Kenny.D Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I basically need a whole front end of a 520. Fenders, Hood, Valance and grille. Any idea where i could get this. Datsuns arent to popular around here, so junkyards really wont have what i'm looking for. If you have any or all of this, or know a company that makes repos, let me know. Thanks, Kenny Link to comment
ggzilla Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Well we got those parts out here on West Coast, but shipping would cost you as much as another 520. I'd start searching for 520s: eBay, Craiglist, etc. Link to comment
Kenny.D Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 At this point, i'm ready to pay the shipping charges to get some decent straight panels. Put it this way, I've NEVER seen a Datsun in person in MD before i bought mine. They just arent around. Which is pretty cool, but also kind of a bummer when it comes to getting parts. I will keep an eye out on C's-list and ebay though. Anyone, know of a company that make reproduction body panels? Link to comment
drastic520 Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 man im in the same boat. ive been looking for the same things. youll find it here for sure but the shippng is a killer. i priced a fender from one of the guys here to fl and it was 120. so be ready. im searching for repro parts but no luck. Link to comment
Kenny.D Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 man im in the same boat. ive been looking for the same things. youll find it here for sure but the shippng is a killer. i priced a fender from one of the guys here to fl and it was 120. so be ready. im searching for repro parts but no luck. Bummer. I've done a ton of google searches on repro stuff too w/ zero results for datsun trucks. 120 seems kinda high, but if its the only way i can get it, i guess i have no choice. Kenny Link to comment
fisch Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Heh try living in New England Kenny! I think there are only 2 ratsun guys in the whole state. And a 520? Heck I think Drastic has the only 520 I've heard of on the east coast! Go to Craigshelper.com and search eastern cities and be prepared to travel for your parts. If you do need the whole front end for a 520 it sounds like you would be better off searching and waiting for a new 520 or 521 to pop up. Link to comment
drastic520 Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 fisch is right. but we gotta do it for the love of it.... i know of at laest one more 520 in georgia. hey fisch, how much fun is it drivin it with all tha snow. i remember a girlfriend i had up in bridgewater and i hated the winter there. i used to drive there from brooklyn when i lived upthere every weekend. boy i hate the snow. Link to comment
fisch Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 hey fisch, how much fun is it drivin it with all tha snow. I hate driving in the snow! Thankfully I work in a studio in the house so my only commute to work is a set of stairs. My 521 is gonna have to stay locked up in the garage during the winters, all the salt (trucks) around here would eat it like teenager staring at a plate of Big Macs! To this day I have only drivin it in my back yard once and I managed to do that one day before the first snow fell. Can't wait for spring! (Or a heated Garage someday!) Link to comment
hang_510 Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Put it this way, I've NEVER seen a Datsun in person in MD before i bought mine. They just arent around. Which is pretty cool, but also kind of a bummer when it comes to getting parts. djlotus and qwik510 are both from maryland (on here) w/510's good luck on the quest :D Link to comment
hang_510 Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 I will keep an eye out on C's-list and ebay though. also http://www.dimequarterly.com/ classifieds in FL "datsun 521 for sale -- 1971 datsun 521 for sale good running truck can email pics upon request 786 308 7672 johnny" Link to comment
drastic520 Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 its one of the main reasons im down south now. can work on my baby all year long..... thanks for the link hang. helpful indeed........... Link to comment
Rusty Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 its one of the main reasons im down south now. can work on my baby all year long..... thanks for the link hang. helpful indeed........... OFF TOPIC: hey I saw that you know/knew that guy "Chris" with the yellow NL project, you need to get that guy on the forum? and if he is...he need to post ! Link to comment
drastic520 Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 yeah rusty, he is one of my club members. hes been working on it. imma try and get him here for sure. i did tell him. where did you see his truck? Link to comment
Rusty Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 where did you see his truck? I think Kiznook posted the Utube vid of him hacking the bed up, then I seen an "almost" thread on nissan customs. I think the the few of us (NL guys) should all know each other. All these 510 and 620 guys get all the comradery.:fu: well, I am friends with Ching from severed ties. (Aussie) he will know doubt blow people up with his NL . aaaanyway. Link to comment
drastic520 Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 i just sent him the link so hell be joining soon. Link to comment
fisch Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Hey Kenny found a nice 69 521 project in NC. Even has the rubber floor mat and original wheels! You could buy it and sell your 520 to make up some costs? http://raleigh.craigslist.org/car/574413507.html Link to comment
drastic520 Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 wow thats intact! still a virgin... lol. i like it but there are many 521s out there already. and really vry lil 520's. even though till this day my favorite it the bulletside like the one on your sig. Link to comment
Kenny.D Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 That's in pretty good shape. If it wasnt for the fact i just bought mine, I would look in to it. I talked to a friend of mine who does body work and he said the problems on my trucks front end are repairable, just easier if i could find replacements. It's mainly some light rust and bondo. But i will for sure need a new front valance. Its really bent up. Any one have one??? Link to comment
djlotus Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 What part of Maryland are you in? If you need help with anything I might be able to help out. Link to comment
Kenny.D Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 What part of Maryland are you in? If you need help with anything I might be able to help out. I'm in Baltimore. What area are you from? Link to comment
drastic520 Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 im using 20 ga sheetmetal for all my panels. kinda gave up on lookin.... post pics of yours!!!! Link to comment
djlotus Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I'm in Baltimore. What area are you from? Odenton, so while I'm not that far away, Baltimore covers a pretty large area. I'll try to help when I can if you need it. Link to comment
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