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Here Comes Datto – Project 510 Almost Reborn

Dan by Dan
November 30, 2010
in Project Cars, Project Datsun 510
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Pretty pumped on this little guy.  We definitely overshot the budget but it was needed stuff to make it look and run good.  We have spent about $3500 total on our $1800 car and it makes a big difference.  We redid the entire interior.  From eBay we ordered a headliner kit in black.  This was not that bad of an install but a huge improvement to the car.  We then picked up some automotive grade black carpet from a local vendor and redid the entire inside floor.  The front and rear seats were done by Fleet Seats here in Chandler with suede centers and black vinyl outers.  We do however have a brand new set of Cipher Auto racing seats that will go in later so stay tuned for that update (half cage and harness?).  We ditched the wood steering wheel and threw in a Sparco wheel with KSport quick release.  With the interior all freshend up, we only have left to add a simple stereo and speakers.

The engine was our next tasks.  Everyone keeps asking “what motor”?  If we wanted to go really fast, we have other Project Cars to have fun with.  This is a throwback so we kept it OG with the 1.8L carbureted motor.  First thing we had to do is tune up the engine.  Our resident old motor tech made adjustments to the valves, changed the plugs and wires, and then tuned the new Weber Downdraft Carb so the car was running smooth.  We had our fab shop make a custom aluminum battery tray and oil catch tank overflow.  We then sent these parts and the valve cover to be powder coated in Super Silver, aka Chrome.  With all the wiring neatly tucked, we added in a 4800K HID light kit.  Our last engine dress up piece is this super beefy front strut bar by WellBiltKustoms.com.  The full stainless steel triangle bar fits nicely attaching to the 2 strut towers and firewall.

We will be doing some final touch ups to the interior, setting the ride height, and aligning the car next.  It may even become a different color!  So stay tuned to our Project 510 Story Here.  You can view all our mod update images on our Gallery Here.

Datsun 510 Progress Photos

Datsun 510 Progress Photos

Datsun 510 Progress Photos

Datsun 510 Progress Photos

Datsun 510 Progress Photos

Tags: Datsun 510KsportProjectSparco
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Comments 2

  1. DiegoV says:
    15 years ago

    car looks awesome!! We also added a weber carb to the 1.8 when we had it. Im telling you, add that small cam and a nice exhaust and it will sound sick!! The front end would shake at stop lights lol. any plans for wheels? what about them new enkei you had posted earlier

  2. Jimmy says:
    15 years ago

    Car looks great! Keep up the great work guys!!! Look forward to following the progress! Love the dimes!
    Jimmy
    -WBK-

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