troyintahoe Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 (edited) Hello from Gardnerville Nevada. New guy on the board used to own a 1964 Datsun L320 truck. I recently stumbled across a 1967 RL-411 wagon. Its badged on the rear with the SSS and, " Fully automatic". It has the twin carbed 1600 and runs great. Owner bought it from a little old lady about ten years ago. Has a clean title. No rust, few small dents, one Datsun emblem fell off but he has it. Front buckets have tears, headliner looks great. Has the original wheels and caps. Grill is a little messed up but not too bad. Has a column shift automatic. Original floor mats and rear cargo rubber. Zero rust. It has 50,000 original miles:eek: He asked if I knew anyone interested in buying it. I asked what he wanted if he was to sell it to me. He said, " $2,000. Would I be ripping him off? I really like the car and I know it's worth some coin. I have no idea of it's true value. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Troy Link to pics I took today http://www.reno4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=205793#post205793 Edited October 19, 2008 by troyintahoe add Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 I'd go for it! I think it is fair but pics would help us decide that! Did you take any? And welcome!! Man I love a 411sss! The exhaust routes through the fender well to fit that engine in there. Quote Link to comment
troyintahoe Posted October 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 It also has BW-Wagon badged across the rear. Troy Quote Link to comment
freaky510 Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 you had better buy it before another lookie loo dosent jump on it.Plus if any other Gardnerville Nevadaian on the forums knows its for sale or buyable Quote Link to comment
denveratsun Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 What they said...^:blink: and hurry. Quote Link to comment
troyintahoe Posted October 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 It's hidden and no one knows about it. I just don't really have a clue if $2,000 is fair. By the responses I'm assuming it may be worth a bit more than $2,000. I just don't want him finding out later that it is worth twice or something similar to what I pay for it. Thank you for your imput. Troy Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 It's hidden and no one knows about it. I just don't really have a clue if $2,000 is fair. By the responses I'm assuming it may be worth a bit more than $2,000. I just don't want him finding out later that it is worth twice or something similar to what I pay for it. Thank you for your imput. Troy If the guy said 2K then 2k it is. Your not ripping anybody off. We need pic's to know for sure. It might not be worth 2k. you'll have a tough time finding any parts for that goon. I had one. Quote Link to comment
troyintahoe Posted October 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 i cant post pics here. i will shoot some pics if someone can post for me? Quote Link to comment
Cuts metal like mad Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 photobucket... Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 i cant post pics here. i will shoot some pics if someone can post for me? http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=703 :D Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Front buckets have tears, headliner looks great. Has the original wheels and caps. Grill is a little messed up but not too bad. Has a column shift automatic. Original floor mats and rear cargo rubber. Zero rust. It has 50,000 original miles:eek: 50,000 or 150,000 [you realise that the odometer has only 5 digits for miles, the left one is tenths of miles] it's worth it. The front buckets are easily reupholstered, mine had perfect foam after 35 years, so that should not be a deciding factor. The headliner condition is a great plus! The British Borg Warner is as bulletproof as any automatic transmission ever made. If needed, rebuild parts and kits are available, this transmission was used in just about every Eupopean car sold, including Ford's Mercury Capri. Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 For the record, this is a WRL411 UAK. Per my original drivers handbook. W = Wagon. R = R engine [1600 cc mid cam] 1300 cc engines yield a "P" code. L = left hand drive export version. U = whatever the hell it does. A = automatic transmission [manual transmission is coded "T"]. K = dual SU Hitachi carburettors. Quote Link to comment
troyintahoe Posted October 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 (edited) This car has RL411-801748 on the firewall. He bought it from a local Lady who was about 80 years old. She was the only owner and she told him the miles were actual. Here is a link to pics I shot today http://www.reno4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=205793#post205793 Edited October 19, 2008 by troyintahoe add Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 This car has RL411-801748 on the firewall. He bought it from a local Lady who was about 80 years old. She was the only owner and she told him the miles were actual. Here is a link to pics I shot today http://www.reno4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=205793#post205793 Thanks for the pic's the car looks great. Looks like it has cali plates on it. That thing is clean.:D Quote Link to comment
SickDrift Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Yeah, thats pretty clean, and if unmolested, 2k is fair for everyone as it's no rolling museum. I'd get it if you're into wagons, which I think are cool, and 411's are cooler. I have a friend that has an the same ss model in his backyard thats he's "considering" getting back on the road. I'll believe it when I see it. Quote Link to comment
moparvwfreak Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 i would be all over that goon if i had the cheese. its sweet and i HATE red cars. Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Yup I'd get that at that price! But I don't think I'd go much higher. And it is a perfect candidate for something like this! Quote Link to comment
LeX Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 My friend told me about a hidden 1967 411 in GA thats in a field, non running but covered and in mint shape.. guy wants $1200.. but i dont know exactly where it is or have the money haha Quote Link to comment
ppeters914 Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Prices on 411's have risen in recent years. Based on what it is, the mileage, and the pics, $2000 is a win-win for you and the seller. NOW GO GET IT!!!!! :D Btw, no offense to Scott, this particular 411 is too nice and should -NOT- be a candidate for the Rat Wagon. Yes, one should be done, but better to modify something that's in worse shape. Quote Link to comment
troyintahoe Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 I'm still working on it. I am ready to pull the trigger as soon as he lets go of it. He seems to think It's worth about $3,500. I'm going to hold fast at $2,000 and see if he goes for it. I took it for a burn the other day. It runs great and has no mech issues, other than a clamp n one of the hoses to keep it from collapsing when coolant flows through it. They replaced one of the hoses with some thin stuff that doesn't hold it's shape very well. I'll keep you posted! Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 It runs great and has no mech issues, other than a clamp n one of the hoses to keep it from collapsing when coolant flows through it. They replaced one of the hoses with some thin stuff that doesn't hold it's shape very well. I'll keep you posted! Goodyear makes a radiator hose with an internal wire coil [to provent collapse] that can be cut to fit the RL411. Actually, it can be cut so that the one hose replaces both the upper and lower radiator hoses. If you are interested, I can look through me "treasure trove" of hose labels that I have saved over the years and find the part number. RL411s are rare enoughh that I save evidence of things that fit or can be forced to fit. Gates Rubber has a similar hose, but I don't think it comes with the wire form. Quote Link to comment
troyintahoe Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 That part number would be great. It has orange hose on there now. You can see it on the motor pic. Troy Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 That part number would be great. It has orange hose on there now. You can see it on the motor pic. Troy The part number for the hose with internal spring is (D)71379. I believe it is Gates Rubber, not BF Goodrich, the parts shop will know from the part number structure. It also has a braid overlay which looks just like the factory original unit. Get 2 and you will have more leeway in trimming to fit. I have done it so often that I get both upper and lower hoses with one cut. Using 2 gives you more slack in installation in case you do not have "perfect" engine mounts which puts a strain on the hose clamps. Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 If you want to change your auto trans filter and gasket, the kits are Fram FT1040 or ACDelco TF191. JC Whitney used to offer a rebuild kit P/N 71XX0504N for $40.95, don't know if it's still available, plan ahead. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Nice looking wagon. :cool: Lex....fill out your location so I can see if that wagons near me :D Quote Link to comment
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