1968 Datsun 510 Sedan (Project Datto)

[Komisiripala]

gave her a little more of 2013. the dash cluster was not visible at night. removed the old bulbs and replaced with white LED's. looks super, i must say!

[VtecE]

Cool, I wish I had my datto with me

[Jaliya48]

Neat, might have to try that sometime on my waggs... Of course, cluster visibility has improved significantly since I cleaned the whole cluster properly today

[prvnrox]

any update??

[Komisiripala]

a little bit to happen in the coming week.

1. will finish working on the grille badge

2. getting center console gauges fuel (cos i don't trust the meter) volt and oil pressure

3. hopefully, and i pray i can get this: an OEM tach.

4. some "unique" headlights. nothing ricey, trust me. but it will surprise you.

will update as it happens.

[JadeyBlitzen]

4. some "unique" headlights. nothing ricey, trust me. but it will surprise you.

Is it something German by any chance?

[Komisiripala]

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[iRage]

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Would we be gazed by eyes from a heavenly messenger ?

[Davy]

Whenever I feel like my office work is a bit too stressful (or boring for that matter), I turn to this thread, and I'm always relieved.

Looks like your 510 has been discussed on the forum way before you laid your hands on her Komi. Just came across this while I was reading through some old posts.

http://forum.autolanka.com/topic/13954-mitsubishi-a72-1400sl-5fwd/page-2#entry215860

Anyway, some pics of the engine please?

[Komisiripala]

No irage. Closer to hell, a better guess. A little more modern practicality for an old dog.

A day more for the auction. Having everything crossed for the tach!

Will post done photos soon,

[iRage]

No irage. Closer to hell, a better guess. A little more modern practicality for an old dog.

A day more for the auction. Having everything crossed for the tach!

Will post done photos soon,

Aha ! Think I see the light now

[Gummybr]

http://######/Tokyo-2u-import-cars-and-spare-parts-for-datsunnissans/200398946725700?group_id=0

There you go a parts supplier for Datsuns and Nissans from Japan. When I saw the post on wasabi cars I remembered you need some stuff and thought of posting it here.

[Komisiripala]

Thanks man. Tachometer went for 260$ on eBay. That's more than the cost of the L16 :'(

Bought a period gear knob as a consolation prize!

[Jaliya48]

Someone wanted that particular tachometer very badly! Show us your gear knob then! Does it have the pattern or a script?

Also, are you fitting fender mirrors on your 510?

Edited March 6, 2013 by Jaliya48

[Komisiripala]

Pattern. From a seller in Kuwait. I'll upload a photo. No mate I like door mirrors.

[JadeyBlitzen]

A friend of mine told me today he spotted a red 2 door 510 bearing a 7 sri registration recently near cis. does such a car exist?

[Watchman]

A Datsun 510 isnt quite the type of car that loosens panties of the typical girl of the said school IMO

[Jaliya48]

A Datsun 510 isnt quite the type of car that loosens panties of the typical girl of the said school IMO

HAHA! Unfortunately, girls who like chaps in vintage sports cars wearing leather driving gloves and Aviators aren't among us at all...

Somebody invent a time machine FFS!!

[MasterDon]

HAHA! Unfortunately, girls who like chaps in vintage sports cars wearing leather driving gloves and Aviators aren't among us at all...

Somebody invent a time machine FFS!!

Yes they are among us...you just have to have the right car

Exibit A...classic sports car+aviators+ leather gloves = panties are dropping yo!

Edited March 6, 2013 by MasterDon

[Komisiripala]

Well I found one! They're there, Jaliya. I suggest try Devi Balika!!

Recent conversation:

"Bubs, lets go to Galle over the weekend, but I'm afraid the car might overheat on the highway"

"So? We'll take lots and lots of water! Lets go!"

<3 <3

[Octanehead]

A friend of mine told me today he spotted a red 2 door 510 bearing a 7 sri registration recently near cis. does such a car exist?

I have seen it as well! I saw it though in a less posher area of Nugegoda!

[Octanehead]

Yes they are among us...you just have to have the right car

Exibit A...classic sports car+aviators+ leather gloves = panties are dropping yo!

Got to say that car is a perfect Panty Droppaa!

[Jaliya48]

Master Don, you so Lucky! I've got everything else except a vintage sports car!

[JadeyBlitzen]

So here I was heading home this evening when I peeked into a small used car lot and spotted a very familiar face. It was another Datsun 510!

I quickly turned around and came back to investigate. Predictably it was a 4 door, a 10 sri example this time. So deffo recon, considering it had the 60s horizontal speedo. It had most of the parts on it but it had the unloved classic feel to it. The rear quarters must have been turned out of filler. and possibly by hand from the looks of things. Apparently it runs but couldn't check cos there was no battery in it and the owner was out at the time.

Seems like all the hidden 510s are resurfacing suddenly.

[Komisiripala]

Nice! I honestly didn't believe this car could generate so much interest!

Didn't drive it whole day yesterday, and it was so difficult!