nuthinbutaBthang Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 been a while since ive been on http:// http:// 1 Quote Link to comment
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KELMO Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Never really been a fan of that particular body style but your car looks the goods and may have changed my mind. Quote Link to comment
bing_kee66 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 8 hours ago, KELMO said: Never really been a fan of that particular body style but your car looks the goods and may have changed my mind. No, you hate it. Opinions like that mean I can still find a complete b210 for 500$. ? That car is really nice. The bumpers make all the difference Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 No worries, currently have 2 running and 2 non running Datsun's and the Missus sez no more than one non running Datsun at a time. And you are right....the bumpers DO make it. A little teaser...depending where you are in Texas. https://lascruces.craigslist.org/cto/d/1978-datsun-210/6732016589.html Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 As I recall, he is down Austin way. So a good 10 hours from Las Cruces. As am I. And I really kinda want that... ? Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 If it was a fastback I would be spending the weekend telling the wife that it is OK to have 3 non running Datsun's. That one I might win. Her mother had a yellow fastback when my wife was growing up. Would win on the sentimental part (and it helps that I have infected her with Datsunitis). Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 8 minutes ago, KELMO said: If it was a fastback I would be spending the weekend telling the wife that it is OK to have 3 non running Datsun's. I used to feel the same way until I bought one. Now I like the notchback better... 1 Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 Cruces is about 4 to 5 hours from here. THIS could end badly for the good ship Marital Bliss. Maybe my buddy down the road will go get it for the motor. Wants to put an "A" motor in his 69 521 if an "L" motor won't fit. We measure a 71 521 engine bay today with an "L" motor in it. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 9 minutes ago, KELMO said: Maybe my buddy down the road will go get it for the motor. If he does, let me know. I might take it from him after the motor is out. ? 10 minutes ago, KELMO said: Wants to put an "A" motor in his 69 521 if an "L" motor won't fit. We measure a 71 521 engine bay today with an "L" motor in it. L16/L18 fits, but it's definitely 10 pounds of crap in a 5 pound bag... My 521 had an L18 in it, and with a downdraft carb it was tough to find an air filter that didn't rub the hood. The A fits sooooooooo much better. And so much easier to work on... Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 32 minutes ago, datsunfreak said: If he does, let me know. I might take it from him after the motor is out. ? L16/L18 fits, but it's definitely 10 pounds of crap in a 5 pound bag... My 521 had an L18 in it, and with a downdraft carb it was tough to find an air filter that didn't rub the hood. The A fits sooooooooo much better. And so much easier to work on... Looks like I will be making a call tomorrow. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 I had a '71 and put an L20Bin which is 3/4" taller and I don't remember any hood clearance problems. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 8 hours ago, datzenmike said: I had a '71 and put an L20B in which is 3/4" taller and I don't remember any hood clearance problems. Downdraft carb? If so, what air filter did you use? There isn't a chance in hell an L20b would have fit in mine. Maybe if I re-engineered the motor mounts to lower the engine at least an inch... Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 I used the L16 air filter probably, might have been the one on the L20B... and engine mounting and oil pan/pick up tube for the truck. It was a car L20B (710 I think) so accidentally the clutch worked (both are 200mm, didn't know this back in '70s) I had previously put a header on so that took care of the exhaust. Again, probably, used the L16 intake because of the cable throttle and a '75-'77 intake wouldn't have worked as it's bolted to the exhaust. The L20B had a pleasing low speed grunt in 3 and 4th. I got it for free? I don't remember paying anything. A friend kept blowing the HG. I changed the gasket and it blew again before I learned about the head being warped. duh! Quote Link to comment
bing_kee66 Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 On 11/17/2018 at 6:29 AM, KELMO said: A little teaser...depending where you are in Texas. https://lascruces.craigslist.org/cto/d/1978-datsun-210/6732016589.html I've already seen that, and yes I'm in austin, if I were in el Paso that car would already be in my driveway. If the Body makes it over to DF maybe he will give me a a crack at buying this one once he becomes bored of it. Lol Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 On 11/18/2018 at 1:11 PM, bing_kee66 said: maybe he will give me a a crack at buying this one once he becomes bored of it. You know me too well... ? Quote Link to comment
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