Brian D Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 I picked her up in july for $150 (which was a bargan). Since then I have got a carb, replaced the fuel pump,water pump, gas tank,clutch master and slave and rubber line , front and rear brakes, cylinders, brake lines, wheel bearings, fixed the radiator , and e-brake which was frozen soild after sitting 10 years. I got her cleaned up today. All I am left waiting on is the new timing cover, seals and the clevis pin for e-brake. Hopefully some I will find a front bumper and a pair of fenders. Here she is the day I got her Here she is this morning Quote Link to comment
dat521gatherer Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 sweet! I love 520's. keep up the good work. how bout a interior and engine bay pic? Quote Link to comment
corner worker Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 my truck looked much worse when I drug it home. My wife is the most caring, understanding person I know....until I brought home my datto. Quote Link to comment
Brian D Posted October 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 I know how you feel there. I got hit with a broom Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Shes gonna be a kool cruiser soon. FYI a 521 front bumper will also work size wise but the brackets may be different. Quote Link to comment
Brian D Posted December 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 Sorry it has been so long. I just got it on the road about 3 days ago and it is going to need a engine rebuild soon. But here are some updated pics for you pic whores. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 Looks good all 1 color. Keep her full of oil & dont let her overheat. Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Your 520 is looking real good Brian D, are you the one that won those headlight bezels on ebay? I think it is the best looking front shot of a dual headlight 520 I've ever seen, maybe the color, or no bumper, we'll see when you find a bumper. wayno Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Brian this looks hot man! What a great looking 520!!! Quote Link to comment
Brian D Posted December 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Nope not me on the bezels. Those are my old rusty ones that I restored. I work with a lot of aluminum at work and I will be posting a few how to's on some easy ways to restore the trim parts on Datsuns. I don't know if I am going to end up putting the front bumper on, it just looks so smooth without it. It is fun to drive, but I have two exhaust valves that are shot, so I don't have much power. I can't wait until I have the money to have somebody rebuild that j13 for me. I am going to start on the interior soon. Should turn out good considering that is what I do for a living. Quote Link to comment
dilandau Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Nope not me on the bezels. Those are my old rusty ones that I restored. I work with a lot of aluminum at work and I will be posting a few how to's on some easy ways to restore the trim parts on Datsuns. appreciate those howto's when you get to them. nice looking truck man. im about at a place to paint my 521 and thinking about colors. im hesitant to go black, but seeing your truck has got me thinking. as for the interior- i like the rainbow! Quote Link to comment
burrito213 Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 i want a 520 Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 she is sweat keep us posted Quote Link to comment
jay520 Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 That looks great... Quote Link to comment
burrito213 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 this is a cool ride. Quote Link to comment
dat521gatherer Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 i love the look of these when they're black. nice work. Quote Link to comment
dat521gatherer Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 engine bay and interior pics please. :) Quote Link to comment
Brian D Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 as some of you my have seen in my other post here is the new engine going in this weekend. J 15 Quote Link to comment
Brian D Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 I will get you some engie and interior also Quote Link to comment
Brian D Posted January 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 I got the engine cleaned up, painted, new water pump, thermostat, and NGK's. Should have oics tomorrow when I assemble after paint is dry. Still trying to figure out dizzy options. Might just order petronix part so I can have this weekend, unless I can find a El dizzy Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 I got the engine cleaned up, painted, new water pump, thermostat, and NGK's. Should have oics tomorrow when I assemble after paint is dry. Still trying to figure out dizzy options. Might just order petronix part so I can have this weekend, unless I can find a El dizzy One thing at a time Brian, I do not recall if you have heard this engine run or not, get it in and running, then start dumping money into it. You don't need electronic ign. to hear it run. I'm glad you found an engine. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment
Brian D Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Here are some engine pics. I am waiting for the valve cover to dry. Also got my NOS tail lights today. It will be a while before they go on. Wayno. I am doing all of the things I want to do to the truck while I can. I am parting out a chevy and using what I am getting from that to make improvements to the 520. I figured since I am going to do a EL dizzy soon I might as well do it when I drop the engine in, set the timing and forget about it. Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 It's going to be so nice when the valve cover is painted, it's going to look good when your done. :thumbup: wayno Quote Link to comment
Brian D Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 I am so excited to finally be making so progress. I should be getting a new windsheild seal next week so I can get rid of that damn leak and start on the part where I really know what I am doing, the interior. The cold weather is killing me on paint dry time. Quote Link to comment
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