jeckle4043 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Hey everyone!! My dad's 1972 521 was rolled out of darkness on Sunday and we are working on getting it back on the road. This truck has been around for a good while, I use to race motorcross and this lil truck would carry my bike back and forth to the track. I loved riding in this truck and steering when my dad would let me. I can't wait to start driving it again...(I think he is pretty excited about it too)!! We need the following parts: Tailgate Door Locks hood emblem (found one on ebay) Head Light trim is rusted (can this be fixed or do I need to buy new ones) Anyone know where I can find some? DAtsun 1600 emblem on side of truck (i'm missing a 0 on one of the emblems) Rear bumper (want original looking one) If you have any please let me know. these are just some pieces that will make it look better. :) Before a bath... After the bath... See missing door locks... Interior Waiting to get on the road.... thanks for looking...:) Quote Link to comment
Tucson620 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Looks pretty good for just a bath! What's next?! I harvested a couple headlight trims from a JY truck - shoot me a PM if you're interested. Quote Link to comment
jeckle4043 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Just ordered brake parts n new carb yesterday, waiting on those to get it running. Got any pics? I'm interested in them. Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Good looking truck. You have it so good, a lot of 521 trucks have severe rust issues, and you are basically missing a few trim pieces. Stock bumpers were the two bumperettes. Most full bumpers were custom made. Have you started it yet? Nevermind. What is wrong with the old carb? Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 How could you let this off the road. These are so simple trucks. Looks great. Did you buff it out? Perfect color also Quote Link to comment
jeckle4043 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Good looking truck. You have it so good, a lot of 521 trucks have severe rust issues, and you are basically missing a few trim pieces. Stock bumpers were the two bumperettes. Most full bumpers were custom made. Have you started it yet? Nevermind. What is wrong with the old carb? Yea the tailgate isn't really rusted but only have 1 handle back there. I need the rock guard/valence under the front bumper as well. We haven't started it yet, cause' my dad let his dad drive it around about 9-10 years ago and then started acted up and he knows the carb is no good. I don't know what is wrong with the carb, but he said a kit wouldn't probably fix it. You know anyone that has some door locks for it? Quote Link to comment
jeckle4043 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 How could you let this off the road. These are so simple trucks. Looks great. Did you buff it out? Perfect color also I know...my grandpa drove it for awhile and then just parked it. I just washed it with water/soap and then took some pics. :) My grandpa messed with the bed a lil bit and put some other paint on it, but my dad is a body guy so we are going to spray it. :) Quote Link to comment
Royal Sierra Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Where you located? I have 1 Datsun 1600 emblem. I broke my other. I was just gonna fill the hole with allen heads Quote Link to comment
jon521 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 welcome! your dash pad looks like it has been redone, the truck looks great! Quote Link to comment
jeckle4043 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Where you located? I have 1 Datsun 1600 emblem. I broke my other. I was just gonna fill the hole with allen heads I just need 1 actually...how much you asking for it? Would ya ship it to me? Quote Link to comment
jeckle4043 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 welcome! your dash pad looks like it has been redone, the truck looks great! Yea I actually showed my dad this site today and he said that my grandma actually re-did the dash a long time ago. she has been gone for awhile, but she was awesome at that kinda stuff. Thanks for the comment. I can't wait to drive it. Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Yea the tailgate isn't really rusted but only have 1 handle back there. I need the rock guard/valence under the front bumper as well. We haven't started it yet, cause' my dad let his dad drive it around about 9-10 years ago and then started acted up and he knows the carb is no good. I don't know what is wrong with the carb, but he said a kit wouldn't probably fix it. You know anyone that has some door locks for it? I've seen tailgate handles on ebay so you can try that. also if you have pick n pull in kentucky you can check the inventory online of your local yard. and check the parts for sale thread on here, there's usually good stuff on there. oh, and for the carb just get a weber if you can afford it. one of these and call it a day. found here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nissan-Datsun-1969-to-1982-Weber-Carburetor-Conversion-/270828996696?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f0eaa8858&vxp=mtr Quote Link to comment
jeckle4043 Posted July 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Where you located? I have 1 Datsun 1600 emblem. I broke my other. I was just gonna fill the hole with allen heads Ya still got that emblem? I'm interested in it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 I got a tailgate and the rear bumber for you. Quote Link to comment
jeckle4043 Posted July 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 I got a tailgate and the rear bumber for you. Will you PM and send a few pics. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
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