Merlin's new 521- trying to catch up to Jason.

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Merlin's new 521- trying to catch up to Jason.

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one of three datsuns I bought this week....
my521-1.jpg
my521-2.jpg
my521-3.jpg
Needs brakes, other than that it's a goer with mostly suface rust (needs rockers )

Jason... start shoppin... :lol: :lol:
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It looks like a good start....

I know there are disc brake conversion kits on Ratsun somewhere ........ maybe PM "Beebani" ...... or "Mklotz" for the 320 stuff


I tried to link those pics to your thread on Ratsun...... .. but I think you need to use a image hosting site... .. you can only upload 3 or 4 pics on Ratsun
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Hah Merlin, I'm still trying to make some room over here! Funny, I talked to the seller about that one, he didn't want to haul it down from the interior unless he had too :lol: 8) ! So, what are the other 2 then?
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Jason ... thats why you need a car hauler! super nice guy to deal with... the truck is straight and rust free where it matters... and it runs and drives, but the tranny feels like stirring cold corn syrup.
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Put on your toque and hitch hike up the Coquhalla and drive it back, Jason. Throw a few bananas in the tranny, hell it's all down hill from there. :twisted: :lol:
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and by the way Jason... the other 2 are a 710 hardtop and another truck.
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merlin wrote:.... 710 hardtop and....
Got smiley bumpers???????
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datzenmike wrote:
merlin wrote:.... 710 hardtop and....
Got smiley bumpers???????
just the front one mike... pics next week...
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C'mon Merlin, I need a car hauler to get more cars like I need a hole in the head :lol: :twisted: ! I'm trying to cut down, not build up here man! Nice scores though, I'm glad I'm exercising some self restraint here :shock: !
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Merlin wrote:
Needs brakes, other than that it's a goer with mostly suface rust (needs rockers )
Just an FYI, NOS 521 rockers were still available from Nissan 6-months ago when I got my pair (and they are cheap too!)

Might want to run the numbers... they still might be available!

Nice looking truck-- same color as mine...

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spriso wrote:
Just an FYI, NOS 521 rockers were still available from Nissan 6-months ago when I got my pair (and they are cheap too!)

Might want to run the numbers... they still might be available!

Nice looking truck-- same color as mine...

Michael
really? wow! will do that tomorrow.
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Here is the link to 521 and 320 disc brake conversion kits:

http://community.ratsun.net/topic/11459 ... 520320620/


Mklotz is an amazing fabricator/machinist .............. deffinately quality parts
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Anyone remember this ........ ? :lol: I found this today at a second hand store on Main St.

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McShagger510 wrote:Anyone remember this ........ ? :lol: I found this today at a second hand store on Main St.

James
imagine being in grade 3 or 4... being redheaded with braces.... and then having this F@@$%ing toy and its annoying theme song come out..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Brl2j-0W ... re=related

bane of my childhood! :lol: :lol: :lol: :evil:
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merlin wrote:
datzenmike wrote:
merlin wrote:.... 710 hardtop and....
Got smiley bumpers???????
just the front one mike... pics next week...
Is it next week already??? :lol:

Merlin, got pictures yet. It's next month already.
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