1968 Datsun 510 Sedan (Project Datto)

[Octanehead]

Lol, who am I to talk? I'd probably do the same A refreshing change to those ill fitting "shift light" items...

I love the way Jezza says Waaaaaaaaow

[Komisiripala]

so the datto was giving me a little worry as of late. with a gut wrenching "dokos" sound every time i ease off the gear. went and raised her skirt to take a look...

and here's the culprit. the infamous "kuruse" or the universal joint was kaput. on both sides. had them replaced and its running smooth now.

also, she's giving me some constant electrical niggles. when the ac runs the radio turns off, when both are on the dash turns off etc etc. my fuses and fuse box are shot. reaplced fuses, but still haivng issues. so got hold of a fuse box from ratsun forums. took a leap of faith sending a complete stranger paypal money, but he had sent it, so it paid off. still with my pal in the US, but he'll be shipping it soon.

also got a new clutch cylinder. found it for cheap so thought what the hey... since i'll be doing a detailed cleanup of the engine bay and respraying it, i would like to have all the bottles and bits as squeaky clean as possible.

[Pericles]

http://store.windingroad.com/products/1974-datsun-510-75-paul-newman-tsm-1-43-scale?utm_campaign=Winding+Road+Racing&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email-108

Maybe you'll like this, something that came in my email.

[Komisiripala]

wow that's well detailed. BRE package. i already got the hot wheels version. in the US awaiting arrival

[Komisiripala]

got some new goodies from japan:

first up, the ellipsoid projector heads! oh my these look mean! and they're mint, for a used item. seller was mistaken. the box is DEPO, but they're bosch. lovely!

and of course, my one bluebird fender emblem. looking for another, or might just do something different with this one.

lots of stuff to plan out for the datto build. as adivsed by the don and others on the ford MK1 project, i'll be doing the bodywork first. then onwards to the mechanicals.

apparently the guy near my house, Preme, has swapped 16 datsun's to diesels back in the day. 16. sold all the motors for scrap. aparaade. but he knows where to find the rare parts. like a twin carb inlet manifold... heh heh. im' starting to like this guy more and more

[Jaliya48]

Wow, the real deal in a DEPO box? Bargain of the year!
(this is why I love YJ!)

[ferrarif50]

Have a look at these Komi ....

[Komisiripala]

The interior is mint! Wow!! Inspiration!

And I like how he has placed the plug wires. Instead of being draped over the engine. I wish we could go with velocity stack in this country. But with the dust...

[MasterDon]

Those side mirrors are gonna castrate somebody one of these days....

[Octanehead]

So since none of us has seen a proper pic of Suneth's car, here you go! Thanks for the amazing drive Komi! Bloody awesome!

[Komisiripala]

Hey you found her. It's the least I could do. Amazing no? Worth for the smile it puts on your face. Pure drama, that car definitely is!

[Magnum]

Have a look at these Komi ....

That'll be very useful when reversing

[JadeyBlitzen]

That'll be very useful when reversing

or when a three wheeler cuts in from the side

[Komisiripala]

Oh hell yes!!

[Octanehead]

I want those for my BMW! No one would dare cut me !

[Komisiripala]

http://octaneheads.blogspot.com/2013/05/i-love-old-cars.html

[Magnum]

or when a three wheeler cuts in from the side

ah yes, then you cut his tent with it!

[dreamracer]

@komi..read the feature on the datto by octane head,great pics and writing as usaul

btw u are swaping the engine to a L16T...i thaught that u were going for a SR20DET

[Komisiripala]

@komi..read the feature on the datto by octane head,great pics and writing as usaul

btw u are swaping the engine to a L16T...i thaught that u were going for a SR20DET

No machan keepinwith the theme of the car. Not raping it. The two dons on the forum tied me to a chair and slapped some sense into me. But I agree with them. ITs a huge cost and also a waste of a classic. Keeping things spec and going for a 1600cc twin carb with l16SSS camshaft and upgraded valve train. Plus boosted brakes with front (and/or rear) discs. These parts are very hard to come by and searching for them is half the fun. But they are nowhere near as expensive as the Teg

[Magnum]

No machan keepinwith the theme of the car. Not raping it. The two dons on the forum tied me to a chair and slapped some sense into me. But I agree with them. ITs a huge cost and also a waste of a classic. Keeping things spec and going for a 1600cc twin carb with l16SSS camshaft and upgraded valve train. Plus boosted brakes with front (and/or rear) discs. These parts are very hard to come by and searching for them is half the fun. But they are nowhere near as expensive as the Teg

So you arent gonna fix that Vanette engine?

[dreamracer]

No machan keepinwith the theme of the car. Not raping it. The two dons on the forum tied me to a chair and slapped some sense into me. But I agree with them. ITs a huge cost and also a waste of a classic. Keeping things spec and going for a 1600cc twin carb with l16SSS camshaft and upgraded valve train. Plus boosted brakes with front (and/or rear) discs. These parts are very hard to come by and searching for them is half the fun. But they are nowhere near as expensive as the Teg

ohh cool, L16 will also be great ,if i am correct even 240z shared the same engine

[JadeyBlitzen]

ohh cool, L16 will also be great ,if i am correct even 240z shared the same engine

that was the LxxA mate. this is an L16B. A for 6 cylinders B for 4.

@komi Like your plan. nothing like a dirty carb fed ohc with bucket loads of torque. I suggest boring it out and stroking it someday in the future.

[Komisiripala]

yup. like he said. its an L16B.

and magnum im guessing your question was rhetorical

[Magnum]

yup. like he said. its an L16B.

and magnum im guessing your question was rhetorical

Glad that you dropped that idea, so what engine does it have now? L14?

[Komisiripala]

L13 single carb