Mark's Datsun '69 510 Build

[DatsunP510]

I have had my 510 now for about 4.5 years and it is now finally time to build her like I want to. Will be starting the build in a couple of months so thought I would start up a build thread as I have collected a lot of parts already.

Pictures of her when I bought her 4.5 years ago:







Since I bought it I have removed the subs, installed new shocks and springs as the original ones were not captive and I have installed new semi-sealed headlights.

Will be doing a bare metal respray, new wheels and suspension/brakes, new interior a new engine (staying L series). Watch this space as I work through the journey

[Bartman]

What running gear does it have?

[DatsunP510]

Has an L18 with a top mounted carb. Full exhaust. 5 speed manual gear box. Everything else pretty standard.

[torqued]

Very cool.
Looks good now. Does it look like there is much rust in it now?

[DatsunP510]

Yeah, it is getting rust coming through. The roof and boot is starting, as well as the rear quarters. Both guards have rust, one being real bad.

My plan was to buy a 1600 that had good bones and when the rust started coming through to do a full rebuild

[510BRE]

mark i think you have a good base there to make a really nice car . cant waite to see some progress .

[DatsunP510]

Thanks Shane.

Small update: I have my cert guy coming over on Monday to my place to see the car and discuss my plans moving forward (mainly around suspension options and the new engine). I feel getting him involved early on is key for a swift cert at the end.

I will try put up some pics over the weekend of the goodies I have collected thus far. Hopefully start taking the engine out in about 2 weeks.

[chris_g1]

Awesome mate the fun begins it's always better when you start a solid car like yours sing out if you need any info.