Happy New Year, and look at that Datsun 510 on the lift.  It has so much, ah, potential.  Never fear, we’re talking Chip Collingwood and his years of experience, so if you’re worried about the fate of this tired 510, relax and listen to the plans we have.  Chip’s going to build an L20B motor that he already has to go into the car to replace the original 1600 motor.  The L20B will get a laundry list of hop up parts to include improved carberation, headers, perhaps some headwork… the usual stuff.

Above is a photograph of the rear crossmember that Chip modified (just a little cutting and welding) to be adjustable for camber and toe.  Helpful adjustments if you lower the car for handling, which could happen here.

The current task is stripping the interior down to metal.  Then it gets POR15’d as extra insurance, primed, and Lizard-skinned.  After the interior is in good shape, Chip will start on stripping and blasting the exterior.  Before anyone asks, yes, we have the doors for the car.  Also before anyone asks, yes, we are going to put them back on before we drive it.  Stay tuned for updates on the 510 build.