armycook

Roger that. Thanks Wayno.

Thanks Joey

No not at all. I just reply the same way how people will talk to me. It's the internet and site is free so you get a lot of extreme personalities and demographics. I've been doing a lot of homework about my setup. It's a really nice way to keep me busy and keep my mind working. The truck is sitting really high in the rear because of the huge bias ply white walls. It's tilted really so it has more pressure on the front than usual. I'm thinking of slowly converting the front and rear suspension to a newer toyota or something. Not too worried about the shocks after reading a lot of stuff here. I see a lot of people suggesting the ford pinto but didn't clarify in detail.

Well maybe. I'm not worried about it. Thanks.

Anyway I'll just keep reading the old threads. And do my research. Thanks for having me here.

Not that low now. You can read it again. "New height it WILL have". I mentioned airbag so maybe that's a hint that I'll lower it? I'm not into the usual 521 tricked out truck that most of you have here. I got white wall tires and it's going to have a distinct old look for my business I'm running. I'm building a ratrod and I'm not planning on spending too much. I do have friends that does a lot of metal work so that's a great way to save. I'm not gonna get cheap shocks that will keep blowing every 2-3 months. And I already got the electronic ignition last weekend with the passenger door to replace the cancer door it has. I have a list of what I want done to it. I know the worth of the truck and not because it's my first time having a 521 doesn't mean it's my first time owning a vehicle.

So I'm off to research this website what's the best replacement shocks short enough to accommodate the new height this truck will have . I'd love to get airbags but can't afford that now.

Oh and I also got chrome side mirrors. It isn't stock but better than plastic. Maybe get a rectangular peep mirror later but this will do for now. Not bad for $10.00

Got new white walls. They're never used and old. Just have to clean it to be white again. It is slowly becoming the truck that represents me :) The guy that sold me his transmission and doors last night was scratching his head asking why I want my truck to look like a ratrod.. Guess you can't please everybody. But I need to drop and tuck in the tires and this highspeed's good to go! I can't believe I drove from San Diego to Norco then downtown LA and back in one night. This truck is a bad ass!

Was gonna go to the Datsun Swap Meet in eagle Rock but I was so exhausted already.

Hi I'm from San Diego and I drove my 1970 521 from San Diego - Norco, CA - Los Angeles and back to San Diego. Last night I went to the bank and withdrew money to go buy some Firestone white wall tires from this guy in Norco, CA. He bought a T bucket project and he didn't like the wheels so I bought them from him. The tires weren't used and just sat for awhile. Then after an hour chatting with him I drive from Norco, CA to downtown Los Angeles to buy a passenger door, two wing windows and a transmission then drive back to San Diego. I left SD 4pm with an empty truck and I got back 3AM with lots of goodies!

I want those wheels :)

Hey what's up buddy! I served a total of 8 years. 5 years in the Navy as SH-60 helicopter mechanic. I knew I can do more and I got tired as a support guy so I reenlisted and went in the army but that was the time everybody was getting involuntary separated because war in Iraq is over and Afghanistan is almost done too. My only option is to become a cook as per "Needs of the Army" I took it willingly and worked with the 1st infantry division c/O 94th combat engineering battalion. I injured my knee, tore up my shoulder and had a surgery so I'm back as a civilian in San Diego. I thought learning how to mess with these highspeed trucks would keep me busy and young :) Every branch in the military got a specific special role and one will have to work with each other to win and protect our nation. Anyway I'd love to meet more Southern California Datsun owners!

Yeah I got a guy in Los Angeles selling me parts I'd need and I have an idea what rare/ extra parts I'll buy. The previous owner neglected the truck sad to say but it'll get there. I'm just glad I found this dude that's gonna sell me his spare parts.

That's awesome!