Retro Wave Posted April 3, 2023 Report Share Posted April 3, 2023 I just acquired a 1971 Datsun 510 wagon project/basket case and the vehicle has i believe a ford 8 inch rear. i mostly play/tinker with stock or near stock vehicles so when something like this (basket case/Frankenstein) comes my way i tend to be overwhelmed with questions in my head. My 2 main questions would be +what driveshaft can i use for a L16 engine with a four speed trans and a 8 inch ford rear posi-gear? +do i need to change or find additional parts to make this conversion complete? I want the car to drive at her own power but at the moment i am searching for a few main parts. if there is any information that i missed out to type here to help with my search let me know. I can always try to provide it here. I did open a classified ad in the wanted section but got no hits as of yet PS. If anyone has a stock driveshaft for the 71 Datsun wagon let me know as i am interested in purchasing. I am located in the NYC area. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted April 3, 2023 Report Share Posted April 3, 2023 If it had stock rear end then that would be easy. It's a bastard so you'll have to measure this yourself and have a driveshaft made to fit. It will also need a U joint that will mate to the Ford pinion flange. A stock 510 wagon drive shaft is 48 7/8" long 2 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted April 3, 2023 Report Share Posted April 3, 2023 Any driveline shop can make a shaft for you. Chances are, there's a shop within a 50 mile radius of where you are. 1 Quote Link to comment
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