wobble Posted June 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Yep just a light rub with a tooth brush, it cleaned the overspray off the plastic as well 1 Quote Link to comment
wobble Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 So I did some work on my dash this weekend I stole this tan leather from the back of a couch that was on the side of the road. I will have the dash trimmed by a pro. 1 Quote Link to comment
wobble Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 So I have a big problem, I had to drill out the cotter pin in the lower spindle. As far as i can tell these parts are not available anywhere Part No.40023-30000. If anyone knows of a pair of these anywhere in the world please let me know. James W 1 Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 So I have a big problem, I had to drill out the cotter pin in the lower spindle. As far as i can tell these parts are not available anywhere Part No.40023-30000. If anyone knows of a pair of these anywhere in the world please let me know. James W They come in the kingpin kits, otherwise you have to pull them from any used 520/521 trucks you see at the wrecking yards, about 50 percent of them get ruined trying to get them out. If you drilled the hole out, just find a skinny bolt that will fit in the hole, originally the hole is tapered with a offset. 1 Quote Link to comment
wobble Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I guess I'll work with the bolt option Cheers Mate 1 Quote Link to comment
cjzeppy Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 I love that flatbed. Wish we would have those over in the states. 2 Quote Link to comment
NSRz32 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Nice truck!!! Good luck with it. 2 Quote Link to comment
datsun 521 ute Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 I may have a complete wiring loom if interested and maybe a few other parts. PM me your number or I can send you mine. 1 Quote Link to comment
wobble Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 So I painted the wheels and the dash the other day, more jobs off the list. Finished the tie rod ends and and steering all back in now. I still have a long list of jobs to do but i should be able to road test soon. I may have a complete wiring loom if interested and maybe a few other parts. PM me your number or I can send you mine. Thanks Mate, I may have to pick your brain over a couple of things. Ive got a lot for the problems sorted with the wiring, I think the remaining problems are in the flasher unit or switches ect. 1 Quote Link to comment
wobble Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I love that flatbed. Wish we would have those over in the states. Cheers mate, you just gota rock what ya got. I love the tubs you guys have in the US 1 Quote Link to comment
wobble Posted August 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 So this was bugging me today. 2 Quote Link to comment
wobble Posted September 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 So it's been a little while since I last posted, I've still been busy I drove the datsun for the first time, down the drive and back again. Woohoo. Rebuilt the brakes again, this time the rear wheel cylinder popped and needed replacing. i'm not that happy with the bleed job but it will do for now. most of the electrics have been sorted still a couple of gremlins to chase out of the system. I've pulled the drive shaft and gearbox to service them, I got the gearbox back today with the all clear, just oil seals replaced. started to pull the bearing off the drive shaft, the bearing i picked up for it is wrong so back to square one there. I will be replacing the clutch while the gearbox is out, looks like i'll need to replace the flex hose for the clutch slave as well. I've been getting started on the metal work, cutting some more patches and cutting holes in the truck. It looks a lot worse than it is,I'm not that far from finishing. 2 Quote Link to comment
datsun 521 ute Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 If you need any repair sections I may be able to help you out. Send me pics of what sections you need and I'll check if they're any good on my scrap cab. 1 Quote Link to comment
wobble Posted September 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 I have to hand make the bottom left corner (pictured above). So if you still have that part it would be a huge help. Cheers James W 1 Quote Link to comment
521ls Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 If you need any repair sections I may be able to help you out. Send me pics of what sections you need and I'll check if they're any good on my scrap cab sorry for the hijack but what are the front pillars above and below the door hinge mounting points like on your scrap cab? 1 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Great work so far james. This is one unique 521! 2 Quote Link to comment
datsun 521 ute Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I have to hand make the bottom left corner (pictured above). So if you still have that part it would be a huge help. Cheers James W I will rub back to bare metal and check and send you a picture. I'm guessing you mean at the back of the sill panel like the picture above? sorry for the hijack but what are the front pillars above and below the door hinge mounting points like on your scrap cab? will PM you some pictures of that area. PM me which side? 1 Quote Link to comment
wobble Posted September 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Hey Clive, This is is the corner cleaned up, What do you think? James W 1 Quote Link to comment
wobble Posted November 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 So I have now finished all my mechanical work, I sorted the drive shaft bearing and the clutch has been replaced. Now I've started with the patches for the rust work, most to seem to bad but I have a couple of corners to sort out.I've cut 10 patches so far and I think I'll have about 10 more to go. Then I just need to learn how to weld. 2 Quote Link to comment
wobble Posted November 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 So I have stsrted chopping. 1 Quote Link to comment
wobble Posted June 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 so its been a while since my last post. I have no idead how to weld so I went to TAFE to take lessions in welding, its been slow going just bit by bit but getting there. Not even half way with the metal work 6 Quote Link to comment
Nurdlogic Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I have enjoyed this thread going to follow for sure, more body work pictures are much needed for my project. keep up the good work! :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
S30Jay Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Love the rust repairs and that you are learning as you go! That's the fun part of these projects, enjoying this thread. 1 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Any updates? 1 Quote Link to comment
wobble Posted June 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Just a quick update 3 Quote Link to comment
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