# project 79 datsun 510 **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [July 11, 2006, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486 "2006-07-11T15:04:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![green](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/green/32/5996_2.png) [@green](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/green)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2006, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486/1 "2006-07-11T15:04:38Z")
Does anyone know of any 510 forums?? I recently picked one up in great condition! And Im looking for some help from the people who own them.:dunno: ---
**Author:** ![German\_with\_a\_Bowtie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/german_with_a_bowtie/32/5967_2.png) [@German\_with\_a\_Bowtie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/German_with_a_Bowtie)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2006, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486/2 "2006-07-11T16:05:16Z")
They are awesome rides… Check out: [http://dimequarterly.tierranet.com/](http://dimequarterly.tierranet.com/) [http://www.the510realm.com/](http://www.the510realm.com/) [http://www.datsun510.com/](http://www.datsun510.com/) ---
**Author:** ![z32power.com](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z32power.com/32/3348_2.png) [@z32power.com](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/z32power.com)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2006, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486/3 "2006-07-11T16:35:02Z")
very nice choice! ---
**Author:** ![green](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/green/32/5996_2.png) [@green](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/green)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2006, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486/4 "2006-07-11T17:03:29Z")
So here are some details about the car. Car in general :1979 datsun 510 61,xxx miles 4-speed manual z20 2.0L motor ``` Body: The car started out being as blue sometime in the 80's the car was painted white, so its going to painted. The part that amazed me ALL OF THE MOLDINGS ARE PRESENT WITH NO DENTS OR PITS IN THE CHROME!! The bumpers are very clean. However the fenders are going to need some work nothing to bad just a little rust on the edges. Interior: Not to bad all orginal no cracks in the dash couple burns in the drivers seat nothing major even has the factory radio! Needs an ignition. Engine : It runs very strong and the gearbox has no grinds just 4 gears Glass : All there no cracks no chips The purchase Price $125.00 ``` ---
**Author:** ![81Boo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/ac8455/32.png) [@81Boo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/81Boo)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2006, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486/5 "2006-07-11T18:31:54Z")
LS1 FTW. ---
**Author:** ![peterock17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bcef8e/32.png) [@peterock17](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/peterock17)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2006, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486/6 "2006-07-11T18:33:19Z")
you dont even know how jealous i am. please post pics asap! ---
**Author:** ![traydogg6969](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/traydogg6969/32/5999_2.png) [@traydogg6969](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/traydogg6969)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2006, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486/7 "2006-07-11T18:33:42Z")
nice ---
**Author:** ![green](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/green/32/5996_2.png) [@green](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/green)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2006, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486/8 "2006-07-11T19:13:17Z")
ill try to get the pics up as soon as i can i gotta figure out where im parking this thing though :hsdance: ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2006, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486/9 "2006-07-11T20:25:02Z")
> [@z32power.com](#): > > very nice choice! x2 ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Dirty\_Georg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/7ab992/32.png) [@Old\_Dirty\_Georg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Old_Dirty_Georg)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486/10 "2006-07-12T06:15:00Z")
> [@peterock17](#): > > you dont even know how jealous i am. please post pics asap! x234235240985304985 I have some of the old school newsletters from the dime quarterly… ---
**Author:** ![bgblockelcamino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bgblockelcamino/32/5997_2.png) [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486/11 "2006-07-12T06:57:28Z")
let’s shoehorn an LS1 into it ---
**Author:** ![peterock17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bcef8e/32.png) [@peterock17](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/peterock17)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486/12 "2006-07-12T07:23:34Z")
> [@flatblackterror](#): > > ill try to get the pics up as soon as i can i gotta figure out where im parking this thing though :hsdance: i have a solution. sell it ot me for twice what you paid. shit i’ll even give you $300 for it. My garage will solve your parking problem! ---
**Author:** ![rookee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rookee/32/5972_2.png) [@rookee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rookee)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 7:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486/13 "2006-07-12T07:24:12Z")
$125, awesome ---
**Author:** ![peterock17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bcef8e/32.png) [@peterock17](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/peterock17)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 7:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486/14 "2006-07-12T07:30:25Z")
some inspiration pics ![http://forums.autoweek.com/servlet/JiveServlet/download/17-15415-328127-8464/Datsun%20510.jpg](http://forums.autoweek.com/servlet/JiveServlet/download/17-15415-328127-8464/Datsun%20510.jpg) ![http://www.racetep.com/nuneke5.jpg](http://www.racetep.com/nuneke5.jpg) ![http://mrec.rotary.net.nz/seven6/datsun510.jpg](http://mrec.rotary.net.nz/seven6/datsun510.jpg) ![http://www.gordon-glasgow.org/Images/dechrist.jpg](http://www.gordon-glasgow.org/Images/dechrist.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![green](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/green/32/5996_2.png) [@green](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/green)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 7:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486/15 "2006-07-12T07:51:44Z")
yeah thats exactly what i wanted this on though has square headlamps not round although i can always change that. As far as the motor im going to clean up the body get some wheels like panasports then do the motor any suggestions? Thinking sr20det, chevy v8 or ??? you can put anything in it because anything is better than the 93 hp z20 engine in it:burnout: ---
**Author:** ![Locus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ce73a5/32.png) [@Locus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Locus)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486/16 "2006-07-12T08:22:36Z")
I have a ka24de i can sell ya cheap. 155k miles on it, but it’s clean and it’s still torquey as all hell. ---
**Author:** ![FourGee6Tee3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b5ac83/32.png) [@FourGee6Tee3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FourGee6Tee3)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486/17 "2006-07-12T19:27:11Z")
> [@flatblackterror](#): > > yeah thats exactly what i wanted this on though has square headlamps not round although i can always change that. As far as the motor im going to clean up the body get some wheels like panasports then do the motor any suggestions? Thinking sr20det, chevy v8 or ??? you can put anything in it because anything is better than the 93 hp z20 engine in it:burnout: I fucking hate you… First a Galant Vr-4 Now a Datsun 510…I give you a month before you sell it. ---
**Author:** ![green](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/green/32/5996_2.png) [@green](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/green)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486/18 "2006-07-12T21:39:50Z")
> [@FourGee6Tee3](#): > > I fucking hate you… First a Galant Vr-4 Now a Datsun 510…I give you a month before you sell it. I doubt im going to sell this one. Its cheaper to work on than the dsm(Devours Shitloads of Money) and it has i alot less computer, like none keep in mind i do have some body work to do it still could be a total junker under some of those panels…:hsdance: ---
**Author:** ![FourGee6Tee3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b5ac83/32.png) [@FourGee6Tee3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FourGee6Tee3)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486/19 "2006-07-12T22:07:45Z")
> [@flatblackterror](#): > > I doubt im going to sell this one. Its cheaper to work on than the dsm(Devours Shitloads of Money) and it has i alot less computer, like none keep in mind i do have some body work to do it still could be a total junker under some of those panels…:hsdance: Cheaper…Ya cuz dsm repair parts aren’t as easy to find as a 79 Datsun 510…You are right about it having a lot less computer though. ---
**Author:** ![green](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/green/32/5996_2.png) [@green](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/green)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486/20 "2006-07-13T11:43:03Z")
> [@FourGee6Tee3](#): > > Cheaper…Ya cuz dsm repair parts aren’t as easy to find as a 79 Datsun 510…You are right about it having a lot less computer though. true datsun 510 parts are almost unexistant if something major breaks it could be a major headache but with no computer my choices of replacement parts in almost unlimited. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-79-datsun-510/183486.md?page=2)