1968 Datsun 510 Sedan (Project Datto)

Komisiripala · February 27, 2013

thanks guys. both those places are close to home. indika is good but the whole process of going to kolonnawa to see a car every other day is killing me. i need a guy whom i can give the engine to, and say "here, build this" and then not have to worry about it. whereabouts is second lane, in dehiwela?

also, touched up the bluebird badge:

ta-daaa! *-drum roll-* i know, not the best, but i spent a lot of time on it, dammit!! and it felt GOOD!!

Schiffer · February 27, 2013

nice work Komi

Jaliya48 · February 28, 2013

Decent work on the badge, but the old flaked black bits can be seen. What you should do (if you're not satisfied with the current results, of course!) is to submerge this in brake fluid for some time. This will strip all the paint off from the badge and will leave a clean 'canvas' for you to paint. Then brush the various bits in their respective colours. Finally a spray can of lacquer clear will seal the new coat of paint and give it a nice shiny lustre!

Second Lane is near the Commercial Bank Dehiwala Branch. If you're heading from Mount Lavinia, it's right after the HFC and Commercial Bank Dehiwala. Let me know if you're headed this way.

Kavvz · February 28, 2013

On 2/28/2013 at 4:29 AM, Jaliya48 said:
Decent work on the badge, but the old flaked black bits can be seen. What you should do (if you're not satisfied with the current results, of course!) is to submerge this in brake fluid for some time. This will strip all the paint off from the badge and will leave a clean 'canvas' for you to paint. Then brush the various bits in their respective colours. Finally a spray can of lacquer clear will seal the new coat of paint and give it a nice shiny lustre!
Second Lane is near the Commercial Bank Dehiwala Branch. If you're heading from Mount Lavinia, it's right after the HFC and Commercial Bank Dehiwala. Let me know if you're headed this way.

This boy and his brake fluid...

Edited February 28, 2013 by Kavvz

Kavvz · February 28, 2013

On 2/27/2013 at 4:24 PM, Komisiripala said:
thanks guys. both those places are close to home. indika is good but the whole process of going to kolonnawa to see a car every other day is killing me. i need a guy whom i can give the engine to, and say "here, build this" and then not have to worry about it. whereabouts is second lane, in dehiwela?
also, touched up the bluebird badge:

ta-daaa! *-drum roll-* i know, not the best, but i spent a lot of time on it, dammit!! and it felt GOOD!!

Its like those before and after pictures on supplement cans. A picture from 'before' with dodgy lighting and good focus, with the angle just right to highlight all the flaky paint, and then one with good lighting and some blur for 'after'

Watchman · February 28, 2013

I'm with Jaliya on re-doing the badge.

Komisiripala · February 28, 2013

Yeah I tried my best to scrape the it off. Black bits were showing. Forgot all about brake oil. Not happy with the white. Need to apply another coat.

Will go for clear coat afterwards. Ado it was patta fun doing this mate!

Jaliya48 · February 28, 2013

On 2/28/2013 at 5:24 AM, Kavvz said:
This boy and his brake fluid...

Ah, but it works!

Gummybr · February 28, 2013

Bit of inspiration for you,

Sedan

Here's the coupe

www.wasabicars.com

Edited February 28, 2013 by Gummybr

Jaliya48 · February 28, 2013

I've been to that site too. Did you see the entry about the 510 SSS that's rusting away in some yard? Very sad but it's too far gone for salvaging...

Komisiripala · February 28, 2013

If only I could find an L18 twin carb...

The Don · February 28, 2013

On 2/28/2013 at 12:34 PM, Jaliya48 said:
I've been to that site too. Did you see the entry about the 510 SSS that's rusting away in some yard? Very sad but it's too far gone for salvaging...

Not for GTAm's body works guys

Jaliya48 · February 28, 2013

On 2/28/2013 at 1:40 PM, The Don said:
Not for GTAm's body works guys

Might have to keep their numbers for future reference!

Here's the 510 in question-

It's a four door too!

Edited February 28, 2013 by Jaliya48

iRage · February 28, 2013

Sorry to adulterate this thread and go OT...but...if you can't find an actual 510...you could always resort to this:

It is actually a Suzuki Mighty Boy kei pick-up... blasphemous...but pretty damn well put together

Jaliya48 · February 28, 2013

Have you seen the Nissan Stagea wagons with BNR34 fronts? It's like a skyline wagon! They've even got the new R35 front adopted to a Stagea as well.

Supra_Natural · February 28, 2013

Damn, away for a day and all this progress! I'll just add my 2c here Komi, L16 FTW son, L16 F.T.W! Perhaps with some nice webers and maybe a custom exhaust from WEPR.... Sort the suspension, slam on some Watanabes and done!

iRage · February 28, 2013

On 2/28/2013 at 4:09 PM, Jaliya48 said:
Have you seen the Nissan Stagea wagons with BNR34 fronts? It's like a skyline wagon! They've even got the new R35 front adopted to a Stagea as well.

Yupp....seen a yellow unit and a white one and the R35 fronted one only in a magazine. I actually liked it a lot better than the original Stagea front end The engines were swapped as well.