[DeTomaso] NPC - Looking for a Datsun 510

[Christopher Kimball]

...I did all that before I knew about my poor engine--that's next.  Based on my proclivity for overkill, I'll probably end up with a much bigger displacement and all kinds of cool, after market mods!

Chris



> From: rimov at charter.net
> To: deTomaso at realbig.com
> Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:32:47 -0700
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC - Looking for a Datsun 510
> 
> And the one thing he has not done is fix his engine that is ready to go
> "BOOM" which will make him very sad indeed
> 
> Paul
> 
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> 
> >
> > OK, now I can't resist!
> >
> > The one modification I made to my '72 that people all seem to like is the 
> > driver's side fuel fill.  I used donor parts from a Contour and a Honda, 
> > so now I pull a release in the cabin (the release even has the little 
> > picture of a gas pump) and the gill pops open (the entire gill, not just a 
> > hole-shaped piece) and I can fill the tank with ease!  When done, the gill 
> > pops back into place and looks totally stock.
> >
> > Other mods have been somewhat more, shall we say, controversial?
> >
> > I just know certain purists will bristle at some of what I've done 
> > (especially Mad Dawg, I'm guessing) because some feel a Pantera should be 
> > lean and mean and ready for the races, so purists, read this and weep!
> >
> > Since buying the car in December '06, here are some of the wonderful 
> > upgrades I've performed:
> >
> > Wiper delay (I live in Washington)
> > Twin amplifier stereo with 9 speakers, including a dual-voice-coil 12" 
> > subwoofer (so much for saving weight!  Hey, I'm a drummer)
> > DVD player
> > IPOD dock (under the ashtray door)
> > Power mirrors
> > Power locks
> > A CUP HOLDER!!! (I gotta have my Starbuck's)
> > Cruise Control
> > The infamous fan-equipped engine cover (which still works great and gets 
> > all sorts of Kudos at car shows--people love it! HA)
> > Three green LED light bars instead of the stock dome light
> > Another green LED light bar at the bottom of the front Valance
> > Third radiator fan
> > Individual LEDs to monitor power to the fans
> > A tiny, rechargeable flashlight in place of the cigarette lighter
> >
> > And finally, a license plate frame that reads, "It's not a toy, it's an 
> > investment."
> >
> > You see, I've always felt good humor makes all things tolerable.  Don't 
> > take things too seriously and enjoy life to the fullest!
> >
> > Strangely, though, I haven't added a delta wing or fender flares...
> >
> > Chris
> > #3846
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:30:01 -0500
> >> From: wkooiman at earthlink.net
> >> To: chrisvkimball at msn.com; teampantera at yahoo.com; nckzck at yahoo.com; 
> >> detomaso at realbig.com
> >> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC - Looking for a Datsun 510
> >>
> >> I laugh at Daffy Duck too.  Not so much at Donald.
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> >From: Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com>
> >> >Sent: Jul 22, 2008 1:48 AM
> >> >To: Mad Dog Antenucci <teampantera at yahoo.com>, nckzck at yahoo.com, 
> >> >DeTomaso Forum <detomaso at realbig.com>
> >> >Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC - Looking for a Datsun 510
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >By the way, I forgot to add that my car, which has been the subject of 
> >> >much ribbing on this very forum, received the President's Award at the 
> >> >huge Mustang Roundup car show in Bellevue last Sunday.  Steve Saleen was 
> >> >there, and although I didn't actually hear him say it, I'm sure he said 
> >> >something about adding extra cooling fans to the new supercar he's going 
> >> >to start building...
> >> >
> >> >Did I also mention I won 2nd Place last year at the Northwest Historics 
> >> >car show for the 70's and 80's division (against Lambos and Ferraris, 
> >> >etc)?  That was the first car show in which I ever had a car to show.
> >> >
> >> >Just remember, they laughed at Galileo, too!
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Chris
> >> >#3846
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >> Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:04:56 -0700
> >> >> From: teampantera at yahoo.com
> >> >> To: nckzck at yahoo.com; detomaso at realbig.com
> >> >> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC - Looking for a Datsun 510
> >> >>
> >> >> Will the gay guy with the pink Datsun 510 that has 3 cooling fans, LED 
> >> >> lights, new water tubes, hoses and special race oil please call Perry 
> >> >> ASAP. ;-]>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Perry Lindsey <nckzck at yahoo.com> wrote: I am looking for a Datsun 510 
> >> >> to buy. I want a cool (I know this is up to personal interpretation, 
> >> >> Mad Dog!) older car to drive to work, and a 510 would be a fun option. 
> >> >> If you have one hiding in a corner of your garage, or know an owner 
> >> >> with one available, please let me know. Thanks in advance.
> >> >>
> >> >>                                       Perry Lindsey
> >> >>
> >> >>
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