Pacific coast Datsun Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Ok as a few of you guys know i recently moved to a new house with considerably less parking than my old place so I've been considering selling off my 65 L 320. Not to mention that i dont really drive her much & needs a few repairs that i dont have the time or $$ to put into it. Im trying to get an idea of what shes worth & or should i keep it & sell my 71 521 instead. The bad stuff on the 320: clutch is slipping & needs to be replaced, needs front brakes done [again], & has a oil leak [or 2]. The good: new interior, new clutch master, runs great, new tires, all chrome is good. The 521 good: Runs great, 5 speed trans, new brakes & clutch master, all electrical works. The bad, exhaust manifold leaks, small radiator leak, may need a new throw out bearing. I really dont want to sell either one but pretty much have to soon. the 65... the 71... Link to comment
kiznook Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Why must you be so FAR away! Sad times, I'd say given the cool factor, keep the 320 and sell the 521. BUT the 521 is the better rig. How much of a project do you want to keep? Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 There will always be a part of you that will look back and regret selling either one......so look at the future. You've pretty much run the course with the 320. The 521 seems like kind of an after thought....like you got a deal and went for it. The 620 seems to be your baby. Myself.....I'd probably let the Hardbody go...I couldn't stand having a rig I couldn't keep outside....plus, it's finished and I'm about the fab work...not the "I'm done part" :) I'd keep one besides your DD...which ever that is.....sell the other two and put it into the one I have the most desire to play with. If you can't get your money out of the HB....DD it until you have gotten your worth out of it :) You can always put the dancing bed on the 620! Link to comment
fisch Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 UGH!! Tough choice. Hmmmm I say keep the 320 and put all the money you get from the 521 into making it a solid lil rig. 521's are much easier to find, but you will prolly get less for it than the 320. I love my 521! But if I am being honest, I got it because I couldn't find a 320. But I still love it even if it was my second choice. The thought of you w/o your 320 makes me sadder than the 521. That is my 2 cents anyway PAc! Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 No One should have to choose between his Datsuns:) Mark, They're both awesome trucks, If it's because of space you can store one at my house:D! I would hate too see you let any of them go, Call me or PM me if you need storage. Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Thx guys. This is sure a tough decision & appreciate the feedback. The HB wont be sold, it was my dads truck before he passed a few years ago. Part of me knows ill never find another. The 521 although it has a few small issues is & has been my daily & hasnt let me down yet. The 620 next to the HB has the most hours put into it but also has a few issues [brakes/electrical] but can be fixed right with $$ from a sale. Bottom line is i can actually park one of the trucks on the grass next to the garage but the city will eventually fine us & ill have to move it. Jason i may take you up on the storage offer :D Also how hard will it be to find a clutch & pressure plate for the 320? Link to comment
dat521gatherer Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 i've always liked the idea of being able to keep a rig at a friends or familys place. but keep the 320 if not both. thats what the collection is about. i live in a apartment and have 4 rides here. i'm only allowed 2 in the lot and the other 2 stay on the street. all have to be tabbed and running. the projects get parked over at my step moms. you could always rent a place for storage spot for it if ya got the cash. Link to comment
yoursurfer Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Let that 32o com e my way to texas she will be pampered in her own garage Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted March 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Let that 32o com e my way to texas she will be pampered in her own garage Make me an offer..$$$ talks :D Im not trying to get rich either so keep that in mind. Link to comment
1lo620 Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 I think if you need to get rid of one of them then I feel you need to let go of the 521...I think down the road you will have better chance of finding another 521 but not as nice of a 320..ANd besides the 320 is a bit more rare and you will kick yourself for seliing it...But in the end it is your call...tough decsion.... Link to comment
jefe de jefes Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Pac , check your pm's............ Maybe you can dig a hole in the back and bury it for later..........:D Link to comment
Rusty Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 I must be tired again.. I could have swore I just read that someone was concidering selling a Datsun 320? :confused: that was weird.:unsure: Link to comment
808DA6 Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Pac, I'm not volunteering anyone here, BUT maybe an Oregonian or Washingtonian would be willing to store the 320 for you. ;) That way, you'd have a wip to roll during a NW event....like Canby. But in all seriousness, looks like you've summed everything up and have some to the conclusion that I would've. 521 DD - Dependable. 620 and HB - Sentimentally invaluable. 320 - Toy. The 320 is the ish, but its the lesser of your evils. Sorry bro. -Brian Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted March 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Yoursurfer i sent you a PM. Guys thanks for the input, heres where it stands right now. I went & looked at a really clean 72 wagon w/ an air bag suspension the other day & the guy wants to trade it for both the 521 & 320. Im considering it but feel he's getting the better part of the deal. The wagon has a L 20 , header, weber, no rust or dings & paint that can be buffed out to shine [original]. Int. is rough but all there, all chrome is straight & shiny, new battery / alternator & supposedly no electrical issues. I have to decide soon...help! Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 We're defintitely gonna need pic's of the wagon ;) Link to comment
CharlieBucket Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 you could take the motor and whatever else out of the 521 and put it in the 320. i doubt you'd want to do that, but i love your 320, i'd hate to lose track of it. Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted March 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Ok...i should know by the end of the week if the trade will go through or not. Sorry guys no pics of the wagon, he did though remove the ad & told me he'd only do a deal with me :D Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Allright ive pretty much given up on the guy trading his wagon to me...no return calls which is BS IMO but o well. I sent PM's to those who showed interest in my 320 & left my cell. # too. Id rather discuss things over the phone anyways so i can go into detail a bit better. Bottom line to me is if anybody else is interested in either the 320 or the 521 PM & give me your # please. What id really like to have happen is a trade for a 510 or 510 wagon. Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Mark, If you still need the space you can still store one or both at my house:). Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 TY Jason, i sent you a PM :D Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Allright kinda sad to say but the 320 is now sold / spoken for. I found a wagon & a good friend will go look at it for me in a few days. IF i get the wagon i may consider selling my 71 521 for additional space. Hopefully pics to come :D Link to comment
Rusty Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Well, hopefully he'll be so excited he'll make it even more nice....:mellow: Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted April 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Sad day today...the transport co. picked up the 320 today & now she's on her way to Florida. The gentleman who bought it is on the forum [Jukeizm] & it was a pleasure dealing him. He's a stand up guy & keeps his word & i know he'll take good care of it. Now, tomorrow im going to look @ another wagon & work out a deal to get it also. pics to come... Link to comment
jukeizm Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 thanks mark should be here next week some time pleasure doing business with you:) ill be in touch Link to comment
fiveNdime Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 weren't you trying to get space? not another car? You made the right choice in my opinion selling the 320. Link to comment
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