The Dat-sides 510 Noodle

[The Dat-side]

I sold my 2005 Chevy Cobalt and bought this 1971 four door 510 on February 10th 2010. I wanted to start learning about cars, no one ever taught me about that sort of thing growing up and if I wanted to teach my kids I'd better learn. I was torn between getting a 510, a early VW, or an E30. I went to my cousin for 510 info and my friend for German stuff. Eventually I checked out this 510 about 100 miles from where I lived. I prob paid too much for it as I've since found more rust than I Was told. But I was a noob and its actually been pretty good to me.

When I bought the car it had an L20b with a dogleg 5spd, a Weber down draft, 280zx struts, and some big flashy Enkei wheels. Here it is on my way to my first Canby a few months after acquiring it.

More to come...

[The Dat-side]

Oh. And this is a slooooowwwwwww build.

[510freak]

Welcome to NWD.

Sure looks like a nice project

[The Dat-side]

I ended up buying a Lancer center console because I always need some thing to be drinking, normally it's hot coffee. I had to cut a few inches from the front so it wouldn't block the heater and so the shifter hole would line up. I think a VG shifter sits back further so ill just find a new front piece when/if the time comes.


Very early on I got a rear seat from a guy that had it in his two door 510. It must have been wedged in there because I had to cut quite a bit of foam out. So far I just have the bottom fitting. But the firm bucket like seats feel nice.

[kylezone]

your thinkin vg swap eh? as cool as they are, i wouldnt recommend it if your still just learning on this car. its not a very easy swap (lots of cutting/fab work), and theirs alot of other engines that would be super easy/ give you more than enough power.

that said, congrats! looks great!! what are your plans for it?

[The Dat-side]

your thinkin vg swap eh? as cool as they are, i wouldnt recommend it if your still just learning on this car. its not a very easy swap (lots of cutting/fab work), and theirs alot of other engines that would be super easy/ give you more than enough power.

that said, congrats! looks great!! what are your plans for it?

Oh I lurk like it should be illegal. I've seen people with my experience prob more attempt swaps and not finish. My ultimate goal is to build a VG34. However I still have tons of research and tons of learning. As of now the plans are build an engine, most likely an L20b or LZ22/23 with bike carbs and get the suspension and brakes to be tits. Then find a clean shell to paint and swap everything. Then prob a VG and caller her done. Good 'nough?

[RedBanner]

Thats how you end up with 2 510 right there lol. Looks straight.

[Eagle_Adam]

ever plan on selling thos flashy enkies?

[Converted_to_datsun]

Nice, hadn't seen your thread yet. I'm catching up on my daily datto reading lol

[The Dat-side]

ever plan on selling thos flashy enkies?

Sorry, didn't see this. Been busy with work and stuff.

I actually did sell them. I gave my cousin a good deal on them because he have me these ZX six spokes.

[Eagle_Adam]

does he wanna sell em?

[Doctoraudio]

What color is that?
I like it?

[The Dat-side]

does he wanna sell em?

I can ask. His plan was to put them on his turbo Z, but he's self employed and has two kids, so who knows if he'll ever get around to it.

[The Dat-side]

What color is that?
I like it?

It's "Previous Owner Shitty Rattlecan Yellow" I think you can get it at most hardware stores.

[Doctoraudio]

I see that Sun Burst yellow all the time, it there is there any close ups in the sun?
My buddy has a can of it in his garage.
It is a toss up that color and this one.

This one is closer to the Bumble bee color.
I am leaning this way. It is closer to my powder coat color.