Taytay Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Been kicking myself for a little while now, I've finally pulled the trigger on selling my commuter in hopes of picking up one of the few 521's that were for sale on Craigslist near me (Seattle)....(snohomish to be exact) and all the "running" ones have been bought up! Anyhow, I'm in search of a, preferably, 72 521 in running order to be a "short trip" daily driver. I've got my eyes peeled but if anyone knows of one sitting around the PNW area for sale it'd be greatly appreciated to hear about it, Thanks all and I hope to end this search soon! :D Link to comment
DeviousPsycho620 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Wish i could help out more. But I'll keep my eyes and ears open for ya. Good luck on your search. Link to comment
mattyhacks71 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 You've probably seen this then http://community.ratsun.net/topic/51483-for-sale-1969-521/ Link to comment
DeviousPsycho620 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Thats a nice truck!!! Link to comment
Taytay Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 I have! It's sweet, I've been trying to focus more on a ratsun to keep with my theme of my 510 to match but I might consider this gem if its still for sale in a few weeks Link to comment
DeviousPsycho620 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 This has potential. A little minor work and she could be a strong runner. http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/3577608401.html Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 This has potential. A little minor work and she could be a strong runner. http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/3577608401.html Eyes off. Look away. Doesn't meet the daily driving criteria. Link to comment
DeviousPsycho620 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Sure it does. Head gasket out head, new brakes. Boom! Daily driver. Like i said... Just needs a little work. :) Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Um, needs new cylinder head, alternator, battery, brakes, and interior. What else? Oh yeah...I'm already in the middle of trying to get it myself. He has a thread here. http://community.ratsun.net/topic/51488-1971-datsun-521-pickup-project/ Lulz Link to comment
DeviousPsycho620 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Oh. I didn't realize that. My bad. So like he said... Look away! Nothing to see here. Move along. 1 Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Bwahahahaha 521's are not rare. Keep your eyes up. You'll find one. And if you really want one-start stashing parts for it. Some of the pieces(steering/brakes) are getting hard to find. Link to comment
Taytay Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Lol it's all good, but yes more daily driver is what I'm looking for (at least able to drive it home). I'm trying not to stay in the habit of buying projects (says a guy that owns a datsun) but something I can put a little tlc into and putt around. My dodge cummins isn't necessarily commuter worthy, although it is nice to rule the road >:) Link to comment
420n620 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 guess this one would not be acceptable also. http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/3560956625.html Link to comment
Taytay Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 The engine and transmission are intact though, that's a plus! Link to comment
mattyhacks71 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 ^OG paint on that one is super cool too Link to comment
Taytay Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 If I did go the non running route it'd be this one http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/3531476581.html Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 If I did go the non running route it'd be this one http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/3531476581.html That one runs. Runs well. Just last week he had a $2000 price tag on it. That truck is money. Link to comment
Taytay Posted February 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Weird? I wonder why he's told me its been years since it has, and that its torn apart, or in his words "yes there's an engine but not much else, no alternator, belts etc." Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Oh. The ad I saw last week said different. NVM then. Link to comment
±~~∞ Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Wish that one was less than 1000 miles away. Favorite color and bed still has half the paint. Clean dash, stock, etc. Looks like there might be some damage in front. Anyone want to drag that down to the bay area so i can have a looksy!? Thanks, let me know when its here.... Link to comment
420n620 Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 If I did go the non running route it'd be this one http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/3531476581.html looks like a 620 front bumper on the 521. weird Link to comment
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