Dale's Datsun 510

Update 11th November 2006

“I put on a wide body box flare kit, painted - and got some new wheels. Relocated fuel filler to deck lid. I also swapped the L16 in favor of a rebuilt 2.0L (L20B) for now. I am slowly building my new transplant - a carbed VG30e.”

Thanks, Dale

Name: Dale Noland

Occupation: Student

Location: Santa Rosa, California, USA

Make and Model: Datsun 510 2-door

Year: 1970

Engine Hardware: Datsun L16 1600CC inline 4

Engine Accessories: Crane cam, shorty header, fireball ignition

Induction: Single Weber down draft carby, ground down polished manifold, side exhaust with glass pack

Driveline: "Dog-leg" 5 speed, R200 diff

Brakes: front Nissan 280ZX rotors and calipers, stock rear

Suspension: front strut brace, Nissan 280ZX struts (2" lower), performance springs, rear KYB shocks, short springs

Wheels: Enkie 14" wheels - stripped and painted with polished lip

Bodywork and Paint: Shaved all side markers, licence plate lights, and side trim holes

Interior Gadgetry: Autometer gauges (oil, water, volts), Autometer 6 1/2" tach and proform shift light, Grant steering wheel

Stereo Gear: Pioneer deck, 4 x 6 1/2" speakers

Performance: "Sucks on the 1/4, but it's fun on the windy roads."

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