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1964 Datsun NL320... Datsun 1200 unibody pickup, almost all original.

60-hp 1200cc engine, 4-speed manual on the column, 2 owners, only 1000 of these were ever built, and this is one of the best-preserved examples remaining in existence.












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HOLY 320! Thats awesome Greg! Where'd you find that gem?
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JDM-TRUK = plate? Nice find!
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Damn, Must Of Cost More Then A Pretty Penny I Assume...Awesome Find Never The Less!
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WOW what a beauty!
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So you got it! congrats.
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That things probably near your age Greg, holy crap its clean.
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whats the 0-60 time? IS there a 0-60?
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I cant see you driving that

Looks pretty damn cool tho really nice find. What are your plans?
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danielekfuj wrote:whats the 0-60 time? IS there a 0-60?
73.9 seconds.
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Hahaha, well, I can tell you she's SLOW... but that's part of the beauty of it.

Motor is SO smooth and quiet, it's really odd driving it. Manual trans on the column takes some getting used to.

I drove it about 10 miles today as soon as it was delivered, and it causes a hell of a ruckus on the road - people giving thumbs-up, asking what it is, slowing down to take a closer look... very cool.

Plans are to keep it completely original - I'll pull the aftermarket radio and replace it with a stock unit when I find one, and gradually restore the little things... it's remarkably well-preserved for being 45 years old (no, I ain't THAT old).

I'm so totally in love with this thing - it's simply cool as hell.
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Oh - in the first pic, see the little hole above the front plate?

That's where you can insert a manual crank handle to start it up by hand.
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AZhitman wrote:Oh - in the first pic, see the little hole above the front plate?

That's where you can insert a manual crank handle to start it up by hand.
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AZhitman wrote:Plans are to keep it completely original - I'll pull the aftermarket radio and replace it with a stock unit when I find one, .
I say go 8 track!



Congrats Greg!
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Awesome find! Wow!
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Greg, you aren't 45?I figured you were at least in your mid 70s...
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Hi Peanut!!!!
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Very nice ...........I need to start a collection myself.
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Is that even a pick 'em truck? Looks more like a drop' em off truck....j/k.I dig it.
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I say EsssArrrrh! But you'll have to find a way to keep the manual crank.

Seriously though, Very nice truck. I've always wanted an older datsun to fix up. +1 for keepin it original.
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So cool!
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Greg, you need a hobby....
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I hate you...in a green envious way lol.
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AZhitman wrote:Manual trans on the column takes some getting used to.
Yeah it's odd for a manual. It makes me feel detached from it.
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OriginalWheelman wrote:
Yeah it's odd for a manual. It makes me feel detached from it.
To you they seem odd, but they were actually pretty common back then. They were referred to as "3 on the tree" or 4 on the tree" depending on the # of forward gears. I learned to drive on a 3-speed on the column (old Chevy), and two of my first three cars were column shift manuals.

Great find...
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AZhitman wrote:1964 Datsun NL320... Datsun 1200 unibody pickup, almost all original. 60-hp 1200cc engine, 4-speed manual on the column, 2 owners, only 1000 of these were ever built, and this is one of the best-preserved examples remaining in existence.
In 1971 my 2nd car (first was a '60 corvair) was a '64 Nissan Bluebird (?) 4 door sedan. Looking back I should have kept it since it didn't take up much room.

Greg- Check the battery. Is your truck positive ground? I never could figure out why Nissan switched polarity. Nice truck. You'll have fun with it. I'm sure it's AC will keep you nice and cool this summer.
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Actually, a guy in high school had one kinda like it. It the day of 40 HP VWs, 60HP was king. Cool truck.
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Bubba1 wrote:To you they seem odd, but they were actually pretty common back then. They were referred to as "3 on the tree" or 4 on the tree" depending on the # of forward gears. I learned to drive on a 3-speed on the column (old Chevy), and two of my first three cars were column shift manuals.
I sorta learned to drive on a "3 on the tree" 1967 Toyota Corona that was my Dad's. He then bought a 1969 Toyota Corona after that (same three speed manual on the column) and I drove that too - more than the first one.

Car after that was a "4 on the floor" 1974 Toyota Corolla though, so those two Toyota Corona's were my only experience with column shifters.

Outstanding find, Greg!

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Coolest little Nico truck evar.
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danielekfuj wrote:whats the 0-60 time? IS there a 0-60?
rofl....probably around 12 seconds...

I think it'll top out about 80 if there's a strong breeze behind him.

that'll make a neat little part hauler...
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