jchristians Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Just picked up a VERY clean 1971 Datsun 1600 pickup. I am new to the Datsun world. What are some common things to look for, know, upgrades etc. on these pickups? Appreciate any feedback! Is the 1600 also known as the 520? How do you add images as a URL??...I wanna show this baby off! thanks! Quote Link to comment
freaky510 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 http://community.ratsun.net/topic/691-how-to-post-pictures-and-keep-online-photo-albums/ Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 http://community.ratsun.net/topic/691-how-to-post-pictures-and-keep-online-photo-albums/ The 520 is the earlier 521 and had the J13 or 1300 motor in it. The J13 motor was retained when the new 521 came out in mid '68. All J13 trucks are labeled L520 and L521. Starting with the '70 model year the L series 1600 motor was used and all trucks after this date are labeled PL521. Problems: rust, worn king pins, fuse box under hood exposed to everything and prone to corrosion, badly adjusted front and rear drum brakes (fixable if parts not seized) loose shifter. . Quote Link to comment
jchristians Posted March 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Here are the only pics I have right now...will post more later! My badges say 1600...so, it is a 521. Thanks much! http://s848.photobuc...0Datsun%201600/ Also, is there a common disc brake conversion? Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Here are the only pics I have right now...will post more later! My badges say 1600...so, it is a 521. Thanks much! http://s848.photobuc...0Datsun%201600/ Also, is there a common disc brake conversion? There you go. Nice truck, what are your plans? Welcome to Ratsun. Quote Link to comment
DatWifey Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Here are the only pics I have right now...will post more later! My badges say 1600...so, it is a 521. Thanks much! http://s848.photobuc...0Datsun%201600/ Also, is there a common disc brake conversion? MKlotz does a front brake conversion kit. Posted here. Quote Link to comment
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