1968 Datsun 510 Sedan (Project Datto)

MasterDon · March 11, 2013

How's the stereo system on this?...FYI I recently got hold of a retro look head unit for the Magnette,now I have Ipod connectivity without spoiling the looks...something like this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-VW-Ghia-Type-3-AM-FM-iPod-MP3-Vintage-Style-Original-Look-Car-Stereo-Radio-/271169633770?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f22f83dea&vxp=mtr

Anyways MD will be in Col this weekend for a sunday drive...wanna join moi?...others also welcome...

Jaliya48 · March 11, 2013

Hey, that's a neat head unit! I might consider a black one if they've got one!

Also, tell me more about this Sunday's drive...Where and when?

MasterDon · March 11, 2013

On 3/11/2013 at 8:01 AM, Jaliya48 said:
Hey, that's a neat head unit! I might consider a black one if they've got one!
Also, tell me more about this Sunday's drive...Where and when?

Nothing formal...we meet up somewhere,have a little chat,show off the cars,maybe a cuppa coffee thats all...lets make it the evening cos the F1 race is on in the morning

hows about 4 o'clock opposite the 80 club near independence square?

Komisiripala · March 11, 2013

I'll be there. Sounds bloody marvellous

Komisiripala · March 11, 2013

so i got this little gem from Don. thanks man. can't seem to let go of the book. so nice of you.

Gummybr · March 12, 2013

I was going to text a friend for his birthday and found in the message thread there was the discussion about the 510 I saw at last years motorshow. Apparently it had been sitting on Watanabes / minilites when it was at the motorshow.

Komisiripala · March 12, 2013

Well hello!

Is like to get hold of a set of 15" watanabes myself!

MasterDon · March 14, 2013

Sorry guys I have to bail on our sunday evening plans,...what to do,the perils of being self employed...lol...sorry for the ot stuff komi,you guys shoulld meet up nontheless,

Edited March 14, 2013 by MasterDon

Komisiripala · March 15, 2013

That's ok men. Aparaade would have loved to have you there. Another time then. You're coming for givantha's meet no?

Jaliya48 · March 15, 2013

On 3/15/2013 at 1:47 AM, Komisiripala said:
That's ok men. Aparaade would have loved to have you there. Another time then. You're coming for givantha's meet no?

So we're not meeting on Sunday afternoon?

Komisiripala · March 15, 2013

no we can still meet up. who else is there? you, me and?

Jaliya48 · March 15, 2013

I dunno...Let's get a count on Saturday and decide.

esdeez · March 15, 2013

I think I may be able to join ya'll Might be an opportunity for me to shed some light on some situations for Komi...

Komisiripala · March 16, 2013

guys are we meeting tomorrow? jaliya? what time and where? i say around 4pm? independence square?

and the gear knob arrived today. ah, much better than what i had. the old one was loose and rattled at high speed. quite a pain. the new one, in a word, is patta!

before:

after:

Davy · March 16, 2013

Nice, but the new one is for a 4 speed transmission. The transmission on the car is 5 speed, is it not?

Jaliya48 · March 16, 2013

Nice knob and even nicer to see it facing the right way! So you're a four speed too! Annoying at times, innit?!

Komisiripala · March 16, 2013

no machan 4spd. even the 240z came with a 4 spd. annoying at times, but she's got long legs, this gal. after 4000rpm the car takes off! i might take off with it soon if i don't instal the buckets and seatbelts...

iRage · March 16, 2013

On 3/16/2013 at 2:55 PM, Komisiripala said:
no machan 4spd. even the 240z came with a 4 spd. annoying at times, but she's got long legs, this gal. after 4000rpm the car takes off! i might take off with it soon if i don't instal the buckets and seatbelts...

You would give a whole new meaning to the term "Flying Doctors"

Octanehead · March 16, 2013

On 3/16/2013 at 2:42 PM, Jaliya48 said:
Nice knob and even nicer to see it facing the right way! So you're a four speed too! Annoying at times, innit?!

lol, nice knob..... sounds so wrong!

Jaliya48 · March 16, 2013

On 3/16/2013 at 3:50 PM, Octanehead said:
lol, nice knob..... sounds so wrong!

Dirty mind, you!

Octanehead · March 17, 2013

On 3/16/2013 at 4:57 PM, Jaliya48 said:
Dirty mind, you!

JadeyBlitzen · March 17, 2013

So I guess the mini g2g didnt happen. Saw komi and don on opposite sides of town around 4. btw komi you should lower the 510 some more and put it on lower profile tyres.

Komisiripala · March 17, 2013

It's already lowered I think low pros will help a bit. Rear wheels sit inside the wheel well.

About to invest in the L16 and some good old retro tach and gauges...

Clark's son · March 17, 2013

On 3/16/2013 at 1:40 PM, Komisiripala said:
guys are we meeting tomorrow? jaliya? what time and where? i say around 4pm? independence square?
and the gear knob arrived today. ah, much better than what i had. the old one was loose and rattled at high speed. quite a pain. the new one, in a word, is patta!

before:

after:

Tiff and Wiki will be so unhappy