Roger

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/582018905882322/ This is an example of what I'd like to find. Thanks. Need a bath in mine, and Chinooks and this Datsun don't have one. Had a pop top Vanagon Weasfalia camper once. Most Hilux motorhomes w/o terminal rust, or water damage beyond repair are on the West Coast, so travel to get one is most likely in the cards. This Datsun seems to have water damage on the roof. The roof must be sagging as the siding on the driver's side near the top has popped out of position. Needs lots of repair there but could still make it home ok. Slow speed by nature helps.

These early motorhomes were all overloaded, and a Toyota voluntary recall was made for dually axles. They all need it, this too with a Nissan dually axle. Very hard to come by. What I was and am searching for is a 1978 Toyota motorhome(because they are the short ones)when I came across this one. It could be the very first jap vehicle motorhome, soon followed by Chinooks and Dolphin and about 20 others. The recall ended most in 1986 and Toyota refused selling chassis in 1994. They just don't make stuff like this anymore, so if you want it you have to be some degree of impractical. A new something close to these would cost $100k. Someone in the NW should get this. You have so much to see out there.

Gonna have to pass on this one. My blessings to a member here who may be interested. A unique vehicle.

Shipping would be more than $2000 for this, I'm sure. That's a lot of parts and about as much as it would cost in parts and gas to get it home. Being a 1967, it is amazing so early on in the Japanese import invasion that people appreciated the quality and durability built into these trucks to build a home on back. I think they did it with Fords and Chevys, but a Datsun? What's that? Don't believe it is near sold yet, but it is a big project in 105° weather. Interstate hwys may be dangerous with 1300cc. Humm...

I read in Wiki that the rear end ratio to 4.875:1. Wow! Thats how you get 1300cc to carry 1 ton.

I bought a 71 521 in OR 10 years ago and had it shipped to MD for $1300. It was in excellent condition and could have driven the distance. However, it had a recent head as the po told me he had it rebuilt without new seats. Ran it 1000 miles wo lead and it destroyed the valves. Add veggie oil. great idea.

Thanks. How about the old carb with old rubber parts? Cant be good still. Actually I know almost nothing else about it as I have not called the owner. I'm surprised members here have not decended upon it already. It looks ok but the home part needs rebuilding to save it as a motorhome. Doesnt have a shower though smaller ones based on early Hilux have them. Ugly as sin but cool this is. I'm thinking it is too far fetched an idea that I can get it home. Price us ok.

Probably needs a carb

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/398966824687350/ Here it is.

A 520 modified by Perris Valley into an actual motorhome is for sale in Washington state. Don't believe that it has run recently, if not for decades. Considering buying it and driving it home (2800 miles), but it will need to be prepared first, if this is even doable. It does not have hardened valve seats, so either a lead addative or cylinder head work needs to be done. Complete brake overhaul and clutch hydraulics, for sure. New tires. Rubber hoses and things. What else?Wikipedia says the 520 can carry 2200 pounds, while the 521 is set up for only 1100. Something wrong there. This truck is way loaded down with the camper. Eventually, a Nissan dually axle would be fitted. Can airbags be installed? How about swaybars. This thing surely needs all the suspension help it can get! An L engine transplant would be a good idea as would disc brakes. Are regular maintinance and repair parts available? Imagin you were going to do this. What would you do? Driving it, as opposed to trailering it or shipping it, would be part of the adventure. So would be bank deposits and creditcard payments s s s s s.Thanks for any imput!

Good advice!

Does anyone know the size of the 521 bed? Is is similar toa 6ft Ranger? I have a line on a camper top from a 521 that I want on my Ranger(wish I had the 521). THX!

The dieseling was fixed 521 on da highway for about 500 miles. I think it got carboned up from lots of short, slow trips. I just blew the carbom out by driving the speed limit on the interstate.

www.webercarburetors.com Maybe this link will work

This is the weber carb official web site.