[{"id": 3359760, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is shaving the engine bay anything like man-scaping?", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1560947615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3359780, "authorName": "FrankRizzo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankrizzo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Possibly the best 510 ever....GLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1560948041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3359799, "authorName": "Haulgas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Incredibly tasteful build. Love it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560948369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3359815, "authorName": "rbmojo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbmojo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't watch. Had a '71 2dr in white ... was nothing like this .... dang!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560948660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3359851, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, talk about attention to detail! Lets get the party started....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1560949212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3359852, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 10510, "content": "$10,510 bid placed by craZee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560949241, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3359861, "authorName": "Boardrider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boardrider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is incredible. Truly incredible. I think we might see a new 510 record. I wish I could be the one to set that particular record....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560949353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3359864, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Want to trade for a 62 yr old wife with recent knee and hip upgrades? :-)", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1560949417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3359872, "authorName": "qwik510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qwik510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing build. Love it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560949652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3359874, "authorName": "qwik510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qwik510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@craZee - Great opening Bid!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560949688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3359904, "authorName": "advres", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/advres/", "bidAmount": 15510, "content": "$15,510 bid placed by advres", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560950367, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3359906, "authorName": "advres", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/advres/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I doubt I can be in it when it finishes but I'll play while I can.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1560950436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3359913, "authorName": "GeorgeBush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgebush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560950626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3359944, "authorName": "jheck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jheck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Purpose built track killer.\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560951163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3359985, "authorName": "Cookbeans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cookbeans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a nice example of true resto mod w a li bit mo brah !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560951746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3359998, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at this build I know i don't have 2 nickels to rub together to acquire this dime.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1560951987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360014, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like this seller, my son in law is an \"aircraft technician\" . When asked to put air in the beach cruiser bike tires his response was \"where's your tire pressure gauge?\" While helping him replace an oil pan gasket on his Honda Accord he was mortified that I didn't have an inch pound torque wrench to tighten the bolts.\r\nThis attention to detail is what you are seeing here folks.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1560952324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360083, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Once again a great car on BaT that screams for a drive video. This is an amazing build that folks are going to want to see, and hear, moving! What do ya think @510wild ? \r\nNo matter what, this Dime joins the short list of 'Best BaT 510s'.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1560953758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360099, "authorName": "Frost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those tail lights are worth about $2k alone. Originally on a JDM Bluebird coupe they came with a sequencer like on a vintage Thunderbird. Does this car have that too? All the right parts, a magnificent build and excellent presentation. Good luck to seller and buyer...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560954035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360166, "authorName": "five1oh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/five1oh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "very clean car. Excited to watch this one. GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560955122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360264, "authorName": "GrandPrixMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grandprixmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice clean dime with interior finished. 195s a bit small for that HP . But overall wont need much.. 4.44 diff and away you go. I really like the cell install and the finishing on firewall and shifter area", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560956874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360275, "authorName": "Dave_Car_Guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave_car_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you gave me a $100K budget and 10 years to do it, I still wouldn't make one this perfect.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1560956969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360289, "authorName": "datsone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/datsone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This build would be the fulfillment of so many wishlists, why the sale? Maybe it's a journey vs destination thing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560957199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360318, "authorName": "ramon.carro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramon.carro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An interpretation of a grown BRE , WOW , let's see the love", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560957651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360345, "authorName": "five1oh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/five1oh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A couple things I noticed. No wipers (which wouldn't bother me) and the rollcage appears to go to the speaker shelf tray (pic 92). There is not much structure there as the shock towers are well below that point in the trunk. Is the cage merely for holding a seatbelt harness? I have never seen one built this way.\r\n\r\nLOVE LOVE LOVE this car. White is my favorite color and this shade is near perfect.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560958013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360361, "authorName": "VE6HRY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ve6hry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great build and that motor. I don't know what is more impressive the choice of motor or the label for it. With all the current resto mods going with present day motors this choice is more of an homage to the past. The details of the work is fantastic and one has to wonder why after this labour of love would a person sell it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560958237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360377, "authorName": "VE6HRY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ve6hry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I should mention if you wonder why no wipers try driving one without them. I discovered in my 510 during the summer I removed the wipers for a highway trip as an experiment. I found the wind noise from the wipers was huge and the car became very quiet though I was more thinking of fuel mileage ( I was a cheap kid back in the day).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560958507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360399, "authorName": "datsone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/datsone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VE6HRY it's hard to imagine a \"very quiet\" 510, especially with a 235hp Rebello and a pair of 45's for a sound system!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1560958901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360474, "authorName": "TeeReQs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teereqs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely love it", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1560960087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360607, "authorName": "510wild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510wild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan Thank you. I agree, will be working on a video.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560962448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360612, "authorName": "510wild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510wild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Frost. Yes the tail lights are sequential will post in video.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560962520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360622, "authorName": "510wild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510wild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cclassic The tires state that they\u2019re 195s but are comparable to 205s of different brands.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560962721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360658, "authorName": "510wild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510wild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@datsone I\u2019ve always had a desire to build a 510 the way I thought it should be done, in the process of building it I had two kids and what can I say I\u2019m a family man and want to spend all my time with them, I just don\u2019t want this 510 sitting in my garage looking pretty, I\u2019d rather it go to a good home that they\u2019re going to enjoy it as it should be.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1560963292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360663, "authorName": "Drew510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drew510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@five1oh - pic 92 shows the rear bars attach to the body above the parcel shelf. I can't imagine that is a structural source. Looks like a fun track day toy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560963337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360718, "authorName": "510wild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510wild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@five1oh- The roll cage was built inside the guidelines of the SCCA specs. Windshield wipers are off but have all components they just need to be reinstalled.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560964407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360782, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nooooo, no wipers, that would ruin the pristine engine compartment! Are we not men? 510s are small so some Rain-X and an arm out the window with a rag during rain storms should work just fine.;^)", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1560965495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360959, "authorName": "Gotham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gotham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is just simply beautiful. Interior, exterior, engine bay...WOW. Im in love.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560967377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3361386, "authorName": "Devin295", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/devin295/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a well done machine this is! WOW", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560969746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3361510, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An amazing FAA approved approach to a 510. Less is definitely more in this case and isn't that the whole idea behind a 510 ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560970446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3361547, "authorName": "tcflacars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tcflacars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Clean build!!!!!!!! What did you spray under side of car with. Also what type of carpet is in car? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560970711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3361730, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Neat 510 built for fun! Neat engine-need to look into an engine/5 speed for my 311 roadster. Well thought out build-probably very solid after being seam welded. Should be a welcome addition to anyone's collection. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560971848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3361774, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@510wild, Just curious, Is the car equipped with 2 separate ignition systems ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560972089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3362084, "authorName": "Outlogged", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outlogged/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely beautiful car, love everything about it. The biggest challenge for me would be having to lose 10 lbs for that spring rate! GLWA, someone is going to have a really cool new toy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560973418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3362433, "authorName": "Tedman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very impressive build with top notch components. Good idea to leave the wiper motor cutout in the cowl (concealed by a subtle cover). It will be easy to reactivate the wiper system for prospective buyers in wetter climes. Also, while the heater is not hooked up, it looks to be all there save for the engine fittings and hoses. Are the demister ducts installed? \r\n\r\nA few more questions prospective buyers might be interested in:\r\nWhat are the spring rates?\r\nFuel cell capacity?\r\nWheel width and offset? \r\nAre wheel spacers used?\r\nIs there a fuel gauge and odometer function? \r\n\r\nGood luck with the auction. The new owner is going to have a blast driving this 510.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560975671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3362557, "authorName": "Tedman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Upon closer inspection of the photos, looks like rear springs are 225 lb/in if I'm properly deciphering the Eibach PN. Can't make out the front spring PNs. Also, looks like the rubber demister ducts are indeed in place, at least the screws that attach them to the heater assy are visible. \r\n\r\nOne last thing- the Rebello receipt for the engine has a line item for 2 Weber clone 45 carbs. Are they OERs or? Perhaps that should be corrected in BATs auction description.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560976810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3362639, "authorName": "Dainteg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dainteg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man this is and has been my dream car forever. If i could build one it would look almost exactly like this one. Probably never afford one but knowing this one is in my same town that I work kills me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560977485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3362700, "authorName": "510wild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510wild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tcflacars- it\u2019s SEM rubberized undercoating, the carpet is just a small loop design.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560978051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3362704, "authorName": "510wild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510wild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@groceg- no the car only has one ignition system which is the MSD 6AL.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560978095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3362774, "authorName": "510wild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510wild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tedman- heater parts are all there just needs to be hooked back up if desired. The spring rate is 225lbs the car was scaled at Ermish racing with a 175 pound driver, fuel capacity is 14.2, using wheel spacers in front only 20 mm, fuel gauge/ speedo work having issues with the odometer have been going back-and-forth with Racepak, carbs are 45mm FAJS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560978593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3363197, "authorName": "soquelz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soquelz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tedman \r\nSorry I flagged your comment by mistake, meant to give a thumbs up. Got gorilla thumbs today myself:)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560982600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3363228, "authorName": "soquelz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soquelz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just read all the comments after checking out all the photos as well. Not one comment that is negative, sorry again Tedman. Hopefully BaT cleans up my little booboo. If only all restomods were done like this. Many drooling over this one, excellent work.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560983399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3363237, "authorName": "Dainteg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dainteg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Realistically could you daily this?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560983604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3363396, "authorName": "PaulLad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paullad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful build! I recall my uncle racing one of these at Westwood raceway just outside of Vancouver in the 80's. This is truly a special car. Can't wait to see what this goes for. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560987503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3363432, "authorName": "rudyracecar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rudyracecar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So the wife just looked over my shoulder as I'm viewing the photos; I started to explain the potential ROI (return on investment) would be on such an amazing vehicle. Even as I tried to add to the ROI the smiles per mile that would come along with owning this dime she just couldn't see all the positives...I still love her but I have no chance of owning this fantastic car. Good luck to the seller and buyer!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1560988617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3363478, "authorName": "510wild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510wild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tedman- the wheels are 3 piece aluminum Wats 15x7.0 Offset is +27. Imported them from Japan, then had them fully refurbished.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560989661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3363518, "authorName": "Tedman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dainteg- Could you daily this 510? It kind of depends on where you live, what you're willing to put up with, and to what conditions you're willing to subject such a nice, well set up car. Given the apparently high build quality, I would certainly expect it to be reliable enough to daily, but would you really want to? If every day is a canyon run, then hell yeah! If it's not too hot, not too cold, not too wet, not too loud, not too stiff, and there's not too many dipshits on the roads where you live, then by all means, have at it. Here in SoCal I stopped daily driving my 510s long ago. It's just no fun on city streets or on the freeways. Not until you can get out of town and hit that favorite twisty road, race track or a/x course and spend some quality time out near the edges of the performance envelope does it really come alive. Sadly, that is best done on weekends or certain windows of opportunity around here. This car will relentlessly beg you to take it there every time you drive it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560990650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3363551, "authorName": "SirRaoulDuke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirraoulduke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great build.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560991258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3363550, "authorName": "Tedman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@510wild- Thanks for the wheel info. You really nailed the fitment. \r\n@Soquelz- No harm, no foul. :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560991258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3363555, "authorName": "Closer98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/closer98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "any chance we can get a driving video?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560991319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3363589, "authorName": "spadedracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spadedracer/", "bidAmount": 17777, "content": "$17,777 bid placed by spadedracer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560992383, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3363966, "authorName": "ventdiver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ventdiver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And a pedantic point, the wheels were actually built by SSR for Watanabe as Watanabe didn\u2019t have experience with multi-piece wheels. Great wheel, I have a set on my 510, oddly with the same tire but in a 205/50/15. Tight fit and will probably mount 195s next time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561002704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3364145, "authorName": "nickledimeme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickledimeme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice build . I\u2019m glad people are giving you some love here these days. When I sold my 510 years ago the community here didn\u2019t think it was worth a dime . Haha.. \r\n\r\nI\u2019m curious what cylinder head rebello used ? Mine had a FJ20 that Troy built for me, and it didn\u2019t make those kinds of numbers. It was very street-able to drive however. The Fj put down 165 hp at the wheels on a Mustang dyno. I was running the exact same wheels as you and exact same diff and gear ratio . It was doing 148mph in 4th gear at 7200 Rpm. I never got a chance to do more pulls after re-jetting . I also went with lighter wheels and tires shortly after . The 14\u201d Sakuras gave it a little more scoot feel in the seat of my pants . My car needed a 4.44 final drive with the 5 speed installed. \r\n\r\nYour build is the way I would go if I ever wanted to do another . After the last one, I think I\u2019m done with 510\u2019s. The time and money ...especially the time and money ! \r\n\r\nGLWS and respect !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561023202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3364161, "authorName": "Uk215m3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uk215m3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How was the rear firewall finished off?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561025973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3364202, "authorName": "4CAlfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4calfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice build", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561029328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3364377, "authorName": "Tvip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tvip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Most likely the best 510 on the planet!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561035390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3364508, "authorName": "Loungin112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loungin112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aircraft tech you say? Well, I guess that means this 510 can really \"fly\"! (ba-dum-tssshh)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561037895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3364539, "authorName": "Loungin112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loungin112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Joking aside....very nice ride.\r\n\r\nA few observations: Great insight to install a brace between the rear strut towers. Putting the debate aside regarding whether strut tower braces do anything, what is installed on this 510 mimics one of the functions of the stock fuel tank, which stock location mounts squarely between the strut towers. \r\n\r\nVery nice wiring work with an interesting mounting location for the battery. I'm amazed at where battery tech is today with car batteries slimmed down to be the size of a motorcycle battery. Also, the update to bladed fuses in - what looks to be a blue sea systems box - are a real bonus....no more guessing if your fuses are good or not with an ample supply of replacements. @510wild...could you post a few more pics of the electronics shelf? I'm interested in how you put it together as it is a great way to move the electrics inboard and out of the way.\r\n\r\nThat naked steering column looks surprisingly good....like it means business.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561038340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3365006, "authorName": "progolfer69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/progolfer69/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by progolfer69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561047035, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3365485, "authorName": "Turbo510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turbo510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice build, lots of quality parts and workmanship.\r\nQuestion, where did you get the two vintage bucket seats?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561053698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3366643, "authorName": "510wild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510wild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Uk215m3- The back on the firewall has a fiberglass/silicone heat resistant mat installed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561059479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3366652, "authorName": "510wild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510wild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Loungin112- Working on some more pictures and video.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561059564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3366672, "authorName": "510wild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510wild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Turbo510- Not sure my interior guy provided them.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561059664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3366747, "authorName": "510wild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510wild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would just like to say thank you to all for the kind words for this build so far, you never know what the result will be when you have an image in your mind, and you are set in the way you think it should be done.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561060081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3367299, "authorName": "Ron13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ron13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Dime. This is the way to build one. I had a few back in the 70's to 80's. But none this nice. Still have my BRE Shift knob as a keepsake.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561063235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3368502, "authorName": "Coolvintage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolvintage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice Datsun 510, and nice built...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561077074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3368721, "authorName": "genelaroe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genelaroe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok, I read all the comments and studied the photo gallery. One has to really be picky to to find something to bitch about. But as an 82 year old motor head, machinist, fabricator etc. Here goes. With the body off, flip the frame and do something with the dings on the underside of the front crossmember. And if I forget this when we start on the 510 here when the shop renovation is finished, I like Crystal hot sauce for eating words. Beautiful car!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1561082244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3369191, "authorName": "ramon.carro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramon.carro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "25 and counting", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561118648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3369433, "authorName": "ThreePedalCollective", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/threepedalcollective/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic looking car. If I didn't just buy the red one that came through here recently, I'd be all over this one. All that love and affection put into this car, how could you let something like the rust and corrosion at the seam weld in picture #24 go unchecked!? It's making my heart ache.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561124072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3369696, "authorName": "510wild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510wild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ThreePedalCollective- That was corrected after pictures were taken it was only on the surface.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561128941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3370460, "authorName": "Gary_T1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_t1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man, is this 510 built right. I don't see how it can be improved upon......", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561139762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3372147, "authorName": "Tedman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are there backing plates for the roll bar rear brace mounts? The photo of the shock tower bar suggests they are absent, or perhaps not yet installed?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561152708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3372278, "authorName": "BB510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bb510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mine are welded to the rollbar just under (4\") the horizontal top bar along the roof. They go down at about a 45 degree angle to the rear shock towers. Welded just a couple inches down from the top of the shock towers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561153832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3372854, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DWJHMOG!!! THIS is it! This is THE BEST Modified Datsun 510 ever shown on BaT! The SR20 swapped ones were the best. This one has surpassed them. This is beyond sanitary. From massaging the engine room, to seam welding the body, to the hand made mil-spec wiring harrness, there is no detail not breathed on in this build. I LOVE the fact it has a L Series engine in it. It's mated to a 5 Speed driving a LSD with CV Joint Axles. All the suspension is a work of art. A complete braking system that WILL stop this Dime. The fabrication seen in the trunk for the fuel cell alone is something I could just stare at for an hour. God, I would love to take this on a track! Any track!! Please! This will set the record here for a 510. Probably anywhere. Absolutely Incredible Datsun!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561166141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3373492, "authorName": "Kenlaroe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenlaroe/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by Kenlaroe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561210739, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3373619, "authorName": "progolfer69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/progolfer69/", "bidAmount": 27510, "content": "$27,510 bid placed by progolfer69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561214254, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3373724, "authorName": "pcarenthuz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcarenthuz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know very little about these other than seeing them run around Okinawa as a kid. It's apparent to me the seller is an aircraft technician/mechanic --clean, purposeful, attention to detail, anti-chafing (case in point look at tray and wiring MSD is on). Awesome looking machine, seller. Go fly in this 510.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561217807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3374187, "authorName": "Kenlaroe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenlaroe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the nicest 510. EVER!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561234355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3374400, "authorName": "jellisinSF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jellisinsf/", "bidAmount": 30510, "content": "$30,510 bid placed by jellisinSF", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561242277, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3374483, "authorName": "progolfer69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/progolfer69/", "bidAmount": 35510, "content": "$35,510 bid placed by progolfer69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561246880, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3374487, "authorName": "Schpodie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schpodie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So much to like about this build. Great work! Maybe think about a side business building these ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561247168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3374491, "authorName": "Xbmaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xbmaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow!...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561247366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3374766, "authorName": "burkes510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burkes510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just got done browsing the comments and there is a definite theme throughout! Speaking as someone who got to see this dime in person at a cars & coffee meet I can honestly tell all of you that it\u2019s even better in person. @510wild great job again! I really miss mine maybe I can talk my wife into letting me do some bidding.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561264228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3374880, "authorName": "Kenlaroe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenlaroe/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by Kenlaroe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561284159, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3374884, "authorName": "Kenlaroe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenlaroe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a community, let\u2019s commend the builder/seller on this build. He has exquisite talent and determination. A craftsperson of seldom equalled and never exceeded skill. I am blessed to have a father of similar capabilities of which I can only aspire. And then to reinforce the fact that this gentlemen is a fine human being he is selling the car because he now has two young children that he cherishes and wants to spend time with. I too gave up cars to raise a family and now at 61 I finally have the time and resources to jump back in. The irony now is that cars are the common link that is bringing my family back together like we haven\u2019t been for years. I\u2019m taking my 82 year old dad to the U.S. Grand Prix in October and we both can\u2019t wait. My brother and I are scheming automotive businesses. My beloved nephew who is serving our country in Special Forces is coaching me on my BMW M3 build. Autonomous cars! You can have them!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1561284716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3374929, "authorName": "genelaroe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genelaroe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks Son. Now to address my one critique of the dings on the bottom of front crossmember. When we flip the frame on Kens now nasty 510 and find dings, we ain't talking bondo. Cut it out and CNC Plasma Datsun into a piece of stainless and tig it in. We got a couple guys that can run a bead like it was machine welded.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561292260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3374959, "authorName": "volunteer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volunteer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing build GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561293925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3375002, "authorName": "genelaroe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genelaroe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I looked at the underside pic. again. Please folks, at least use a wood block on your jack. I never realized what it looks like when every thing else in the underside front pic. is perfect!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561295463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3375323, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a '69 when my brother was working for Nissan. He got me the tach kit and the factory racing suspension bits. I bought five Corvair wheels (1/2\" wider and the stock baby moons popped right on) at a recycling yard (They were called \"junk yards\" then.) and put 175/70 Semperits on them. At $3.25/hour as a junior draftsman that's as far as I could take it. Cornered like a leach even on those tall narrow (by today's standards) tires. Killer Q-Ship. I surprised a Lotus Elan on the inside of the 45 mph 280 degree I-405 on-ramp from the Laguna Canyon Road at 95. That's all she had.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561309428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3375366, "authorName": "Rramjet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rramjet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love these things. Used to Autocross them back in the day. Had a 4 door 69 with Corvair wheels and Continental tires that was hard to beat. Basically stock. Wife had a 2 door 72 she loved. I put AC in it. This was all back in the mid 70\u2019s when they were more affordable.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561311566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3375488, "authorName": "progolfer69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/progolfer69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fudge... I am going to be in China when this ends. The internet blows so bidding is sketchy... Also, it ends at 2a for me. So if I could get everyone's help.... STOP BIDDING SO I CAN FRIGGIN' WIN!! LOL..\r\nSuper nice car... gonna be a lucky winner for sure..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561318302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3375648, "authorName": "ShaneMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanemorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sometimes you see a car that is so well done, you just want to shake the hand of the person who built it.\r\n\r\nThis car is one of those. \r\n\r\nI'm blown away by the attention to detail, and engineering done here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561325636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3375704, "authorName": "Loungin112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loungin112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@progolfer69... There is a solution to your quandary....just bid it high, high enough that it stands. I guess $60k or so might do it! Drive it out to Colorado for a round of 18 and I'll buy you a burger and a beer at the turn.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561329103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3375707, "authorName": "Loungin112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loungin112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller... Do you have a build documented on the510realm or somewhere else?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561329210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3375754, "authorName": "progolfer69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/progolfer69/", "bidAmount": 39510, "content": "$39,510 bid placed by progolfer69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561331939, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3375785, "authorName": "510wild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510wild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those who asked for a video...it\u2019s here! https://vimeo.com/343980194\nThanks Scott for the great pictures and working late to create this video!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1561333711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3375795, "authorName": "progolfer69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/progolfer69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh Jesus.. the video just added another 5k. Stop already!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561333996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3375823, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HE TURNED IT OFF WITH HIS CELL PHONE!!!!!!! That just sent this out to another planet!!! Not that is wasn't already heading that way!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561335224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3375987, "authorName": "510wild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510wild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Loungin112- No I do not, but I can answer any question you have.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561344126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3376042, "authorName": "ShaneMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanemorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the one and only time I have ever commented twice on the same car.\r\n\r\nTo the seller: Please stop being an airplane engineer, mechanic, or whatever it is that you do.\r\n\r\nOpen a shop. Build cars. You'd have a cult following quicker than I can cook a skillet of cornbread.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1561347325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3376126, "authorName": "ktm_rick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ktm_rick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car porn. Daddy like.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561354921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3376128, "authorName": "advres", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/advres/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Channeling Wayne and Garth saying \"We're not worthy, we're not worthy, we're not worthy!\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561355364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3376147, "authorName": "speed33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speed33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This by far the best 510 build I've seen, If Singer modified Datsun's this is how it would look.\n@510wild love the additional Vintage seats with the period grommets you're offering with the sale. If you don't mind sharing , where did you get them ? Been looking for some for my 240Z.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561358551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3376746, "authorName": "cyirush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyirush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful build but that digital dash is so disappointing...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1561390405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3376838, "authorName": "Colin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/colin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve known the seller since 2002 or 2003. This isn\u2019t the 1st car he\u2019s built, back then he had a gorgeous 56 Chevy that we all drooled over. Same attention to detail, same careful ownership. He took me for a ride when the 510 was done and it\u2019s a riot!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561392223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3377357, "authorName": "BobDMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this. It's clearly struck a chord in all of our inner Boy Racer souls, without a bunch of superfluous \"look at me\" body mods. The thoroughness and thoughtful attention to detail really set this apart from so many of the modified 510's..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561399312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3378575, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is THE most sano 510 build I have ever seen. Very apropos license plate! And the tech in the thing is just sick...iPhone shut-off, fugg ME?!?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561406643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3378760, "authorName": "speed33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speed33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This engine is 2360cc which is over 2349cc .\r\nCorrect me if I'm wrong but it should technically be a 2.4L", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1561407316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3380406, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cyirush \"Beautiful build but that digital dash is so disappointing\u2026 \"\r\n\r\nTend to agree, when I took this https://bringatrailer.com/2008/02/11/unusually-clean-1966-ford-cortina-gt/ beautifully restored \" BaT\" Cortina from what it was to a 240hp unruly beast, I retained all of the original appearance of the dash - hiding the S2000 display behind the original speedo/rev counter binnacle which had been modified and was held in place with velcro, so as to retain that maidenly look, maintaining form over function.\r\n\r\nBut, here we have function over form so, I easily accept what has been done in this instance.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561431573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3380489, "authorName": "UKIE1961", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ukie1961/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello BAT! I just returned home from a drive in this Awesome 510. I have a 1970 L20B, Z 5 speed, Weber 38 and a Rebello A87 peanut head, I've thought of my car as \"quick\" and other Dime owners have said the same. I am not an engine builder or a race car driver (though I did recently stay at a Holiday Inn Express). \r\nThis car sounds great heading toward you and looks the part as well. I had the owner drive my car for his thoughts on my steering-and told him to let it rip....and I went for a ride in this 71 offered for sale-and, well, there is quite a difference...\"ouch\", sorry, my neck is sore. \r\nThis car is a beautiful beastI It's FAST, drives very firm yet nice, handles, steers, brakes and sounds spectacular.\r\nSeller is a sharp guy, wrenches for a living and made great choices in his build. The buyer \r\nof this particular 510 will have a smile so wide he will rub door frames. Best of luck with the sale, I'm taking my humbled pride to sleep.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1561434871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3380498, "authorName": "Steve_in_Orange", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_in_orange/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nicely done! And thank you for keeping it L-series powered and not another SR20...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561435345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3380643, "authorName": "Daveco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Every time I see one of these come up for sale on BAT ,two things happen. I am reminded of how much I loved these cars growing up and if I only new what could really be done with these babies. I purchased two 1971's from the original owner because I loved the look and handling. He sold me the 4 speed for $500 and threw in the auto for $1. Both cars identical, red, and in great condition. About 5 years later I purchased my 3rd ,light blue. In the early 80's I bought my 4th 510, a one owner, 1978 silver hatchback from a good friend who actually let me pay him in installments. In my mind this was the luxury version of 510's. I will always love these cars. Stunning car! Thanks for the memories.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561450295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3380663, "authorName": "JG333SP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jg333sp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That engine bay looks like it just came out of the dishwasher (clean). Damn what a great looking 510", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561454164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3381028, "authorName": "cyirush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyirush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brian_M - I assume that the S2000 ECU in your Cortina wouldn\u2019t \u2018talk to\u2019 the original gauges, but this car has the original drive train so there\u2019s no functional need for a modern electronic dash (that I can see) in this build. And it really does look out of place. One of the pleasures (at least to me) of a classic car is the aesethics of the interior - particularly the analogue gauges and old school switches, knobs, etc.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1561470657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3381050, "authorName": "burkes510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burkes510/", "bidAmount": 41510, "content": "$41,510 bid placed by burkes510", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561471040, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3381571, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cyirush correct assumption, especially the rev counter/speedo - both would have been pinned on their 'stops' if I had used them!\r\n\r\nAs a note to anyone trying this in THEIR Cortina, the S2000 dash fits very nicely in that space\r\nThe car, with the tire size/axle ratio etc had a theoretical top speed of 159mph though I suspect it would have achieved liftoff well before that figure.\r\n\r\nSorry seller, wandered off into nostalgia land there...back to YOUR car now - which is a thing of beauty!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561480522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3381637, "authorName": "Rawspeed1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rawspeed1/", "bidAmount": 43555, "content": "$43,555 bid placed by Rawspeed1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561481279, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3382093, "authorName": "detroitdatsun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/detroitdatsun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Impressive build and impressive bids. Beautiful and clean engine bay. I'm scratching my head on how the throttle on the carbs are actuated. He seems to have eliminated the linkage? I'm not a bidder on this so the seller doesn't have to answer, but I am very curious.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561486276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3382996, "authorName": "Tedman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@detroitdatsun I was wondering the same. Looks like the cable runs inside the air cleaner and then out through a bulkhead fitting in the air cleaner baseplate to a center-pull carb linkage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561490291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3383121, "authorName": "510wild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510wild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tedman- You are correct!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561491116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3384458, "authorName": "510-997", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510-997/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. I have a 70 two door sedan that I have been itching to sell for a few years, seeing this example makes me want to keep it forever. Whoever buys this 510 is going to be a happy driver.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561501489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3384658, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How much for a Datsun????????", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561506593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3384685, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller just informed us that the car was featured on Turnology. Check out the article!\r\n\r\nhttps://www.turnology.com/news/could-this-be-the-coolest-cleanest-datsun-510-on-the-planet/", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1561507119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3384703, "authorName": "ShawnO11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shawno11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Per the article it was built to drive...yet he didn\u2019t. \r\n\r\nI\u2019ve done it. Build a car for several years and then you\u2019re sick of the build and it\u2019s problems. Hammer through to the end and don\u2019t want to drive it because something could break or you realize the effort probably wasn\u2019t worth it. That\u2019s why I now buy my cars completed and modify to my tastes. \r\n\r\nProps though, rarely does anyone get their money back out of a build and looks like you\u2019re probably close with free labor thrown in. Awesome car man. ?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1561507640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3384763, "authorName": "Fredframe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fredframe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a nice 510, but Wow it's already bid to more than $42,200 more than what I bought my first 1970 Datsun in 1972!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561509308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3384793, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well the good thing about money is you can spend it on car builds any way you like and in the end you might actually wind up creating something special. Bet this is a hoot to drive.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561510394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3384933, "authorName": "Ermish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ermish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super clean build and I'm proud to have my parts and setup included. It's my kind of build that was done to enjoy at the track and on the street. A++", "likes": 27, "timestamp": 1561514739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385256, "authorName": "burkes510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burkes510/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by burkes510", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561528264, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3385436, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could the timing be better for that Turnology article? Printed yesterday just in time for todays' closing.\r\n\r\nGood luck later today!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561551139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385479, "authorName": "McDesign", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcdesign/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just want to point out - that's freakin' bee-yoo-ti-ful work and attention to detail.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1561552316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385676, "authorName": "ramon.carro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramon.carro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An envy 510 , at any car meet this will the be the popular reaction from the crowd ''WOW''", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561556123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385874, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never thought I'd see the day that a 510 hot rod would run neck and neck with a 911 hot rod. The Porsche leads by only $911! It'll be interesting to see which car pulls ahead at the end of their auctions today. It would also be fun to see these two together on a track!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1561559655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386119, "authorName": "RoyBoy61", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royboy61/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBrian I'm with you on that one AND I'm a 911 owner as well. The big difference here is the QUALITY of this particular car. As you already know, these little 510's have a huge following and a storied racing history to boot. I would proudly park this car next to my Porsche!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1561563091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386272, "authorName": "Mr2freak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr2freak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back around 99 I went to the 5 and dime swap meet in California. City of industry area if I remember. Had an entire uhaul full of parts. NOS 69 frenders, couple low mileage motors, complete NOS door and window seals, speedo cables, complete dashes, gasket sets, relays, fuse boxes, weird stuff that you simply couldn't find. A set of Libres, gauges, glass. You name it. Hundreds of NOS and aftermarket parts. After the cost of the uhaul and gas I netted about $1300. Wish I could've just tucked it all away instead!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1561565845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386349, "authorName": "BB510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bb510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok I am tuned it. Let's sell this baby!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561566873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386495, "authorName": "bryant49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryant49/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's very intriguing how well these are doing, can't help but think the z cars are pulling these up with them, also looks nice and simple to work on and maintain", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561569323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386549, "authorName": "BB510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bb510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Calm before the storm?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561570369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386582, "authorName": "MrGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have 2 P cars, an F car and an NSX; why do I still long for a set up 510?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1561570864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386619, "authorName": "sccatech", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sccatech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful work! Aircraft mechanics make great race car mechanics. If you would be silly enough to race this all it would need would be a full roll cage. I drove my four door '71 like a rally car, it was a blast.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561571398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386618, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On my way to this weekends Formula 1 race in Vienna but watching this is almost as important! Lol", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561571426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386646, "authorName": "BB510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bb510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this going to be a non event?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561571668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386665, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty sure it takes more than this to buy it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561571802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386672, "authorName": "cultusrider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultusrider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@burkes510 is certainly hoping so @BB510", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561571851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386693, "authorName": "burkes510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burkes510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/26/19 for $45,000 to burkes510", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561572003, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3386697, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stole it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561572017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386699, "authorName": "Beartrax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beartrax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561572022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386698, "authorName": "ostaylor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ostaylor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @burkes510", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561572022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386700, "authorName": "deleted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deleted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561572027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386707, "authorName": "Your561bro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/your561bro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A real beauty. Enjoy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561572086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386713, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice congrats! almost thought we would have had a record. still top 4 though. great build. Would love to see what this seller could do to that 510 wagon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561572139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386953, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 510 bidding redlined at $45K but that's still amazing! If this car did indeed have potential to go higher, I'd say, if anything, it was the dash that held it back possibly a wee bit.\r\n\r\n@burkes510\r\nCongratulations on replacing your (old) fantastic 510 with this new amazing 510! Have fun!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561574406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3387035, "authorName": "speedntktz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedntktz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to seller for great presentation. What a terrific story on your build. That alone instills a perceived value. Congrats.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561575278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3387113, "authorName": "OneFortyThirdScale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onefortythirdscale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "34 yrs ago I sold my show stopper hi-perf 510 for $5500. It was the highest price paid for a dime at the time. Now it takes 45 large, that gave me a good laugh! More than some of the nice classic Ferraris I see sale on here. How times have changed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561575934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3387238, "authorName": "PWROVRSTR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwrovrstr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sold my 72 2 door with a Rebello 2.2 litre in 1998 for $7500. Cant believe the money these go for now. Now I\u2019m building a 69 2 door with an SR turbo. 510\u2019s need a bit more power than a tweaked L-series... IMHO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561577159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3387241, "authorName": "Fredframe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fredframe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$47,250 for a1982 Ferrari 308 GTBi or $45,000 for a 71 datsun 510\r\nThe market has spoken but sure seems strange to me", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1561577212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3387430, "authorName": "TB73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tb73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you found a mediocre 510 donor and set out to recreate this car, you\u2019d be two yrs and $50k+ down the line. The buyer & seller met at a fair price for the hours,parts & mind that created this car. Really neat car ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561578627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4100179, "authorName": "Varjak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/varjak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with you cyirush. It's a very nice build and quite desirable; but I'd definitely change the dashboard and I'd prefer a cooler color to go with this lovely car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580671072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4100189, "authorName": "Varjak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/varjak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "People should be careful with their superlatives like 'unicorn' and 'best.' BaT has auctioned some extremely nice 510s, some going for almost double this one. Not to dump on this fine car, but a little research would go a long way.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580671524, "type": "comment"}]