datsun 521 ute Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 I posted this in the Datsun Projects but thought I would put it where it belongs, amongst the rest of the best :cool: Here is my latest purchase, a 1971 521/1500 ute. I gets put on a truck on Monday for a 2700km(1650mile) interstate trip to my house. Hopefully arrives safe and sound by the end of next week. All original, even the J15 engine. Very hard to get here in Oz as majority are J13. Has all books and documented 96,000 original miles. Only plans are the set of 15x7 wheels pictured with 165/50/15 tyres stretched on, lower it 2"-3" inches all round, a set of fender mirrors and get rid of those elephant ears hanging off the doors and an original radio. If anyone has an original radio, metal backing plate and speaker and is willing to sell and ship to Oz it would be much appreciated. :D This is my second 521, my first 521 is also on here. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 MONEY! Quote Link to comment
baldredhead Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 nice exactly what i'm looking for, only an ocean away... on with the search... 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Nice truck i have a stereo listed on ebay right now.20.00 bucks plus shipping i got a guy from Portugal that wants it just gave him a shipping quote.I do want to say it works but not sure,it came out of a original 521 just like yours. Quote Link to comment
datsun 521 ute Posted February 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Cheers guys, looking forward to getting it that's for sure. Quote Link to comment
jon521 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 damn dude! looks like a GREAT start. welcome Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 very nice. the interior looks perfect. Quote Link to comment
521620 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 I posted this in the Datsun Projects but thought I would put it where it belongs, amongst the rest of the best :cool: Here is my latest purchase, a 1971 521/1500 ute. I gets put on a truck on Monday for a 2700km(1650mile) interstate trip to my house. Hopefully arrives safe and sound by the end of next week. All original, even the J15 engine. Very hard to get here in Oz as majority are J13. Has all books and documented 96,000 original miles. Only plans are the set of 15x7 wheels pictured with 165/50/15 tyres stretched on, lower it 2"-3" inches all round, a set of fender mirrors and get rid of those elephant ears hanging off the doors and an original radio. If anyone has an original radio, metal backing plate and speaker and is willing to sell and ship to Oz it would be much appreciated. :D This is my second 521, my first 521 is also on here. You 521 rhd similar my 521. Quote Link to comment
521chowda Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Holy crap that's a good looking truck. Quote Link to comment
'70 521 L16 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 are those shoulder-seatbelts? there's no way those are stock...? Quote Link to comment
datsun 521 ute Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 I picked up my 521 today from the car depot. I was more than happy with most things on the car but not so with a couple of things the guy failed to mention. I guess these things happen when you buy a car from interstate and only rely on what the guy is telling you and the pictures he sends. Well firstly he said it was bad surface rust in the front left corner behind the parker/indicator. There was certainly no surface rust as there was no surface, just a rust hole I could nearly get my hand into. Then there's the gearbox, 3rd gear doesn't sound very good at all, 1st, 2nd and 4th good though. 3 out of 4 ain't bad I guess. Neither of the side/gaurd indicators work and the front left is hanging by its wires on the inside of the gaurd. Was told it had original and documented 96,000 miles, ended up being 193,000 miles. On the good side of things everything else on the car works really well. Also came with original Owner's Manual, Warranty and Service Booklet. The original owners also made their own log book for the car dating back from when they purchased it new in Dec 1971 right up to Nov 2007. This goes into really good detail on the servicing and maintanence of the 521. On the parcel shelf there was also a Service Manual for the J13, J15 and J16 engines and a Haynes 510 and 521 pick up Repair manual. I also gave the new wheels a test fit and JUST fit within the gaurds, so will organise tyres for them next week(165/50/15). Quote Link to comment
Lude944 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 It looks like youve found what were all looking for..a great condition and the logs to back it up!...Great find...still waiting for my 1st right hand driver Quote Link to comment
datsun 521 ute Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Well driving home the other night and my brakes let go, thankfully got the green light as I was rolling up to them and was only half a K from home. Home safely and now the job of rebuilding all brakes and clutch just to be safe. Rang my local parts place and he had almost every thing I needed on shelf, he was just as surprised as I was. 2 rear cylinder kits, 2 front cylinder kits, brake master cylinder kit and new set of rear shoes. In the glove box of the ute was a new clutch master kit and clutch slave kit and new shoes already on the front. So will be pulling the whole front and rear ends apart for cleaning an painting, will post pictures soon. Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Happy your safe.:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 It looks like youve found what were all looking for..a great condition and the logs to back it up!...Great find...still waiting for my 1st right hand driver wow glad your ok mate.cant wait to see the wheels mounted,that is one clean ute or truck. Quote Link to comment
datsun 521 ute Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 are those shoulder-seatbelts? there's no way those are stock...? Seatbelts were an option, it still has the original centre lap belt but the the other 2 belt were replaced 10th Nov 2003, gotta love having detailed logs with the car. Quote Link to comment
datsun 521 ute Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Happy your safe.:rolleyes: wow glad your ok mate.cant wait to see the wheels mounted,that is one clean ute or truck. Thanks guys, yeah the wife wasn't too impressed as it's suppose to be my new daily and it's breaking down already. Quote Link to comment
datsun 521 ute Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Here is the progress I have made today. From what I could gather the front right wheel cylinder let go which is why I lost my brakes Up on stands and let the stripping begin. Has near new shoes on the front, one less thing to buy. shocks look good and not too old, Gabriel Red Ryders. One corner done, now on to the next. Most of the new brake parts, just waiting one more front cylinder kit and rear shoes. Some spare 521 suspension/steering parts I bought a couple years ago for my last 521 but never put them on, so on they go. Except for the King Pins as these were only replaced in 2004/60,000k's ago. I had a spare set of 320 door pulls about so on they went and into a box with the plastic ones. Hopefully also lined up some new outer rods and idler arm, will find out next week. Will post more progress pics tomorrow night. Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 great progress man. you're not messing around, i like it. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 a 50 series tire on those rims youll really have to lower the truck down to get the correct look. I suggest you use a 65 series 15in tire. If u lower more than 3 inch you leary on Carrier bearing wear or noise as the angle of the diff will but a load on the carrier bearing. Quote Link to comment
datsun 521 ute Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Back into it again today, got all the front and rear suspension removed and in the process of cleaning it all for paint tomorrow. Took out the spare tyre and looks to be the original, filled with dirt I gave it a pressure wash before putting it back along with the entire underbody of the car. Boy what a mess it made in the driveway, 40 years of country dirt up in there. Going to a spring makers tomorrow to see about getting a new top leaf made with reverse eyes to help lower the car and to see which leafs he recommends removing as the ute won't be used to cart heavy loads anymore. Trying to avoid using blocks as they are illegal to use here. Took out the old bump stops also and found an old set off my Fairlady, just need to open them out a touch but the width is spot on. Also this is what the rear leaf spring bushes looked like. More pics to come tomorrow night. Quote Link to comment
NSRz32 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Looks good! Nice find Quote Link to comment
datsun 521 ute Posted March 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 More cleaning of parts today and a lot of running around looking for bearings and seals. Finally have organised all new bearings and seals for front and rear and all will be arriving over the next week. New brake and cutch hoses getting made and should be ready by tomorrow. Dropped rear springs to spring makers to get eyes reversed and a couple leaves removed and will be ready early next week. Looks like the old girl will be off the road just a little longer than the wife had hoped, she hates being a taxi. <_< Quote Link to comment
73dat Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 good job on puting another datsun gem on the road safely.... :cool: Quote Link to comment
datsun 521 ute Posted March 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 If u lower more than 3 inch you leary on Carrier bearing wear or noise as the angle of the diff will but a load on the carrier bearing. Sorry Hainz but not quite understanding, can you please explain this more to me. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
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