1972 Datsun 510 (56k best of luck)

[freekwonder]

Sweet got my last tie rod and brake line in. Just need to bolt up my sway bar, modify the mounts that bolted to the a-arms and I can put the rear end back up then work on bleeding the brakes.

 

[freekwonder]

Brakes have been bleed, sway bar mounted up.

Family in town, my brother decided to paint the fender purple. So I told him if you are doing it we are painting the whole thing. So sanded the dime down a bit, grabbed a bunch of rattle can and started painting. Grey primer, redid the maltese cross and the rising sun, chalk board paint on the hood and trunk, and a purple fender. Also cleaned up the grill and side vents. Had the whole family helping and the next door neighbor. My good friend, brother, sister-in-law, my wife, neighbor, niece and son all helped sand her down and paint her.

 

[fishdonotbounce]

Such a fun build to watch. Dunno why I wasn't before but sub. Keep up the good work.

 

[freekwonder]

lol, thanks. Hopefully she will be running this year.

 

[ALIEN3T]

Was doing this for 3 days fo work. we all did good! lol

 

[freekwonder]

Well got my speakers installed.

 

[GBean]

Looks great!

I'll be doing an s15 swap in the next year if the cards fall right.
Yay for DET's!

 

[freekwonder]

Thanks man. Trying to get some door panels together. Just need to rap them.

Nice good luck on the swap man.

 

[freekwonder]

Made some panels. Just missing door handles for the drivers side door. On the look out for some.

 

[GBean]

Whats with the automatic brake pedal on the clutch side?!

 

[freekwonder]

Car started out life as an auto. Previous owner swapped in a 5 speed.

 

[BadBandar]

Subin. Nice project u got here. Didnt go through all the pgs but whats ur plans? Drag?

 

[GBean]

I believe anyone's plans with a 510 include "fun."

 

[freekwonder]

I believe anyone's plans with a 510 include "fun."

(yippy) Yup, for now just a fun car. but I want something I could autocross or head to the road course.

 

[GBean]

You and me both.
There is a very active autocross club here. I wanna get in on that soon.

I should go get involved before I start an engine swap.
I should also get an extra car before I start that as well.

 

[freekwonder]

yeah if your baby is running pretty good now I would say go do some racing now for the fun of it. Plus if the course is pretty much the same after the swap it would give you some good comparison times.

 

[freekwonder]

Got some stuff in the mail, fuel filter, fittings for for fuel rail. And these from Mckinny motorsports. And the last picture is the cover I got from the Nismo store.

 

[GBean]

Did you do any repair to your front lower valance? I may be looking at doing some here soon before my new air dam goes on.

 

[freekwonder]

Only thing I did was take it off and flatten the top lip so the intercooler would fit better.

 

[freekwonder]

Picked up a 300zx fuel tank, hopefully with my friends help cutting it up and getting the pump installed into my 510 fuel tank.