Illest_wifey Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I guess I'll start by saying hello! This is my first project to design and work on myself. I have been helping my husband build his civic for the last five years and slowly learning about this n that. Well recently we bought a datsun 810 wagon which I absolutely hated and called a coffin carrier. Not even a month later he had traded it for what now is my first project truck I am beyond excited, even if I have to do all the work myself :unsure: lol. If anyone has any information or advice feel free to let us know we have never worked a datsun of any kind before and have just become a part of the datsun community ;) Thanks and I look forward to sharing my first bulid with you. Here he is: 2 Quote Link to comment
Jassifrass Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 thats awesome! Welcome to Ratsun more pics now!!! please Quote Link to comment
jefe de jefes Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Nice start. Looks like my bros truck. Welcome to ratsun Quote Link to comment
Ken_B Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Welcome to Ratsun! 521's are great little trucks :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Illest_wifey Posted July 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 The inside is a little more work than I thought it looks pretty beat up: 1 Quote Link to comment
DatWifey Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 It looks like you've got a good deal of work ahead of you! Nice looking truck to start with though! But, I imagine that'll be a fun little daily driver down there in SLO when you get it up and running :cool: Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 welcome the truck looks like its in good shape Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I had a '71 but it didn't have the hide away wipers like yours. ;) Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Cool! Glad to see more woman here taking the initiative and saving dattos It's super neato doodz. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 go to olddatsuns.com and read everthing on there.!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Welcome. Nice '69 521. Just fyi...if olddatsuns.com doesn't come up, just check back. It's ownership is being reverted back to the original owner(bre620) and he has to transfer the files at some point. I imagine it won't be down more than a few minutes to an hour, but feel free to download all the manuals you want/need. :) Quote Link to comment
Str8_69 Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Cool truck, and welcome! Look forward to following your build. :D Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 awesome and welcome. everyone here is very helpful and cool. you're in good hands. Quote Link to comment
Illest_wifey Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 I posted a new thread instead of on here.....I'm new at this lol. So the plan for Frankenstein (Franky) has begun. We are getting an RX-7 today with a 13B turbo 2 engine and transmission and some various other parts. Will post pictures after we get the RX-7 here. :) super excited right now Quote Link to comment
Illest_wifey Posted July 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Here is the swap Missing some misc pieces and harness with ECU but we will find it Motor, trans, and LSD rear My husbands supercharged stanced civic Si Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 you are moving right along getting all the parts Quote Link to comment
Jayden71 Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 LOve IT!!!! :cool: Quote Link to comment
521chowda Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 I spy Turbo...You'll be pulling wheelies in no time! Welcome to Ratsun! Quote Link to comment
Dirk Diggler Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 I knew that truck was familiar! Nolan was telling me about it a few weeks ago. I met you and your husband at Danny's house on 4th of July (i have the black altima but I also have a 240z), let me know if you guys ever need help with the truck. Quote Link to comment
Illest_wifey Posted July 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 I knew that truck was familiar! Nolan was telling me about it a few weeks ago. I met you and your husband at Danny's house on 4th of July (i have the black altima but I also have a 240z), let me know if you guys ever need help with the truck. Small world! Ya that'd be great I'm sure we will need it ;) Quote Link to comment
DatWifey Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 I'm confused.... are you selling this truck, or keeping it? http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/2498157830.html 1969 Datsun 521 Unknown miles cause odometer is not working Non-Op since 2004 Smog Exempt 2000 obo Datsun 521 for sale. Motor runs and is a 4 speed. Needs minor exterior work and needs the interior put back together. Also needs some brake work. I am not a Datsun expert but I know what I have. Almost zero rust. email for fast response or text 3604815690. Its a WA number because I just moved down from Seattle Location: San Luis Obispo it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests 1 Quote Link to comment
521chowda Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Now im confused..... Quote Link to comment
Illest_wifey Posted July 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 I'm confused too I have no idea. I'll have to ask my husband. Quote Link to comment
Illest_wifey Posted July 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Apparently we are going to get rid of it :( so much for my first project huh? Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 It's always for sale, if you want it come and get it Thats what the hubby said? Quote Link to comment
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