Datsun Guy

[qship510]

I posted in reply to Tyler's "Attention Lurkers" post and was overwhelmed by the positive response. By demand, here's some pictures of my Datsun 521 project. Not exactly Pro Touring in the customary sense, but inspired by the modernization of old cars that I've seen here.

About me; 35, married with 3, Northern California, my day job is Field Service Manager for a forklift company. My automotive life began in the 80's when I was hired by a gentleman to swap motors in his '65 Galaxies. Then came a '57 Thunderbird resto with the same guy, a '66 mustang, and another '57 T Bird. He taught me to do bodywork and paint, so I painted my '72 Datsun 510. Then came marriage, kids, and life.

For the past 10 years, I've been working on other peoples cars part time to make ends meet, and just recently ave been able to work on something for myself. This pickup is going to be a budget daily driver with a modern EFI Nissan 4 cylinder, OD 5 speed, AC, and upgraded brakes.

I do all my own work, everything except internal machining. In the pictures, see the shackles? I made those from bushing/sleeves and 1/4 mild steel.

Thanks for the reception, Lateral-G Community!

[DriverzInc]

I have lots of love for Datsun's, as a 510 was my daily driver through Jr. College, while at the same time I was working on my 56 bel air post.
My Datsun was such a fun car to drive around, and we really had fun with the paint scheme with a ton of skate logos all over it. (I was a big time skater back then). Anyway, have fun with your project, and if there is anything we can do to help you out, let us know!

[awr68]

Thanks for the pics, I knew that would be a cool project!

[clill]

Cool truck...Keep us updated as it progresses.

[Tom.A]

Looks good. 510 Datsun's are very cool. Here is a picture of my Brother-in-law's rally racer. His Mustang just sits because he is always working on this. Keep us posted

[XcYZ]

Originally Posted by qship510

I posted in reply to Tyler's "Attention Lurkers" post and was overwhelmed by the positive response. By demand, here's some pictures of my Datsun 521 project. Not exactly Pro Touring in the customary sense, but inspired by the modernization of old cars that I've seen here.

That's what it's all about. Glad to chimed in the 'Lurking' thread.

Cool project, keep us up to speed and welcome aboard.

[Dark Angel]

Sweet Datsun. Several, several years back I had a '74 260Z I put a 305 TBI into. That car rocked!! Till I spun a bearing!

[kmcanally]

Nice project. Check out this 510

[Rick Dorion]

Welcome! I have a soft spot for Datsuns. In college, I was the navigator in a 510 rally effort. I bought a 73 240Z and time trialed it for 3 years at Lime Rock. Still looking for a rust free shell I can afford! Keep the pics and updates coming.

[crazycarl]

I'm a Z guy hiding amongst muscle cars. Just sold my last one. I've always wanted to do a pickup but my other half says I have too many cars already. Good luck!