Gilson Design Pty Ltd

08/11/2025

We're looking to move some stock of our original SSS LHD Dashes, so if you're up for a bargain, they've dropped from $660AUD to $510AUD (Of Course!!) works out to around $340USD plus shipping.

Price has been applied to our website, so no need for discount codes.

We have also sorted out our shipping issues into the US, apart from some early hiccups with orders which we're working through now.

Cheers!
Duncs

Datsun 510/1600 SSS Left Hand Drive Dash…

30/09/2025

⚠️ US orders STILL on temporary hold ⚠️

We are still holding orders from the US as the tariff's are becoming clearer.

As we currently understand the tariffs are now broken down into the following. A General 2.5% Rate, an additional 10% US IEEPA Tariff, then the final additional 25% US Section 232 Tariff. Total tariffs = 37.5% additional cost to the order.

We're working hard to figure this out, so please bear with us. This isn't good news for not only our business, but all other businesses here in Australia exporting to the US.

Thanks

27/08/2025

⚠️ US orders on temporary hold ⚠️

Australia Post has announced that all parcel services to the USA and Puerto Rico are temporarily suspended from 26 August 2025 until further notice.

This is due to new US import tariff regulations that require duties and taxes to be prepaid before parcels arrive.

What this means:

- Letters/documents with no commercial value can still be sent
- Parcels can’t be lodged to the US or Puerto Rico for now
- Any new orders will be placed on hold until services resume

If you already have an order with us, don’t worry, it’s safe and packed. We’re working hard to get things moving again as soon as possible.

I've been checking into what the effect of these import tariff's mean, and we're hoping that there is no additional cost to you. However, we will know more once the details are updated between Australia and the US.

👉 Read AusPost’s official update here:
https://auspost.com.au/disruptions-and-updates/international-service-updates?syclid=d2n5onkn71hs7383d4k0

Thanks for your understanding, and will update you as we get further information.

Learn about changes to our international services. Find out about disruptions affecting deliveries to and from overseas.

15/08/2025

Got a few things happening in the background whilst its freezing cold here in Winter in Oz.

A customer was after a 66mm gauge holder for the air vent. we've developed the prototypes below!! let us know what you think. i don't have a 66mm gauge at this stage, but the 52mm doesn't look quite right.

Have also got a blank plate version as well, can fit in what ever you want!! as long as its under 80mm diameter.

08/07/2025

Left or Right....

Datsun 510

15/06/2025

While I'm working away at the digital dashes, I fixed up a problem on my ignition barrel for the Datsun.

there seems to be at least 2 variants of these, but after a lot of years, they clap out. the one i had didn't really lock onto the barrel and was a pain.

So i redesigned it to clamp onto the body of the key barrel better and still locks into the steering column surround well.

Is there any interest in these as well? tossing up making them as well.

04/05/2025

The IC7 dashes are now manufactured and the 2 samples have come up awesome! going to manufacture more of these and some LHD's as well. I'll get the production run in stock within the next 2 weeks.

from here I'm going to then run the other dash types, and get them in stock too. i know a few of you have been asking, so put your hands up here and I'll get to those designs next.

thanks all!
Cheers
Duncs

01/01/2025

OK, an update on the Digital Dash design for the Datsun 510! the current design looks like it will easily accomodate digital displays up to 7"

Pic 1 - Haltech IC7
Pic 2 - AiM/Link MXS Strada
Pic 3 - Haltech IQ3
Pic 4 - Motech C127
Pic 5 - Powertune v5 7"
these are the digital dashes i have modelled, but it will fit other models like the Motech C125, AiM/Link MXG Strada and Microtech 7" Displays.

Pic 6 however shows the Haltech UC-10 overlaid, and its quite a bit wider, obviously being a 10" display.

Making the cutout wider to accommodate both 7" and 10" displays won't look right, and would be better off being its own setup.

However, what do you guys think? would you prefer the smaller cutout for up to 7" dash sizes? or make them all 10"?

30/12/2024

Pics of a custom 1 off Haltech IC7 Dash for a customer in NSW. This come up pretty sweet! there has been a lot of questions on these, and I'm going to get a Universal Haltech IC7/UC-10 dash designed up and made for the Aussie market. Will get 15 manufactured with texture as well. anyone keen?? DM for details.

Edit - Extra thanks to Chris Jones for the install shot. note the production ones likely won't have the quadlock/phone mount due to space issues with the UC-10.

Also I've got interest for LHD as well, if you're keen let me know.

03/11/2024

Chris Forsberg's badass Datsun 510 wagon that featured our first ever SSS LHD Dash and the double DIN dash! This is part 4 of the series, but definitely worth a watch.

I thought I'd posted this when it came out, but clearly i missed this. It was down to the wire getting the SSS Dash to Chris and the team, but it made it to SEMA intact and they did the final finishes when it got home.

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The final episode of Wagonfors! Formula Drift driver Chris Forsberg's insane Datsun 510 Wagon Build. We hit the finishing touches and head on off to SEMA in ...

06/10/2024

Happy 510 day to all our US and Canada mates! And to our Aussie mates, yep it's the 6th 🤣

07/09/2024

Catching up with a good mate Gaz today, and he's mentioned that his white 1600 was on Grassroots! check it out in the vid below.

Shout out to the Ballarat Datsun Boys!!! awesome bunch of blokes.

and Ryan Grassrootsgarage for supporting the true grassroots Datto's Australia, and world wide!

GrassRoots Garage from Sydney Australia is a show about cars, we enjoy talking to the people that own modify & maintain them. We are not focused on making hy...