Bringing my B210 back to life

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Shagster87
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Car: 1975 Datsun B210
1986 Toyota Pickup 4X4

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Hey guys, I just got a 1975 B210 in need of some TLC. My main concern is finding parts for it (I've scoured a couple junk yards to no avail). What I need is the dashboard and the bumpers (if not the whole thing, the corners). Any advice from you guys? It looks like some models might use similar parts so I might be able to do some switches. Any advice or direction would be really appreciated.

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The interior looks like it will be the biggest challenge, but I'm looking into getting that redone. The dash is what concerns me most.


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z210
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Car: datsun b210

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looks cool. sell it to me.

Shagster87
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Car: 1975 Datsun B210
1986 Toyota Pickup 4X4

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Not really what I had in mind for advice... haha

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DatsunsaveS
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thats a sick machine, what you going to do motor wise? keep it or swap something else in it?

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PBfrEAk
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Sick looking B210. Do you mind me asking how much you paid for it?? I'm looking at one right now and wondered what the going "price" was for one. Thanks!!

Oh and the car I'm looking at comes with a ton of parts, so if I end up getting it, maybe I'll have something you need!!

Mike_The_Greek
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Car: 77 Datsun 810

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My father has a green 78' that runs great, hatchback though. I was actually brought home as a baby in it

Shagster87
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Car: 1975 Datsun B210
1986 Toyota Pickup 4X4

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I paid 1200 for it. Most of the ones I've seen run for about a grand. I think I got a good deal considering virtually everything is original. I'm planning on keeping the original motor, though throwing something more powerful is really tempting. I think it'd be cool as a "sleeper." The engine is in really good shape, so that's definitely playing a part in my decision.

The parts I'm looking for at this point are the four bumper corners. All of em are completely gone on mine and I can't find them anywhere. That and the top of the dashboard, but I have little expectation for finding that.

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breadbox
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It looks sweet. Cant wait to see more.

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nissangirl74
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Shagster87 wrote:I paid 1200 for it. Most of the ones I've seen run for about a grand. I think I got a good deal considering virtually everything is original. I'm planning on keeping the original motor, though throwing something more powerful is really tempting. I think it'd be cool as a "sleeper." The engine is in really good shape, so that's definitely playing a part in my decision.

The parts I'm looking for at this point are the four bumper corners. All of em are completely gone on mine and I can't find them anywhere. That and the top of the dashboard, but I have little expectation for finding that.
Keep scouring Craigslist and ebay. Stay diligent. The stuff is out there, you just have to dig to find it. There are typically lots of deals out here just because nothing ever rusts. However, everything else is usually killed by the heat. I'm pretty confident that your hope of finding a dash in good condition is probably slim to none -or- if you do find one, it'll be bloody expensive. Best of luck to you on the bumpers. I'll keep my eyes and ears open for ya.

jem003
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the body looks fine, but the interior :) lol I agreed with nissangirl i think ebay is the best, but you can visit http://www.new-datsun-parts.com/datsun- ... erior.html :)


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