nsrZ32https://forums.nicoclub.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=113Already making some progress on the old Datsun pickup :)Fri Jun 15, 2007 4:16 pm
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https://forums.nicoclub.com/nsrz32-u20984.htmlFri Mar 02, 2012 3:00 pm
Took it out of storage this week and cleaned it up. Gonna get cracking on the carbs soon and make new brake lines (one blew out driving it to the house)
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nsrZ32 »
https://forums.nicoclub.com/nsrz32-u20984.htmlWed Mar 07, 2012 5:14 pm
Just an FYI to anyone doing brake lines on a 521. Contrary to what Autozone/Advanced/Napa will tell you, the brake line fittings are NOT metric. The fitting size is 3/8 - 24
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Rev_D21 »
https://forums.nicoclub.com/rev-d21-u4222.htmlFri Mar 09, 2012 9:04 pm
Good to see this truck once again! I am getting mine ready to come out of storage in the next month then it's off to the body shop to have some deer damage sorted out.
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https://forums.nicoclub.com/nsrz32-u20984.htmlSun Mar 25, 2012 9:00 am
Installed a pair of old school mesh headlight covers on the truck
Engine bay shot with the stock fuse box wired in
Also started on repairing/reconditioning the bench seat in the truck. Here's a pic of it stripped down to the frame and spring cover
Cracked support bar...that would explain why it was so bouncy on the drivers side. Have since welded that up
Adding some new padding. 1" thick top and bottom
Reinstalling the cover
Back in the truck! Its supportive and comfortable now. Not bad for a project that cost only $28.00
Cleaned up the lug wrench pouch that was under the seat...looks pretty good for 40+ years old
None of my marker lights worked as the housings were rusted out and falling apart. Sourced some used ones and wired them up to get things working as designed
One carb disassembled...in need of some major cleaning
Back on the truck
3" velocity stacks (MGB stacks for the British SU's bolt right up as they are also 38mm like the Datsun SSS SU's contrary to what everyone will tell you...direct fit)
Its alive!
Going to sync the carbs Monday after work and tune it then hit the road
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nsrZ32 »
https://forums.nicoclub.com/nsrz32-u20984.htmlSat Apr 14, 2012 8:37 am
Decided to replace the shocks on the truck as they have seen better days and may have been original. The rears were leaking and fronts not far behind.
Decided to go with KYB GR-2's as I was looking for an OE quality replacement and I have had good experiences with KYB products in the past.
Wasted front shocks, got a little torn up taking them off as I had to use some large pliers
On to the rear suspension....
Rear shocks were wasted...the one on the bottom can be extended and compressed by hand but had no rebound and the middle one would not compress or extend as it was siezed and not operational
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https://forums.nicoclub.com/nsrz32-u20984.htmlSun Apr 15, 2012 8:51 am
Yesterday was producive, swapped in a different distributor, installed new NGK plugs, changed the oil, replaced a faulty wheel cylinder and sadly managed to blow out a rear brake line. Looks like I'll be running rear lines this week.
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nsrZ32 »
https://forums.nicoclub.com/nsrz32-u20984.htmlWed May 16, 2012 2:39 pm
Picked up a different set of wheels for the truck with a slightly more aggressive offset on the rear for a little better fitment. Very different in style from my Western Turbines but same physical size at 15x10.
Brand is unknown, maybe somebody can shed some light, they're supposedly from the 70's.
Healthy lip of about 5 3/4 inches
Definitely fit well, lip is a little over 1/2" past the flare
Refinished them by polishing the lips and painting the centers black
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Kompresshun »
https://forums.nicoclub.com/kompresshun-u133574.htmlWed May 16, 2012 5:19 pm
Holy crap I love this truck!
I'm pretty sure those wheels are American Racing - Outlaw wheels, but there were a few other companies like Pacer that have offered similar styles I think. Regardless, they look really good on it!
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nsrZ32 »
https://forums.nicoclub.com/nsrz32-u20984.htmlThu May 31, 2012 7:56 pm
Thanks! I love it too! Definitely unique
Noticed the other day that I had no charging voltage and ran the battery down. Turns out the alternator and voltage regulator are good as I traced down a bad ground in the harness. Free is good!
Sadly sprung another brake fluid leak though. Off to the parts store tomorrow to get some parts ordered up.