FutoFab Introduces Steel 510 Body Parts
David Patten
Dear Bluebird List,
Given the recent uptick in Datsun 510 interest (like the “Leno” video and recent article in Sport Car Market) this is the right time to announce that FutoFab will start stocking reproduction steel Datsun 510 body panels this Fall.
I will be traveling to Taiwan to meet with the manufacturer in person the end of next week. Currently in production are tail light panels, which will be our first stocking part. These will be on hand in 8-10 weeks. Prototyping is complete on rocker panels, front fenders & hoods. These will be coming next.
FutoFab’s Fall offerings for the Datsun 510 will include:
Chrome plated front & rear bumpers
Bumper brackets
Front fenders with and w/o side marker holes
Headlight buckets w/retainer rings
Hoods
Hood trim
Fender “eyebrow” trim
Lower grill trim
Front Valance
Quarter panels
Tail Panels
Rear Valance
Tail light trim (retainer & overlay trim)
And 240Z bumpers F&R in both chrome and painted
510 trunk floors and the outer drops are scheduled next for production.
Once all the shipping and import logistics are worked out, we will be announcing retail pricing.
We at FutoFab are extremely excited about our growth and this opportunity to further support the Datsun community.
Links to Picture of prototyped 510 steel panels.
http://datsun510.com/photopost/data/3837/dato1600guard.JPG
http://datsun510.com/photopost/data/3837/dATOSILL.JPG
http://datsun510.com/photopost/data/3837/Dato1600Hood.jpg
Further updates will be coming, so keep an eye on our website http://www.futofab.com/ in the upcoming months.
David Levinson
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br...@windstream.net
How much for a 100% steel, complete but stripped of bolt on parts and primed in black two door 510 shell, Dave!?
Keith ( now you've got my interest! )
Mike B
Dave,
Sure hope you are using some more rust resistant steel than the OEM.
Mike
From: blueb...@googlegroups.com [mailto:blueb...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David Patten
Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 9:17 AM
To: BB List
Subject: [Bluebird510] FutoFab Introduces Steel 510 Body Parts
Dear Bluebird List,
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Nathan Marshall
br...@windstream.net wrote:
HOT DAMN!
How much for a 100% steel, complete but stripped of bolt on parts and primed in black two door 510 shell, Dave!?
Keith ( now you've got my interest! )
---- David Patten <dwpa...@gsinet.net> wrote:
br...@windstream.net
David Levinson
Ethan
I bet the primary cost driver is tooling and transport as opposed to raw material (all 510 parts are “low volume” in the big picture). 316 SS is not all that much more costly from a raw material perspective (just a mere 150% more $). That said, 316 can be made to rut too when exposed to chlorides. If you really want it to last, passivate it and electropolish it….it would look way better than a delorian J Far too nice to paint!!
I am thrilled that FutoFab is doing this. I will not complain about any material choice as they are all better than nothing J
Thanks FutoFab & Happy 510ing.
Ethan
510’s R US
br...@windstream.net
material choice as they are all better than nothing "
In my book, ANY newly tooled reproduction 510 body parts are very welcome around here!
Happy 4th of July!
Keith 510
---- Ethan <etha...@bellsouth.net> wrote:
I bet the primary cost driver is tooling and transport as opposed to raw
material (all 510 parts are "low volume" in the big picture). 316 SS is not
all that much more costly from a raw material perspective (just a mere 150%
more $). That said, 316 can be made to rut too when exposed to chlorides.
I am thrilled that FutoFab is doing this. I will not complain about any
material choice as they are all better than nothing J
Thanks FutoFab & Happy 510ing.
Ethan
510's R US
From: blueb...@googlegroups.com [mailto:blueb...@googlegroups.com] On
Behalf Of David Levinson
Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 10:48 AM
To: mab...@surfbest.net; dwpa...@gsinet.net; 'BB List'
Subject: Re: [Bluebird510] FutoFab Introduces Steel 510 Body Parts
Just keep them out of the salt air, remember our 510s here in the States
were shipped over mostly on deck and the Pacific salt spray had already
condemed them to a shortened service life.. If you lived in a winter salt
belt you could say goodby to your car in 10 years! Unproected Fe Steel is
going to rust, now if you want to triple or better production costs,
manufacture them in Stainless, you can expect a 2000.00 fender! Great if
intend on keeping your car for 500 years! Just reproduce it all in 316 or
better Stanless.. Hell they could burry you in it! ;)
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<http://datsun510.com/photopost/data/3837/dATOSILL.JPG>
http://datsun510.com/photopost/data/3837/dATOSILL.JPG
<http://datsun510.com/photopost/data/3837/Dato1600Hood.jpg>
Further updates will be coming, so keep an eye on our website
David Levinson
"I am thrilled that FutoFab is doing this. I will not complain about any material choice as they are all better than nothing " And it already looks better than a Delorian!
Jordan B
Anthony Schwisow
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Dan Heil
So now this might get just a tad interesting. Eh dave!
Hint
I would refer back to my emails about trying to get a taillight panel from the Australian company which sells them.
Dan
250SRX
510 wagons
David Levinson
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Desert Datsuns
over by the container-load, than the rest of us shipping individually.
Curious to see what the pricing will be. Would be nice to stock up on
some stuff for the future if/when I get some extra cash.
I know that's how guys in New Zealand do it. Wait to fill up a container
with USDM parts, and then ship it all to NZ.
Ryan Newman
Phoenix, AZ
71 510
81 280ZXT
06 Frontier
David Patten wrote:
> Dear Bluebird List,
>
>
>
> announce that FutoFab will start stocking reproduction steel Datsun 510
> body panels this Fall.
>
>
>
> I will be traveling to Taiwan to meet with the manufacturer in person
> the end of next week. Currently in production are tail light panels,
> which will be our first stocking part. These will be on hand in 8-10
> weeks. Prototyping is complete on rocker panels, front fenders & hoods.
> These will be coming next.
>
>
>
>
>
> Chrome plated front & rear bumpers
>
> Bumper brackets
>
> Front fenders with and w/o side marker holes
>
> Headlight buckets w/retainer rings
>
> Hoods
>
> Hood trim
>
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> Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3204/5961 - Release Date: 07/03/13
>
David Levinson
From: "Desert Datsuns" <dat...@cox.net>
To: "Bluebirds" <blueb...@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 6:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Bluebird510] FutoFab Introduces Steel 510 Body Parts
Jay510
Parts have to be better priced than shipping them from Down-Under..
Jay
ceg...@aol.com
Carter Boad
Dave!
Thank you for stepping up to make this happen.
It will take a lot of work and risk of capital and time to stock these parts. I hope the 510 community is prepared to support your efforts with brisk orders so you get your money back quickly. I wish you safe travels next week and look forward to your findings!
--carter
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