carsoundguy Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Hi, so I started out reading forums looking for ideas and here I am now a member. I think it's great how everyone bounces ideas off of eachother, it's the best way to innovate. Anyways, I traded my 1978 Corolla wagon that I paid $150 for my sisters 1970 521 and I LOVE IT! It's got an L16fed by a weber 32/36 with a 4 speed. That's it so far. It runs great so I'm not messing with it (for now:D). I have a 240Z 5 speed that's going in it prob. after winter. Anyways, just wanted to say hi! I think I'm gonna put a stereo in it this weekend and do some 'glass work so I'll keep everyone posted. Quote Link to comment
carsoundguy Posted November 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 [/img] [/img] Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Niice and welcome! That is a real straight looking 521. Is that factory carpet in there? That seat actually looks comfortable too? Is it from something else, or a redone original? Quote Link to comment
71-521 Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 looks very nice there guy...'looks like the seat and door panels were done about the same time...same material at least...post up some motor and more interior shots! Quote Link to comment
carsoundguy Posted November 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 thanks fisch, yeah I'm pretty happy with the body in general, I do need a new hood however, I had an accident with leaky brakes and a steep driveway :mad: I just won a bid on ebay for a new grille and trim, so if I find a hood she'll be perfect! As for the interior, I was pleased when I first saw the monochromatic scheme- as far as I can tell it's all factory. It'll need a good cleaning but it's in great shape if it is origional! Quote Link to comment
carsoundguy Posted November 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Here's some more pics: [/img] yes, it's hard to believe, but that's without an extra 100K, you should see under the valve cover :D [/img] if your wondering where's the 4th plug wire-I went to autozone and had to settle for a set from a cavalier, and the short one doesn't reach! sorry about the FANTASTIC resolution-it's my phone-cam I'll post more pics after this weekend, I got some tricks up my sleeve ;) Quote Link to comment
kansascity1 Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 truck looks good, good buy. Keep the pics coming. Quote Link to comment
nismopu Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 I have a 240Z 5 speed that's going in it prob. after winter. Anyways, just wanted to say hi! I think I'm gonna put a stereo in it this weekend and do some 'glass work so I'll keep everyone posted. I dont know of a 5 speed offered in the 240z, possibly it came from a 280z or 280zx? peace. Quote Link to comment
carsoundguy Posted November 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 All I know is what I was told, honestly if someone was sure enough of themselves to write something on here, it's probably true. Is there a number combo on the tranny that dictates which z car it came from?? I can post the number tomorow if anyone can code it :D Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 Supposedly there was a European 5-speed available for the 240Z, (very rare). A manual I have lists it as a FS5C71A for '70- '71 and a FS5C71B for '73- '76. FS5W71B 5spds became available in '77 on the 280. Quote Link to comment
nismopu Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 You would be able to tell by just shifting it and feeling the five detents. peace. Quote Link to comment
kiznook Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 You would be able to tell by just shifting it and feeling the five detents. peace. yeah, that's ALWAYS worked in the past....right Kyle? :P Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 Maybe its a nissan comp tranny, we need a pic of it :D P.S sweet truck dude! :D Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 Sweet rig! 521's are popping up everywhere! Not much room for glass in the cab...kick panels and a console maybe. Buckets would give a lot more room for a glass console :) Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Carsoundguy, Nice truck.....Before it was painted black what color was the truck, By the interior it looks like maybe it was pea green??? Quote Link to comment
1lo620 Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Welcome to the Ratsun Zone...:eek::eek:..Where all of your Datsun queations will be answered...Nice lookin truck... Quote Link to comment
dat521gatherer Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 welcome aboard:) nice truck. you have the rare valve cover and oil cap. hang on to them! i dont even have one of those valve covers.:( you got a steal of a deal. i noticed when i buy cheap wires from schucks the coil wire boot ends are the same size and the coil tower is wider than the dist tower. so the wire has the tendency to want to pop off the coil. yeah i'm a cheap ass. Quote Link to comment
carsoundguy Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 WOW I never would have expected such a welcome so fast. I plan on asking MANY questions and posting MANY more pictures as my ratsun evolves. First and foremost, tho, what do U mean I have a rare valve cover????? U mean my little truck is somethin special?? Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 WELCOME to the best forum ever!!! :blink: Quote Link to comment
sjeff64 Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 welcome yea the guys are great info, we all share.not secret like domestic car guys Quote Link to comment
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