NL320 with L20B

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NolanNL320
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Car: NL320 with L20b engine
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Hello Everyone,
I thought I would say hello and find out if there is anyone near Eugene Oregon with other 320s.

We lost my dear friend and father in law about two years ago. He had a hobby of collecting tiny cars. One of them is an NL320. Jim had gotten as far as moving the firewall back and installing an L20B with 5 speed.
The truck was going to be painted about the time Jim passed away. Now it is here at our home and will become my daughter's first truck.

It looks like most everything is there. The body is pretty straight and doesn't have piles of rust. I think we will start with the black primer rat rod look for fun.

Once everything is rolling we can swap the motor to a 2400 cc l20B stroker motor that I have been saving since my younger wilder days. With the 4.875 rear end, I'm guessing it will be a very quick truck.

All my best,
Nolan


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Nolan, welcome to NICO. Do you have any pictures of the NL320?

NolanNL320
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Joined: Thu Sep 13, 2012 10:56 am
Car: NL320 with L20b engine
Location: Oregon USA
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Thank you for the welcome.

Today Sylvia is organizing the parts and cleaning the truck. A bunch of this truck is very solid and getting the 2 liter and 5 speed is definitely a milestone. Sylvia seems pretty determined but I am a bit concerned that the body work will be a bit much for her.

We will take some pictures today and get them posted.

All my best,
Nolan

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Greg, the owner of NICOclub can probably give you some pointers or answer questions about the truck if needed. He owns a NL320 as well as seen below. He's currently on the west coast at the JCCS car show and I'm sure he will find this thread upon his return...

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