kondog Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I have been thinking about this for some time but here it goes...1969 521 Engine swap was complete as Sept 2010. Rebuilt motor from a 240sx and 5 speed from the same donor.Front brakes were converted to disc using all new parts completed May 2011 03 rodeo rotors, 90 300zx pads and calipers new, brake lines, new master cylinder from a 280zx, wilwood adjustable proportioning valve.Custom center console for the autometer guages and stereo were made. I kept the old stereo where it's at but the new stereo can be hidden with a panel.December 2010 lowered 3 inches on blocksHID conversionRecently layed sound deadening on the interior still have the brand new carpet I bought off of JC Whitney waiting to be installedfull custom exhaust with headers.all the electrical works as it should.sprayed bedlinerwheels are 15x8 panasport looking wheels in 6 lug. not sure of the brand but I do know they are hard to find and I glad I got em.now for the bad.... speedo doesnt work rust appearing on roof from bad prep on prior paint job...besides all that was mentioned she starts right up drives strong and straight and brakes safely. I had planned on refinishing the wheels then a fresh coat of paint but I am thinking about getting a Z now. Keep it the way it is and enjoy it or paint it and make it show-ready it’s up to you. now for the pics...Looking to get $7000 obo Link to comment
kondog Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Thanks for looking :thumbup: Link to comment
Creepy Cruiser Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Very cool truck. 1 Link to comment
Ken_B Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Badass truck! Bet she scoots pretty good! 1 Link to comment
DanielC Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 You forgot to mention you got the red hazard switch knob, and a parcel tray! You got something interesting, I would keep it! Link to comment
kondog Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I’m keeping her safe until the right buyer comes along :) just washed her after a weekend of cruising around here in the nice weather. Now I’m just admiring her on the driveway. She still makes me smile plus she doesnt take up too much room and barely eats so I dont mind having her around. Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 keep it,dont sell it. 2 Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Thanks man.and I hope you do keep it.521s are the sheeeeet.and I do really love the truck. Link to comment
kondog Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 I thought I’d never give her up either especially after paying for the swap $$$$. I guess I will never learn that I get bored and lose interest in cars kinda fast no matter how much I think I am in love. I just dont give her the attention she needs anymore. I walk past her every morning like she doesnt even exist and it Im starting to feel bad. I couldnt wait leave work and see her waiting for me outside gleaming in the afternoon sun I was all smiles for awhile. No she sits in the cold garage just waiting for someone to take her out and giver her the excercise she deserves… I could go on but you get the point. My car ADD really sucks man. I have had Lindsay for 2 years and have gone thru 3 other cars during that time. 06 saab 92x then 08 volvo c30 for 10 months and traded that in for an 06 volvo v50 cause I missed having a wagon. I am not even gonna get started on all the ones before the datsun. I told myself no more after I sell this one but something inside has been making the 240z look purty dam good to me right now. It’s between that and an old mini cooper. I might just get back into Rc cars and save some money. Thanks man.and I hope you do keep it.521s are the sheeeeet.and I do really love the truck. Link to comment
kondog Posted June 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 I hate Craigslist shoppers bump! Link to comment
Chuck Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Is the seat still a bench or buckets? Got pics? Link to comment
kondog Posted June 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Still has the stock bench seats. Just realized I had no pics of the seats til now these pics were taken 10 minutes ago. Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 I've seen this truck elsewhere on the web. So gorgeous! I want to do unspeakable things to your wheels! What are they? I need to know what to scream out later on. 2 Link to comment
kondog Posted June 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 These wheels were pretty hard to find and I consider myself pretty lucky to have found em. They might be for sale seperately in a few weeks. they would be pretty sweet all polished up with a lil bit of stretch if thats your thing. either way they are sexy wheels and 6 lug too!!! Link to comment
Chuck Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Is that 2 eggs and a tube sock laying on the seat? Who did the engine swap and wiring? How many miles have you put on with the swap? How about a pic of the rear Link to comment
kondog Posted June 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Sock and eggs are gratis with purchase of the car. I had a local do the swap for me and some people here know him his name is John. If I had to guess how many miles i would say 500 miles maybe, just look at the hks filter it’s still brand new. knock yourself out Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 I would have gotten rid of those Swedish cars also Link to comment
kondog Posted June 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Have you ever driven a modern volvo? I guess I have no hate when it comes to cars. To each their own right :) Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 I used to live in germany. Uncle was in to high end cars.They all the same to me. Im just cheap. I just think the 521 will get more comments/nice and a rareity in itself esp in that condition. 2 Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 I used to live in germany. Uncle was in to high end cars.They all the same to me. Im just cheap. I just think the 521 will get more comments/nice and a rareity in itself esp in that condition. Even without sidedrafts and a rising sun hood? I keed. Link to comment
kondog Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Anyone here have experience selling a car on ebay? Whats their cut and how was ur experience overall. I have sold quite afew cars thru craigslists and maybe im just cranky but I am really tired of all the tire kickers this time around. People asking for more pics with no intention of buying, haggling and lowballing just for the fun of it, making appointments then not showing up. flakes and fakes! Link to comment
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