gorillabear Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I figured I'd start a thread here for my 521. I sent my wife a cell phone pic when I arrived to pick him up and she promptly named him Harold. Got a few plans in store for him, not sure what all I'm going to do though. I'm going to be selling my 510 and this will be my new daily. Just picked up this L20B for him and it's getting a rebuild from Dr. 510. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Looks good, nice choice for a daily driver. You going to keep the old-school slotted mag wheels? They are my favorite, I have them on my daily driver. Quote Link to comment
Jayden71 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Love it man :cool: I think Harold will like the L20b!! Quote Link to comment
DatWifey Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Very nice! Harold looks like he's had a few runs around the block, but has at least kept his body straight! ;) 1 Quote Link to comment
dave71 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 that's a sweet ride...wish i could drive mine year around 1 Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I like the slotted mags also, keep us posted on your plans and progress.:rolleyes: wayno Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Score! When I bought my 521, I really couldn't stand that color. (I thought it was the light/mint green in the CL ad.) But I'll tell you what, I am loving that green. There have been alot of this green popping up in the forums as of late. Makes me love my truck that much more, every time I see it. Love the truck. Keep it going. And of course...OICS! Quote Link to comment
gorillabear Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Thanks everyone! The color is staying for sure, I'm going to try to clean up the ugly spots on the fenders at some point. Unfortunately the PO painted the engine bay and the inside of the doors with black paint... and didn't mask anything. All of the electrical and most of the components under the hood are black too, it's awesome! :blink: I like the slotted mags as well but I'm not sure if they'll fit for the brake upgrade. Lots to do and no time or money to do it with. :lol: Anyone have some old bumperettes that would fit this truck? Looking for some cheap ones that need work. Quote Link to comment
dat521gatherer Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 cool another 521. I know a guy that has one with the same color as yours. 521's rule!! Quote Link to comment
shancerlelby Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 dude thats a good looking project. Too bad about buddy doing the custom paint work. At least he's in good hands now. Quote Link to comment
raggmann Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Is the "tag" still there saying what color code the green is? Are you in need of a gas door, I've got a couple if you need. Quote Link to comment
yellowdatsun Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Finding a set of "cheap" rear bumperettes may not be easy, if you want a set that looks decent. Most got thrown away when people installed those hideous large steel bumpers that you see on most old imports. I had a set of really nice used ones, and they went for a very pretty penny on ebay a year ago or two so. Finding them isn't too hard, but finding a set that isn't bent/rusted isn't easy. Be prepared to spend $100 for a good set. Make sure they come with the mounting brackets, because those aren't easy to find either. Quote Link to comment
gorillabear Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 I wouldn't mind a beat up/rusty set of bumperettes. They'd match everything else on the outside. :) Sorry we missed you guys at the meet the other night. I have a gas door, thanks though! The bolts are all snapped off so it's going to take some work to get the gas door back on. Quote Link to comment
dat521gatherer Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 if the numbers are too faded I can tell you its color number 558. Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 That is Datsun "Dragon Green" Datsun code 558. Dupont paint code, 31025 Quote Link to comment
gorillabear Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Thanks for the color codes! Anyone know where to get window felt and door weatherstripping for a 521? The PO included both but neither seems to fit my truck. I picked up the head this weekend (thanks Ben!) and it's off to meet up with the block. Quote Link to comment
Roger Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Long live King Harold. Quote Link to comment
gorillabear Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 I haven't posted in a few months but there has been some progress with Harold. I did the front disc brake swap and upgraded the master cylinder. The rear got 3" lowering blocks but it still needs to come down more. I pulled the horns and sandblasted them but haven't decided on a paint color for them. I also replaced my passenger side fender but no luck on finding a matching fuel door or drivers side fender yet! The L20 and head are now done thanks to Keith at Action Speed & Machine. Richard has the L20 block mostly assembled and took the L16 out on Friday (thanks again!) Today Richard towed me over to my shop where I'm going to try to clean the engine bay up before the motor goes back in. Stripping all this spray paint off is slow going but I'm just tenacious enough to get it done (I hope). Here are some before pics and all the after pics from today. I'm hoping to get this thing back to it's original color under the hood by the end of the weekend. Pulled motor (all stickers, wires, components are sprayed black, note the overspray up toward the windshield) Day one of paint removal, spent most of my time on the front support, tested some down on the firewall and cleaned up under the windshield on the right. It's really slow to come off where he sprayed it thick Under the hood (he sprayed the trim too) Is that hardwood flooring under there?!? The doors are sprayed THICK as well Can't wait to make some door panels Hoping to get started on the interior this weekend too but everything under the hood is priority until the motor goes in. Quote Link to comment
Rocket Dog Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Looks good, nice choice for a daily driver. You going to keep the old-school slotted mag wheels? They are my favorite, I have them on my daily driver. Yea who makes those slot mags these days? I want some for my 521. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Is that a flattop piston for the L20??????? I wouldnt recommentd a flattop for a L20 myself on a street gas pump daily driver myself unless you guys have maybe 93 octane Quote Link to comment
gorillabear Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Is that a flattop piston for the L20??????? I wouldnt recommentd a flattop for a L20 myself on a street gas pump daily driver myself unless you guys have maybe 93 octane Oops. Too late. :) And I found out on Sunday that the reason the PO sprayed everything black is because a battery exploded at some point under the hood. Thanks for not telling me buddy! :fu: The entire passenger side firewall has no original paint, just rust and spray paint now. Debating whether or not to try to get it sprayed this week or just leave it for now and put the block back in. This is my daily so I'm leaning toward just getting the truck back up and running. There are quite a few things I'd like to do if I'm going to repaint it and there isn't nearly enough time to get them done. Here is how it sits right now, although I've cleaned the undercarriage since these pics: Quote Link to comment
620green Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Oops. Too late. :) And I found out on Sunday that the reason the PO sprayed everything black is because a battery exploded at some point under the hood. Thanks for not telling me buddy! :fu: The entire passenger side firewall has no original paint, just rust and spray paint now. Debating whether or not to try to get it sprayed this week or just leave it for now and put the block back in. This is my daily so I'm leaning toward just getting the truck back up and running. There are quite a few things I'd like to do if I'm going to repaint it and there isn't nearly enough time to get them done. Here is how it sits right now, although I've cleaned the undercarriage since these pics: You sqeegees set on the way now.Tracking number:RF788678663TH.Nice 521. Quote Link to comment
gorillabear Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 New motor is in, courtesy Dr. 510! Still lots (tons!) of work to be done in the looks department but this is my daily so getting it on the road is priority one right now. More photos to come but for now... Can anyone tell me how much width there is between the rear license plate and the bumperette? I don't have the bumperettes yet so I'm not sure where they sit but I'm trying to figure out where to route the exhaust out. Any help would be great. Quote Link to comment
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