Datsun Articles Archives

Another Magazine Feature? Yes Please!

March 16, 2026 by Greg

Back in 2013, Nostalgic Hero (Japan’s premier classic car magazine) did a little feature on our collection. Since then, we built a shop, cars have come and gone, and we’ve visited Japan twice. So, we were completely surprised when NH did a second feature article on our collection. Without further ado, here is the translation, […]

Betty Returns – 510 Restoration Redux

January 1, 2019 by Greg

Article Series

Several years ago, we completed a lengthy article series on resto-modding our 1968 Datsun 510 sedan. Well, she’s undergone some additional improvements.

The Stainless Steel Carrot – Have you gotten yours?

August 10, 2016 by Greg

The Stainless Steel Carrot is 365 pages of Datsun racing history that belongs in the libraries of racing fans and Datsun enthusiasts everywhere.

Yutaka “Mr. K” Katayama, 1909-2015

February 22, 2015 by Greg

Nissan and Datsun enthusiasts mourn the loss of our beloved Mr. K – You are with us in spirit, every time we turn the key. Godspeed, friend.

Giant Killer – the Datsun 510

November 13, 2014 by Torry

Watch JP’s story of how he came to fall in love with his 510 and restore it, while his father was fighting the battle against cancer.

7th Annual JennaBears Car Show & Shenanigans!

April 14, 2014 by Greg

The NICOclub west coast contingent got together to support the JennaBears Foundation Car Show, and as usual, the after-show shenanigans always make for some good pics!

1986 Nissan 720 Pickup Ball Joint Replacement DIY

March 6, 2014 by Greg

Here’s a great tutorial on replacing the ball joints on your Nissan 720 pickup, by our resident 720 expert, fastboatman29212! I just finished putting ball joints on my 1986 Nissan 720 with 2WD. I learned a lot by reading repair manuals and talking to folks who have done it. After struggling a bit with the […]