2554 My pl521

1969, I just got it back after it was stolen, they gutted the interior and engine bay except for 3.8 block. They didn't bash it up too bad but they spray painted some parts and stole everything that wasn't welded down. I have some work to do.

How is it you have 5 lug rims all around?

Swapped, also has front discs.

neato. pics of progress along the way?

How'd you do the front disc swap??? ....good welding skillz?

nah, the truck already had discs when I got it. My grandfather did the swap years ago.

So is it a mustang II frontend???

nope, Datsun torsion bars and all. I have plans for either a coilover or airbag setup next.

I'd love to know just what was done to the front end to get the discs on it. It would be awesome if you could put up some pics of the front end next time you have a front wheel off.

I second that, post some pics of the front discs when you can.

Pac Coast 521
Nice truck!!!!
But some Weed B Gone will make it look even better

Originally posted by Hainz

Pac Coast 521
Nice truck!!!!
But some Weed B Gone will make it look even better

I know, i gotta do the yaydwork this week. The 320 is my newest truck. I have more pics in the projects section. The thread is "my 65 L 320" i think.

There is a bed from a 520 on e-bay near Tacoma WA for only $25!!! If you want a bed...

Garry K in Port Orchard, WA

I can't find it. What is it listed under?

Here is the listing, though it is over. They are parting out the 66 L520. They are in Orting, WA.

Item number: 7967826114

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7967826114&indexURL=1#ebayphotohosting

Hope this helps

Garry K in Port Orchard, Wa

nah, it's a good deal but I love flatbeds. thanks.

here's a pic of the interior, it's pretty much a clean slate. Anyone have recomendations for buckets? I'm 6'4" so I need something short for legroom, it used to have 60's leather mustang buckets but they got stolen with everything else. Oh and it has a Chrysler 8.25 rear-end which accounts for the rear 5 lugs.

if the front end of the 521 is anything like a datsun 510, the 5-lug conversion shouldn't be too difficult. on the 510, it's just a matter of taking the struts off of 280zx and welding it to the spring perch of the 510, or in this case the 521. i'll have to take a closer look at my truck and see if it's similar. it shouldn't be too different, though - i've got a manual that's listed as a 510/521 manual, so i imagine a lot of the parts of the vehicles are similar.

i really like your flat bed - i'm considering taking the rusted-out nasty bed of my truck and turning it into a flatbed as well.

you mentioned that you have a 3.8L engine in there? did you do that yourself? i'm juggling around a few engine swap ideas for my 521... i've got a stock L18 in it now (it came to me that way), and i've got a bead on a z22s that i can either drop in as is, or perhaps yank the head off the L18 and build up an LZ-22 hybrid. of course, if i could get my hands on a z24 motor, i'd do an LZ-24 hybrid... that'd roast the tires in all four gears. or five gears... if i get a 5-speed for it. and i suppose i should.

No I didnt do the swap, it came to me that way. I've pulled the 3.8 already and it's sitting in my garage, it's a strong motor and only has 30k on it but I'm leaning to the side of excess and want to throw a v8 in there. If anybody was interested in the 3.8 for their 521 I'd sell it.

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Taco502 Novice Joined: 08 April 2005 Location: United States Posts: 49	Topic: My pl521 Posted: 16 April 2005 at 7:48pm
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	Eugene, OR
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Taco502 Novice Joined: 08 April 2005 Location: United States Posts: 49	Posted: 16 April 2005 at 7:51pm
	1969, I just got it back after it was stolen, they gutted the interior and engine bay except for 3.8 block. They didn't bash it up too bad but they spray painted some parts and stole everything that wasn't welded down. I have some work to do.
	Eugene, OR
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mklotz70 Expert Joined: 28 November 2004 Posts: 1811	Posted: 16 April 2005 at 8:01pm
	How is it you have 5 lug rims all around?
	Don't have to be too bright to be me! Gresham, OR
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Taco502 Novice Joined: 08 April 2005 Location: United States Posts: 49	Posted: 16 April 2005 at 8:09pm
	Swapped, also has front discs.
	Eugene, OR
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Ryan in Seattle Expert Joined: 08 December 2002 Location: United States Posts: 2701	Posted: 16 April 2005 at 8:37pm
	neato. pics of progress along the way?
	1973 620 "Prerunner" L20B,A87,5spd.Lynx,40dcoe, header,cammed & bored. zx oil pump,starter,headbolts & water pump/pulley.
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Bleach Guru Joined: 04 December 2002 Location: United States Posts: 4806	Posted: 16 April 2005 at 10:27pm
	How'd you do the front disc swap??? ....good welding skillz?
	Ratsun.net
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Taco502 Novice Joined: 08 April 2005 Location: United States Posts: 49	Posted: 16 April 2005 at 10:31pm
	nah, the truck already had discs when I got it. My grandfather did the swap years ago.
	Eugene, OR
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mklotz70 Expert Joined: 28 November 2004 Posts: 1811	Posted: 16 April 2005 at 10:55pm
	So is it a mustang II frontend???
	Don't have to be too bright to be me! Gresham, OR
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Taco502 Novice Joined: 08 April 2005 Location: United States Posts: 49	Posted: 17 April 2005 at 12:16am
	nope, Datsun torsion bars and all. I have plans for either a coilover or airbag setup next.
	Eugene, OR
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mklotz70 Expert Joined: 28 November 2004 Posts: 1811	Posted: 17 April 2005 at 6:18am
	I'd love to know just what was done to the front end to get the discs on it. It would be awesome if you could put up some pics of the front end next time you have a front wheel off.
	Don't have to be too bright to be me! Gresham, OR
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pac. coast 521 Expert Joined: 17 November 2003 Location: United States Posts: 1427	Posted: 17 April 2005 at 10:19am
	I second that, post some pics of the front discs when you can.
	My 1965 L 320 {all original} 69 L 521 w/KA swap 94 Hardbody [custom] 74 620 project
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Hainz Guru Joined: 03 December 2002 Posts: 3122	Posted: 17 April 2005 at 10:33pm
	Pac Coast 521 Nice truck!!!! But some Weed B Gone will make it look even better
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pac. coast 521 Expert Joined: 17 November 2003 Location: United States Posts: 1427	Posted: 17 April 2005 at 11:35pm
	*Originally posted by Hainz* Pac Coast 521 Nice truck!!!! But some Weed B Gone will make it look even better I know, i gotta do the yaydwork this week. The 320 is my newest truck. I have more pics in the projects section. The thread is "my 65 L 320" i think.
	My 1965 L 320 {all original} 69 L 521 w/KA swap 94 Hardbody [custom] 74 620 project
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garryk6 Enthusiast Joined: 04 December 2004 Posts: 338	Posted: 20 April 2005 at 9:10pm
	There is a bed from a 520 on e-bay near Tacoma WA for only $25!!! If you want a bed... Garry K in Port Orchard, WA
	1966 L520 J-13ss Daily Driver 1964 NL320 Project Monster Datsun 35" mudders 1963 NL320 Restoration Proj 1948 Chevy PU Restored 1932 Ford model B PU project 1948 Allis Chalmers G tractor
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datsunaholic Moderator Group Joined: 05 December 2002 Posts: 4079	Posted: 20 April 2005 at 10:12pm
	I can't find it. What is it listed under?
	'64 320 '68 520 '72 521 V6 '74,75,79 620s '76,78 4X4 '76 KC '72 510 Wgn '78 B210 '78,81 510 Wgn 2X '78 510 Coupes '83 720 KC
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garryk6 Enthusiast Joined: 04 December 2004 Posts: 338	Posted: 20 April 2005 at 11:31pm
	Here is the listing, though it is over. They are parting out the 66 L520. They are in Orting, WA. Item number: 7967826114 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7967826114&indexURL=1#ebayphotohosting Hope this helps Garry K in Port Orchard, Wa
	1966 L520 J-13ss Daily Driver 1964 NL320 Project Monster Datsun 35" mudders 1963 NL320 Restoration Proj 1948 Chevy PU Restored 1932 Ford model B PU project 1948 Allis Chalmers G tractor
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Taco502 Novice Joined: 08 April 2005 Location: United States Posts: 49	Posted: 21 April 2005 at 12:01pm
	nah, it's a good deal but I love flatbeds. thanks.
	Eugene, OR
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Taco502 Novice Joined: 08 April 2005 Location: United States Posts: 49	Posted: 21 April 2005 at 12:19pm
	here's a pic of the interior, it's pretty much a clean slate. Anyone have recomendations for buckets? I'm 6'4" so I need something short for legroom, it used to have 60's leather mustang buckets but they got stolen with everything else. Oh and it has a Chrysler 8.25 rear-end which accounts for the rear 5 lugs.
	Eugene, OR
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jovial_cynic Groupie Joined: 30 March 2005 Location: United States Posts: 59	Posted: 22 April 2005 at 1:27am
	if the front end of the 521 is anything like a datsun 510, the 5-lug conversion shouldn't be too difficult. on the 510, it's just a matter of taking the struts off of 280zx and welding it to the spring perch of the 510, or in this case the 521. i'll have to take a closer look at my truck and see if it's similar. it shouldn't be too different, though - i've got a manual that's listed as a 510/521 manual, so i imagine a lot of the parts of the vehicles are similar. i really like your flat bed - i'm considering taking the rusted-out nasty bed of my truck and turning it into a flatbed as well. you mentioned that you have a 3.8L engine in there? did you do that yourself? i'm juggling around a few engine swap ideas for my 521... i've got a stock L18 in it now (it came to me that way), and i've got a bead on a z22s that i can either drop in as is, or perhaps yank the head off the L18 and build up an LZ-22 hybrid. of course, if i could get my hands on a z24 motor, i'd do an LZ-24 hybrid... that'd roast the tires in all four gears. or five gears... if i get a 5-speed for it. and i suppose i should.
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Taco502 Novice Joined: 08 April 2005 Location: United States Posts: 49	Posted: 22 April 2005 at 6:33pm
	No I didnt do the swap, it came to me that way. I've pulled the 3.8 already and it's sitting in my garage, it's a strong motor and only has 30k on it but I'm leaning to the side of excess and want to throw a v8 in there. If anybody was interested in the 3.8 for their 521 I'd sell it.
	Eugene, OR
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