unseen Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 This is my little brothers first truck ! L16 ( I think?) 4 speed single carb We just picked it up here in North county San Diego We bought it not running on a rat rod rebuild budget! If you're in the area send a message. we got it to turn over and run the other day thanks to ratsuner's and a buddy! gone through the basics. new this and that ! Here are some pics of the progress: "Datsun Redemption Project" Truck #2 L16 motor by empte_eyes, on Flickr 1972 Datsun 521 pickup restoration project by empte_eyes, on Flickr 1972 Datsun 521 pickup by empte_eyes, on Flickr 1972 Datsun 521 pickup by empte_eyes, on Flickr 1972 Datsun 521 pickup by empte_eyes, on Flickr 1972 Datsun 521 pickup by empte_eyes, on Flickr 1972 Datsun 521 pickup by empte_eyes, on Flickr 1972 Datsun 521 pickup by empte_eyes, on Flickr Untitled by empte_eyes, on Flickr Untitled by empte_eyes, on Flickr Untitled by empte_eyes, on Flickr Quote Link to comment
ansonowicz Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Nice clean dash and straight body! Good find. Quote Link to comment
socaldatsun Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 nice neew more datsun in sandiego, Get your brother to join! I got a few parst you guys might be interested in. Quote Link to comment
unseen Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 nice neew more datsun in sandiego, Get your brother to join! I got a few parst you guys might be interested in. pm the parts you have available! ill tell my bro to get up on here! Quote Link to comment
MRocha Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 welcome...and nice 521... Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 sweet inerior. What are his plans for wheels? Quote Link to comment
Jayden71 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Very cool. Way to save another one!! :cool: Quote Link to comment
unseen Posted November 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 sweet inerior. What are his plans for wheels? low pro tires on those 18" titan wheels 4 inch drop Quote Link to comment
unseen Posted November 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 -Motor is running a little rough -brake job tomorrow morning -update manana! Quote Link to comment
unseen Posted November 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 - Installed new front drums, pads and cylinders - Searching for equalizer, (y shaped yoke for e-brake) to set up e-brake / calling Nissan this a.m. - Going to Wrecking yard this morning Quote Link to comment
socaldatsun Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 I got some wheels w/ desent tires. 50 bucks each so for all four 200 and I got the disc brake Bracket made by beebani. Quote Link to comment
unseen Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 still looking for the equalizer.... Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 still looking for the equalizer.... OK, I will give you a choice, you can make your own if you want for cheap, the photo below is to give you an idea, it can be made with two triangle plates with 3 to 5 bolts on the bottom in an arc, and one or two up front for the connection and another bolt with nut to hold them apart and/or hold it on the cable. The diagram is over sized for ease to see. I will also sell you what you need, but it will cost you $20.00 shipped. Fact is, I hate the post office, I always end up standing in line for at least 20 minutes minimum, they are so freaking slow. Enough whining, let me know what you want to do. 1 Quote Link to comment
unseen Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Negative results on the wrecking yards round here... Quote Link to comment
unseen Posted November 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 thanks to : Socaldatsun .... The new stance ! 521 update by empte_eyes, on Flickr Quote Link to comment
unseen Posted November 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Here is a pic of our custom equalizer: Untitled by empte_eyes, on Flickr Quote Link to comment
socaldatsun Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 they look good ;) glad to see them on another 521! Quote Link to comment
unseen Posted November 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Sanded,primed and painted truck bed with aluminum chrome paint. relocated license plate to truck bed truck bed chrome lined by empte_eyes, on Flickr bumper for sale $140 by empte_eyes, on Flickr Quote Link to comment
unseen Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 4" drop coming soon... Quote Link to comment
unseen Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Clutch... is un responsive... The master is holding fluid and fluxuates when pedal is pushed, however there is no pedal. Tracing the lines from master to slave cylinder there is no action. I will remove the hose that meets the slave to check for fluid and clear lines, i believe its a 16 mm. ... from this pic , looking at the lines from the master to the slave it looks like the lines could be be corroded ?! L16 motor by empte_eyes, on Flickr Quote Link to comment
unseen Posted December 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 update: now were on to the clutch master cylinder as we have no fluid reaching the bleeder valve at the slave... we've had a 2 week stoppage sourcing this part... any leads on a nabco appreciated! autozone and oreilly both ordered the wrong part and could not provide the correct part. almost there Quote Link to comment
unseen Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Ready to go :) Quote Link to comment
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