1972 Datsun 510 (56k best of luck)
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freekwonder
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I've heard there are some slight differences between the red and black top. But the main thing is the black tops are usually newer motors with less mileage.
as for the rear end, ya the r200, r180s and actually subaru r160s, older subbie diffs work best if you are not converting to cv axles. but the drive shaft shop is now selling a cv conversion for the 510 so you can use newer wrx r160s and the possibly the sti r180.
as for the rear end, ya the r200, r180s and actually subaru r160s, older subbie diffs work best if you are not converting to cv axles. but the drive shaft shop is now selling a cv conversion for the 510 so you can use newer wrx r160s and the possibly the sti r180.
those wheels looke beter little bro than the old american looking ones.
what size. where did they come from?
did you put the suspension on? Get that damn thing runnign. I fully build my scort before you finish that thing!
also pops said last week a few dimes rolled into the shop behind them. said they were killer looking dimes. Maybee talk to pops see if he can trade food fpor parts to the guy at the shop? lol
what size. where did they come from?
did you put the suspension on? Get that damn thing runnign. I fully build my scort before you finish that thing!
also pops said last week a few dimes rolled into the shop behind them. said they were killer looking dimes. Maybee talk to pops see if he can trade food fpor parts to the guy at the shop? lol
freekwonder
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thanks bro, they are 15x7 0 offset, the same size as the konigs. Sadly I got the wheels from a guy that had them on his Honda Prelude, I guess the prelude and the accord have the same bolt pattern as the dime.
I'm getting some bolts today so I can get the front suspension on today. it was a good thing I swapped wheels. found out the driver side rear has no brakes. So looks like I have to do the rear brake upgrade sooner then I wanted. I did find a guy selling a motor for $200. I'll see what happens.
Ya he is right by that Datsun shop. Tell him to get me some parts. lol.
I'm getting some bolts today so I can get the front suspension on today. it was a good thing I swapped wheels. found out the driver side rear has no brakes. So looks like I have to do the rear brake upgrade sooner then I wanted. I did find a guy selling a motor for $200. I'll see what happens.
Ya he is right by that Datsun shop. Tell him to get me some parts. lol.
midnight bump for the mazda/datsun bi/curious.
I talked to the friend in NC, says he can get an s13 by may, with a whole front clip and tranny. I cant believe how cheap. Was there ever a 6 speed for that engine? I am sure he could get it if there was....
I talked to the friend in NC, says he can get an s13 by may, with a whole front clip and tranny. I cant believe how cheap. Was there ever a 6 speed for that engine? I am sure he could get it if there was....
freekwonder
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lol thanks for the bump man. Nice glad to hear you are getting hooked up man. And with a front clip you may have some stuff you could sell with the 240 crowed. Yes teh s15s came with 6 speeds, but the dime is so light the general censious on the510realm is that is pretty pointless, the 5 speed is perfect.
freekwonder
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motor is getting shipped to me on monday, should get it by Wed. I'm happy. Got my new wheels, new mirrors for the MS6, and the motor for the dime all in a week.
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wow you are very optimistic, I'm looking more by Zacs high school graduation. lol.
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No longer have this motor.
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freekwonder
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Just motor/ecu. I already have a S13 KA tranny. Just need to get wiring harness, maf, flywheel/cluth and the motor is good. Atleast now I can work on the engine/tranny mounts and get it all bolted up.
I found it on craiglist, its coming from Nashville being sent to KC, should be here today. Yes sucks about the valve cover, but their craiglist auction had a few pictures of it so it should be all good. I have another KA motor sitting in pieces, figure I can drive the car with this motor until I can build y other motor up with parts from www.turbo240.com they have a kit they sell that has all the motor parts you need to have a reliable 600 horsepower motor. Not that I will ever push 600 out of the car.
I found it on craiglist, its coming from Nashville being sent to KC, should be here today. Yes sucks about the valve cover, but their craiglist auction had a few pictures of it so it should be all good. I have another KA motor sitting in pieces, figure I can drive the car with this motor until I can build y other motor up with parts from www.turbo240.com they have a kit they sell that has all the motor parts you need to have a reliable 600 horsepower motor. Not that I will ever push 600 out of the car.
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There is a pristine low miles 510 that I see floating around my hometown sometimes. I always want to ask the owner about it, but I never see them outside of the car.
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Leave a note on it, see how much he wants. 
well I'm happy, cleaned up the rear diff, just need to put some good fluid in it. and I got my motor. Its in the drive way right now, can't wait to put it in.
well I'm happy, cleaned up the rear diff, just need to put some good fluid in it. and I got my motor. Its in the drive way right now, can't wait to put it in.
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No, no updates. Been trying to get the new rear end in, but keep running in to the standard 35 year old car 'one step forward, 5 steps back' game. Needed to get some new mustache bar bushins and finally got them in. Now it looks like I need to get some new trailing arms. Hopefully I can get a set soon.
oh man check this out.....
I posted a want ad on dimequarterly and I got a call yesterday fro a guy not 5 miles from my place.
LOOK WHAT I FOUND!
300 miles on the rebuilt L18 Weber DGV, resonator removed, original seats are GREAT. 2nd OWNER!
Electronic ignition, dont remember what type, but not alison.
Orange shag carpet that needs to go. 4SPD
Needs a 5 bad.)
NO RUST! Best looking floorboards I have ever seen on a 510.
used to be orange, then blue, now white.
What it needs....
New front suspension/steering bushings, and a better motor IMO. SR20DET FO SHO!
240Z struts w coilovers, bigger wheels, slotted cross member.
Oh man I may buy this next week at a steal, and the guy has never even listed it for sale! He wants to sell to me cuz he can come see it! He says he just doesnt drive it anymore. He has owned it since the year I was Born. 1980. So original, so clean
I posted a want ad on dimequarterly and I got a call yesterday fro a guy not 5 miles from my place.
LOOK WHAT I FOUND!
300 miles on the rebuilt L18 Weber DGV, resonator removed, original seats are GREAT. 2nd OWNER!
Electronic ignition, dont remember what type, but not alison.
Orange shag carpet that needs to go. 4SPD
Needs a 5 bad.) NO RUST! Best looking floorboards I have ever seen on a 510.
used to be orange, then blue, now white.
What it needs....
New front suspension/steering bushings, and a better motor IMO. SR20DET FO SHO!
240Z struts w coilovers, bigger wheels, slotted cross member.
Oh man I may buy this next week at a steal, and the guy has never even listed it for sale! He wants to sell to me cuz he can come see it! He says he just doesnt drive it anymore. He has owned it since the year I was Born. 1980. So original, so clean
