Noiin Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 hi all. im still kinda new to this forum and datsuns aswell just wondering where i can find some good deals on L16 parts. in CA:confused: Quote Link to comment
freaky510 Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 well welcome to ratsun we really lie pics and if you got a 411 i would love too see it . I just bought one and am in the prosses of get it road worthy. If you or i lived closer i have a bunch of L series stuff. And again welcome now give up some pics:eek::lol: Quote Link to comment
73dat Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 welcome,and yes we like pics,tons of pics.................:D Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 What parts are needed? Id say hit up the So cal yards 1st off. Quote Link to comment
rzrdisco Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 what does this have to do with 510s? Quote Link to comment
ppeters914 Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Welcome. A more useful Title for your post would have been "Looking for good deal on L16" posted in the Classified Parts Wanted section. That said, you don't need to limit it to a L16. An L is an L is an L, at least as far as swapping it in. Be aware this is -NOT- a straight forward swap. Quote Link to comment
freaky510 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) what does this have to do with 510s? these are considered Bluebirds sooo thats why its here 510/1600/bluebird .And yes maybe have better luck finding L stuff in the Parts wanted. did you get it for free i like the block job on the FREE on the passanger side lol And ME MYself would look in to putting a roadster motor in they came with them after the 1300cc motor. I think it would be an easier swap on the 411 and it would be kind of correct for the 411. Dont gt me wrong i like the L motors but if fabbing isnt your strong suit i think the R or U motor would be easier. Dont quote me i have not done it but if i were to swap out motors that would be the first route i would look at just my $.02. keep us posted Edited January 29, 2009 by freaky510 Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 these are considered Bluebirds sooo thats why its here 510/1600/bluebird .And yes maybe have better luck finding L stuff in the Parts wanted. did you get it for free i like the block job on the FREE on the passanger side lol And ME MYself would look in to putting a roadster motor in they came with them after the 1300cc motor. I think it would be an easier swap on the 411 and it would be kind of correct for the 411. Dont gt me wrong i like the L motors but if fabbing isnt your strong suit i think the R or U motor would be easier. Dont quote me i have not done it but if i were to swap out motors that would be the first route i would look at just my $.02. keep us posted The roadster motor per se is not that easy a swap. The valve cover will not clear the firewall and the intake manifold will put the SUs into the fender well. The SUs also are modified to "lay back" and have a modified fuel bowl, also to clear the fender. The modified type R emgine for the RL411 is the unit you want,the engine serial number usually starts with 2XXX. The valve cover is beveled on the rear to clear the firewall and the intake manifold and SUs are angled to clear the fender liner. The fender liner needs a hole cut to allow the exhaust down pipe to meet the exhaust under the drivers seat. Doable, but a lot more work than you would initially think. Your car is in great shape for its age, I would recommend keeping it as a rare original PL411. See "Tana the Datsun Lady" for any parts you may need, like the heater knob. Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Faith Plating in Santa Monica has dies for just about any bumper. I think they might be able to straighten out the crunched bumperette that you have. A tire retreading shop just might be willing to rebuild the rubber pad that's missing if Faith Plating can't handle it. Quote Link to comment
ppeters914 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 What's the story on you getting it? What are you plans for the car? The reason I ask is that the more I look at the pics, the more I notice how complete and straight that puppy is. Yeah, it's dirty and tired, but it's not some basket-case shell. Quote Link to comment
Noiin Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 i spotted it down the street from my house. i was hoping they were gonna want to get rid of . so i asked. the guy wanted $200 for it.. i ended up only giving him $150 as you can see it was in the front yard. had FREE painted on it. its still the way it was win i towed it to my house. the guy also said they had a bunch of crap on the roof of it and caved it in "made a nice bird bath" maybe a Bluebird bath??? now it sits under the car port in the back yard.. my plans for the 411 are WHATEVER IT TAKES TO GET ANY BIG Datsun MOTOR in it. win i get the $$ CUT anything in the way.=] Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) SCORE! $150 is crazy! I'd love to see a 411 taken all the way with modern running gear and suspension. To give you an idea there is a 411 sss for sale by me for $2300. Course that is with the bigger 1600 engine and it is in solid running condition. It is a bit of a different league than your 411, being a sss, but looks about the same body condition wise. http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/1016175271.html Still, Datsun motors are pretty easy to get running, you might think about getting it moving 'as is' so you can rock a Dat while you save your cash for the big swap! Edited February 6, 2009 by fisch Quote Link to comment
freaky510 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 wow a 150 for a classic. you got to love the people who have NO idea on what they got. sweet good luck on your build and keep us posted. Quote Link to comment
ppeters914 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 my plans for the 411 are WHATEVER IT TAKES TO GET ANY BIG Datsun MOTOR in it. win i get the $$ CUT anything in the way.=] Classic recipe for a project that never sees the street again. Please prove me wrong. Quote Link to comment
Noiin Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 im saving my money. i do really hope to get my L16 in there for now. but first is eaither fix up my L16 or find a good deal on one. Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 So your the lucky buyer The seller never responded to me when it was on CL. Nice find Sent you a PM i spotted it down the street from my house.i was hoping they were gonna want to get rid of . so i asked. the guy wanted $200 for it.. i ended up only giving him $150 as you can see it was in the front yard. had FREE painted on it. its still the way it was win i towed it to my house. the guy also said they had a bunch of crap on the roof of it and caved it in "made a nice bird bath" maybe a Bluebird bath??? now it sits under the car port in the back yard.. my plans for the 411 are WHATEVER IT TAKES TO GET ANY BIG Datsun MOTOR in it. win i get the $$ CUT anything in the way.=] Quote Link to comment
jefe de jefes Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 So your the lucky buyerThe seller never responded to me when it was on CL. Nice find Sent you a PM I remember that car. I also inquired about it. I got 1 response. I don't think they had the paperwork for it. Quote Link to comment
jefe de jefes Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Nice score BTW. Quote Link to comment
Noiin Posted February 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 yea man i wish i could start getting my hands dirty... :( Quote Link to comment
Phlebmaster Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Found it....nice find. Oh, and welcome to Ratsun. Keep us posted on your prgress and we like pics. :D Quote Link to comment
Noiin Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 yes it is.. :( i lost my license april 16, 07 and wont get it back for a wile.. SOOOO that means i got loads of time to work on my 411 :lol: Quote Link to comment
Noiin Posted February 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 (edited) Here is a video of the 411 starting up Edited February 14, 2009 by Noiin Quote Link to comment
Noiin Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 so0o if im reading this right.. the 411 and 510 FOUR SPEED transmissions are the same.. and the 510 FIVE SPEEDS too:confused: Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 according to the picture no the picture shows the starter area on the drivers side on the l series engines it on the right or passenger side Quote Link to comment
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