Shiny Like A New Dime

Post by **thisismatt** » 19 Sep 2006 21:49

yup, looks sweet! Is everything paint or did you powdercoat components? What about underbody - any new coating or just paint?

Post by **Byron510** » 19 Sep 2006 21:55

Very, very sweet.
You did that car proud!
Good job, nice work. I'd be afraid to drive the thing!! Might hit a mud puddle.....
Byron

Datsunkid-510- · Post by **Datsunkid-510-** » 19 Sep 2006 22:17

byron ur copper car is one of the very few that compete with this car...(personal opinion)

Post by **Byron510** » 20 Sep 2006 07:14

I have to admite , though, I spent my time on engineering, Terry's spent his time on detail. And man, it shows! Litterally!!
Thanks for the compliment, though - made me feel good!
Byron

DAT310GXT · Post by **DAT310GXT** » 24 Sep 2006 17:10

a very interesting process, i like

Post by **TerryHackman** » 08 Oct 2006 22:11

I have to comment how fun my 510 is to drive. This car has minimal suspension changes and it handles like a Go-kart. I am surprised that sooo many people want to spend so much money on expensive suspension tweeks. All I have done to my car is Specialty Engineering springs and shocks, notched rear end stock front sway bar and no rear bar. And with just these changes this car stays flat through fast turns and the steering feedback is super. Just shows that you can have fun without spending a bundle.

zootowndime · Post by **zootowndime** » 12 Oct 2006 19:11

Well Terry that is a very true statement about the suspension. It looks like you spent a bundle on other things though. But well worth it. Looks very good. Can't wait to get my 510 back from being painted.

cOiLoverKiD · Post by **cOiLoverKiD** » 12 Oct 2006 22:15

Thats not fair Terry. My car looks like Siht. Your car is just stupid nice. It's to nice man, way to nice. Congrats.

Post by **TerryHackman** » 12 Oct 2006 22:41

I did not spend a whole lot of money on this car. I have spent approximately $17,000 and that includes the purchase price of $2,500. The trick to keeping it cheap is to do all the work myself. The only thing I did not do was install the exhaust, & upholster back seat and door panels. I am not a bodyman but I learned the do's and don'ts from previous restorations, reading, asking questions and by not cutting corners when things get tough or confusing. That only makes you go backwards.

Post by **thisismatt** » 12 Oct 2006 23:38

$17k = not a whole lot?

Post by **rnorrish** » 13 Oct 2006 00:28

look at the car man! it's brand new!
I'm likely the only person here, other than Terry, to see this car in person. This was a year and a half ago, and even then I was in awe.
Everything has been redone, replaced, repainted, etc.

When you start adding things up, it's not hard at all.
Car - $2500
Wheels - $1000.
Suspension - $1000.
Tires - $500
1/3 of the way there....
Paint - ???
Plating - ???

on and on and on....

Post by **Byron510** » 13 Oct 2006 07:09

I spent 10K on the Bronze, and I didn't even touch the interior,suspension or drivetrain - other than painting the parts. So I could easily justify 17K on Terry's car. I also did all the work on the Bronze myself, it's not hard to spend that kind of cash, it's what makes them worth the "crazy" money that they sell for these days. For those who've been there, you know about it.
Looks awesome Terry.
Byron

banzai510(hainz) · Post by **banzai510(hainz)** » 13 Oct 2006 07:38

I LIKE it.
has that clean stock look

Not someones Bright ideas (I want to be differnt )and looks like shit

Dr.Tim · Post by **Dr.Tim** » 14 Nov 2006 13:37

Thats a Hot Orange VERY NICE!!

Post by **TerryHackman** » 21 Dec 2006 22:01

Here is a photo of the door panels I just got back from the upholstery shop.