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We are nearing the end of this video series. One last major hurtle. I need to ensure that this transmission is good to go. Car: 1972 Datsun 510 Engine: L20B Transmission: 280zx 5-Speed Suspension: Rear Coil Overs Minor Mods: Battery to Trunk, Electric Fans, Equipment Used in the Videos: Camera: GoPro Hero7 Black : https://amzn.to/2GrWDxa Gopro Mic Adapter: https://amzn.to/2WziAkj Gopro Case that holds the microphone adapter: https://amzn.to/2uBqoWH Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/2JW0gjZ Soldering and Hot Air Station: https://amzn.to/2YGqeLI Spot Welder Bit: https://amzn.to/2UuINyT Blaire Lubricant: https://amzn.to/2VTFfYy SEM Copper Weld: https://amzn.to/2Dr8V8p Voice Over: Power Director 17 Editing Software: Power Director 17 Music: By Andromeda: https://www.reverbnation.com/andromedamusicofficial Build Thread Information: RATSUN: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/72953-aarons-1972-datsun-510-4-door-glory/page-1 GRM: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/datsun-510-4-door-project-name-tbd/134878/page1/

Now I can tap things at speeds of approximately 2mph with almost impunity! I also got the radio hooked up, and the trunk fuel tank shield. Link to Jordan Payne's Channel! Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQg71dQu8EQsj-Wk6vDWqLg

Getting the headlights and tailights back in this HAWG!

In this video I install the front fenders, the front door speakers, and tighten the front coilovers. Car: 1972 Datsun 510 Engine: L20B Transmission: 280zx 5-Speed Suspension: Rear Coil Overs Minor Mods: Battery to Trunk, Electric Fans, Equipment Used in the Videos: Camera: GoPro Hero7 Black : https://amzn.to/2GrWDxa Gopro Mic Adapter: https://amzn.to/2WziAkj Gopro Case that holds the microphone adapter: https://amzn.to/2uBqoWH Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/2JW0gjZ Soldering and Hot Air Station: https://amzn.to/2YGqeLI Spot Welder Bit: https://amzn.to/2UuINyT Blaire Lubricant: https://amzn.to/2VTFfYy SEM Copper Weld: https://amzn.to/2Dr8V8p Voice Over: Power Director 17 Editing Software: Power Director 17 Music: By Andromeda: https://www.reverbnation.com/andromedamusicofficial Build Thread Information: RATSUN: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/72953-aarons-1972-datsun-510-4-door-glory/page-1 GRM: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/datsun-510-4-door-project-name-tbd/134878/page1/

In this video I finally do what you all have wanted me to do since day 1 install the coilovers, replace steering components, and refurbish the brakes. This one sure took a bit to get out. There is a bunch of content here and we are getting into the final stretch of this process!

Just some odds and end work like installing door seals and scuff plates, and cleaning the glove box before re-installing

#Shorts In this video I show a quick run down of how to adjust the valves in a Datsun L20B.

In this episode of the build I continue sanding the primer on the driver's side and then paint the rocker panel of the car. Car: 1972 Datsun 510 Engine: L20B Transmission: 280zx 5-Speed Suspension: Rear Coil Overs Minor Mods: Battery to Trunk, Electric Fans, Equipment Used in the Videos: Camera: GoPro Hero7 Black : https://amzn.to/2GrWDxa Gopro Mic Adapter: https://amzn.to/2WziAkj Gopro Case that holds the microphone adapter: https://amzn.to/2uBqoWH Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/2JW0gjZ Soldering and Hot Air Station: https://amzn.to/2YGqeLI Spot Welder Bit: https://amzn.to/2UuINyT Blaire Lubricant: https://amzn.to/2VTFfYy SEM Copper Weld: https://amzn.to/2Dr8V8p Voice Over: Power Director 17 Editing Software: Power Director 17 Music: By Andromeda: https://www.reverbnation.com/andromedamusicofficial Build Thread Information: RATSUN: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/72953-aarons-1972-datsun-510-4-door-glory/page-1 GRM: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/datsun-510-4-door-project-name-tbd/134878/page1/

the stuff you never knew you wanted to know. I give a brief explanation of the shift forks that control gear selection in a transmission.

I turn the car around, fix the rear arch, and prime the rocker and rear fender Car: 1972 Datsun 510 Engne: L20B Transmission: 280zx 5-Speed Suspension: Rear Coil Overs Minor Mods: Battery to Trunk, Electric Fans, Equipment Used in the Videos: Camera: GoPro Hero7 Black : https://amzn.to/2GrWDxa Gopro Mic Adapter: https://amzn.to/2WziAkj Gopro Case that holds the microphone adapter: https://amzn.to/2uBqoWH Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/2JW0gjZ Soldering and Hot Air Station: https://amzn.to/2YGqeLI Spot Welder Bit: https://amzn.to/2UuINyT Blaire Lubricant: https://amzn.to/2VTFfYy SEM Copper Weld: https://amzn.to/2Dr8V8p Voice Over: Power Director 17 Editing Software: Power Director 17 Music: By Andromeda: https://www.reverbnation.com/andromedamusicofficial Build Thread Information: RATSUN: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/72953-aarons-1972-datsun-510-4-door-glory/page-1 GRM: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/datsun-510-4-door-project-name-tbd/134878/page1/

In this video I get the front suspension on, the passenger doors back on, and dropped back on its own suspension! Car: 1972 Datsun 510 Engine: L20B Transmission: 280zx 5-Speed Suspension: Rear Coil Overs Minor Mods: Battery to Trunk, Electric Fans, Equipment Used in the Videos: Camera: GoPro Hero7 Black : https://amzn.to/2GrWDxa Gopro Mic Adapter: https://amzn.to/2WziAkj Gopro Case that holds the microphone adapter: https://amzn.to/2uBqoWH Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/2JW0gjZ Soldering and Hot Air Station: https://amzn.to/2YGqeLI Spot Welder Bit: https://amzn.to/2UuINyT Blaire Lubricant: https://amzn.to/2VTFfYy SEM Copper Weld: https://amzn.to/2Dr8V8p Voice Over: Power Director 17 Editing Software: Power Director 17 Music: By Andromeda: https://www.reverbnation.com/andromedamusicofficial Build Thread Information: RATSUN: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/72953-aarons-1972-datsun-510-4-door-glory/page-1 GRM: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/datsun-510-4-door-project-name-tbd/134878/page1/

Another Week more work complete! I was able to repair some rust in the trunk seal and paint the passenger's side rocker panel and a very light coating on the rear fender.

Car: 1972 Datsun 510 Engine: L20B Transmission: 280zx 5-Speed Suspension: Rear Coil Overs Minor Mods: Battery to Trunk, Electric Fans, Equipment Used in the Videos: Camera: GoPro Hero7 Black : https://amzn.to/2GrWDxa Gopro Mic Adapter: https://amzn.to/2WziAkj Gopro Case that holds the microphone adapter: https://amzn.to/2uBqoWH Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/2JW0gjZ Soldering and Hot Air Station: https://amzn.to/2YGqeLI Spot Welder Bit: https://amzn.to/2UuINyT Blaire Lubricant: https://amzn.to/2VTFfYy SEM Copper Weld: https://amzn.to/2Dr8V8p Voice Over: Power Director 17 Editing Software: Power Director 17 Music: By Andromeda: https://www.reverbnation.com/andromedamusicofficial Build Thread Information: RATSUN: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/72953-aarons-1972-datsun-510-4-door-glory/page-1 GRM: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/datsun-510-4-door-project-name-tbd/134878/page1/

Getting the car back together so I can start putting parts on is what I am currently up to, Lots of little cleaning and prep work so I can put the interior back together! Car: 1972 Datsun 510 Engine: L20B Transmission: 280zx 5-Speed Suspension: Rear Coil Overs Minor Mods: Battery to Trunk, Electric Fans, Equipment Used in the Videos: Camera: GoPro Hero7 Black : https://amzn.to/2GrWDxa Gopro Mic Adapter: https://amzn.to/2WziAkj Gopro Case that holds the microphone adapter: https://amzn.to/2uBqoWH Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/2JW0gjZ Soldering and Hot Air Station: https://amzn.to/2YGqeLI Spot Welder Bit: https://amzn.to/2UuINyT Blaire Lubricant: https://amzn.to/2VTFfYy SEM Copper Weld: https://amzn.to/2Dr8V8p Voice Over: Power Director 17 Editing Software: Power Director 17 Music: By Andromeda: https://www.reverbnation.com/andromedamusicofficial Build Thread Information: RATSUN: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/72953-aarons-1972-datsun-510-4-door-glory/page-1 GRM: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/datsun-510-4-door-project-name-tbd/134878/page1/

Installed the Front Passenger Suspension, Sanded and primed the Rocker, floorboards, and trunk and shoot some paint onto the floorboards and trunk. It was a good day with a lot of work done. Please don't hesitate to ask questions. Car: 1972 Datsun 510 Engine: L20B Transmission: 280zx 5-Speed Suspension: Rear Coil Overs Minor Mods: Battery to Trunk, Electric Fans, Equipment Used in the Videos: Camera: GoPro Hero7 Black : https://amzn.to/2GrWDxa Gopro Mic Adapter: https://amzn.to/2WziAkj Gopro Case that holds the microphone adapter: https://amzn.to/2uBqoWH Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/2JW0gjZ Soldering and Hot Air Station: https://amzn.to/2YGqeLI Spot Welder Bit: https://amzn.to/2UuINyT Blaire Lubricant: https://amzn.to/2VTFfYy SEM Copper Weld: https://amzn.to/2Dr8V8p Voice Over: Power Director 17 Editing Software: Power Director 17 Music: By Andromeda: https://www.reverbnation.com/andromedamusicofficial Build Thread Information: RATSUN: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/72953-aarons-1972-datsun-510-4-door-glory/page-1 GRM: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/datsun-510-4-door-project-name-tbd/134878/page1/

Finalize the repairs to the driver's side front frame! Car: 1972 Datsun 510 Engine: L20B Transmission: 280zx 5-Speed Suspension: Rear Coil Overs Minor Mods: Battery to Trunk, Electric Fans, Equipment Used in the Videos: Camera: GoPro Hero7 Black : https://amzn.to/2GrWDxa Gopro Mic Adapter: https://amzn.to/2WziAkj Gopro Case that holds the microphone adapter: https://amzn.to/2uBqoWH Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/2JW0gjZ Soldering and Hot Air Station: https://amzn.to/2YGqeLI Spot Welder Bit: https://amzn.to/2UuINyT Blaire Lubricant: https://amzn.to/2VTFfYy SEM Copper Weld: https://amzn.to/2Dr8V8p Voice Over: Power Director 17 Editing Software: Power Director 17 Music: By Andromeda: https://www.reverbnation.com/andromedamusicofficial Build Thread Information: RATSUN: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/72953-aarons-1972-datsun-510-4-door-glory/page-1 GRM: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/datsun-510-4-door-project-name-tbd/134878/page1/

I get the last couple pieces put back in the front of the 510's frame area! Car: 1972 Datsun 510 Engine: L20B Transmission: 280zx 5-Speed Suspension: Rear Coil Overs Minor Mods: Battery to Trunk, Electric Fans, Equipment Used in the Videos: Camera: GoPro Hero7 Black : https://amzn.to/2GrWDxa Gopro Mic Adapter: https://amzn.to/2WziAkj Gopro Case that holds the microphone adapter: https://amzn.to/2uBqoWH Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/2JW0gjZ Soldering and Hot Air Station: https://amzn.to/2YGqeLI Spot Welder Bit: https://amzn.to/2UuINyT Blaire Lubricant: https://amzn.to/2VTFfYy SEM Copper Weld: https://amzn.to/2Dr8V8p Voice Over: Power Director 17 Editing Software: Power Director 17 Music: By Andromeda: https://www.reverbnation.com/andromedamusicofficial Build Thread Information: RATSUN: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/72953-aarons-1972-datsun-510-4-door-glory/page-1 GRM: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/datsun-510-4-door-project-name-tbd/134878/page1/

Front Rust repairs continue as I cut out the old rust, and weld in new panels. Car: 1972 Datsun 510 Engine: L20B Transmission: 280zx 5-Speed Suspension: Rear Coil Overs Minor Mods: Battery to Trunk, Electric Fans, Equipment Used in the Videos: Camera: GoPro Hero7 Black : https://amzn.to/2GrWDxa Gopro Mic Adapter: https://amzn.to/2WziAkj Gopro Case that holds the microphone adapter: https://amzn.to/2uBqoWH Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/2JW0gjZ Soldering and Hot Air Station: https://amzn.to/2YGqeLI Spot Welder Bit: https://amzn.to/2UuINyT Blaire Lubricant: https://amzn.to/2VTFfYy SEM Copper Weld: https://amzn.to/2Dr8V8p Voice Over: Power Director 17 Editing Software: Power Director 17 Music: By Andromeda: https://www.reverbnation.com/andromedamusicofficial Build Thread Information: RATSUN: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/72953-aarons-1972-datsun-510-4-door-glory/page-1 GRM: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/datsun-510-4-door-project-name-tbd/134878/page1/

I start creating the piece to weld back in the pieces I cut out in the last couple videos on the driver's side. I remake the piece with larger pockets for the bolts that hold the front cross-member to the car. Car: 1972 Datsun 510 Engine: L20B Transmission: 280zx 5-Speed Suspension: Rear Coil Overs Minor Mods: Battery to Trunk, Electric Fans, Equipment Used in the Videos: Camera: GoPro Hero7 Black : https://amzn.to/2GrWDxa Gopro Mic Adapter: https://amzn.to/2WziAkj Gopro Case that holds the microphone adapter: https://amzn.to/2uBqoWH Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/2JW0gjZ Soldering and Hot Air Station: https://amzn.to/2YGqeLI Spot Welder Bit: https://amzn.to/2UuINyT Blaire Lubricant: https://amzn.to/2VTFfYy SEM Copper Weld: https://amzn.to/2Dr8V8p Voice Over: Power Director 17 Editing Software: Power Director 17 Music: By Andromeda: https://www.reverbnation.com/andromedamusicofficial Build Thread Information: RATSUN: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/72953-aarons-1972-datsun-510-4-door-glory/page-1 GRM: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/datsun-510-4-door-project-name-tbd/134878/page1/

I cut out the last bit of rust in this section and recreate the piece for the front frame rail. We shall conquer the rust! Car: 1972 Datsun 510 Engine: L20B Transmission: 280zx 5-Speed Suspension: Rear Coil Overs Minor Mods: Battery to Trunk, Electric Fans, Equipment Used in the Videos: Camera: GoPro Hero7 Black : https://amzn.to/2GrWDxa Gopro Mic Adapter: https://amzn.to/2WziAkj Gopro Case that holds the microphone adapter: https://amzn.to/2uBqoWH Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/2JW0gjZ Soldering and Hot Air Station: https://amzn.to/2YGqeLI Spot Welder Bit: https://amzn.to/2UuINyT Blaire Lubricant: https://amzn.to/2VTFfYy SEM Copper Weld: https://amzn.to/2Dr8V8p Voice Over: Power Director 17 Editing Software: Power Director 17 Music: By Andromeda: https://www.reverbnation.com/andromedamusicofficial Build Thread Information: RATSUN: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/72953-aarons-1972-datsun-510-4-door-glory/page-1 GRM: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/datsun-510-4-door-project-name-tbd/134878/page1/

I got the passenger's side frame rail partially replaced today. Using a much thicker metal than originally used on the car this should last another 20 years before needing replaced (I hope) Car: 1972 Datsun 510 Engine: L20B Transmission: 280zx 5-Speed Suspension: Rear Coil Overs Minor Mods: Battery to Trunk, Electric Fans, Equipment Used in the Videos: Camera: GoPro Hero7 Black : https://amzn.to/2GrWDxa Gopro Mic Adapter: https://amzn.to/2WziAkj Gopro Case that holds the microphone adapter: https://amzn.to/2uBqoWH Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/2JW0gjZ Soldering and Hot Air Station: https://amzn.to/2YGqeLI Spot Welder Bit: https://amzn.to/2UuINyT Blaire Lubricant: https://amzn.to/2VTFfYy SEM Copper Weld: https://amzn.to/2Dr8V8p Voice Over: Power Director 17 Editing Software: Power Director 17 Music: By Andromeda: https://www.reverbnation.com/andromedamusicofficial Build Thread Information: RATSUN: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/72953-aarons-1972-datsun-510-4-door-glory/page-1 GRM: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/datsun-510-4-door-project-name-tbd/134878/page1/

Step 1. Remove the Front suspension stuff Step 2. Cut out the Rust Step 3. ??? Step 4. Profit In this video I start tackling the front rust in the car that I discovered was worse than I originally thought last week. Car: 1972 Datsun 510 Engine: L20B Transmission: 280zx 5-Speed Suspension: Rear Coil Overs Minor Mods: Battery to Trunk, Electric Fans, Equipment Used in the Videos: Camera: GoPro Hero7 Black : https://amzn.to/2GrWDxa Gopro Mic Adapter: https://amzn.to/2WziAkj Gopro Case that holds the microphone adapter: https://amzn.to/2uBqoWH Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/2JW0gjZ Soldering and Hot Air Station: https://amzn.to/2YGqeLI Spot Welder Bit: https://amzn.to/2UuINyT Blaire Lubricant: https://amzn.to/2VTFfYy SEM Copper Weld: https://amzn.to/2Dr8V8p Voice Over: Power Director 17 Editing Software: Power Director 17 Music: By Andromeda: https://www.reverbnation.com/andromedamusicofficial Build Thread Information: RATSUN: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/72953-aarons-1972-datsun-510-4-door-glory/page-1 GRM: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/datsun-510-4-door-project-name-tbd/134878/page1/