creamy.....1971 521

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so here are a few pictures of creamy..i just got her a month or so ago..i love her..im gunna be getting a 5 speed from the datsun parts llc guy im pretty sure hes a member on here its out of a 280z a 1980 i think... im wondering if the l16 and the rear end are up to it...i know its a common swap but not sure if i need to change the gears in the rear end or get one of those big boy motors i hope it all works with minimal mods.. im prepared for new drive shaft,tranny mount possibly enlarging the hole in the cab..let me know what im in for boizzzzz

[Dat620guy]

Love the truck man. It's looks really well kept. I love the front end on these trucks. :cool: I don't know much about the tranny stuff but what other plans do you have for it?

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thanks guy i gota do the king pins in the front end and i ordered a new carb a couple days ago my mechanic buddy was trying to get me to do the weber with the electric choke but i wanted to keep it as mechanical as possible not that i know how to work on mechanical things but i think ill have less of a handle on something with wires involved?? hook up a new choke cable cause its lacking one now and doesnt like to start in the morning but other than that she solid maybe put the bench back in but i like the t bird seats the comfyyy i also need to get the seat belt situation takin care of not that they will help that much but maybe from a ticket or sometinggg

[jefe de jefes]

Nice rig.

Use the front half of the 620 driveline w/bearing. Can't remember if it's from a standard or king cab but it should be around 4" shorter than the 521. Move the hole on the shifter plate and modify your stock tranny mount.

[Creepy Cruiser]

That's really nice dude.

[patd]

Great find, That truck looks like it was taken good care of all of its life. I love the color. :thumbup:

[datzenmike]

The '80 280zx tranny will work just fine in your little 521. The 5th over drive gear is quite tall and was intended for a six cylinder to use. It's only for level highway cruise speeds to reduce engine RPMs. With only an L16 it will be sluggish climbing slight grades and driving into a head wind. For passing, climbing hills or carrying a load use 4th only.

[fisch]

Your five two one is a stunner man! Surprised I haven't seen it before!

[banzai510(hainz)]

Isnt the Z tranny longer.

This is no 1 day swap. 521 have a funky bot on the end of the trawns ect... If your a entry level mech just past this up

Persoanlly just get a 200sx sp speed and you still need to modthe x member hanger thing.

 

Just put the carb on and call it good.

I hate to see another 521 be on the side of the house.Not done rotting away

 

Also do the kingpins first as the kingpin set its self is cheap but getting the machine work and fitting them evn cost me 250$ for a shop to do it. But I stalled the hubs and stuff back on.

 

Mklotz has this write up on olddatsuns.com in the tech section

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thanks for the positive feedback doodezz and datsun mike that is exactly what im looking for!! not to worry hainz im not gunna mess around with the tranny thats way over my head but i have a buddy that owns a aaa shop and gives me pretty good deals..so he will make it happen in a timely fashion..i am gunna tackle the carb though like i said i have minimal wrench turnng skill...if it where made of wood it would make it alot easier on me...but it isnt rocket science..so ill put it on upside down backwardz

[pharouh]

Wow, what a creampuff!!! Wish mine looked like that.

[alleycat]

i like your truck alot. her name suits her well.

[drxfter]

That's one sweet looking truck that shouldn't need a lot of work. Already looks damn cool as it is. :cool:

[ssdjoey]

MY OLD BABY!!!!!!!!!! shes lookin good man,glad you trying new things on her and doin her up,you know what i always wanted to do,and you would probably have a better shot and tools as well is to put afake wood panel bed there was a article in 1 of my mini truckin mags that had a company that charged a boatload but since you and your pops are woodworkers it should be no sweat,glad you love the truck, i did too but the things i wanted to do i couldnt see doing it to that truck as she was sooo nice in stock form,take it easy man, o yea still got the wiper bag hahaahaha

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haha nice maybe ill end up with it some how.. funny you say that ive totally thought about doing a wood lined bed!!!! i would have to start listening to only the beach boys and buy a surf board but hey i love me some beach boys and wouldnt mind learning how to surf so will see what happens! i picked up the tranny today damn the datsun parts llc guy has such a bitchin 510 and 620!!!

[ohpyramids]

really really nice truck.

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ok dumb question im trying to get my windshield wipers workin is the motor located next to the fuze box or am i a complete retard??? noting happens when i hit the switch so im thinkin somethins disconected or broken i need to get a haines repair manual for this thing give my small brain a refrence any sugestions would be cool driveing in the rain without wipers is pretty hairy!!!!

[Hyphy]

yes, the motor should be next to the fuse box. Honestly kinda hard to miss it. Basically located on the firewall in the engine bay behind the stock fuse box. a test light would come in real handy if it is there and not working.

[Roadracer Al]

I found on my 620 that the metal tabs that hold the fuses in the fuse box had corroded badly enough that the wipers and heater motor wouldn't run. A quick scrub with a wire brush helped a lot.

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anyone know where i can get a brake switch?? or if one out of something else will work??? oh and im still looking for a slanted datsun 1600 emblem!

[Jersey]

very very clean truck...I love that body style!

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im bored gunna see if i rember how i posted pictures up..

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shit i cant figure it out.. ill try again later.. brake switch any one know where i can find one or if theres one that works from something else 620/510? thankzzzzzzz