[{"id": 1260219, "authorName": "Flying_Squirrel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flying_squirrel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The exterior of this car is amazing, but it seems a different person did the engine bay and interior...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1477525098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260222, "authorName": "defdes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/defdes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really @ Flying_Squirrel? The carbon fiber details, stretched tires, 4\" exhaust tip and headlight treatment speaks to the rest to me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477525280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260224, "authorName": "Drew510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drew510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh man, I am no purist and everyone has their own taste, but this is a hot mess. Luckily, it looks like much of it can be reversed.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1477525401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260234, "authorName": "John_in_T.O.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_in_t.o.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Daang. ..some SERIOUS coin went into this build. I would love to rip this thing up and down the canyons in the early morning hours of a sunny California Sunday and be home in time for church.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1477526008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260283, "authorName": "Caelestis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caelestis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RELEASE THE KRAKEN!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1477528830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260290, "authorName": "Moabslickrock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moabslickrock/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Moabslickrock", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477529494, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1260301, "authorName": "JaST", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What do people have against tires that fit the wheel?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1477529819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260310, "authorName": "northerndancer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northerndancer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "are you sure a person did the engine bay?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1477530271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260316, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What the....Has BAT jumped the shark?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1477530405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260335, "authorName": "Round_Rock_Rob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/round_rock_rob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, this is sure different than the 23K mile original paint green time capsule just a week or so ago. Likely a different buyer base but maybe not. GLWS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1477531278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260374, "authorName": "Dog8mySk8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dog8mysk8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Museum quality restorations are really cool. But so is this. Someone made a lot of choices, so not many will like all of them. I really dig the creativity and craftsmanship here. \nCan't get over the varity of donor pieces, particularly like the instrument cluster. Those seats are pretty sweet as well. \nGLWS!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1477533236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260395, "authorName": "djimbe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djimbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that's a riot of color, not all of which are complimentary, in the engine room. Bet it would look cool in a more traditional scheme. Black crinkle and brushed aluminum and red wires and such.\n\nI can get behind the upholstery, but that center console isn't for me. The rest is pretty cool.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1477534185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260396, "authorName": "Flying_Squirrel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flying_squirrel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@defdes, yeah, I agree with you, didn't see some of that stuff until I took a closer look, was just diggin' the body color and rim color. Was seriously wanting this one: http://bringatrailer.com/2015/08/07/sr20de5-speed-swapped-1967-datsun-roadster/\nbut couldn't sell my car fast enough to get it, this roadster ended up selling for just under $20k I think.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477534296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260466, "authorName": "chueco68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chueco68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I expected... many would love it and some may hate it. No worries. I can assure you it usually draws some of the largest crowds at the shows and other than a few 510 purist...many appreciate the amount of hours into this build. And yes the extreme color details in the engine bay can be easily converted to suit your style. Fatlace (FTL-C) design studios found its home in Japantown in San Francisco and promotes a very unique and hip style. IF thats not for you...not a big deal, pull the quarter decal and then as djimbe and others points out: Powder coat the valve cover, swap out spark plug wires and replace the Oil Filler Cap and you can make it much more subdued to suit your preferences. HKS Oil Filters are pink...thats an even easier swap. :)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1477540736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260470, "authorName": "lee_anzola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee_anzola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of goodies on this dime , lots of reversal stuff , the point is that you do what you want on your ride , great 510 sedan GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1477541368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260481, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You're absolutely right efardos.\nThat's what's so cool about dimes. They're like a blank canvas. Some builds, like the '69 2 door that sold for $45K, are like Rembrandt paintings. This one's a little more like a Jackson Pollock. They're both cool but really different. The one thing I have a hard time with, however, are those lights. The original 4 rounds are such a signature part of the 510s look to me.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1477542519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260596, "authorName": "LarryH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Upside down headlights? Form over function.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477570462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260612, "authorName": "Al_Al", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/al_al/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really like this car, stretched tires, colorful engine bay and all.\n\nSeems like it took some cues from the long-standing Kyusha style that started in the '80s in Japan. Some examples over there are far, far more extreme than the example here.\n\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1477572396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260616, "authorName": "just_matt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/just_matt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any time you can incorporate interior parts from a modern mini cooper, you have to do it.\n\nJokes aside, I think it actually looks pretty good, if a bit loud. I'd drive it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1477572522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260661, "authorName": "pitts12driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pitts12driver/", "bidAmount": 11888, "content": "$11,888 bid placed by pitts12driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477574815, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1260707, "authorName": "Frost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it. Nice to see a 45 year old car that can hold its own with the newest hardware. Well done, I say. GLWTA...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477576491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260712, "authorName": "youbugme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/youbugme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Datsun hit it out of the park with the 510 and 240. Props to the seller for bringing a little diversity to BAT.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1477576623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260746, "authorName": "greenvilledoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenvilledoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is cool.\n\nCarry on.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477577862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260785, "authorName": "SCRAPPYDO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scrappydo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can honestly say, beyond a shadow of a doubt, I have no freaking clue how much this will sell for. :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1477579538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260810, "authorName": "chueco68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chueco68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those who are interested. If you want to convert back to the 4 rounds, the wiring harness is still in the car and none of the sheetmetal has been cut behind the headlights.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1477580438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260829, "authorName": "mspohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mspohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect. If it had A/C, I'd daily this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1477581165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260839, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like it, alot...all except that Mini Cooper console and shifter.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477581394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260866, "authorName": "chuyler1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuyler1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Paid $4,000 for a stereo installation, and they put the tweeters next to the cup holders?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477582423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260953, "authorName": "Jfish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i dig it, my only qualm is the headlight fitment. otherwise sweet build!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477585526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1261009, "authorName": "SCRAPPYDO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scrappydo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That escalated quickly... amazing what these dimes are pulling in.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477587109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1261018, "authorName": "jbbush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbbush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The list of what I don't like is way shorter than everything I do. That dashboard and all the stereo junk? Oy. The hood locks? Ugh. Some of the details, like the trunk pad? Crikey, Bob, really?\n\nThe orange with the Volks and the fender mirrors? Yes, please. The latter-day JDM custom headlight treatment? Cool. The Recaro interior? Straight out of a BMW 2002. Under the hood? The color is fine (if you care) and I'm sure that power plant puts down enough boogie to move this lightweight shoebox. The overall feel of the project? Pretty cool.\n\nWouldn't have been my build, but overall I dig it. GLWA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1477587332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1261037, "authorName": "Fisch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fisch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 4-door 510, one of the few cars where the extra back doors doesn't massively diminish the value of the car vs. 2-door. And many actually prefer the 4-door. I have both and a wagon, so I won't pick sides.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1477587864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1261062, "authorName": "MarchOfDimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marchofdimes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The classic double-round headlight look is part of what makes a dime a dime, and remains the best headlight look to this day. The weird swap there has to go. DO some E30 lights or something, but keep the rounds.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1477588675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1261078, "authorName": "SGT_Chalk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgt_chalk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shame there's no way this is staying in my price range :(", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477589676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1261096, "authorName": "Wilkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wilkie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the rims are too wide for the car and definitely too wide for the tires, it's out of proportion.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1477590494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1261138, "authorName": "brians356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brians356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's pretty close to Porsche 911/912 \"Bahama Yellow\". Any other similarities are purely superficial.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477591909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1261181, "authorName": "qwik510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qwik510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like this car. It shows a side of 510s away from the traditional. \n\nThe owners have built it to what suits them and their taste. \n\nIt is not for everyone but bits and pieces of it are appreciated by most BAT fans based on the comments. If it was mine, I would certainly change a few things. But overall, it s a clean, unique and well thought out build. Someone is going to be a happy new dime owner. \n\nThis is one of the great attributes of a 510. Stock or modified, mild or wild,\n you can have it your way and the car will always be cool!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1477593423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1261297, "authorName": "chueco68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chueco68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thanks qwik510. You are exactly right. I like how this build is stretching the imagination of the BAT members. I have had the good fortune of visiting Japan several times and its a hot bed for tuning styles. Here are a couple of websites to give some context to this build. Frankly...mine is boring when compared. Enjoy. \n\nSearch speed hunters secrets of the Japanese car scene or just Google the following styles:\n\nshakotan (meaning clean body and low)\nzokusha\nhakosuka\nkyusha style\nkaido racer (extreme)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1477597878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1262234, "authorName": "trailingThrottleOversteer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trailingthrottleoversteer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice! Glad you didn't run the oil lines through a vacant headlight surround. ;o)\n\nWhat's the deal with the shaped intake? Kind of looks like a 2-stroke exhaust manifold...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477627336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1262421, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice job on the hood hinges with tiny strut supports. No more bent hood syndrome! \nAlso, where did that strut brace come from? Very slick, it clears the hood and the cam covers nicely. So much eye candy underhood it's a little overwhelming, but by the sound of it I'm thinkin' it ain't no poser.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477660372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1266372, "authorName": "Bluebird51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebird51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No front sway bar?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1478006821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1266456, "authorName": "chueco68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chueco68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correct. No front sway bar. Its on coil overs and I thought handled well for street driving, however, it can accommodate a front sway bar if you wish. The front billet aluminum lower control arms from Futofab have provisions for sway bar links. You can purchase a KA swap front sway bar from Futofab directly if you would like to have a front swaybar. They sell for $265 on their website and another guy sells his own design out of Los Angeles (craigslist) for $300. The 510 does have a front sump oil pan, which is the most common set up for these sway bars. Thanks for the question.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1478011511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1266595, "authorName": "primalsoup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/primalsoup/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by primalsoup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1478017062, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1268043, "authorName": "Garm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's a nice build. As others have said, you can make these your own and they are fun to own and drive. Everyone's list of what they'd \"keep or lose\" is different. That's cool! If it were a 2-door I'd be bidding.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1478095551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1268156, "authorName": "JacobMosler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacobmosler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "very cool! looks like a clean build.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1478102211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1268402, "authorName": "MarchOfDimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marchofdimes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm surprised there's not more activity on this, bidding or commenting.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1478112110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1268435, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MarchOfDimes, While I can appreciate all that went into this 510, it may be a little much for a lot of folks. The appeal of this car may have a narrow [and younger] fan base who may not be able to justify a large expenditure. It would be interesting to know the demographics of the person who plunked down the 34K for the restored to stock 2 dr a while back. I still believe that the best cars and the ones that will command the most attention are the original or close to original examples....IMHO.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1478113054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1268529, "authorName": "Knoxreyes13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knoxreyes13/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by Knoxreyes13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1478114565, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1268549, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@groceg\nDon't forget the super nicely modded $45K \"69 or the mildly modded $17K wagon. I think it has to do with style (very integrated) and (for lack of a better word) vetting. The $45K car had a very thorough build thread on The510Realm.com and the wagon was being sold by a well-liked \"active\" seller on BaT.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1478114855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1268633, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan, Agreed ! It's awfully hard to leave a 510 stock. They're so fun to modify. But we all have our own ideas as to what is tasteful and there's nothing like a blank canvas from which to start :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1478115995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1268656, "authorName": "MarchOfDimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marchofdimes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I definitely understand those aspects. But when you consider the prices of 510s these days, this one gives you a lot to work with even if you want to make changes. To be sure, I think this is a basketcase of ADD, but a lot of it could be fixed without significant financial output.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1478116274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1268689, "authorName": "primalsoup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/primalsoup/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by primalsoup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1478116617, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1268815, "authorName": "MarchOfDimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marchofdimes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it holds right around here I'm betting on reserve not met.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1478118159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1268851, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 11/2/16 at $12,750", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1478118600, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1268864, "authorName": "Fisch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fisch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Huh, kinda anti-climatic. Especially with all the heat dimes have been getting here. I always thought a 4-door 510 wasn't a huge price down from a 2-door, but I wonder if this was a 2-door, given the mods even, would it have been a different story?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1478118725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1268869, "authorName": "MarchOfDimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marchofdimes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...and I don't think it was close. Reserve was probably $20k if not north of that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1478118747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1268921, "authorName": "Tabasco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tabasco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I came in too late. I love this car. The engine sounds fantastic. Great job. I hope it comes back.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1478119766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1268929, "authorName": "chueco68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chueco68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the bids and the comments BaT members. You would be pleasantly surprised at the reserve. I am a realist. :) Have seen, built and owned plenty of 510's in my days...sometimes they just need to be seen in person to be appreciated. Good luck with your pursuit of 510 ownership...they are a blast to work with and drive. I can assure you having a rust free 510 (whether 2dr, 4dr or Goon) is the goal. Avoid the rust my friends. BaT is a top notch outfit and would endorse them anytime... even without a completed sale. Great platform and see you again soon.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1478119834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1268936, "authorName": "mspohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mspohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Odd as it sounds, this is my dream daily driver...just with A/C! Good luck next time, @efardos - look forward to seeing more from you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1478120009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1269380, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@efardos\nYou did a good job as a seller. I'm sorry it didn't sell. Maybe the BaT crowd's just a little too conservative. I know it's a little wild for my tastes but who cares, it''s very creative and cool!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1478145193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1270675, "authorName": "magnus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magnus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For reference: seller has posted the car to SF Craigslist.\nhttp://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/5859282877.html\n\nI love how full of character this car is! Hope it finds a happy new home.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1478218903, "type": "comment"}]