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by Dave Patten
21 Feb 2022 05:42
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: 72 Ultra Orange - Bucket List Restomod
Replies: 251
Views: 27939

Re: 72 Ultra Orange - Bucket List Restomod

Marty, Thank you for documenting the fit of the FutoFab front sump sway bar with the JBC crossmember. We had gotten conflicting feedback that it worked with their V3 version, but not with the earlier versions. Thank you for your detail. On another note (not sure the JBC instructions cover this), but...
by Dave Patten
07 Jan 2021 06:35
Forum: Suspension
Topic: T3 front swaybar sr20 and JBC crossmember
Replies: 20
Views: 5528

Re: T3 front swaybar sr20 and JBC crossmember

With the TC rod to sway bar clearance being an issue on extremely lowered cars, FutoFab looked into making a similar forward mounted sway bar. What we found was when you double the length of the arms, you need to increase the torsional strength of bar by roughly 4 times. To match torsional strength ...
by Dave Patten
25 Nov 2019 07:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FutoFab 15% Off Black Friday Sale is Back!
Replies: 2
Views: 2210

FutoFab 15% Off Black Friday Sale is Back!

That is Right! FutoFab is once again having their site wide 15% off Black Friday Sale on all "Buy Now" items*. Starts - Black Friday, November 29th Ends - Cyber Monday, December 2nd at Midnight *The sale covers all in-stock items purchased online excluding VTO Wheels. Shipping within the ...
by Dave Patten
25 Apr 2019 11:15
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: VTO Lemans Sale - 15x7-$165 each
Replies: 0
Views: 1377

VTO Lemans Sale - 15x7-$165 each

I just got word that VTO will no longer be stocking their Lemans in a 15x7 +18 offset. This size is ideal for 510's and tal windshield Roadsters. These are available thru FutoFab at $165/wheel + S&H (cost includes lug nuts, center caps & valve stems). Our website is being updated. If the pri...
by Dave Patten
16 Jan 2019 04:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FutoFab 10th Anniversary Sale, Jan 21-27, 2019
Replies: 2
Views: 1748

Re: FutoFab 10th Anniversary Sale, Jan 21-27, 2019

Everyone, please take a look thru our website. We continually add items (with more to come). Latest In-stock Items: Datsun 510 Quarter Panels, 2d & 4d Reproduction Interior Door Panels, 510, 240z & 280Z High Performance 930 CV axles for Z cars. Designed for cars with high output turbo engine...
by Dave Patten
15 Jan 2019 13:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FutoFab 10th Anniversary Sale, Jan 21-27, 2019
Replies: 2
Views: 1748

FutoFab 10th Anniversary Sale, Jan 21-27, 2019

Help us celebrate our 10th year in business. FutoFab started as hobby back in the 80's with 2 guys building rollcages for their buddies. In 2009, under owner Dave Patten's guidance, FutoFab became a legit, tax paying business. Please join us in celebration of our 10th Anniversary with our sale. http...
by Dave Patten
14 Nov 2018 10:27
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: NANKANG AR-1 group buy
Replies: 49
Views: 14413

Re: NANKANG AR-1 group buy

I have no experience with these tires. I race locally in IT7 (for 1st gen Mazda RX7's in ITA spec). The Nitto NT01 is the spec tire. They have a 100 TW rating. What always seems to be the case with most of these 100 +/- TW tires is they run for a full season w/o any drop in lap times. They are gripp...
by Dave Patten
27 Sep 2018 12:58
Forum: Suspension
Topic: my 71’ Sedan
Replies: 9
Views: 3926

Re: my 71’ Sedan

Lowering a 510 isn't a "just bolt on these parts" type of affair. There used to be aftermarket lowering springs that gave you 1" to 1.5" of drop, but these seem to be NLA. That was one simple option, but one that will not get a 510 significantly lower. There is no prefabricated k...
by Dave Patten
27 Sep 2018 11:44
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Brake and fuel line flare type.
Replies: 6
Views: 3444

Re: Brake and fuel line flare type.

I plumbed my 510 race car with cunifer tubing. This is a copper / nickel alloy that is designed for brake line use. Many European cars use it. It is easy to form (up to 2x, explained below). It flares extremely well and will not rust. When making bends, it bends easily the first time. If you need to...
by Dave Patten
19 Sep 2018 12:35
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Adjustable Rear Spring Perch
Replies: 20
Views: 7576

Re: Adjustable Rear Spring Perch

I believe Specialty Engineering still sells high rate rear spring that "bolt-in" to the stock location. Some have used 3"ID off road coilover springs. They have taken an 18" spring, cut it in half to make (2) 9" springs that have one flat end and one with a pig tail for the ...
by Dave Patten
01 Jun 2018 13:51
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Front sway bar options and issues
Replies: 17
Views: 6809

Re: Front sway bar mount question

So I'm reviving the this thread. I tried to install my Futofab SR/KA sway bar and it doesn't not fit. It makes contact with the cross member. Not happy about this at all. Does anyone know of another company that makes them for a SR swap? I don't want to modify it by welding anything on my frame rai...
by Dave Patten
01 Jun 2018 10:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old GT3 car
Replies: 100
Views: 38644

Re: Old GT3 car

Josh,
My sister had a Geo Tracker the same color.

She named it "Barnie", just saying :lol: .

Honestly I like the color. My 2nd car was a '61 VW bug that we painted the early Dodge Challenger color "Plum Crazy", just a shade or 2 lighter.
by Dave Patten
20 Apr 2018 06:13
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTB-Interior 2d Sheet Metal under 1/4 Window
Replies: 0
Views: 1442

WTB-Interior 2d Sheet Metal under 1/4 Window

I am looking for both right and left side interior sheet metal that forms the sill of the 2d rear side windows and backs-up the upholstery. Must be the complete panel including the weld flange edge. Can/should be removed by drilling out the spot welds. Also need the silver "J" trim that re...
by Dave Patten
30 Mar 2018 16:21
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTB: Datsun 510 Rear Door Handles
Replies: 11
Views: 5029

Re: WTB: Datsun 510 Rear Door Handles

If you have the original rear handles the parts needed for the conversion can be pulled off them and installed on modified front handles. FutoFab has front door handles for $34.95/pair +S&H. Link - http://www.futofab.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_images.tpl&prod...
by Dave Patten
21 Mar 2018 15:22
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Five-Hundred and Ten
Replies: 148
Views: 45423

Re: Five-Hundred and Ten

Mark,
Thanks for the walk-a-round video. It's always good to see panels going on and a project moving forward.

Good job!