BACKWOODS DAVE Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Well here it is fresh out of rehab!!! 1968 pl520 that has had a great running j15 installed before I got it. Carb has been replaced with a more reliable A series carb with electric choke. New tire on freshly painted stock rims so the speedo reads true. Brakes have all been gone through, new master cylinder and rebuilt wheel cylinders. Exhaust has a new cherry bomb and shiny chrome tip. Lights all work, high beam, turn signals, hazards, even reverse lamps. Paint is the original color, Bamboo Tan, and I broke it up abit with the white top. It is all done with basecoat clearcoat inside and out, even under the hood. Interior is pretty much factory correct as far as I can tell but all redone. Brand new MP3 cd player with front mini jack to plug in an IPOD, 4" kenwood speaker give the sound. This is a sweet running little truck that drives better than I thought a 1968 Datsun would. It fires right up an drive straight and true. I truly got this truck to save it and sell it to fund my other project. Now after driving it around and getting all the looks and thumbs up, its hard to let it go. But not that hard, help me save another Datsun and buy this very nice truck you won't be disapointed. I have a tread int the "project datto" section on this site if you would like to see before, during , and after shoots. It is under "1968 520" check it Link to comment
datsunaholic Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Wow, those turn signals ALMOST look stock. But where did the hazard switch go? Link to comment
BACKWOODS DAVE Posted June 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 With the electric choke on the new carb I was able to remove the choke cable. So I move the hazard switch to fill the hole. Link to comment
Icehouse Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 With the electric choke on the new carb I was able to remove the choke cable. So I move the hazard switch to fill the hole. Sweet idea! Thats the kinda customizing I like :) I hope you get what you want for it so you can start your next project. I can't wait until that thread gets started!!! Link to comment
BACKWOODS DAVE Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I'm am asking $4999 for the "nicest 520 in the country" , so at that price its a steal right? But I really don't have an "comps" to price it against. So thats the number I feel the truck and all the work that went in to it are worth. But make me an offer, all I can do is say no. here are some pictures of the motor. [/img] [/img] [/img] Link to comment
DRIVEN Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Hey guys, he's not hyping this thing enough. It's really nice. If you didn't see this thing at Canby let me assure you, you can't reproduce it for the money. I've driven it and it drives as good as any stock 520/521 out there. This is a fairly uncommon vehicle and it gets tons of attention. Make it yours! Link to comment
Icehouse Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 You guys should put it on ebay to see what it can really bring :D Link to comment
BACKWOODS DAVE Posted July 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 hey, guys it took me awhile to even find this thread, seems like everyones trying to sell right now. So I have had a lot of interest in this truck but it has been mostly from out of state buyers. I also have been on vacation for the last 10 days so I need to get back with it and sell this truck. That add remains the same but don't be afraid to call and make offers. I know that if you see this truck in person you will not be disapointed. PM me or give me a call and fire me some questions or offers Andy (971) 409-4597 Link to comment
dat521gatherer Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 very nice truck. i hope you get what your asking. Link to comment
ppeters914 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Very nice. Almost makes me want to reconsider getting a 320...almost. :D Link to comment
datrod Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 That is one nice truck. E bay it you'll get more money. Link to comment
71DIMER Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Wow, all I can say is wow, you have a truely clean truck for sale there. Man if you were in Cali that thing would have been sold pretty quick I'm pretty sure. I just sold my 521 that is nowhere near the same ballpark of condition as yours and I got my full asking price of $2000, and there's no way $3000 on top of that would get it in the condition as yours (unless I did all the bodywork/paint myself but I don't have that skill set). If I was you I'd take the other guy's advice and try your luck on Ebay (with a reserve or a buy it now price). Man if you were only in Cali...and I didn't already have way too many cars, I'd be proud to add this to my collection for sure. Best of luck in the sale!!! Link to comment
Mark_Z28 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Sell that in the midwest or northeast and youll double youre asking price no problem. Well, maybe not double but a lot more than 5 grand. Link to comment
moparvwfreak Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 trade ya my pathfinder for it :D Link to comment
BACKWOODS DAVE Posted August 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 SOLD Well it was a little sad to see her go but I loved watching her leave. Hope you guys up in the seattle area see her putting around. The proud new owner was happy to get her and I think shes in good hand Link to comment
fisch Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Congrats! As I've said before, that is prolly the best 520 in the USA! The new owner should be proud! Hope you pointed them to Ratsun! Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 that belongs in a museum!!!!!!!!!!!!! nice truck Link to comment
BACKWOODS DAVE Posted August 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 I dont know about a museum I think they belong on the road, but I appreciate the compliment. I directed him to my thread on Ratsun, which answered all his questions before he even saw the truck in person. I also gave him a flyer and told him to go to the blue lake show. So I hope he makes the trip down to collect his trophy. It was a very fun truck to drive and got a lot of attention every where I went, Now I need to get the 521 under way. Link to comment
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