Silly Rabbit Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Hey, ratsun, I'm new to ratsun, new to datsuns, new to cars in general. This datsun 510 I just bought will be my first build. Picked it up from The510keeper, with a bunch of parts to go with it. I will be updating often with my progress, and will be photo-documenting the process of cleaning and salvaging some of the older parts. I'm very interested in locating people in san francisco bay area/north bay area who have worked on datsuns and have a little more experience than I. Especially looking for detailing shops that have a history working with datsuns. I'm located in Santa Rosa, CA for anyone interested in helping out or referring me to shops and fanatics. about to go wire-wheel off some rust, will update with pictures soon. PEACE Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 There are a few folks in your area. Good luck on the build! Quote Link to comment
nl320what Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 Even trailer pics are acceptable as 1st postings here, must have them for intros :) 2 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 Omg pictures 4 Quote Link to comment
Silly Rabbit Posted June 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 Before and after photos for wire brushing start (first time using this tool haha) 3 Quote Link to comment
Silly Rabbit Posted June 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 Had a friend take a couple pieces to be sand blasted the other day, my lower control arms are toast. will probably order some new from ermish racing when I get some funds together. I believe my front struts are probably toast too will snag some pictures in a couple hours and you guys can let me know what you think about them Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 20 minutes ago, Silly Rabbit said: Had a friend take a couple pieces to be sand blasted the other day, my lower control arms are toast 😞 will probably order some new from ermish racing when I get some funds together. I believe my front struts are probably toast too will snag some pictures in a couple hours and you guys can let me know what you think about them Like rusted out? Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Silly Rabbit said: Your floor pans look great from what I can see good start. 1 Quote Link to comment
Silly Rabbit Posted June 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Draker said: Like rusted out? Quote Link to comment
DARIN 510 Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 Sweet. That’s my old 510 3 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 Damn. That's yellow. And clean 1 Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 On 6/20/2019 at 10:12 AM, Draker said: Like rusted out? Go back to datsunville and get a set! 1 Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 That’s cheating. You first is supposed to cost $500, and be overpriced. You are supposed to spend week one evicting the cars inhabitants and stripping bolt heads. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
yenpit Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 Nice project! My 4dr was that same yellow. You would be surprised how clean sandblasting will get "hard parts" like the suspension stuff! If metal is pitted (but clean) from the oxidation, just painting it will likely show the pitting. POR15 or equivalent is much thicker, so hides pitting better. Powdercoating is much thicker yet & will hide alot of the pitting. Things like the sway bar hole being worn & oval'd out can be welded up & re-drilled. There's always a way! 1 Quote Link to comment
Silly Rabbit Posted June 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 got some stuff brushed down and coated in rustoleum Quote Link to comment
4perrev Posted June 23, 2019 Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 On 6/20/2019 at 1:22 PM, Silly Rabbit said: Awwww that's just a flesh wound. Blast em and see how far the rabbit hole goes. Nice start though and welcome to the house!! Quote Link to comment
DARIN 510 Posted September 26, 2019 Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 What’s up with the car ? Quote Link to comment
Silly Rabbit Posted February 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 On 9/25/2019 at 9:28 PM, DARIN 510 said: What’s up with the car ? My boss and I took a huge hit last year in the cannabis industry and i ended up having to take a 9-5 to cover my ass. I'm making 19/hr in cali so the 510 is gonna be slow. I've done a handful of little things I can snap some photos of. In an interesting turn of events, some scumbag sold my roommate a 300zx that looked ok at first, the whole sub frame is bent to shit on the bottom. I am considering taking the vg 30 out of his car along with the trans and diff. I've heard there's a little fabrication skills and patience involved in this build so I am still debating it. Quote Link to comment
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