My 1972 two door Datsun 510

[JPE16]

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Well, the WRX is gone, and as some of you know this is what's next on the list of projects.

A little history:
I've had the car since I was 16 (10 years...I know) and never really had it completed to a level I was happy with. We purchased the car from Tom Hnatu (more on that) and he had prepped the car for vintage endurance racing.

The car was registered for road use from 1971 to 1973, and had one owner. I am "technically" the second owner of the car. It's been a club racer most of it's life, and show its been well kept (no obvious damage, all original metal).

As some of you know, Tom passed recently. This was a shock to both me and my father. Another close friend had also passed during the build of this car. So this build is about more than just metal and parts to me.

The build:
The car is currently setup as a race car. However I do have everything to make it "street legal". The plan is as follows:

S13 front suspension
S13 front knuckles
S13 rack and pinion
180sx brakes
Lexus 1uzfe
R154
S13 rear coils on 510 rear suspension
R180
Many, many other things.

I am completely open to input and suggestions, as this is my first build of this scale.

I'm trying to find some pics of it. Scrolling through 1500 pictures in my photobucket will take some time.

I'm hoping to have the car done for next season, but I refuse to compromise the build simply to meet a deadline.

[JPE16]

Hi!
Me again. Well, things have changed motor wise. Well actually, nothing's changed there, I still feel this car would perform best with a lightweight small displacement V8 (1UZ). However the one thing that has changed is my budget. Instead of spending money on a V8 that's not necessary, I will be running a Nissan four cylinder (CA18DET) in an effort to make the car cheaper to run, easier to work on, and a put the additional money into the chassis.

Anyway, I picked up a few goodies over the past weeks and have begun work. I picked up some 30mm Z32 brakes, Tein adjustable TC rods, S14 engine crossmember, S14 knuckles, and an intercooler. I'm waiting on a Hicas steering rack, and S13 control arms to finish mocking up the front suspension, and begin cutting to make my adjustable control ams (for track width) and outer tie rods.

The next step after front suspension and rack install will be making custom brackets for the Z32 rear brakes, and then ordering wheels and tires. The goal is to have the front and rear suspension in the car and rolling by the new year.

Mocking everything up before breaking down for coating:


Punched out 20 year old studs to make way for new ARP ones before stripping and coating:


All steel TC rods (not the weak aluminum ones):

[MattyHacks71]

Yesss I love seeing datsuns on this website!
Also I like those fenders, have then been rolled or are they BREs or something?

[willis]

Looks like good plans so far, definitely change the color.

[MartinsElerts]

That first picture is epic,
A striped down race car on jack stands waiting to see some action again.
Can't wait to see more.

[C-Hutch]

Love it. Don't listen to willis. Keep the color, add racing stickers.

[tristinGrind]

Yesss I love seeing datsuns on this website!
Also I like those fenders, have then been rolled or are they BREs or something?

Those are bubble flares.


You should sign up on Ratsun (www.community.ratsun.net)

[Nickgt40]

Should look good when its done. In for more!

[Raarasutra]

Oh yeah! Promising, and the fact that it's about more than the actual car makes it much more than a build. Big ups

[JPE16]

Yesss I love seeing datsuns on this website!
Also I like those fenders, have then been rolled or are they BREs or something?

The fronts are a fibreglass fender, the rears are an actual moulded in fibreglass flare

Looks like good plans so far, definitely change the color.

I'm going to do the interior that Scion TC cement grey color I think, as for the exterior, I may wrap it for this coming season. I don't really like yellow much to begin with...

Those are bubble flares.


You should sign up on Ratsun (www.community.ratsun.net)

I've lurked on there a little. I may share the build on there once it progress' a little bit.

Oh yeah! Promising, and the fact that it's about more than the actual car makes it much more than a build. Big ups

Thanks man!

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement! To me the best part of owning a car is the build process. The people involved, the work, the fun planning it...anyway the goal is to have a finished rolling chassis ready for a drivetrain by Jan 1 2013. We'll see what my bank account says about that.

[tristinGrind]

Some of the slowest builds are on there... I wouldnt worry about it. Sign up and post pictures, it will make everyone happy. Either way, good luck with the build.

[Isuzupickup]

Very excited to see this car being built up. Love me some Datsuns, lol. Also for the sentimental value, I respect that a lot.

[MommysLittleMonster]

Love it. Don't listen to willis. Keep the color, add racing stickers.

This x10000000.

[sally pu]

love the nostalgic feel of the car, I second Hutch's opinion to leave both color and stripes, as it would pay homage to Tom

[metalmonkey47]

I <3 bubble flared Datsuns.

Please keep it yellow, I love yellow.