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67 Datsun 520- blue turd


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I came across this 520 on a whim from my brother. I come from a family of 'pickers'- where sometimes we can find the coolest things in the most random of places. He got a lead from one of his friends on a "datsun pickup" in Mohall, ND. Story goes that the gentleman who owned this truck had recently passed away and his wife was now stuck in the position to get rid of his 'junk'. I drove 9 hours to come see a reportedly "rust free pickup with clean title"...located in the prairie. 

 

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This is about 2 miles from the pickup. 

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When I got to the property this is what I found. A blue turd of sorts...with rust. Missing dash (though I have radio, knobs, instrument panel..etc...just not the dang dash to put everything on.) also...the previous owner had done some interesting wiring job...deleting the turn signals on the front fenders, and wiring up a 70s style nova grille in front. I was a little saddened that I had driven all this way on a lousy report of condition, but I only spent $100. 

 

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Beneath this thing was a dead raccoon which I didn't get a picture of. My guess is that it was eating the mouse/rat poison the P.O. had placed in the cab. After cleaning out random old beer cans and debris from the bed- we loaded onto the car dolly and made my way back to my brothers for further inspection. This thing will definitely need some love, and If I can't find a replacement dash in any condition, or the front grille..I may end up parting it out. But with a clean title...who knows at this point. 

 

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Time to clean, organize and vacuum out random crap. Found the original horn emblem..that was a plus. Trying to figure out why he put amber lights in the rear and attempted to wire up circular stop lenses. 

 

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Rocker repair will need to be finished. Looks like this one was cut out awhile ago.

 

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Is this the normal position for the oil filter?

 

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yep.

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Had to replace trailer tires as I caught a nail in the road. Luckily it was right in front of a wally world in Bismarck.

 

 

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I came across this 520 on a whim from my brother. I come from a family of 'pickers'- where sometimes we can find the coolest things in the most random of places. He got a lead from one of his friends on a "datsun pickup" in Mohall, ND. Story goes that the gentleman who owned this truck had recently passed away and his wife was now stuck in the position to get rid of his 'junk'. I drove 9 hours to come see a reportedly "rust free pickup with clean title"...located in the prairie. 

 

13901576_10153654305212027_4235585465955

 

This is about 2 miles from the pickup. 

13891794_10153654305247027_7716483779075

 

When I got to the property this is what I found. A blue turd of sorts...with rust. Missing dash (though I have radio, knobs, instrument panel..etc...just not the dang dash to put everything on.) also...the previous owner had done some interesting wiring job...deleting the turn signals on the front fenders, and wiring up a 70s style nova grille in front. I was a little saddened that I had driven all this way on a lousy report of condition, but I only spent $100. 

 

13938514_10153654305282027_6890843553150

 

Beneath this thing was a dead raccoon which I didn't get a picture of. My guess is that it was eating the mouse/rat poison the P.O. had placed in the cab. After cleaning out random old beer cans and debris from the bed- we loaded onto the car dolly and made my way back to my brothers for further inspection. This thing will definitely need some love, and If I can't find a replacement dash in any condition, or the front grille..I may end up parting it out. But with a clean title...who knows at this point. 

 

13939409_10153654305307027_5865620014101

 

13912310_10153654305327027_7401152543993

 

13895085_10153654305352027_7048807015224

 

Time to clean, organize and vacuum out random crap. Found the original horn emblem..that was a plus. Trying to figure out why he put amber lights in the rear and attempted to wire up circular stop lenses. 

 

13934755_10153654305387027_5350754311671

 

Rocker repair will need to be finished. Looks like this one was cut out awhile ago.

 

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13872773_10153654305427027_1118156217109

 

13872791_10153654305462027_3755282475840

 

13962521_10153654305507027_8131909937873

 

Is this the normal position for the oil filter?

 

13876563_10153654305517027_7538658783736

 

13906587_10153654305557027_7726523759923

 

13934941_10153654305567027_1176159426648

 

13879187_10153654305632027_4623396565186

yep.

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Had to replace trailer tires as I caught a nail in the road. Luckily it was right in front of a wally world in Bismarck.

the bumpers are worth more than the car! Keep that in mind, nice find.
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Kinda torn in parting out. I just hate to see datsuns die...but at the same time it's like organ donation, one dies so the others live. I'm planning on keeping bumperetts and brackets. I have one guy who may buy the whole thing but if that falls through, parts will be available

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It would cost more for the grill than you paid for the truck, the dash would cost more also, so would a windshield, and since the rockers are gone, either I would part it out, or make it a farm truck that hauled farm stuff around on a farm, something a kid could learn to drive out in the back 40, a truck like that needs to be fairly complete to make it worth while to restore.

That package tray might be worth some money, the bumperettes and mount brackets are also worth money if not to beat up.

That lone rear reflector might be worth something also depending on condition, that is if you can get it off without damaging it, I would cut it all around it till it was loose and then remove it, you can get to the back side that way.

To bad the dash is gone, is the glove box door still around, or did that go with the dash?

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Kinda torn in parting out. I just hate to see datsuns die...but at the same time it's like organ donation, one dies so the others live. I'm planning on keeping bumperetts and brackets. I have one guy who may buy the whole thing but if that falls through, parts will be available

if you are planning on keeping the bracke/bumper and later down the road I'll buy it off you or I'll trade you a 620 without an engine for it maybe.
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Sad to say I'm planning on parting this out.

 

Sold already:

Tailgate chains

Glass fuel filter

Sun visors

Vinyl floor cover

Horn button with mouth

Headlight retainers and bezels

Tailgate

Bumperetts

Window cranks

Rear reflector

Air filter assembly

Wiper arms

Seat cover

Parcel tray

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