Ed-datsun521 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Hello my name is Ed and I got a 521 Datsun Been browsing this site for a while decided to finally introduce my self well to the truck now This is when I first got it [/url] This is now after a buffing by hand and a new head liner [/url] [/url] 2 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Nice. I had a '71 in '78. Had it about 8 years. 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Welcome aboard dude from the LBC.This next Saturday coming up drive out to the Moreno valley meet Portilllos off of day street.It's a little drive but we have good times.nice truck you want to buy some wheels let me know I have a set for sale. 1 Quote Link to comment
Ed-datsun521 Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Really that sounds cool ill definitely think about it what kind of wheels you got ? I got some mags rigth now 1 Quote Link to comment
Ed-datsun521 Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Hello mike thanks I learned a lot from stuff I googled mostly info you gave to other people with their Datsun problems so thanks for that mike it helped alot 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Really that sounds cool ill definitely think about it what kind of wheels you got ? I got some mags rigth now the wheels on my red truck. 1 Quote Link to comment
Steve521 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Welcome! I have a '71 the same color. :thumbup: 2 Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Welcome to ratsun 2 Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Welcome to ratsun nice truck 2 Quote Link to comment
Ed-datsun521 Posted September 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Thanks I've been having problems with the truck getting too hot I think once I get a new radiator it will fix it I saw when I flushed the system the core was sorta clogged I hope this helps It only over heats on the hwy any suggestions ? 1 Quote Link to comment
Ed-datsun521 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Cleaned up the paint some more on the hood and did some carpet in it and new kick panels and door panels just need to do my seat now 2 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Thanks I've been having problems with the truck getting too hot I think once I get a new radiator it will fix it I saw when I flushed the system the core was sorta clogged I hope this helps It only over heats on the hwy any suggestions ? . Usually low speed overheats. Check the lower return hose from the rad. If soft it will collapse from pump suction and restrict flow. Take the rad out and lay with the inlet/outlet up and fill with CLR to dissolve any calcium deposits. 1 Quote Link to comment
Ed-datsun521 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Yeah thanks mike I actually ended up getting the radiator rodded and flushed the cooling like 4 times and that solved the problem now I'm just need to change transmission oil and rear end oil 3 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Just in case.... GL4 trans, GL5 differential. 2 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Yeah thanks mike I actually ended up getting the radiator rodded and flushed the cooling like 4 times and that solved the problem now I'm just need to change transmission oil and rear end oil Bro your in in the LB,you got to come out to the inland empire meet every third saturday of the month in Moreno Valley.Nice truck 1 Quote Link to comment
Ed-datsun521 Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Bro your in in the LB,you got to come out to the inland empire meet every third saturday of the month in Moreno Valley.Nice truck Just give me the address hell maybe I go over there everyone so friendly in the site Hope the IP peeps are cool with a paisa from LBC 2 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 They are mostly Piasa's there.Check out the events section and look for the IE meet and you will get the address and everything you need,oh plus there is pictures.lol 1 Quote Link to comment
Ed-datsun521 Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Welcome! I have a '71 the same color. :thumbup:thanks :) 1 Quote Link to comment
Ed-datsun521 Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Just in case.... GL4 trans, GL5 differential.yeah I read about 20 threads on this subject lol 1 Quote Link to comment
Ed-datsun521 Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Welcome to ratsunthanks dude 1 Quote Link to comment
Ed-datsun521 Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Welcome to ratsun nice truck thank you sir 1 Quote Link to comment
Ed-datsun521 Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Just a lil update did the interior Droped the truck and new wheels And cleaned up and installed new radiator 3 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Oh dude I love the ratsun Patina!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dont change it abit Maybe get a spoiler like Jrock and call it good. Get soem NGK plug wire set NE64 get rid of that gas can recovertank. if its popping lots of water in the overflow tray another cap or drill a small 1/8 hole in the thermos stat 2 Quote Link to comment
Ed-datsun521 Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Oh dude I love the ratsun Patina!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dont change it abitMaybe get a sppoler like Jrock and call it good. Hey thanks dude I never planned to paint it at all I love how it looks 3 Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Looks good 3 Quote Link to comment
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