510 Project
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 2:33 pm
Before I recently purchased a Roadster I picked up a '72 510 4dr from the original owner:
It has taken 3 years to get it ready for paint.
During that 3 years this is what I have done.
Suspension:
Techno Toy Tuning (TTT) 280ZX Struts with Coil Overs
TTT Rear Coil Overs
TTT T/C Rods
Penultimate Rear Crossmember
All new components front and rear (tie rods, bushings, bearings, etc)
Datsport Steering box stiffener bracket
1" front sway bar
3/4" rear sway bar
Brakes:
280ZX front disc
Maxima rear disc
Sentra E-Brake
15/16" MC (280ZX)
Drivetrain:
VG30E completely rebuilt and balanced
VG30.com Mounting Kit w/Machined lower intake
-JWT Cams
-Adjustable Cam gears
-Pathy Upper Intake
-60mm Throttle body
-VG30.com headers
-Nistune modified ECU
-Mild head flow work
-Ferrea Stainless valves
-Fidanza Flywheel
-Centerforce Clutch
Griffin Rad
SPAL Pusher Fan
2.5" Stainless Exhaust
HKS "Muffler"
FS5W71C 5spd, Rebuilt (car was an Auto)
Subie R160 VLSD, Rebuilt, 3.54, custom stub shafts
VW type2 CV's w/ SwayAway CroMo axles
Matt Adapters at the Stub Axle
Shortened and balanced drive shaft
Interior:
New dash pad
Speedhut gauges
-GPS Speedo
-Tach
-Oil PSI
-Water Temp
-Volts
Stock White Needle Gas/Temp
Momo Steering wheel
Late Model Acura Power Bucket seats
New Seat Belts
Roll Bar
Electrical/Exterior:
Projector Headlights w/HIDs
New Taillights
'68 bumper and license plate light
New Taillight assemblies
'68 Grill and Surrounds
KIA 16x6 Rims w/ 205/45 tires
Reconditioned C-Pillar vents
Aftermarket side mirrors
Bumpers are currently out for straightening and chrome. Shopping for reliable body shop to do all of the needed prep and paint. New/restored interior to follow.
Here are more pics:
http://datsun510.com/photopost/showgall ... =rpowell25
It has taken 3 years to get it ready for paint.
During that 3 years this is what I have done.
Suspension:
Techno Toy Tuning (TTT) 280ZX Struts with Coil Overs
TTT Rear Coil Overs
TTT T/C Rods
Penultimate Rear Crossmember
All new components front and rear (tie rods, bushings, bearings, etc)
Datsport Steering box stiffener bracket
1" front sway bar
3/4" rear sway bar
Brakes:
280ZX front disc
Maxima rear disc
Sentra E-Brake
15/16" MC (280ZX)
Drivetrain:
VG30E completely rebuilt and balanced
VG30.com Mounting Kit w/Machined lower intake
-JWT Cams
-Adjustable Cam gears
-Pathy Upper Intake
-60mm Throttle body
-VG30.com headers
-Nistune modified ECU
-Mild head flow work
-Ferrea Stainless valves
-Fidanza Flywheel
-Centerforce Clutch
Griffin Rad
SPAL Pusher Fan
2.5" Stainless Exhaust
HKS "Muffler"
FS5W71C 5spd, Rebuilt (car was an Auto)
Subie R160 VLSD, Rebuilt, 3.54, custom stub shafts
VW type2 CV's w/ SwayAway CroMo axles
Matt Adapters at the Stub Axle
Shortened and balanced drive shaft
Interior:
New dash pad
Speedhut gauges
-GPS Speedo
-Tach
-Oil PSI
-Water Temp
-Volts
Stock White Needle Gas/Temp
Momo Steering wheel
Late Model Acura Power Bucket seats
New Seat Belts
Roll Bar
Electrical/Exterior:
Projector Headlights w/HIDs
New Taillights
'68 bumper and license plate light
New Taillight assemblies
'68 Grill and Surrounds
KIA 16x6 Rims w/ 205/45 tires
Reconditioned C-Pillar vents
Aftermarket side mirrors
Bumpers are currently out for straightening and chrome. Shopping for reliable body shop to do all of the needed prep and paint. New/restored interior to follow.
Here are more pics:
http://datsun510.com/photopost/showgall ... =rpowell25