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by Danthewire
27 Sep 2022 18:05
Forum: Suspension
Topic: My Brakes Suck!
Replies: 15
Views: 896

Re: My Brakes Suck!

The Brake Bible by BillaVista Pirate 4X4.com
Try that write up.

link here
by Danthewire
29 Apr 2021 17:52
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Futofab wheelhouse wtb
Replies: 9
Views: 1357

Re: Futofab wheelhouse wtb

Hey Mike did you get a quote to ship to Seawings in Blaine?
I just got a quote on a fender one day to Blaine $80
by Danthewire
05 Apr 2021 18:14
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: Looking to pull the engine out of the car and work on it some... what am I really getting into?
Replies: 27
Views: 4443

Re: Looking to pull the engine out of the car and work on it some... what am I really getting into?

Also Hainz over at Ratsun is pretty knowledgeable.
He has some You tube videos- Datsun L seris head replacement part one
is worth a look.
by Danthewire
05 Apr 2021 18:03
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: Looking to pull the engine out of the car and work on it some... what am I really getting into?
Replies: 27
Views: 4443

Re: Looking to pull the engine out of the car and work on it some... what am I really getting into?

Go for it, the L seris engines are very basic and respond well to minor modifications. I knew nothing about cars when I did my first motor on a 510, OHHH 1977 or so. Mikes correct get a manual the timing chain can be a little perplexing first time.... There's plenty of guys here that will help someo...
by Danthewire
06 Jan 2021 08:39
Forum: Not Datsun/Nissan related?
Topic: get ready for the sh t show people.
Replies: 156
Views: 23369

Re: get ready for the sh t show people.

X2 what Mike said. Try Market Ticker Karl Denniger,(really good comment section) Charles Hugh Smith Of Two Minds, Paul Craig Roberts.
Critical thinking will be required.
Good Luck down there...…..
by Danthewire
26 Dec 2020 12:33
Forum: Not Datsun/Nissan related?
Topic: CHRISTMAS 2020
Replies: 21
Views: 3403

Re: CHRISTMAS 2020

Great memories Mike I remember my grandmas thin bread, ludifisk and leftsa….
Something I found on You Tube this year
Secret Santa East Idaho news
If you wanted to see the Christmas sprit alive watch it.
Couple of clips to start with
Widowed mother of three, and mother of eight.....
by Danthewire
22 Dec 2020 15:28
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: L16 and 4spd
Replies: 4
Views: 1532

Re: L16 and 4spd

Well take it Dan, soon as we can travel over
by Danthewire
16 Dec 2020 08:28
Forum: Not Datsun/Nissan related?
Topic: get ready for the sh t show people.
Replies: 156
Views: 23369

Re: get ready for the sh t show people.

hannenabintuherland.com
Herland report out of Scandanavia
Good read on many subjects
by Danthewire
04 Feb 2019 15:32
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: 2.3L of fun
Replies: 867
Views: 207231

Re: 2.3L of fun

Ha I'm with Keith on that, years ago we were running the Canada 200 late model race over here at Western Speedway. With about 10 laps to go (Leading the race) the rear end cooked itself, I have never ever smelled anything that foul before or since. We let it sit there in the pits smoking away after ...
by Danthewire
17 Jan 2019 08:59
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Datsun 510 2 door part out
Replies: 2
Views: 1859

Re: Datsun 510 2 door part out

Car is sold. Thanks.
by Danthewire
15 Jan 2019 09:27
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Datsun 510 2 door part out
Replies: 2
Views: 1859

Datsun 510 2 door part out

In Victoria, have a rusty 2 door, papers and BC reg.
Not interested in shipping. Can probably work something out for mainland guys.
by Danthewire
14 Jan 2019 15:15
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: 2.3L of fun
Replies: 867
Views: 207231

Re: 2.3L of fun

Yikes....wait till its dialed in. Its the little tiny adjustments that turns them into rockets.
Keep us posted I still enjoy reading about getting "there" on the setups.
by Danthewire
14 Jan 2019 14:13
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: 2.3L of fun
Replies: 867
Views: 207231

Re: 2.3L of fun

Pretty cool Norm, we started out with the old pogo stick and bubble weight checker. Then bathroom scales on levers, then grain scales. The grain scales were pretty cool you could put your helmet on and turn your head and the beams on the scales would move. Make sure when you finish the car is at the...
by Danthewire
10 Jan 2019 11:49
Forum: Engine Swap
Topic: 510 chassis/subframe upgrades to compensate for added hp
Replies: 25
Views: 10412

Re: 510 chassis/subframe upgrades to compensate for added hp

We built a racecar back in the day (See Butters 68 page57 featured project) that had a tube frame inside the front frame rails, through the center of the car connecting to the rear subframe. Then a rear tube frame off that to the rear bumper. With a roll cage tying it all together.That car was super...