KA 521

Post by **lownslow** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

So, I'm new to the forum guess I'd better introduce myself first. My name's Matt I have a 69 521 that I'm doing a load of work on. Currently underway is a full 240 drivetrain swap, motor, tranny, IRS, IFS w/ rack and pinion. Well here are some pics of my process thus far.

Post by **lownslow** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

Sorry for being a noob, but I can't figure how to put them in one post.

Post by **lownslow** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

NOOOOOOB

Post by **71-521** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

Nice ride!
the only way to get multiple pics in a post is to host them elsewhere like photobucket or similar site and then use the button to link to pics...
Like the IRS...
more pics please!

Post by **lownslow** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

more pics

Post by **lownslow** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

Post by **mklotz70** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

Welcome! I'm looking forward to more pics of your conversion!

Post by **Pac. coast Datsun** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

Matt welcome. Looks like a major project but look forward to the build pics. Did your 521 come with a J or L motor stock?

Post by **lownslow** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

L... The almight massive 1.3L 67 hp. They probably figure that as crank hp too.

Post by **Pac. coast Datsun** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

If it's the 1.3 it would be the J 13 motor. I only mention this because the motor mounts are closer to the front of the engine bay & will probably be way off & wont line up to the KA block. But...with a welder & grinder that can all be fixed

Post by **mklotz70** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

if I remember right, the J series mounts actually bolt to the frame. The L series are welded on.

Post by **lownslow** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

I don't know why I said L. I knew it was a J, but either way its getting the sx's subframe so it will have rack and pinion. I plan on removing the mounts either way. I can't wait to getr started on the rear frame!

Post by **lownslow** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

Here's where I was befor yesterday.

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[IMG]http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff11 ... 000062.jpg[/IMG]

I got almost all the rear frame welded. I just meed to fabricate some mounts for the rear end and the mounts for the bags. I'll post more pics when I get batteries for my digi!

Post by **lownslow** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

Here's the start of the new rear frame...

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[IMG]http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff11 ... frame4.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff11 ... frame3.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff11 ... frame2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff11 ... frame1.jpg[/IMG]

Post by **odpl_beebani** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

Looks good man! I'd like to come down and check it out sometime!

Post by **lownslow** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

I'd like to check out your!!! Let me know a week ahead.

Post by **lownslow** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

Post by **Pac. coast Datsun** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

Awesome frame work, im impressed. Ive seen a few trucks w/ ind. rear ends that were bagged & have pics. Let me find & ill post them asap.

Post by **odpl_beebani** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

No problem dude, I'm out in Monmouth/independece (about 1/2 hour from you) Give me a call sometime--503-917-1154 (Jason)

Post by **fisch** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

Wowzers! What a great build! This is having some amazing potential, love the subframe work, and your body looks really straight so it will be icing on this cake!:D

Post by **lownslow** » Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

We'll see. The bed is a little rough. Plus I still need to shorten the rear axles 3 inches...

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