The 510 Realm

Most of the advice in okayfine's article was general wisdom that I have also personally learned, but applies to any car enthusiast/collector who plans to purchase a classic, used, or even new vehicle with the intention of spending a significant amount of time, and unfortunately, money. The datsun 510-specific tips and advice are news to me, and are much appreciated. Thank you, okayfine, for taking a part of your free time to write such a useful article for any car enthusiast lucky enough to come across it.

Adding the link to The 510 Archives, featuring all sorts of 510 reference material:

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0ByCvxn ... Mjg3&hl=en

I'm looking to join the 510 owners club soon, i just wanted to say thanks for all the info. I'll be sure to look for all the reading material when i purchase my first 510.

this is actually something good to read. i suggest everyone read this before posting

It was as good of a read today as it was when I first read it in the DQ.
Okay fine get that L20BT moving!

Updated to reflect the loss of datsun510.com links, the lingering death of the BB list, demise/transition of DQ.com, and consolidating various other articles.

Updated to include links to the DQ backissues and some minor edits. And to include Kelvin's color wiring diagram!!!

Well ive been looking at this 71 510 http://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/3110814534.html


Any Input?

The article is wonderful, thank you. Though, boyfriends, husbands and anyone in between could also be added to the list of "understanding" for those involved

totally love this article and completely agree. been there done that with my past 31 cars.

took a browse of your info here. Nothing new to me, I'm on my 12th project atm and I am working on purchasing a 13th. The one thing that sticks in my mind the most out of your post (Original post) is you will want to keep all the old parts. I dont know how many times I said "I'm done with 510's I'm getting to old for this" selling all my parts that I sure wish I had now . Def. anyone new to 510's should give this thread a read.

Yes, dont knock them Honda cars, make real good engine for that yellow 510
from Florida at the Summit Point meet last week. Sorry I went home early,
wish I could have gotten in a picture or two. Looked like some cars came Sat that I didnt see that morning. Had a real good time and met a bunch of great guys. Got car going good again will be looking for 3:54 rear end from 280 Z See ya yal next year. farmerfloyd

Thanks for this suggested article.

I'm brand new to this site, and decided to give this a read. I'm glad I did. It isn't very often that you come across a gem like this. Thanks, okayfine, for this contribution. I'll definitely be searching around for some of those listed manuals and such.

To any and all newbs, yes be patient and learn to work on your own vehicle. Don't just jump right in and expect the world unless you have the money, then hell you wouldn't be on this site anyhow, your mechanic would be. I rebuilt my first motor out of a Haynes manual. Ever since then, if you can follow directions(from a service manual) and have a couple hand tools, some reasonable and deductive thinking, the sky is the limit on your car. I'm a master tech now(Nissan) and I work on my Datsun for fun.