin is good stuff, all the top builders at SEMA use it. Do the roof too. 1 Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted September 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 6 hours ago, BrothersGarage said: Have you used the LIZARD SKIN before? What are your thoughts on it? I was considering just raptor lining the floor as opposed to doing the dynomat stuff and having it be a PITA to ever remove. Yes this is the 5th car ive used Lizard skin on. works great. none of these products will ever be easy to remove 3 Quote Link to comment
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