Mark's Datsun '69 510 Build

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Mark's Datsun '69 510 Build

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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:

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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 :D
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What running gear does it have?
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Has an L18 with a top mounted carb. Full exhaust. 5 speed manual gear box. Everything else pretty standard.
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Very cool.
Looks good now. Does it look like there is much rust in it now?
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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
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mark i think you have a good base there to make a really nice car . cant waite to see some progress .
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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.
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Awesome mate the fun begins it's always better when you start a solid car like yours sing out if you need any info.
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