521parling Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Very new to the forum just picked up a 1972 521 about 3 weeks ago. Thought I would start a little resto/mod build thread My plans so far for the build consist of rust removal from every inch of the truck. Paint will be a period correct single sage light aqua Engine will be a 1990 240sx ka24e (only because it didn't come with the original engine) EDIT: New plans have began flowing. Just picked up a miata front and rear subframe, shock tower mounts, 5 speed trans, diff and axles and floor pan from a 1990 miata. So as of right now the truck will be 4 wheel disk brakes and have colivers independent suspension and a torsen rear diff! Should handle like a go cart My 6 year miata background is starting to show I will be trying to keep an original look to the truck while still putting my own touches 1 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Going by photo looks intakt How about going to the olddatsuns.com website and read everything there and the Tech section and get up to date. dont change things just to change them. Yes I mean it esp electrical items if works dont fuck with it. 1 Quote Link to comment
521parling Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Kinda a dumb question but how do you upload pics on here? I don't see an attachment anywhere 1 Quote Link to comment
bilzbobaggins Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Got to use a remote hosting site like photobucket. There is a tutorial under general discussion. Please post pics 1 Quote Link to comment
521parling Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 After a shit ton of sanding and grinding rust i got it to look like this! also installed new KYB shocks and 4 inch blocks 2 Quote Link to comment
521parling Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 started some paint work went with a chemical strip to make sure i start off with a perfect surface. little primer 1 Quote Link to comment
521parling Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 also picked up my engine.... in a truck... saving gas money!! 2 Quote Link to comment
521parling Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 bit more work on the panels 1 Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 also picked up my engine.... in a truck... saving gas money!! This is a 240sx motor yes? Your getting shit done! Have you looked up putting the ka into the 521? 1 Quote Link to comment
521parling Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 This is a 240sx motor yes? Your getting shit done! Have you looked up putting the ka into the 521? yeah i pulled this from a 1990 240sx and thanks man im trying to be done by summer this year or at least close and no i haven't done much research on the swap but from what i understand is you just have to make new motor mount brakes that are dropped 3/4 inch from the stock 240 mount brackets. not sure but il find out im sure. 2 Quote Link to comment
521parling Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 moar priming 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Nice build so far! Quality work. 1 Quote Link to comment
521parling Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Nice build so far! Quality work. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment
521parling Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 front end is primed blocked with 220g then re primed now ready for final 400g wet sand then color! 2 Quote Link to comment
521parling Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Selling the single cam ka24e $250 140k 1 Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Do you have a harness? ;) Not cuz I can't finish my harness either.. cuz that's just time consuming and I wanna be on the road sooner.. lol. 1 Quote Link to comment
521parling Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 I have an engine harness yes haha PM me 2 Quote Link to comment
521parling Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 miata front sub frame and shock towers ready to be welded in got the rear sub frame brakets made and bolted up the sub frame 1 Quote Link to comment
521parling Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 painted the bottom of the hood and the hvac vent cover light aqua/seafoam green 1 Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 This is getting batter with ever picture! Lots of work ahead of you. This idea is so awesome! I'd love to do some like this and Bobs520. 2 Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 miata front sub frame and shock towers ready to be welded in got the rear sub frame brakets made and bolted up the sub frame 1 Quote Link to comment
521parling Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 This is getting batter with ever picture! Lots of work ahead of you. This idea is so awesome! I'd love to do some like this and Bobs520. Thanks man! Should have the front sub frame in today after work. I got the idea from the mx520 that Bob built. I have driven miatas for a long time now and love em so I'm really excited for this build now. 2 Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Well please take alot of pictures.. Lol 2 Quote Link to comment
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