Madmax Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 I know you guys dont like changing from Original Datsun parts but i wanted a 4x4 521 that i could use for towing Heavy Loads and some playing in the woods/mud!!! Instead of using datsun parts i just put a datsun body on chevy guts...Call me the final resting place of the Modified 521's got a $500 truck that ran great but frame rusted in half!!! easy engine removal technique! truck #2 with Great frame and huge axle! our way of removing unwanted parts. frame all powerwashed and ready for some parts. Engine installed and cab is ready to come down! Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Cool. :) Man I want your shop!! Quote Link to comment
Madmax Posted July 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Been putting in some weekends but she is a long way from being done. First test fit. Fit ok, no room for radiator?? Wheels make the ride! Quote Link to comment
Madmax Posted July 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Need to make some custom body mounts. Old chevy mounts 3hrs later and a lot of noise!!! the start of body mounts not bad for weekend warrior. Tached up and final check before welding them up solid. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 I like where this is going :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
erichwaslike Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 i hope that thing is gonna sit a lil lower on the rails. other wise itll look like its got a rediculous body lift.... Quote Link to comment
Madmax Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 I am going to try to make it sit as low as possible, still a lot of work to be done, coil spring/3link the front to get rid of 4ft hanging off the front, shorten the frame 18", then complete cage, etcccccc....so yea i do not want the body lift look!!!! thanks MKlotz, if we had you in our shop we would be making some Super sick datsuns!!! we just bought a CNC torchmate 4'x4' but shes not up and runnin yet!!!keep you posted buddy!!! Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 OOOOOOOooooooo......I'm looking forward to a thread on the torchmate!!!! I've thought about getting one, but I just don't have the room! Quote Link to comment
Royal Sierra Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I cant wait to see this finished. Theres another guy on Ratsun with a massive 521 rockcrawler. Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 do I see a taxi roof light on the wall?? I'll be watching this build. Quote Link to comment
Madmax Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 do I see a taxi roof light on the wall?? I'll be watching this build. Damn son, you have some good eyes...we had a yellow Nova and had that on the roof, it says Twisted on the other side!!! Everyone loved the "theme" car!!! Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Damn son, you have some good eyes...we had a yellow Nova and had that on the roof, it says Twisted on the other side!!! Everyone loved the "theme" car!!! I'd be interested in that taxi light if it is ever for sale Quote Link to comment
Idaho Hillbilly Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Any updates?! Quote Link to comment
Madmax Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 (IMG) hulkk by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr(/IMG) Quote Link to comment
Madmax Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Read on the "Internet" your suppose to measure or something??? so we measured 23" needed Gone!!! (IMG) hulkkkk by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr(/IMG) Cut 23" from one side!!! (IMG) hulkkkkkk by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr(/IMG) Cut 23" from other side!!! (IMG) hulkkkkkkk by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr(/IMG) Clamped back together (IMG) hulk6 by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr(/IMG) Dad welding (IMG) hulk7 by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr(/IMG) Dad more welding (IMG) hulk8 by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr(/IMG) Back together minus 23" (IMG) hulk9 by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr(/IMG) Bed just sitting on temporarily!!! (IMG hulkkkkkkkkk by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr)(/IMG) Nickname a friend is calling it "The HULK" Quote Link to comment
Madmax Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Used a race column and turnbulkle to attach the steering, pretty solid!!! (IMG) Hulksteering by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr(/IMG) Friend of mine gave me a hydro steer for Free so decided to give that a try, made template to make a bracket... (IMG) Hulkbrakes by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr(/IMG) figured i would go between the existing holes!!! (IMG) Hulkbrakesss by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr(/IMG) Got her mounted and its pretty solid also, Instead of vacume powered, it runs off the same hydraulic pressure that the power steering uses...Heard different opinions so i figured i would give it a try anyway!??! (IMG) Hulkbrakess by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr(/IMG) Had to shorten the braket only so little but she pumps good, just need some lines and we be ready to STOP!!! (IMG Hulkbrakessss by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr)(/IMG) Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Fantastic! :cool: 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Hulk smash,punie god. Quote Link to comment
Madmax Posted November 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 I bought this from Boats US($39.99), i know its not original equipment!!! but i dont want to carry glass fusses with me everywhere!!! i bought jumpers to connect the correct posts together like factory, and its just an half inch longer than factory, Hopefully i can get it installed over the holiday break!!! (IMG) Blue Sea systems pn5035 by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr(/IMG) Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 That's a nice box Quote Link to comment
Madmax Posted November 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 (IMG) Datsunfuseblock by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr(/IMG) (IMG) Datsunfuseblockk by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr(/IMG) 1 Quote Link to comment
Madmax Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 (IMG) DatsunLed by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr(/IMG) (IMG) DatsunLedd by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr(/IMG) Waytek electronics $26.11each Figured this would handle the abuse better than the Factory and looks pretty close to original. 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Nicely done! :D Quote Link to comment
Madmax Posted January 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 (IMG) Hulkseatbrkt by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr(/IMG) Made seat mounts similar to factory seat mounts. Installed them so i can use bucket seats and or a bench seat. A friend gave me these used seats and to make them fit i had to weld the seats adjustment lever to make them permanently vertical. RATSUN style Quote Link to comment
Madmax Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Stole this from a fellow Ratsun' er...loved the idea so trying it out...more pics coming soon (IMG)Datsunhood by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr (/IMG) (IMG)Datsunhoodd by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr (/IMG) Wanted to protect my gas tank so made a little holder/protector. making the filler neck and tube all out of steel and come out to factory filling door... (IMG)Datsuntank by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr (/IMG) (IMG)Datsuntankk by Datsunlover1971, on Flickr (/IMG) Quote Link to comment
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