kingofslam Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I recently found this forum and wanted to share my new project. This car was last on the road in 1982 when the owner parked it and just let it sit. He said he inherited the truck from his brother, drove it for a few months and just put it away. It only has 80,000 miles on it! I am in the process of breathing new life back into this amazing find. 4 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Wow,talk about flashback friday on a tuesday.Well its clean i would say a little out dated on style but it would fit with the Bullhead city boys thats for sure.Cool though. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Tucson620 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 +1 wow. Somebody loved that thing, I bet. Preserve the paint! L16 in there? Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 thats sick !!!!!!!!!! did u get the snap toneau with it to? i agree polish it and the wheels and drive it maybe source a stock bench for it those van seats dont look roomy Quote Link to comment
'70dime Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 That Grill is awesome! I've seen the 720 light conversions but not with twisted bar. Quote Link to comment
damdcow Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I'm really loving that windscreen shade! Quote Link to comment
danfiveten Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 God that thing makes me remember when i was 5 and the style that was popular. Damn. I love that style grille on 510s and 620's, not 521's >.> But awsome find, definatly take care of her :) Quote Link to comment
heretic Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 GREAT find.!!! I also think, clean it up & drive as is. A fabric tonneau cover is EASY to make. Any auto/boat upholstery shop could do it. AND Welcome.!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Welcome, that thing is bitchin, love the paint and the wheels. :cool: 1 Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Welcome :) Awesome find, Steriod will want to see this one, he likes going back in his magazines and finding photos of these when they were just finished, he possibly has seen it before. Clean it up and drive it, it will take you back in time(literally), as people will come up to you and start talking about the past in detail, and it will be 1975 again, at least for a few minutes. Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I will accept that thing with open arms at meets, its unique and got stuck in the 80s Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 who wouldn't wanna be stuck in the 80's 3 Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Love this find. But I'll state my preference for headlights that fit the truck. That grill/lights looks funny on the sides. Other than that, I'd say polish, lose an inch, and throw some chrome plugs in the holes in the bumper. And possibly upgrade the 8 track player to a CD player. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 who wouldn't wanna be stuck in the 80's I love the 80's 1 Quote Link to comment
henryhustler Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Nice! Not a fan of the square headlights really but that is one sweet Retro truck! I agree with everyone else. clean it, drop it, drive it! And I found my 521 sitting with 13k original miles on it. The hardest part of getting it running and driving was to not daily drive it! I'm at 14,521 miles now but I kinda wish I drove it more. Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 yeah i would go back to t astock grill too ... but as is it is period correct and beautful Quote Link to comment
freetheoranges Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Everything aboot this ride is bitchin except those square lights... year? Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 In my opinion, if Steroid finds photos of this in one of his magazines with square headlights, it should be cleaned up and left alone. If no photos can be found of it back in the day, I personally would go back to round headlights, but if you do, the headlight plugs will need to be put back also, square headlights are wired different than round headlights, they are not compatible. 1 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Wow youve just uncovered a time capsule & great purchase !! I say clean it up the best you can & leave it "as is". Im wondering what kind of flares those are & yes us Bullhead city SWDP guys love this find :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
kingofslam Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 This truck is a 72. It has the stock L16 motor. The only engine mod seems to be the aftermarket air cleaner. I have replaced all the hoses and plugs. Drained and refilled everything. The new battery should be in tomorrow. Then hopefully she will fire up. The square lights are kind of "off" looking. I was thinking about replacing the grill with something else that would let me do round lights. For now I just want to cruise and see how she does on the road. Most of the rubber is pretty fried. Any recommendations on replacements? Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Most of the rubber is pretty fried. Any recommendations on replacements? http://www.rockauto.com/ Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Your friendly local neighbrhood Nissan dealer. Go to this page, and get part numbers. http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun520/Datsun520521Index.aspx Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 awesome. totally awesome. I am in the process of breathing new life back into this amazing find. with the new law in Co, it shouldn't be difficult Quote Link to comment
mikeanike99 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Updates? Quote Link to comment
Rocket Dog Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Needs a disco ball. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
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