Heartbreak...

sampathd · April 19, 2013

dammit!! can i interest you in a datsun 4door 510? needs a little TLC. red colour

Hi Komi,

If you've not already passed this car on to someone else, would you mind sharing the place and possibly owners contact details? Im definitely interested and would love to take a look.

iRage · April 19, 2013

Hey Sampath

I just emailed Komi about the contact info; but I am not 100% certain on where I stand on this and as I mentioned earlier would depend on its current state and urgency of starting the resto work.

So if you are feeling quite passionate about it; I could take a back seat on this one.

Komisiripala · April 19, 2013

Irage ill leave it to you to hand over contact details to Sampath at your discretion

sampathd · April 22, 2013

Well depending on the asking price I might be able to start on it immediately. Right now Im split between a MK1 Escort and this, Let me know if you are not going ahead with this. Then I will take a look and let you know which way I choose to go.

Komisiripala · April 22, 2013

Sampath there are a few mk1's on the road.

When was the last time you saw a datsun?

Jaliya48 · April 22, 2013

I'd say, go with the Escort...I'm VERY biased towards Mk1s though! Is it a two-door 1300?
A very tough decision indeed. Let's see what you're up against-

A stock Mk1 RS1600 look-

OR

A Mk1 RS1600 Mexico replica-

(My personal favourite. I was hellbent on acquiring a two-door and turning it into a Mexico replica, complete with the "forest arches"! If the wags gets sold<unlikely> this'll be the only project I'd undertake!)

and the Datsun 510 four-door-

(ewww...what's with that side mirror? Chrome fender mirrors or die!)

Steve_Keeley_Datsun_510_TE37_Yoshi_Shind

It looks like it's a tie. How about you guys?

sampathd · April 22, 2013

Hi,

I was looking for a 2 door Escort MK1. The idea was to turn it into a Mexico replica, with the flared arches (Did you call them forest arches)? Seems like the arches are available for about 200 Euros. But I want to put in a RS1600 engine as well if its gonna be a Mexico replica. My only concern was sourcing a RS1600 engine.

But I love the 510 as well. So what ever I can get my hands on first will win! Im ok with either of them..

iRage · April 22, 2013

Okay so here is the deal;my dad went to the garage on the pretext of something else done; and started talking about the 510 (apparently it needs a lot of TLC to get it in proper order). Anyway had inquired about it and the baas who was there had said is fixing it and is waiting for "original parts" and as far as he knows it is not for sale. But since it has been some time he had called the owner and apparently the owner had asked for my dad's number saying that he was busy at the time and will call back later. He hasn't called yet and this was on Saturday. So it seems like the owner might be on the fence on it. As i am not there in SL I don't want to start pushing for it from miles away.

So Sampath if you are interested I could pass on the info Komi passed on to me.

Komisiripala · April 22, 2013

Original parts my a$$. He'll have to wait til hell freezes over then. Aney hukey.

Your dad is dead right man. You have to do the equivalent of looking at Clark Kent and seeing superman to see the potential of this car

Jaliya48 · April 23, 2013

Hi,
I was looking for a 2 door Escort MK1. The idea was to turn it into a Mexico replica, with the flared arches (Did you call them forest arches)? Seems like the arches are available for about 200 Euros. But I want to put in a RS1600 engine as well if its gonna be a Mexico replica. My only concern was sourcing a RS1600 engine.

But I love the 510 as well. So what ever I can get my hands on first will win! Im ok with either of them..

They're called 'forest rally arches' but commonly called bubble arches. If you're going ahead with the Mk1 though, I'd be glad to help you!

Magnum · April 23, 2013

One of my friends says he saw a black 6 sri Celica in Nuwaraeliya, apparently he couldn't get a pic of it

Magnum · April 23, 2013

I think this pilot has a b4. This has been around pepiliyana for a long time. Sad about the behind. It's like taking Eva Mendez's arse away and fitting somi nona's in place

LOL that comparison

sampathd · April 23, 2013

iRage, please do pass the info. I would like to go see it and see if I can get my hands on it.

Jaliya, I will sure get in touch with you if I get my hands on a Escort. There is one with a friend of a friend. I am waiting for my friend to take me to see it.

iRage · April 24, 2013

and 8 hours before my dad leaves SL I get a text message saying that the Celica deal fell through....

Jaliya48 · April 24, 2013

and 8 hours before my dad leaves SL I get a text message saying that the Celica deal fell through....

WHAT??????Is there anything we can do to get this Celica for you?

sampathd · April 24, 2013

Its back on ###### site. this time he's posted a photo of the rear of the car as well. I see what you meant. So you still have a change iRage!

BTW, thanks for the 510 info. I will check it out this week end.

Komisiripala · April 25, 2013

Yako irage!! Gihilla ganin oi!! This car and you were meant to be together!!

Go go go! Stop wasting time on al!!

Jaliya48 · April 25, 2013

Yako irage!! Gihilla ganin oi!! This car and you were meant to be together!!
Go go go! Stop wasting time on al!!

Erm...he's not in Sri Lanka at the moment... Still, tell us if you want anything done from this end and we'll do it!

DNP · April 25, 2013

Its back on ###### site. this time he's posted a photo of the rear of the car as well. I see what you meant. So you still have a change iRage!
.

It has been modified with marino tail lights and buffer?

Komisiripala · April 25, 2013

Oh yes yes! Remembered. Dude we will go buy it for you!! Just say the word!!

Watchman · April 25, 2013

I guess not everyone can put their money where their mouth is..

Komisiripala · April 25, 2013

But he was a pilot also. The dog in the manger comes to mind. Pau bung irage

Edited April 25, 2013 by Komisiripala

sampathd · April 26, 2013

Hi,

I put my money where my mouth is () and put down my money on a Ford Escort 2 door. It's in pretty good nick, probably can run it with a little bit of sprucing up.. But I am going to attempt a full blown restoration by stripping the car, de-rusting it and then changing color. I am hoping to add bubble arches and also swap the engine to something more powerful from the measly 1100 motor which is on it now.

So, Komi and iRage, the 510 is all yours or who ever else's who wants to try and restore it. Thanks for sharing the contact info. In the end I went for the escort as it was a 2 door as opposed to 510 being a 4 door.

@Jaliya, hopefully I can put a Escort RS1600 replica on the road in a few months time.

Cheers!

Komisiripala · April 26, 2013

And another classic in good hands I say this is fantastic stuff no!

Please, start a thread on it. You can never have enough car porn!!

Jaliya48 · April 26, 2013

Hi,
I put my money where my mouth is ( ) and put down my money on a Ford Escort 2 door. It's in pretty good nick, probably can run it with a little bit of sprucing up.. But I am going to attempt a full blown restoration by stripping the car, de-rusting it and then changing color. I am hoping to add bubble arches and also swap the engine to something more powerful from the measly 1100 motor which is on it now.

So, Komi and iRage, the 510 is all yours or who ever else's who wants to try and restore it. Thanks for sharing the contact info. In the end I went for the escort as it was a 2 door as opposed to 510 being a 4 door.

@Jaliya, hopefully I can put a Escort RS1600 replica on the road in a few months time.

Cheers!

Awesome!