Z chopper Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Yes, i believ is a J block and yes it is 4 speed on the column, and I think is a dealer option, its original by factory! I don´t like very much speed in column! What is a dump system? the box tilts like a dump truck box Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 There is something going on with that gap below the box bed, I am wondering if something moves, or is removable, need more photos to be sure. Quote Link to comment
MRocha Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 ... first day of work at 521... Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Can you take a photo of the back like this photo with the tailgate down, and strait from the back also with the tailgate down so that we can see what is under the bed. A photo like this, but from farther back and lower. I see you removed the front and side racks, we have nothing like this in the USA, I am wondering if it was made this way or done later by someone else. Quote Link to comment
MRocha Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Can you take a photo of the back like this photo with the tailgate down, and strait from the back also with the tailgate down so that we can see what is under the bed. A photo like this, but from farther back and lower. I see you removed the front and side racks, we have nothing like this in the USA, I am wondering if it was made this way or done later by someone else. ok, tomorrow I´ll take more pics. about the racks, I don´t know if it was made this way or done by someone...the pickup was original from Angola and came to Portugal in 1978...I´m looking around to find other datsun 521 in Portugal to see if have some diferences but can´t find another one... Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 This is what the inside of our stock boxes look like. This is what the side looks like over here. This is a better photo of the box and how we got it over here, see how we don't have the extention you have above the hooks on this truck, and how you don't have the hooks there at all. Quote Link to comment
MRocha Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 This is what the inside of our stock boxes look like. This is what the side looks like over here. This is a better photo of the box and how we got it over here, see how we don't have the extention you have above the hooks on this truck, and how you don't have the hooks there at all. Yap...I like more yours, that´s why I´ll take off my extension and the hooks.... Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 If yours is a factory modifacation, a lot of guys over here would want what you have, it's very funny, everybody wants what the other guy has. :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment
MRocha Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 If yours is a factory modifacation, a lot of guys over here would want what you have, it's very funny, everybody wants what the other guy has. :lol: :lol: thats true... Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 looks like the bed floor was raised even with the fender wells Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 looks like the bed floor was raised even with the fender wells That's why I have been asking for more photos of the area, at first I thought it might have a dump bed, someone raised the sides and the bed floor, maybe for hydraulic cylinders, ect. It is a strange setup unless it has a purpose, but it's a datsun and someone is using it, so it has a purpose. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 can we get some pics with the tailgate down? Quote Link to comment
MRocha Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Here are the pictures, although it is strange, it seems to me that in fact this is how the factory ... What is your opinion? Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 It could be,but does not look factory to me.It seems like alot of time wasted to do that. Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 My guess is it is factory ordered this way, to much work to pull apart a box to make this, notice the strange gas door also, a lot bigger than our version with no corner cut off like ours. This box had a purpose when new. I looked for parts cut off on the underside but did not see any, also all the bracing and tank mounts have been there a long time, you have to admit though, there is room under there to add hydraulic cylinders to make it a dump truck. I bet there are/was more of these out there, just not in the USA. Gas door is taller^^^, the bed lip has the hooks, just hard to see. Quote Link to comment
MRocha Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 My guess is it is factory ordered this way, to much work to pull apart a box to make this, notice the strange gas door also, a lot bigger than our version with no corner cut off like ours. This box had a purpose when new. I looked for parts cut off on the underside but did not see any, also all the bracing and tank mounts have been there a long time, you have to admit though, there is room under there to add hydraulic cylinders to make it a dump truck. I bet there are/was more of these out there, just not in the USA. Gas door is taller^^^, the bed lip has the hooks, just hard to see. I have the some opinion...too much work to be home made... Quote Link to comment
MRocha Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Today I took my 521 to the mechanic ... were my first 5 km to drive and I enjoyed it! 3 or 4 days and is ready for the annual inspection required! Quote Link to comment
MRocha Posted September 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Hello everyone, Who can tell me where is written the number of chassis, without being on the plate that is in the engine compartment? Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 In the USA, it is on the passinger side, on top of the frame rail, even with the starter mount surface/even with the firewall. I hope this helps you. Quote Link to comment
MRocha Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 In the USA, it is on the passinger side, on top of the frame rail, even with the starter mount surface/even with the firewall. I hope this helps you. thanks Quote Link to comment
MRocha Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Hello, I have the engine and gearbox of my Datsun 710 (L18) and I am thinking about putting them on my 521. Has anyone has made this experience? what changes have you made (engine mountings, gearbox mountings,...) Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 A few changes/parts will need to be made/bought to put an L block into your truck, the radiator core support would have to be removed, and a L block radiator found. Engine mounts would need to be fabricated, but first you would need to cut the old J block mounts off the frame, this action makes reversing this swap difficult, so you need to be sure you want to do this. Unless the J13 you have in it is having issues/problems, I would wait a while till you are sure, it is a lot of work to do correctly, the things that need to be changed are, radiator, engine mounts, transmission mount, hole cut in tunnel, driveline, and then there is the column shift setup, getting it out of there is a pain in the ass, it is easier to cut out, but difficult to reverse again. Personally I would drive it a while, if you do not like it, then start to get your parts together for a swap. Quote Link to comment
MRocha Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 A few changes/parts will need to be made/bought to put an L block into your truck, the radiator core support would have to be removed, and a L block radiator found. Engine mounts would need to be fabricated, but first you would need to cut the old J block mounts off the frame, this action makes reversing this swap difficult, so you need to be sure you want to do this. Unless the J13 you have in it is having issues/problems, I would wait a while till you are sure, it is a lot of work to do correctly, the things that need to be changed are, radiator, engine mounts, transmission mount, hole cut in tunnel, driveline, and then there is the column shift setup, getting it out of there is a pain in the ass, it is easier to cut out, but difficult to reverse again. Personally I would drive it a while, if you do not like it, then start to get your parts together for a swap. thanks wayno Quote Link to comment
MRocha Posted September 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 today my 521 back from mechanic, she looks like new :rolleyes: , with the annual inspection done without any notes of problems...;) Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 congrats an passing the inspection. I am thinking your truck was a farm truck or somthing along those lines and the bed floor was raised so that more produce or somthing could could fit in the box with out the fender wells being in the way. Quote Link to comment
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