1968 Datsun 510 Sedan (Project Datto)

dingy · February 3, 2014

Machang the sylvia brakes are direct fit orfabrication is required

Komisiripala · February 3, 2014

Some fabricationay be required

Komisiripala · February 11, 2014

progress. at long last, progress. indika seems to have sorted his kabour issues out. so now i got him to crack the whip and finish up the car. wife needs a ride soon. hopefully before april. lots of tinkering done yesterday and today. fixed the whole in the drainboard/firewall and patched it up.

and the nearly all the paint has been stripped, and the rear panel is now ready for cutting to fit the SSS lights. i like the new tinkerer. he seems honestly enthu about this project.

i'm soo happy to see some work on this. i have been missing this car. the simplicity. the sound... the drama. so good to see some metal being hammered

Hoonigan · February 11, 2014

FINALLY!!!

MOAAARRR PHOTOS

Jaliya48 · February 11, 2014

Nice updates.

MasterDon · February 13, 2014

April? tough deadline no?

Better not rush it.Pay close attention to panel gaps.Have them use paint remover rather than grind the paint off...And once its down to bare metal go over the car yourself checking for rust before the primer coat is applied.Some garages hurriedly apply the primer without showing the owner cos de-rusting is time consuming work.You won't know it untill bubbles start appearing on the body.

Komisiripala · February 13, 2014

Thanks bro. Will look into all that

Octanehead · February 14, 2014

I hope I get to see it in April

ke70 · February 20, 2014

On 11/4/2013 at 3:21 PM, Komisiripala said:
Bumpers to be straightened and chromed.
And yeah that's a leone. Running a 1800cc NA boxer. Belongs to a friend. There for some intensive care as well

Hey Komi, how are u planning on getting the bumpers straight and to get it rechromed to orginal status??is it possible? and do u know a place to get it done?

Komisiripala · February 20, 2014

On 2/20/2014 at 4:06 AM, ke70 said:
Hey Komi, how are u planning on getting the bumpers straight and to get it rechromed to orginal status??is it possible? and do u know a place to get it done?

the bumpers are a bit of an issue machan. i think my mecahnic can beat them back into shape. but i fear it might be too much chrome for the car, so i might go plastidip/matte black on them, and also still in two minds about the overriders. there are people who rechrome. mecahnic recommends people in darley road, but i have a guy in mount as well. isn't a cheap prospect tho

Hoonigan · February 20, 2014

You can always knuckle up and go bumperless

Octanehead · February 20, 2014

Dont go bumperless, the kind of look Suneth is going for requires Bumpers to look right, but loose the over riders! And keep em chrome!

Davy · February 20, 2014

if I were you Komi, I'd go chrome to preserve the original look. But that's just me. Chrome is never too much on a classic IMO. On a Toyota Vigo - well that's a whole different story.

MasterDon · February 20, 2014

If you think chrome is too much bling-y looking.Try nickel plating.It has a much more decent classy look.

Octanehead · February 20, 2014

On 2/20/2014 at 8:26 AM, Davy said:
if I were you Komi, I'd go chrome to preserve the original look. But that's just me. Chrome is never too much on a classic IMO. On a Toyota Vigo - well that's a whole different story.

Lol good one Davy!

Komisiripala · February 20, 2014

Nickel. Never thought of that. Will explore option.

ferrarif50 · February 26, 2014

just have a look komi.

Jaliya48 · February 26, 2014

A four door and a coupe! Gorgeous!

Komisiripala · February 26, 2014

I'm cracking whips here to get things done!!

ferrarif50 · March 21, 2014

Komi, saw this?

http://www.speedhunters.com/2014/03/vtec-just-kicked-datsun-yo/

Komisiripala · March 21, 2014

Saw it. Made my eyes bleed rainbows, but it's not really my thing men. Would rather keep it old school.

This path is not without temptation. I've been offered an sr20ve and an sr16ve for next to nothing.

Davy · March 21, 2014

On 3/21/2014 at 9:00 AM, Komisiripala said:
Saw it. Made my eyes bleed rainbows, but it's not really my thing men. Would rather keep it old school.
This path is not without temptation. I've been offered an sr20ve and an sr16ve for next to nothing.

While that particular 510 is stunning, I totally am with you on this.

Gummybr · March 21, 2014

On 3/21/2014 at 9:00 AM, Komisiripala said:
This path is not without temptation. I've been offered an sr20ve and an sr16ve for next to nothing.

By any chance you'd be able to let me know the whereabouts?

Komisiripala · March 21, 2014

Both offered by friends who are swapping. I have those and if you can afford there are ca18det's and sr20det's, in plural, up my sleeve. Drop me a pm for more details

Crosswind · March 21, 2014

On 3/21/2014 at 1:21 PM, Komisiripala said:
Both offered by friends who are swapping. I have those and if you can afford there are ca18det's and sr20det's, in plural, up my sleeve. Drop me a pm for more details

Out of curiosity, what's your shirt size?