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  1. ellinorebell

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    #5 ellinorebell, Sep 18, 2013
    Right now it is in rebuild mode.
    When we first got it from my dad it had sat for about 15 years and only ran here and there for minutes at a time. Once we started pulling it apart it was clear how much attention the engine needed. All of the parts are assembled and this winter it will become about actually putting it together.

    It has all custom fiberglass fenders and a fiberglass hood. I am hoping to get it all cleaned up and use it as a fun- kind of show car. It is unique and the end goal is for it to be completely period modified. It is sentimental so I am trying to keep it as close to how my dad built it as I could.

    This is also my "learning" car. I have spent countless hours in the garage with my dad but I was always the gopher. This is my chance to get into it myself. My [mechanic] boyfriend and I are rebuilding it together.
     
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    #6 ellinorebell, Sep 18, 2013
    I for sure will! I can't wait till it is road worthy again!
     
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    #12 Firebro17, Feb 21, 2014
    Awesome little rice burner!!! Those were the s#*t back in the high school days. Love em at the vintage races these days.
     
  4. Crashton

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    #14 Crashton, Feb 21, 2014
    I enjoyed them when they were new. Good memories of flogging a Crayola down a dirt rally road.
     
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    #16 Firebro17, Apr 14, 2014
    What a great random garage again this morning. Makes me want'a get to Mid Ohio...
     
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    #17 Crashton, Apr 14, 2014
    Here you go Firebro17. :arf:

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    #2 MCS02, Sep 18, 2013
    That's pretty cool :Thumbsup:
     
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    #3 old81, Sep 18, 2013
    Nice and clean, could be a great mid-pack vintage sedan. How do you use it today?
     
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    #4 Crashton, Sep 18, 2013
    WOW very nice Crayola!!! I had one as a rally car back in 1978. Sure glad to see one preserved so nicely. So many were used up & thrown away. More pictures when you get a chance please.
     
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    #7 ellinorebell, Dec 10, 2013
    Update: Decided to upgrade to a 3TC engine (vs. the 2TC Dad had in it.) Starting to tear down the motor this week. Plan is to have it running by Spring.


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    All polished and pretty. It had been done a long time ago.

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    My first engine rebuild!!! I am so pumped!
     
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    #8 Dave.0, Dec 10, 2013
    Yup that is a very cool car. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #9 MCS02, Dec 10, 2013
    Good luck with the rebuild!
     
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    #10 Dave.0, Feb 21, 2014
    Random garage spotting today 2-21-14. How is the rebuild going?
     
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    #11 Crashton, Feb 21, 2014
    Back in the dark ages TRD had a stroker kit that brought the displacement to 2.0 liter.
     
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    #13 Dave.0, Feb 21, 2014
    The guys that does paint less dent removal has an old Datsun owned and raced by Bob Sharp.

    Here is a picture from his shop.
     

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    #15 Crashton, Feb 21, 2014
    As much as everyone liked the 510 it seems only those with sponsorship ran the 610. I'm sure it was great racer in its day.
     
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    #18 Firebro17, Apr 14, 2014
    :drool