New Zealand Datsun Club

thought i'd start a build thread for my latest frivolous expense.....or so i'm told!
Pretty stoked to get a 510 after wanting one for a while.


should be nestled in it's new home in auckland on wednesday.

It's an original '72 black plate car. It's been through a few different hands obviously and at some stage had a CA18DET swap done. I assume matching g/box etc.

My plan is to get it on the road so i can have a play thing while the 240Z is coming along. Then maybe take it off the road for a major overhaul.

Body is pretty good with only one rear dogleg needing attention and a few bubbles here and there but overall paint is good. Painted in a 2 pak in good shape

Interior has had some fiddling too. I'd like to return it to something closer to stock with maybe some recaros. I think the factory did a good job on these early cars so why play with it to much.
Door panels have been covered in vinyl. A new set is in the works already. Replace the rough wheel with a sportline. etc etc. nothing fancy

I'll try and do updates regularly.

Cheers to all. and if you do know any info on the history of this car post it up.

Such a cool base to add your own touches to. Good find.

cheers! i hope so. It's always a nervous time waiting to see a car. Ya just never know what lurks.......
Had some contact from members re some of the parts i need so looking forward to starting the process.

Just bought some SSS door panels and a couple of badges...and so it begins!
Car arrives tomorrow

awsome car mate this coming labour weekend in october is the annual datsun nationals and the closest one to you will be held in taupo ....would be cool to see you bring your car down if it is goin to be going .....

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Cool. I'll see how I get on. Cheers for the heads up.

Well i think the october thing will be out of the question....
It's arrived and it's what i would i expect from a bit of a car thats been through a few hands and not done properly at any stage...it's a bit it rough around the edges!

Nothing major really but it really needs most things looking at.

Looks to have an R200 in it - bonus.
Motor runs but has a manifold leak and smell of gas.
G/box has been rebuilt from looks of receipts
Brand New avanti wheels and tires.
Body is showing some signs of age but pretty good. Clean up for the moment.
Interior - column is missing all the surround etc. I see one on trademe.
No brakes - in theory need bleeding or just upgrade.
Suspension - hard as nails!

Nothing lots of money and more time wont fix ay!!

I'll try dig out that AA report if you like?
At least you have a 510 now. And it sounds like it has all the bones of a sweet sweet car.

The R200 makes me super jelly!