zatdane

I have a 66 520 with the J13 motor, not running, crank spins freely but been sitting for 20+ years. My dream for this truck is to build something reliable, quick off the line, low to the ground, and can still be used as a truck. Now I have only 1 question in 27 distinct parts.... I have a L16 motor that I would like to put in this truck. I know I will need to modify the motor mounts and the radiator, anything else? I have the 4 speed transmission that came with the L16 that I can use. I also have a 5 speed from a 280ZX. Can I bolt these together and they work if I shorten my drive shaft in the 520? I also have the complete rear end from a 72 620. Is there a benefit to swapping this in to the 520 as well if I can use the L16 and ZX 5 speed? I do not have a carb for the L16, can I rebuild and use the Nikki carb and throttle linkage that came on my J13 or is there a better solution with linkage. Or should I sell my parts collection and buy a semi-complete diesel 720 from the junkyard for $500.00 and do that conversion. I am looking for some practical opinions, hopefully from fellow dat-nuts that have made these swaps.

anyone getting ready to do this and willing to shoot a video of it?

If I will need to do all of that for an L motor anyway, I think I will just hold out.

I have a 66 520 with a questionable J1300 in it. I can purchase a running A14 with 4 speed and radiator for a few hundred dollars and a little travel time. What am I looking at to install this motor and transmission in to my truck? Is this even worth doing? Have I improved my parts availability? I know everyone wants to put an L motor in them but I cant seem to find one within driving distance of Kansas City.