USA to Western Australia my two door 510 build

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Re: USA to Western Australia my two door 510 build

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Which product did you end up using for insulation on the floors & firewall?

Car looks great, and it's an unusual colour on a 510, can't wait to see it on its wheels outside.

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Re: USA to Western Australia my two door 510 build

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Heinrich wrote:THIS IS AWESOME!!

such a satisfying thing to see paint going on.
i went through this whole thread this morning, job well done.
Thanks Heinrich, it is satisfying to get the car up to this stage. Now just to put it back together - the fun part!
My cars
1971 Datsun 510 2Dr
1971 Datsun 1600 4dr - FJ20
VW Golf

My 2dr Build
http://www.the510realm.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27563
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Re: USA to Western Australia my two door 510 build

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Byron510 wrote:Which product did you end up using for insulation on the floors & firewall?

Car looks great, and it's an unusual colour on a 510, can't wait to see it on its wheels outside.

Byron
Hi Byron, the insulation product is call thermobreak. Its a product that Baz recommends. Its easy enough to use, the only issue I ran into was on the roof and hood liner bars. The insulation is a little on the thick side when it comes to that area.

The colour is always the hardest part. From the start I was always going to do a non metalic grey colour. Its just hard to narrow down WHICH colour to use. Lots of the modern greys have to much blue in them for my liking. I spray lots of greys, nardo grey, porsche GT3 grey etc etc. but I thought best to go for a lighter colour, hence the outcome.
My cars
1971 Datsun 510 2Dr
1971 Datsun 1600 4dr - FJ20
VW Golf

My 2dr Build
http://www.the510realm.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27563
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tshirt is a must..
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Re: USA to Western Australia my two door 510 build

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Nice progress!! I only wish I could make that kind of progress in my garage!!
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Work computer is down so it gives me an opportunity to do an update! Not sure if these wheels will be my final choice but at this stage they will get me through the engineering and licensing requirements. As you can see, they are definitely grandma spec on the rear. So I've contact a friend in Japan to try and help me out with some wider GTR rims.
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My cars
1971 Datsun 510 2Dr
1971 Datsun 1600 4dr - FJ20
VW Golf

My 2dr Build
http://www.the510realm.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27563
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Started inside the car with a few bits of trim and liner going in place
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My cars
1971 Datsun 510 2Dr
1971 Datsun 1600 4dr - FJ20
VW Golf

My 2dr Build
http://www.the510realm.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27563
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68 vents fiited
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1971 Datsun 510 2Dr
1971 Datsun 1600 4dr - FJ20
VW Golf

My 2dr Build
http://www.the510realm.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27563
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Then got started on a bunch of other things. Even after all my planning, I still have plenty of nuts and bolts that require plating.... ughh
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My cars
1971 Datsun 510 2Dr
1971 Datsun 1600 4dr - FJ20
VW Golf

My 2dr Build
http://www.the510realm.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27563
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goichi1 wrote:Nice progress!! I only wish I could make that kind of progress in my garage!!
Hi Richard! Hope you and your family are well. I find it much easier making progress at place away from home! No little ones to distract you :)

Have you started on COUPE v2.0?
My cars
1971 Datsun 510 2Dr
1971 Datsun 1600 4dr - FJ20
VW Golf

My 2dr Build
http://www.the510realm.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27563
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Very nice work on the brace (and everything else of course!) The 68 vent looks very clean.
Joel

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Re: USA to Western Australia my two door 510 build

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Wow, that's coming together nicely! Love the headliner. I also agree with Joel, those '68 vents look great. Can't wait for more updates.
The company motto seems to be "We're not happy 'till you're not happy."
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Some shots of the front mechanical's coming together
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My cars
1971 Datsun 510 2Dr
1971 Datsun 1600 4dr - FJ20
VW Golf

My 2dr Build
http://www.the510realm.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27563
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Motor and gearbox in. Installed from the bottom up, was a very easy process coming from the bottom
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My cars
1971 Datsun 510 2Dr
1971 Datsun 1600 4dr - FJ20
VW Golf

My 2dr Build
http://www.the510realm.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27563
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Re: USA to Western Australia my two door 510 build

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This is just beautiful work!!!!
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