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1960 PLG-221 info sought


woytovich

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I am new to this forum but not new to Datsuns (have a 71 240z) or Japanese cars in general (had a few Toyotas in the 70s)

 

I have been looking at this truck and wanted to get opinions on interest value of such a thing. I think it would be a great ride! I presume resto parts are near impossible to come by?

 

It is a 1960 pick up, a PLG-221 by its VIN tag...

 

Thoughts?

 

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Deal in progress, not IN HAND yet.

 

This is the one in the linked CL ad.

 

How rare are these?

 

What would its potential value be once driving again?

 

Are there "compatible" parts or will I need to swap in significantly different: axles, brakes etc etc from non-Datsun sources? Are their cars/truck of that era with interchangeable components?

 

Are there others out there with similar trucks?

 

Lots of questions, I know...

 

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well looking from the front it looks like a Morris Minor but the parts do not cross over unfortunantly.

 

Are you interested in restorodding or restoring? restorodding opens up alot of options. suspension from a 320 might be compatable, engine and trans wise again 320 or maybe an early datsun fairlady roadster. Though I would be tempted to go with an L series engine I think they would be too long for the engine bay.

 

If you do get it post pics of the suspension etc.... that way some of the more knowledgable members here could say for sure what will work and what won't..

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I have to say this, if all the parts are there, and you have the time and money, go for it. If all the parts are not there, good luck finding them, some L320 parts might fit such as the front bumper, but I myself would not bet a dime on that statement, I know the hood is differant because I have a 320, and mine looks differant than the one in the previous post. I will say this though, when you take parts to a plater to be chromed, them guys can fix a lot of damage and make it look new, if you can find a good plater, but you pay for that kind of service. The truck is rare, really rare back east. wayno

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Have you seen it in person? Pretty obvious from the pics the passenger side rocker is disintegrated. While not a deal killer in itself, it does give an indication that there may be MUCH more rust. That said, really cool looking little truck. Good luck!

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Here's an update! It is still in my driveway, under a tarp. My hauler had it running when he brought it back from Maine (I never heard it -- except via phone). He actually drove it without brakes and clutch.

It has less than 40,000 miles on it. And, according to my friend, the hauler, - it sounds like the miles are actual. 

I'm not a mechanic (and have realized I don't want to play one in my driveway) Much rather bet the ponies at the local racino. 

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I've had the truck the entire time.

 

A few evenings ago I was "wasting" time on the net......typed in Datsun PLG-221.....discovered a HOONIVERSE thread pertaining to it (interesting reads)......Did the same thing this morning and came across this one. 

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