body panel interchangability

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odpl_z.machine
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First time on the forum, and completely new to datsun trucks, but am very familiar with datsun z cars.  I know a lot of those body panels are interchangable, but i have an opportunity to pick up a 320 truck for 850.  It has a pretty good amount of rust, which is expected.

I am just wondering what sources there are for replacement panels or if it would have to be custom work. 

Thanks


Pac. coast Datsun
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Joined: Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

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Not any more companys making NEW body panels for the 320's that I know of. Most people either do major rust repair of find used panels on e bay - on the forums. Theres one person on this forum who has made alot of replacement body sections & welded them on himself.

71-521
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Joined: Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

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Welcome!

Yes unfortunately there isn't much selection on body parts anymore...but there are a few sources for parts that show up from time to time...

Tana(vindats) has a 320 that she's parting out right now...when you can get ahold of her...

I will be buying a welder soon and then playing replacement floorboards in mine!


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