Built in December of 1970, this is a 1971 Datsun 521 in daily driver condition. Mileage 15,600 TMU. Features original paint in patina condition, original rebuilt L16 motor and 4 speed transmission, with a Weber 32/36 carburetor upgrade, Hot Spark electronic ignition upgrade, and aluminum radiator upgrade. Everything else in the motor is either original, or been replaced with OEM parts. On the interior, the seat is a reupholstered original bench seat, with matching original style door cards and visors. A retro sound bluetooth multi-media receiver has been installed for a period correct look, and dual 4” Focal speakers are installed in each door for good sound. Glass is all original and in good condition. Minimal to no rust, as this 521 has been in Southern California/Arizona its entire life. The following is a list of all of the work completed to date within the past 1000 miles:
Under The Hood
-Electrical system upgraded to modern blade style fuse box
-New Weber 32/36 carburetor
-New Aluminum radiator
-Heater core rebuilt
-Hot Spark electronic ignition upgrade
-New Bosch coil
-New ballast resistor
-New NGK plugs and wires
-All fluids flushed and filled
-Fresh oil/oil filter change
-New alternator
-New starter
-New voltage regulator
-New fuel pump
-New fuel filter
-New horn system
-New gaskets
-New hoses/belts
-Transmission pulled and resealed
-Clovis pins replaced on transmission shifter
-New NOS shifter boot
Brakes/Suspension/Tires
-New Monroe shocks
-New steering center link
-New tie rods
-New idler arm
-New brake lines
-New brake drums & shoes
-Newer tires
-New spare tire mounted
Exhaust
-All new from header back
-Custom black chrome exhaust tip
-New muffler
Interior
-RetroSound Bluetooth multi-media receiver
-4” Focal speakers (4)
-New lights
-Reupholstered seat, original style door cards, and visors
-New dash cover
-New floor mats
-New jack kit
I am sure I am missing some things! This truck is in daily driver condition, and is ready for whatever!
1.6 Litre Datsun L16 Motor
Aftermarket 14” Wheels
OEM drum brakes