datto510 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Just picked up this 521. You may recognize it, it used to be Zumm510's, I traded him my 2 door 510 for it. I have always wanted one of these trucks! I am going to call her "Sushi Baby". Its clean and straight and everything works. I rubbed the cab with a rubbing compound. Future plans are for a L20b and a 5 speed, w/ front disk brakes! I am looking forward to terrorizing your neiborhoods with it!:D The pics aren't the greatest, but I just wanted to show her off. I cleaned up the firewall a bit after this picture was taken. Quote Link to comment
slodat Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 That's a good starting point! What front disc brake setup are you thinking? Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted December 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 That's a good starting point! What front disc brake setup are you thinking? Still doing my homework but it seems lile Finelines brackets and D21 calipers are the way to go. Maybe my intake manifold on Ebay can pay for it! Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 looks like you both made out pretty well on that deal :) good to hear! Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted December 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 looks like you both made out pretty well on that deal :) good to hear! Yeah, we were both like a couple of giddy schoolgirls during the transaction. Quote Link to comment
slodat Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I bought a set of beebani's control arms for my 521. They allow you to switch to hardbody spindles and ball joints! I'm still a little ways away from my 521 build.. I didn't want to have to deal with NLA 521 bearings, king pins, etc. Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted December 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I bought a set of beebani's control arms for my 521. They allow you to switch to hardbody spindles and ball joints! I'm still a little ways away from my 521 build.. I didn't want to have to deal with NLA 521 bearings, king pins, etc. Drive it until the wheels fall off.:lol: I am going to be looking into this upgrade very soon! Quote Link to comment
LeDevil Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Wow, That's really clean. I don't know if you had more then 1 510 so did you trade the green 510 for it? Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted December 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Wow, That's really clean. I don't know if you had more then 1 510 so did you trade the green 510 for it? Yes, the light green one. Actually, it was Porsche Green. Zumm seems to be real happy with it. Just wait until he finishes the R1 carbs on it! Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Yes, the light green one. Actually, it was Porsche Green. Zumm seems to be real happy with it. Just wait until he finishes the R1 carbs on it! is that what he's putting those on?!? damn him!!! i want a set like that SO BAD!!! Quote Link to comment
Cuts metal like mad Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Gotta love the near perfect front bumper, headlight bezels, and grill! Keep on rubbing, looks good already... Do the tailgate and take another pic! Quote Link to comment
datsunfish Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 What a beauty! Love the valve cover and carb.:D Those dash tops are easy to wrap with vinyl too. Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted December 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 What a beauty! Love the valve cover and carb.:D Those dash tops are easy to wrap with vinyl too. Thanks! Good to know about the dash. I already found your post talking about it! Quote Link to comment
Cuts metal like mad Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Oh yeah, did you find the front license plate with the original datsun plate frame?? "volvo datsun" or something... Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted December 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Oh yeah, did you find the front license plate with the original datsun plate frame?? "volvo datsun" or something... No! Is it in the truck??!! I dont think I have looked behind the seat......:D Quote Link to comment
BEEBANI Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Still doing my homework but it seems lile Finelines brackets and D21 calipers are the way to go. Maybe my intake manifold on Ebay can pay for it! oops, better do some more homework; Finelines use 300zx calipers, mine use the D21 calipers. I have plenty in stock, ready when you are.;) Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Yes, the light green one. Actually, it was Porsche Green. Zumm seems to be real happy with it. Just wait until he finishes the R1 carbs on it! Hey Zumm, Is that the 510 you had on the trailer at Ted's? Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Seems like an equal trade. Each guy got what they wanted. Love that color on the 521's. "Island teal" is the color i believe. Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted December 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 here is why....... Quote Link to comment
Cuts metal like mad Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 what head is that?? Looks like semi-closed chamber head... Can't be a peanut head from the shape. Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted December 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 what head is that?? Looks like semi-closed chamber head... Can't be a peanut head from the shape. Its a 210 but there are all sorts of wierd scribing on it that definatley didn't come from the factory. Machine shop? Will try and post up some pics of it later. Quote Link to comment
Cuts metal like mad Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 When I saw those pics on my phone I didn't see the HOLES IN THE VALVES!! Theres your problem... LOL, I got a spare L16 head with good valves you can use for parts if you want... I'll have to charge you if you want me to pull the valves though... :D Oh yeah, the flywheel is sitting here waiting for you... also theres a clutch kit on CL for cheap... (says 240sx, 280z... which means 225mm) Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted December 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 When I saw those pics on my phone I didn't see the HOLES IN THE VALVES!! Theres your problem... LOL, I got a spare L16 head with good valves you can use for parts if you want... I'll have to charge you if you want me to pull the valves though... :D Oh yeah, the flywheel is sitting here waiting for you... also theres a clutch kit on CL for cheap... (says 240sx, 280z... which means 225mm) Cool, thanks Joe. I picked up a 200mm flywheel for cheap. The new clutch kit should have arrived already.....damn snow!:mad: When ordering a TO bearing sleeve, does it normally come with the spring? I also got a dogleg 5 speed for her, trying to figure out the best way to swap flanges on the driveline. I might stick with the 4 speed for a while, I wanna drive this rig! You ever done this swap before? Quote Link to comment
Cuts metal like mad Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 if you want to drive it sooner than later, swap out those 2 bad valves... then drive it till she blows! By then you'll have everything you need, right? I have never dont the swap in a 521, 510s are easier... :D So just give that tranny to me and you can have a fully rebuilt 4speed!! J/K! Actually I don't want to pull the 510 apart until I have everything ready for an engine swap... including a spare crossmember. Quote Link to comment
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