The 510 Realm

Well, okayfine, I tried to post a reply to your good advice last week, but it didn't go thru. Anyway, I think your advice not to swap out for a 5-speed transmission, but to keep the 4-speed makes sense -- especially since I am planning on hauling a small trailer for my scooter. I'll see how that goe...

Interesting discussion on windshield stuff, but my problem is more basic: SOURCING! I need a new windshield for my 1980 A510 wagon. None of the glass places seem to be able to help me. Any suggestions, anyone?

Thanks

Hey James - thanks for the reply.

The tires presently on the stock 13" rims are 185/70R13.

Hey Byron, Thanks for the reply. My 1980 510 DOES have the 8 plug Naps Z (Z 20) motor. The two transmissions listed in the original Owner's Manual are a 4-Speed and a 5-Speed (I have the 4-Speed) with these gear ratios given: 4SPD 5SPD 1st 3.170 3.170 2nd 1.921 1.921 3rd 1.312 1.312 4th 1.000 1.000 ...

I am a retired Alaskan Bush Pilot, and my wife and I commute down from Alaska to spend the winters in southern AZ. In '93, we bought a 1980 Federal model 510 wagon with a new dealer installed engine, and a recently smashed front end. There was no damage to the steering or engine, so I hammered out t...