DATSUN REBORN: Second-Chance 1970 Datsun 510 Saved From Wrecking Yard Death | EP13

Once a horrific little car that no one wanted, Harry Klaus' 1970 Datsun 510 with its surprising drivetrain is now one of California's cleanest JDM restorations on the road, built in an ordinary two-car garage with inexpensive tools. Powered by what appears to be the original L-series 1600 engine, this sneaky Datsun uses an intriguing combination of an '83 Nissan 200SX Z22 block mated to a '78 Datsun L20B cylinder head, driving an '85 Nissan King Cab 5-speed transmission with an '80 Datsun 280Z bell housing.
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[@3DPrintSOS]

You don’t have to have the fastest car to have the most fun. That thing honestly looks like a blast to cruise in. Props to the owner. Clean!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

I agree with you and yes it was a blast to drive! Thank you for watching!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thanks for the love! It is a fun cruiser especially on the coast 101

[@groundcontrol70]

Yes, you do!

[@StationEMT-]

It almost sounds like a 4 cylinder Honda engine and I never thought I'd be so fascinated by a car such as the Datsun 510 but that is one of the coolest and cleanest looking Datsun 510 sports cars I have ever seen. The color combo for me is the color combo I would have on the car.

[@halinour8929]

​ضد 😅

[@Gomez561]

You can see how Nichole’s enthusiasm and interest in the cars story makes the owners so happy. Great to see cars lovers really enjoying themselves 👍🏼👍🏼

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching..glad you enjoyed it!!

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

That car looks sweet. I love it. No computers just the basics. That's all you need.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

I agree!! Thanks for watching..glad you liked it!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thank you Shelley and I really appreciate the love ❤️ I love the simplicity of this car it truly humbles me.

[@RobJ1929]

I had DATSUN 510 two door and four door. Yes that would be the one for me once again. Paul Newman raced the 510 .

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Nice...thank you for watching!!

[@PSMorganJr]

Subtle "PLN" monogram on the window sill when he was learning to race at Thompson Speedway in the early 1970's.

[@PSMorganJr]

Prepared by Bob Sharp in Connecticut for SCCA competition

[@CarbonGlassMan]

This is my kind of guy. The RC planes, the cars, the do it yourself kind of thing.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes..I agree. Thank for watching!!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thanks I love flying model aircraft in my spare time it's so amazing to be able to control something in the sky with no strings attached. And there's nothing like having a garage full of birds 🤣

[@CarbonGlassMan]

@@harryshomegarage I tried flying an RC airplane maybe 10 years ago. I crashed it up so bad that it was mostly tape and hot glue by the time I was finally able to keep it in the air. I had fun with it for a few minutes then got it stuck in the top of a 70 foot tree. I didn't mess with RC again until about 2 years ago and discovered FPV drones. I've been flying those for a while and am about to buy a plane again. I'm sure from what I've learned with the drones that I can keep the plane in the air now. I also work in a composite shop and build the molds for carbon fiber racecar bodies. I repair the bodies and we also have a paint shop and do a lot of old classic cars and late model Ferraris and Lamborghinis. We have a 66 Mustang Shelby 350 fastback in there now.

[@harryshomegarage]

@@CarbonGlassMan Wow Holy smokes! FPV drones are way harder to fly so I'm sure you'll have no trouble with a plane now and the technology has also improved so should be a walk in the park 😉

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

FPV drones are so cool but take some mad skills! For our Ultra4 Bronco episode (kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip_WdGuHZ6-Kg8U), we purchased an FPV drone to keep up with the high speed of that car in the desert. My son actually flew it, but had only a few days of practice before the shoot. I was impressed he picked it up so quickly! I blame all the video games he's played 😂

[@williamandrews1683]

She obviously has knowledge of datsun things and is asking questions to educate the viewers. She's awesome!!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you..so glad you enjoyed it!

[@harryshomegarage]

Yes she definitely did and It made the conversation flow so well!

[@EASTENDGLEN]

yes, not many real gearhead girls.

[@EndeavorsDnB]

Nah, ur awesome!

[@markholloway3208]

I have a ton of respect for guys and gals who can build vehicles like these and make something special. Another great story, and the production quality is excellent! Well done, Nicole.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate that!! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@iam4iamWe]

Oh the memories. I owned a total of 3 510s. All 2 door coups. One had a roll cage, bright red, z 5 speed, 2000 head and dual side draft delordos for carbs. It was so fast I blew out the differentials. I raced an RX7 beat him off the line and then loss the rear end, coasted off the hwy to the exit ramp. He cought up and waved not knowing I loss my rear end. Such fun times. My boss had a 4 door wagon 510. I drove that every workday 60 miles round trip to the other office I managed. I would love to restore another 510. Great memories. Love Datsuns. Ez to fix too.

[@shirleyboy8859]

Sooo Good to see that Beautiful Smile again Nicole...... That is a really great job Harry and his Wife have done...... I have missed you.... I hope you are starting to feel a little better.... Gone but never forgotten.... :-))) xxxxx

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!!

[@shirleyboy8859]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour Keep Smiling Nicole... You will be surprised how good it makes people feel.... :-)) xx

[@harryshomegarage]

Thank you! Shelley and I really appreciate the love ❤️

[@brianhoward482]

Video quality gets better with each episode, what a cool survivor Datsun

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you..glad you liked it!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thanks for the love ❤️

[@russyJ20]

You can tell by his face that guy LOVES his little Datsun. So do we! Thanks so much for finding it and sharing with us

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Our pleasure! We're so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@_RPryan42134]

Nicole is such a class act. I really appreciate her genuine enthusiasm, and her ability to host in a selfless way. She lets the builder do the talking, and her comments are tactful and generate good conversation. In my opinion she is right up there with Jay Leno in terms of car show hosts.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you..that's very nice of you!!

[@CarVideoCzar]

I agree.

[@artemusifasuenshuffleman8535]

I absolutly love this car....DATSUN!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome..glad you liked it!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thanks for the Love Brother!

[@marvlombard887]

Harry smiling when you were driving so proud of his work. The car is gorgeous

[@harryshomegarage]

Thank you, the car really brings a smile to my face every time drive it! And the blue is such a happy color too!

[@phillipkelley3513]

@Marv...I forgot that there is a gorgeous car in the video couldn't keep my eyes off of the gorgeous lady interviewer! (smile)!

[@russyJ20]

Hs face was my favourite bit also

[@Kelly-fk3oi]

"Datson Dating" I'm sure this will being back some good memories for a lot of folks.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

For sure!!! Thank you for watching!

[@LazyRetroGamer]

Car is like 50 years old looks amazing Nicole is from the same era looks amazing wish my car from 2021 looked that amazing and me looking that amazing and i am not even 40

[@GildredRacing]

Just got to the “probably a small dead body” part and I’m loving it. The pace is just right and you really feel like you know him when he gets talking about the project. I love stories like this!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching..glad you enjoyed it!

[@kylereese4822]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour Something that well done it would be a good base for an EV conversion, Tesla motor in the rear, 60-70kw battery pack a few other bits and done in a 1970s style, eg the battery lids looking like the cam cover... :):)

[@Skiridr22]

You get that kind of connection when builder was passionate about the car.

[@uknifesame380]

This gorgeous car.. it has some kind of zen stuff.. the owner has a long term commitment with the perfection in peaceful way. Just amazing.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching..glad you liked it!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thank You for the love! This car does have a spirit something I really can't explain but yes Zen Stuff :)

[@brianwalker9185]

You just blew my mind. About 30 years ago my friend in Mt. View CA. had a 510 that he built for Laguna Seca...just like this car except for a roll cage. I was visiting him, he gave me the car for the weekend...not street legal. He put some license plates on it and I drove it for the weekend. Drove it to Monterey and it beat the shit out of me. I swear there wasn't springs or shocks...it was a stiffy. Quick, loud and crazy fun to drive. He had put an alarm on the car and while parked in Monterey it went off and I couldn't find a way to shut it off. Got a lot of dirty looks as I drove off, alarm blasting and fake plates on a illegal street car...good times. Love your show.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for sharing with us!!

[@jimamccracken5783]

I do believe Harry created a car that works great. Sounds wonderful and simply looks so great. Color is perfect for him and a lot of us.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Couldn't agree more! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@67wildwolf]

Nice! That car brings back memories.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome...thank you for watching!

[@worldsails2000]

That is a gorgeous car. I always liked that era of Datsuns.

[@andyhorenziak7025]

Definitely a toy to put on the top shelf .. smooth, raspy, Fun, crisp and classy all in one .. thanks for taking us on a ride . NOTE WORTHY I MUST SAY ❤ it

[@harryshomegarage]

Thank you for the Love!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it..thank you for watching!

[@peterbrett7000]

This was my first car but in a 4 door and in Australia was just called a Datsun 1600. I painted it Monza red and it had a fully worked 1800 engine from a 180B and it sounded just like Harry's car and made me smile. Also went like hell and no matter how you drove it the gearbox and diff just took it. I taught my wife of 30 years to drive in the 1600 and had a lot of good times and memories. I wish I still have that car and have been looking but the price of a poor condition vehicle is Australia is overwelming. Maybe on day the stars will align? Thank you Nicole, Harry and and Shelly for allowing us to see this car of beauty. You should be very proud

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for sharing your story with us. We're glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@ChandlerMurielBing]

It's simple & done just right, best part is that it's a project of a couple that loves cars & that's a very rare thing to see. We can also see a second project car in the garage hopefully we can revisit them.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed watching..thank you!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thank you! Shelley and I appreciate the love, the other car has an incredible story behind it as well! It may take a Detour someday 😃

[@ChandlerMurielBing]

@@harryshomegarage can't wait to see it

[@smoath]

Cool couple building the car they dated in 👍🏻

[@harryshomegarage]

Thanks for the love!

[@whosyourmate8292]

He saved it from the scrap heap and made it look sound and drive brilliantly. Top man 👌

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes he did!! Glad you liked it!!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thanks for the love and yes, I believe I save this one from the crusher! She went from sitting out in the weather upstate Washington to a nice cool garage in Sunny California.

[@HK-kh1ik]

What a frookin piece of art. It's so clean and shiny that it frightens me.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha..it is a beauty for sure!! Thank you for watching!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thank you for the love ❤️ Shelley and I really appreciate it

[@magnusshawn4698]

I wish these came out weekly. Missed this Nichole!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Oh thank you so much!!

[@hankkingsley9183]

It would be sweet but... Weekly production of this kind of content would be impossible without a huge crew and budget

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

@@hankkingsley9183 You are correct. These episodes are weeks in preproduction scouting and planning, multiple days to shoot, and well over 100-140 hours in post production. I'm guessing you have some experience within the field?

[@hankkingsley9183]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour Yup...too much 🤯 🤣

[@willylunchmeat361]

Anza tip resonate s nice

[@heavingbehemoth789]

Wow, what an amazing story. Truly a labor of love.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes it is..thank you Josie!!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thank you, this was a crazy time during the pandemic, and it kept us busy at home as our work schedules were shortened. It was also great therapy allowing us to retain our sanity :)

[@danstephensen9032]

SO COOL. AS A young Daddy, the USGS sent me from Menlo Park, to Denver to run a Section in the PhotoLab. My family grew by 1 and thus we outgrew our 1972 Fiat Wagon. Comes the 1976 Datsun 510 Wagon. What a screamer and economical (as the Feds didn't pay a lot) This thing was phenomenal in the SNOW too. The turning range is very short which was very handy. But by age 30, the family growing again to 5 kids, (10 yrs and younger) the switch to a bigger wagon was needed. I missed my 510 right away!! BUT ~~ I found a 1973 VW BUS. And that became another "love affair"! It's very nice to see the 5 1 0 immortalized on NICOLE JOHNSON'S DETOUR. Nice Production. No Question!! Nice Smile TOO.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for sharing with us...love it!! We're glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@Drummavore]

@19:13 totally agree. it's funny what us car enthusiasts enjoy most people call an inconvenience... this car is BEAUTIFUL, the 510 is a dream car for me great stuff

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes, so true!! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thank you! Shelley and I really appreciate the love ❤

[@artemusifasuenshuffleman8535]

and you do a great job btw..stopping to explain the cross flow ..nice

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you..glad you liked it!!

[@JOEHILLS1]

I love the 510’s

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome..thanks for watching!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thank you they are a rad little car and truck 🤙

[@awall2000]

I don't know what is more beautiful🤔 The car, or Nicole Johnson's love of the cars. Dream jobs....... I appreciate the content.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

I appreciate that! Thank you for watching..glad you liked it!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thanks for the love ❤️ Shelley and I really appreciate it 🤙

[@awall2000]

@@harryshomegarage it's 2022, it's a little hard to make a statue out of marble like in the Renaissance(was probably harder back then🤔)... So I choose cars as my art form 🤗 On some cars, like this one, you can see the passion.🙏

[@messybench]

In 1971 I lived in a suburb of Sacramento and on rainy days I would see 3 510s in Brock racing livery doing donuts and 360s like a stunt team. I was 9 years old and thought they were the coolest thing ever. Many years later I had a broken clutch basket on my Yamaha RD 350 and was referred to a guy not far from where I had lived and seen the Datsuns. He welded up my basket and when I picked it up he showed me his shop. He was welding up 240z heads and re porting them. It was the coolest thing. I became a fabricator and have had and modded several Datsuns and Nissans. This was a fun episode. Ps. I want window openers like that! Mt Honda Element has those flip latch windows. I think there's a market.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for sharing with us!!

[@francoislamarre4706]

What an absolute toy!! I love it!!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thank You it's me lil Hot Wheelio :)

[@balsershare]

Quiet scaring, how she looks at 17:39:... very scared! But i like very much this and other episodes... - thank you!!

[@scottkempton6085]

I just discovered Nicole today. She's the real deal. Awesome. And this Datsun was really cool too!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching! We're glad you enjoyed it!

[@IanHobday]

The 510 was cool in the 80s and is still cool today. Such a great car, and a very clean build!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes..we agree!! Glad you like it!!

[@animationcycles7109]

Got my attention with the two beetles, ended up binge watching all of the episodes. I like your style of calm, low key , quiet conversation, with the owners, and let the cars "talk", by your quality editing, and footage. A lot of passion is shown, without the " in your face " flair. It's really.....intimate.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome, thank you!

[@pistnbroke2]

So glad to see a new episode. I've been hanging for it. Down under they were called 1600's.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much!

[@regsmith7604]

When I first came to Los Angeles in ‘75, those things were everywhere, in La Puente. I was in shock, having come from Detroit to Los Angeles. They were souped up 4 cylinder hot rods. I actually liked them.

[@harryshomegarage]

Yes they were actually quick especially because they weighed practically nothing 👍

[@jeffhubbard5660]

Absolute stunner. That colour is just right........

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes..we agree. Thanks for watching!!

[@jorgejefferson8251]

I've never seen a restoration or resto-mod done on one of these that I didn't like.

[@harryshomegarage]

Thanks for the Love!

[@trdsiklh6501]

“Help Me” Haha, I’d say the cars’ wish was answered

[@harryshomegarage]

Oh yes it was a grand slam save!!! 🙂

[@bigw8549]

A relative of mine had a school bus yellow 71 510 2dr when I was a teenager. I loved to drive it around town. Those were fun cars.

[@harryshomegarage]

Thanks for sharing! I love that Yellow!!!

[@mortisvan]

Do you ever get scared driving someone else's car? The look of some of the people's faces is priceless.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

It hasn't happened yet!!

[@bghoody5665]

Welcome back. I don't know where you're finding these DIY restorations but it's awesome.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@scottofaz]

Nice. My first car was a wrecked Opal Manta without an engine. I was 15 y/o and my parents were like here you go. I figured it out, rebuilt the engine and did most of the body work. I learned soo much and an still thankful that i got that experience at a young age. This project on the Datsun triggered so many great memories. Thanks Nicole!!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks for sharing..glad you enjoyed watching!

[@harryshomegarage]

I truly believe that is an amazing gift. There really is a great feeling of satisfaction when you can accomplish something like that at such an early age. Definitely a confidence booster if you're pursuing a career in automotive.

[@dawnmclees]

Had a 1973 Datsun pickup growing up the best damn beater with a heater I ever had!!

[@harryshomegarage]

Lol cool story 😎

[@53pdj]

My mom’s divorce car was a 1970 Datsun 510. This one brought back lots of memories for me. Harry’s love for the marque really shines through, and, as usual, your enthusiasm and respect also shines through.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you...we're so glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@Modestmillionaire]

I'm impressed how much mechanical and automobile historical knowledge you have.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@maxxwellbeing5208]

You looked like you enjoyed this little car...lots of smiles. I really liked this guy's build. Very interesting mellow fellow, what a talented man.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes I did enjoy this car!! Thank you for watching!!

[@maxxwellbeing5208]

I liked the outtakes btw. It really shows that you are you. Nothing fake, you are exactly who we see. You have a great, naturally friendly personality... love your natural look.. those things are what keeps me watching. Something that you may find odd, I noticed that you have normal eyebrows not plucked to slivers.. it's a small thing, but I think it adds to your natural beauty... You're such a naturally pretty woman. My significant other is the one who saw the notification first, she's a fan too... I think she watches for the same reasons, she doesn't like the fake women out their either. It's very refreshing to see the real person. You make these videos worth watching. We enjoy every one of them because you're in them. And..you actually reply. Greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

@@maxxwellbeing5208 Haha Thank you! I actually do have to manage these eyebrows closely or they can get away from me! LOL But I know what you're saying. 😊 Thanks for watching and always commenting, too. 🤙

[@maxxwellbeing5208]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour Yes..I can see that they're maintained very nicely Nicole...but at least your's are still there... you know what I mean. Some woman go to far... for some reason they just keep plucking and plucking until there's nothing left. Your's are just right. They suit you. For example, look at Nancy Pelosi, she has to paint hers on. They're painted so high that on occasion, she looks like a surprised Michael Jackson. Personally, as long as they're not giant bush hogs or a uni-brow.... I'm good. I keep watching because what you do is actually quite interesting. And the way you approach each builder with such genuine interest making it more about them than you is commendable. I like that. It doesn't hurt that we get to watch a beautiful, down to earth, cool chick who doesn't mind getting dirty that really seems to enjoy what she's doing either. You have a great concept. I've had a number of cars that I've built over the years and my girlfriends did not share my interest. They just liked driving in them. I had a 64 and a 66 Galaxy 500GT, 68 to 72 Chevelles, 72 Chevy half ton, 79 -81 Malibus and so on. The last one was an 81 Malibu, I changed the front clip to the double headlights like the El Camino and fancied it up with the IROC-SS Body kit. (Ground effects) That was a nice car. Now I just drive old F150's... they're getting harder to find in good shape now. Anyway, I'm rambling. Keep them coming. Thank you for responding Nicole. It must take up a lot of your time, so it's greatly appreciated. Be well.

[@harryshomegarage]

It was a blast! Nicole is a natural when it comes to understanding cars in general. The car seems to have this happy go lucky vibe like it's happy to be back on the road! Maybe it's the color 😁

[@luiwammes4193]

This 510 sounds awesome. I've always been a big fan of the sporty Japene Datsuns, Mazda's, Mitsubishi's and Toyota's of the 70's. It's sad they've all been forgotten and disappeared. My respect go out to the builder/restorer. Bodywork is one thing but also puzzling the gearbox, engine and drivetrain together out of the NIssan/Datsun range is a lot of work. But great to see that Datsun did the same as many other Asian and European economyboxes in that era. Some research takes you a long way.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching..we're so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@Cyberdyne-kg8ku]

The looks and the X flow engine reminds me of a mark 2 Ford Cortina built in the UK.

[@k4x4map46]

Ooooh look at you bringing out the 90 degree sunshine!! Datsun that's my screensaver!! Hopefully I can find one to rebuild later!! Excellent vid!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@k4x4map46]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour You're very welcome!!

[@harryshomegarage]

LOL Thanks for the Love! I'm sure you'll find one they're still out there just gotta find the right one for the right price :)

[@danielkeene1623]

This beauty looks so much like the 71 510 I had, years ago. Had a 2 Litre from a 78, 710. Same colors and everything. Damn it was fast and fun. When I was done with it, my little sister had it for years after. And to that guy in the GTI that tried to race me down the Clackamas River Hwy........... HEE HEE HEE!

[@harryshomegarage]

Awesome story LOL! They were fast with the bigger engine and made for the perfect sleeper! Thanks for the love ❤️ Shelley and I really appreciate it

[@JJKHaywood]

Dad bought a 1966 Datsun 410 sedan in 1972 as a second car. he drove it about 4 years then I started driving it at age 16 in 1976. It Burned a Quart of oil every 100 miles. I could fill the Tank for 5 dollars. I sold it after 3 more years but wished now I had kept it. But then I say that about my 1973 Plymouth Duster too!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks for sharing!! Hindsight is always the best right?

[@harryshomegarage]

Thanks for sharing that cool story! Full tank for $5 man those were the good old days 😁

[@jeremycottrell1382]

Love it! Had a 510 as my first car. I raced Mulholland Drive with it as a teenager and I have another one now. I’m turning it into a 70s style Mulholland racer. Reliving my childhood!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Sounds great! Thank you for watching!!

[@thomas9079]

Great job Nicole, first time watching your channel and glad I did. I was hoping you would talk about the independent rear end, but that's okay. My very first car was a 1971 4-speed manual Datsun 510 4-door sedan, light yellow with a black vinyl top and black interior. I bought the car near SeaTac airport in 1975 from a women (she purchased the car brand new in downtown Seattle) who just got married and worked for the airlines. So needless to say the car had less than 9,000 miles on it. I had to work and save the money to buy the car and have enough for insurance. My Dad and I had been looking for cars that were less than $1,500, but this car was selling for $1,800. I talked my Dad into going to look at it anyway, even though it was over my budget. The women sold the car to us for $1,400, but I didn't have enough for insurance, so I talked my Dad into lending me the extra $200 I needed with the promise that I had to pay it back within 6 months (He really liked the car also and knew it was like new, so he let me buy it). I had the car for just shy of 8 years. I modified the exhaust with a high RPM long header and 2 and half inch pipe with what was called at the time a turbo muffler (Exhaust Specialties did the work in Ballard or Seattle area). I had it dyno tuned at the only place around that did it (never heard of that before, a friend told me about the shop just off of 145th and Highway 99 in 1976). With the header and the exhaust it pulled a 104 HP out of that 1600 engine, yeee haaa! It did 17 second flat quarter mile runs at between 70 & 74 MPH at SIR in Kent, could not get to go any faster even with speed shifting. The car could cook and the front end started floating over 120 MPH, no spoilers (speedo only went to 120). When I owned the car I didn't even know it had a independent rear end. I learned a lot since then because of others teaching me all about those Datsun 510's from fine people like yourself and others in the last 40 years. Thanks again and I hope you and your dear family have a wonderful week and weekend!! [[ I'll be watching for more for sure. ]]

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing you're story with us..love it!

[@harryshomegarage]

love that story! That was definitely a fast car at the time probably faster than some V8s considering the Horsepower to weight ratio. Thanks for sharing

[@thomas9079]

@@harryshomegarage Great job Harry, you got skills!! Thanks for doing the videos, yours and Nicole's! Brought back a ton of memories. May the good Lord bless you and your dear family!!

[@harryshomegarage]

@@thomas9079 Thank you for the love and may the good Lord bless you and your Ohana as well🙏

[@troysmoliak4924]

Well that made my day seeing that beautiful car the 510 Datsun has always been one of my favourite cars since I was a little boy. I've never been able to own one but hopefully one day that'll still will happen. Thank you Nicole for showing this car it brings back so many memories.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

You're welcome!! Thank you for watching and sharing..glad you enjoyed it!

[@megatech2836]

Took me back to the good old days of driving down the road on my little Toyota, thinking I was a race car driver.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching..glad you enjoyed it!

[@harryshomegarage]

Oh yes those Toyotas are still a popular car and are becoming harder and harder to find! Love the early 70s coupe and notch back!

[@DeanRicci1]

Usually not a fan of cars from Japan, but this is a neat little pocket rocket he's built. Really enjoyed watching this.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching!

[@jerryeads4084]

Such a joy to have your work pop up. Nicole you are just wonderful at car personing. Thank you so much. In the 70's I got bored with grad school and started a 'furrin' car repair shop in the middle of nowhere. Had a state cow university and an army base, so there were plenty of Jags, Healeys, Alfas, Bimmers and a few Spyders, and a herd of the usual stuff. We had maybe a half dozen of these depend on us, and i loved 'em. They were (unlike the European stuff) bulletproof (we didn't see 'em much, so yes, you didn't hafta worry about breaking them), they were, in the true sense of the word, ELEGANT. Simple and functional. They were wonderfully engineered, so they were easy to work on. And for the day, FAST. They were fun as a DD and at the local autocross runs and, in the right hands, would run with the best of the Bimmers and Alfas. Lovely, lovely cars. Thanks for bringing back those memories. Please keep up the wonderful work, kid.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your memories with us!!

[@richardpedersen9189]

I LOVE 510's!!!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thank you!

[@evloftis4143]

makes me want my 510 back was an awesome car

[@NigelMarston]

What a beauty - the colour is just perfect. The 4-cyl engine sounds like the UK, so different to how I imagine the US sounds (from old Starsky & Hutch eps) but with sunshine (actually it's sunny and bright here today too). I have enjoyed all the cars in this series but this one looks so perfect. And once again Nicole blows me away with her tech knowledge - talking about how the ring gear must be 20mm larger to handle the torque. I thought I was a geek about stuff like this but I think I'd have to bow to her superiority in this regard. Deeply impressed.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it..thank you for supporting our channel!!

[@harryshomegarage]

Lol caught me off guard too! Thanks for the compliment on the car! Shelley and I really appreciate the love ❤️

[@kilohotel6750]

He did a really nice job on it.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes..I agree! Thank you for watching!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thank you Shelley and I really appreciate the love ❤️

[@gopherholehotel]

I owned one of these back in the early 1970's as I was learning my mechanics trade, in a Datsun shop. Mine was almost the same blue but not supersonic :) . I wish that I had never let it go but I wanted to buy a 200SX Datsun. It was also lots of fun to drive. Thanks for the great show.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for sharing with us!!

[@rkennedy]

Thanks for this! It brought back fond memories. I had three different 510's. I bought my first in 1980. It was a '71 two door, all stock. I loved that car! So much fun to drive. I later had a '72 two door with an automatic transmission, and a '71 wagon. I dream of someday having another.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it! They really are fun to drive!!

[@tomcolegrove5491]

I'd always admired the 510's but that era passed me by. Now, after watching this, I really wish I had jumped on the 510 scene. Thanks for sharing this story!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@58raceguy]

Outstanding episode Nicole. Great interview and interaction with the builder. The 510 has always been a favorite of mine having grown up watching the BRE Datsuns race at Laguna Seca as a kid. This one is a testament to the builder’s passion and dedication. Love what you do!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much..glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@gregorywilson1273]

Peter Brock is still around I believe now living in Reno

[@RCRitterFPV]

great looking ride, love it

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes it is!! Thank you for watching..glad you enjoyed it!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thanks for the Love!

[@elamhaschberg2240]

Having lot of fun seeing this. Reminds me the old cars we where driving and wrenching on in our youth. Thanks!!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed watching!! Thank you!

[@idlibenglish6789]

When she pulled out, I could smell that classic Datsun interior smell....

[@campbellpaul]

Awesome, Nicole... The 510 was the "every-person's" vehicle. I love those cars!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

So glad you liked it..thanks for watching!

[@MattsGarageMiscDIY]

Awesome car Harry & Shelley! Loved seeing it and chatting with you guys last week at the Carmel Mountain - Cars & Coffee!

[@harryshomegarage]

Hey thanks Matt yes it was awesome meeting you last week at the Datsuns and Coffee meet! Can't wait to see that 49 Dodge!

[@patrickbourgeois5244]

What a beautiful dime, always loved these cars. Almost non-existent now in most of Canada. Harry did a suburb job.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching..glad you enjoyed it!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thanks for the love brother ❤️ Couldn't have done it without Shelley's keen eye. 😉

[@funkyfurballs1078]

Wow! 175 stretch on 15 x 7s! Awesome dime! ...Nicole is such a great interviewer!

[@GnomoCS]

it's a lot like a KPGC10 omg

[@jukesasaurusrex]

What a stunning Datsun thank you for sharing this beautiful piece 😄

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

My pleasure 😊 Glad you liked it!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thanks for the love!

[@JeffWoodwick]

My wife had one sky blue in high school. It would be fun to Resto mod one for her. Great build, Harry!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thank you! Shelley and I appreciate that, and yes take that journey! You won't regret it ❤

[@gabes693]

Bro you saved that car , good man , love Datsun since I was a kid

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes he did!! Thanks for watching!!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thanks brother! I think the car and I saved each other :)

[@lewispaine4589]

That brings back some memories, my first car was a 1971 Datsun 510 4 door, not as cool as the coupe, but still fun to drive , it was a great little car. Thanks Nicole

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

You're welcome..and thank you for watching..glad you liked it!

[@GildredRacing]

Nice rescue puppy!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

For sure!! Thank you for watching!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thank You!

[@HunterJs2]

This might be one of the best looking cars I’ve ever seen.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you like it!!!

[@Arivera41682]

that car is sooo beautiful. i wish i could buy that car for my dad.... he deserves it so much

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

That's awesome!!

[@tjteknik1]

The very first car I drove - at the age of 13-14 something - was a Datsun. A dark purple hatchback. Very cool and with a decent engine powerwise. 👍

[@c.s.s.1723]

This is an inspirational story. If you have the vision and desire, you CAN make amazing things happen. Obviously he is also very talented and mechanically inclined, but this was built in a regular garage. 👏👏👏👏

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes..I totally agree. Thanks for watching!

[@harryshomegarage]

Thank you so much! So true I encourage anyone who has the vision and desire to make it happen! Doing this in a regular garage is a little challenging but it can be done! Thanks again for all the Love

[@Firebird356]

Extra like for the Bixler hanging on the back wall of the garage !!

[@trob7348]

my dad had a Datsun 510 when i was younger he drove it to work and back Forestville to san Fransisco the car got 100,000 miles in a year miss that car hope they enjoy that car

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Nice memories!! Thanks for sharing.

[@harryshomegarage]

Thanks for sharing that cool story. Thank you for the love too❤️

[@anthonybelyea1964]

There is all kinds of people doing car stuff on KZbin but the cars and people that you choose to do is outstanding! I love the Oddball stuff and outside-the-box builds. two is you're a great interviewer and fun to watch! Cheers from New Brunswick Canada👍😎🇨🇦

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you..we appreciate that!!

[@Radec74]

My favorite car show 🤙

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome..thank you!!

[@Skiridr22]

This car brings back allot of childhood memories 👍🏾👍🏾

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

That's awesome! Thanks for watching!!

[@benzminibusdoc]

Now this is a very beautiful car. The fact that it is a rare car with so many built makes it extra special Keep them beautiful cars rolling, Nicole, your presentations are awesome

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you..glad you enjoy watching!!

[@tommurphy4307]

they probably made a half-million '72 510s- not so rare but that was 50 years ago and now most of them are gone.

[@rhw8567]

Your show is something really special. I even tear up sometimes watching it lol. Your crazy enthusiasm and aura, the way you interact with people mixed with mental machines, sounds and people. It's really a one of a kind gem this show of yours. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

How nice..thank you so much!! Glad you're enjoying our channel!

[@richardpedersen9189]

First time I heard the thing about stopping at the RR tracks. NEVER heard that!!!!

[@harryshomegarage]

Next time I cross a railroad track I'm going to try it but it's gonna have to be in my Jeep! It has visors ❤️

[@joelpierce3940]

My Wife had a 1973 Datsun 510. Orange, handled very well with rear IRS. She since was able to pose in one at COTA, modded for the track.

[@damsam4369]

Beauty,brains and wonderful vehicles. The perfect trifecta

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed watching!! Thank you!