Datsun WPL411 1966

[lilb34n]

I have passed by this car so many times, till now i decided to go see it. For my surprise its a Datsun WPL Wagon 1966. I talked to the owner, she said that it was getting fixed, but the guy who was fixing it ended up leaving and her husband bought a truck and lost interest. Its been standing there for over 5 years.

I dont want to get so excited, so im asking you guys for advice. 
On Monday i will go over and see if it runs and to check out the electrical work. What i know as for right now: it has a new paint job, to be out in the sun for over 5 years doesnt seem so bad, its got a new Carb, and the inside is a mess. She asked for 3Gran but told me how much i would offer her, but i said i would think about it.

What do you guys think?

[MikeRL411]

That does not appear to be an original steering wheel and is missing the horn button assembly.

The fender is drilled for an antenna, but I cannot see if there is a radio installed in the interior photo. Not a biggie.

You would need a glove box cover. I think you can find one on this site by putting a parts wanted in the classified. Ditto the ash tray.

A trickier task would be to reupholster the dash. It has been done and diligent use of the search function on this site will lead to a how to that covers this task.

No bumperettes on the front, probably missing on the rear also? Hard to find!

I don't see any trace of a wrap around section of the rear bumper. Does it have one, including the license plate lamp assembly?

 

Bottom line, $3000 would not be too hard to swallow IF the above items were taken care of. Estimate what your time and the cost of a parts wanted hunt purchase are worth to you. It's in excelent shape "for the shape that it's in." I would negotiate like hell and buy it but I don't need [need? what difference does that make?] another 411. Good luck!

[MikeRL411]

"Zagros" has a PL411 sedan for sale in the classifieds for $800 and it has most of what you would need. Bad news, on the other end of the WEST COAST, BUT YOU CAN GET A GOOD FEEL FOR WHAT PARTS AVAILABILITY ARE LIKELY TO BE. Check out his posting. Maye you can work out a cooperative "my parts and your parts" deal with another bidder.

[lilb34n]

Ok, so the car starts up! But after it starts up and i press on the gas it dies. Before turning it on, i pump it some gas and it turns on... but just for a few seconds and it turns off again. I also found out that the rear bumper is not installed but its inside the car. The head lights don't work. I offered her 1.800 and she said yes. 

Daing... this car is going to take some work, even though the outside seems pretty much finished.

[ggzilla]

Shouldn't take much work. Maybe the choke isn't closing all the way. Probably something simple.

[erichwaslike]

ive seen this car somewhere before, i swear it was the oen from san diego or mexico. it had a real quick paint job done if i remember. but it could be a totally different car. do a lil more looking at it for evidence of rust under that new paint. could have just been bondo'd over. 

[lilb34n]

Will do! but to my unexperienced eyes it seems pretty well done.

[graveltrapp]

Did you buy this car or still in consideration?

[lilb34n]

I'm buying it, just saving up and trying to get it to run.