drosswife Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) It's mine! :D It's a 1972 Datsun and we only paid $200 for it. Also what model is the truck? Plans for it at the moment are a low static drop and from there we will see. Any tips or information is greatly appreciated. Here are some pics! Just one spot of rust on the door! Edited November 2, 2009 by drosswife Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Nice truck at a great price:)! I beleive ur truck is a 521 model:)! Quote Link to comment
Jayden71 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 COOL!!! Welcome to Ratsun!:cool: What you got is a 521 pickup. Got one myself and I LOOOOVE IT!! Looks like it got a few years of dirt on it. No biggy, she will buff right out. Lots of info and good people here. We like pics and you might wanna finish filling out yer info. Where you at?? Quote Link to comment
drosswife Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 We live in Ashland, KY. My husband is a mini-trucker as well, he has a 1993 Ford Ranger. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 You own a PL 521..has the original outside mirror & hood emblem. Id polish the rims, buff out the paint & roll it :cool: Lots of guys here that'll help you get it running. Keep it too & dont give up on it. Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Welcome to Ratsun. :D Now go take more pic's Quote Link to comment
drosswife Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 You own a PL 521..has the original outside mirror & hood emblem. Id polish the rims, buff out the paint & roll it :cool: Lots of guys here that'll help you get it running. Keep it too & dont give up on it. I wasn't planning on it! I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it! I actually already have paint for it, my friend gave it to us. It's Toyota Speedway Blue. Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Nice another 521! Ol skool, slot mags, 8 ball shifter. Totally dig it. Buff that puppy and roll it! Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Nice truck and Welcome to Ratsun. Ihad a 70 521 that was red and looked similar when I bought it. I took it took the car wash and blasted it from all angles and then took it home and scrubbed it with comet cleanser, rinsed it well hand buffed and waxed it and it looked great! Who cares if you waxed a littled surface rust when you are ready to paint the wax cleans off. I suggest body & paint after you get it running. Enjoy it, it is a beautiful truck!!! Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 sweet only 1300 miles!:D Quote Link to comment
slam_dat_sun Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Awesome is that a barn find , looks sweet . Tell you husband to get rid of his danger ranger and get a Datsun :lol: Quote Link to comment
drosswife Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Awesome is that a barn find , looks sweet . Tell you husband to get rid of his danger ranger and get a Datsun :lol: Haha...I wish he would! But....We already have A LOT of money into this thing...Damn I Beams! Quote Link to comment
slam_dat_sun Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 That is all fords are good for , money pits haha kidding . I am digging that 8 ball shifter :lol: Quote Link to comment
drosswife Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 That is all fords are good for , money pits haha kidding . I am digging that 8 ball shifter :lol: Yep I absolutely love it! I'm defiantly not changing it! Quote Link to comment
808DA6 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Nice save. With the exception of the left door, the body looks straight. The very first thing i'd do with this 521 is upgrade the brakes. Front discs and a dual brake master cylinder. Rear discs also if its in the budget/scope of the project. Safety first! Is this going to be a project or a driver (or both?) -Brian Quote Link to comment
drosswife Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Nice save. With the exception of the left door, the body looks straight. The very first thing i'd do with this 521 is upgrade the brakes. Front discs and a dual brake master cylinder. Rear discs also if its in the budget/scope of the project. Safety first! Is this going to be a project or a driver (or both?) -Brian Actually a little bit of both. I am wanting it to be a project, but since Daniel and I have two trucks it's going to be push and shove to who gets parts when lol. I don't think I could help but drive it it's too sexy to keep sitting! I will defiantly look into the thing with the brakes and also if you hear of anyone with a left door for my truck let me know that is one thing that is getting replaced for sure. I'm a perfectionist! Quote Link to comment
808DA6 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I'd contact Mike Klotz. He sells a front disc conversion for the 521 that is simple and affective. Quite a few trucks on this site are rolling on his work. Its also bolt on; no fab involved. Then grab a early Z-car dual master. The 15/16" is popular. You'll also need a proportioning valve from the same car (i think.) Next, get new slave cylinders and shoes for the back. May also need to overhaul the adjusters as they tend to sieze if not used. Sorry, don't know anyone close enough to recommend body skins. I got a door, but shipping would kill it. Good luck though. Keep us posted. -Brian Quote Link to comment
dross93ranger Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 hey guys, this is Daniel, drosswife's husband. I joined up because I will be doing alot of work to this truck as well and will need to ask some questions. Does anyone know where to find all of this truck's stock specifications? Engines/dimensions...anything? Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) The ever awesome Mike Klotz has posted the factory manuals at http://www.olddatsuns.com/ Hows that for awesome info!!! This really is the best forum on the planet! Edited November 2, 2009 by fisch Quote Link to comment
dross93ranger Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 The factory manuals are at http://www.olddatsuns.com/ Hows that for awesome info!!! Pretty great, thanks man. I've been searching google for that for about an hour and a half with no luck. Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Groovy! You should shoot Mklotz70 a thanks as he does it for the love of the Dat! Also you will want to spend alot of time in this thread. Many questions will be answered! http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=2129 Quote Link to comment
dross93ranger Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Groovy! You should shoot Mklotz70 a thanks as he does it for the love of the Dat! Also you will want to spend alot of time in this thread. Many questions will be answered! http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=2129 Sweet, thanks. Another question I have is; has anyone done a coilover swap on a 521, thats something we are really starting to consider to do. Quote Link to comment
whitechef Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Nice 521. It looks about like mine did when I got it except mine was outside for 2 years. I really like the saddle sitting on the roof, mine didn't come with that. Must be some wierd factory option. I agree with the guys, rub it out and roll it. Congrats and welcome to Ratsun. This site has more Datsun info than Datsun itself. Quote Link to comment
808DA6 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Sweet, thanks. Another question I have is; has anyone done a coilover swap on a 521, thats something we are really starting to consider to do. I am, but my build is a little different........ -Brian Quote Link to comment
dross93ranger Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I am, but my build is a little different........ -Brian I will have check out your build. Is it a royal pain or would you recommend the swap? Quote Link to comment
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