SAVING A DATSUN TRUCK
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- Опубликовано: 26 июн 2024
- Stumbled across this Datsun truck
On Facebook marketplace and it was only a few miles away.
I definitely don’t need any more projects but this thing needed a new.
Of course it was completely disassembled but honestly who doesn’t like a good puzzle 😬
After loading up every little part (almost) and then hauling it to the shop step one was to dig in and check them bones. 
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Now we are talking!!! Puddins Fab Shop Blue and a Datsun! I’m in! Actually, now that I think of it, that’s too much of a project, just send her my way, and I’ll take care of it for ya 😂😏
I had a 67 Datsun PU
after I graduated from HS, I pulled the engine - 1300CC & Trans, and put a small block Chevy and 4 Spd in it. I instantly became the burnout king in my little town of Azusa
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I put an L20B in mine with twin side drafts and it was so much fun to drive. Keep the engine in the Datsun/Nissan family. Lots of great options that are well supported in the after market
You could put a K series Honda engine in it, there's a company called Fabbot Fab that makes an adapter to mate it to the 5 speed AR5 from a Chevy Colorado/Canyon or Solstice/Sky. A K24 would probably be enough power to be pretty fun in a little truck like that.
That 4 cylinder that blueprint engines had at PRI in 2022 would be super trick in there.
“Keep On Truckin’” classic cartooning by Robert Crumb
Love the vintage Datsuns! A JDM SR20DET would be a natural for it, but as someone else suggested, the Blueprint Engines LS 4 cylinder would be super cool.
I second this. Keep it Datto - so many cool choices.
SR20DET would rock but man the prices these daya are insane.
This is the truck I learned to paint on. Great little truck to put a Buick 3.8 and a 5 speed or any late model turbo 4 cylinder in.
Don't even worry about a engine with pistons... If you want to go fast put a Rotary in it. Simple👍
A quick google search indicates there are plenty of Nissan SR20 4 cyl engine swaps into your 521 truck. Engine swap mounts/kits are availble and the SR20 engine comes in a turbo version. Kinda neat to keep it all Datsun/Nissan.
X 1000 I agree.
SR20 may be a bit expensive for you and me, but let's not forget lucky is a professional race car driver 😅
Love it Lucky. I hear that they have a 4 cylinder LS now. I’ve never seen anyone use one yet. Might make a good candidate
The one that blueprint engines had at PRI in 2022. That would be cool as hell in there
Back in my 510 days the engine swap options from Nissan Datsun were few, mostly ka24de or sr20. I did see a guy use the ecotec and trans from a Pontiac solstice/Saturn sky. Thinking some more, there was a guy that swapped a Miata engine and trans, as well as suspension into his Datsun truck
I knew a guy in new york who had a 70 s chevy luv he had a 350 chevy n 871 blower he used to go by my house screaming blower n front wheels off the ground it was about the color of yours. Loved seeing that truck go by the house
Wow, such a cool and somewhat clean project start! I’d stick a VQ37VHR w/ a six speed in there if it would fit. Plenty of 370 z’s in the wrecking yard to pick over. Some exhaust and intake work and it would scream! Looking forward to seeing this project’s progress!
Im 65, having 2-Datsun 521 trucks for 45 yrs while the other for 28 yrs. They are simple, reliable, easy to repair and highly modifiable.
Engine from a 240Z for the up grade 😊
I had one of those 60s Datsuns back in the late 70s. The guys in our “club” lowered them and put V6 Colognes from a Capri in them. The Colognes from a Mountaineer, Explorer or Mustang from 10 years or so would do the same thing. Plenty of salvage engines and plenty of parts to rebuild. I’ve got a 4 liter in a Ranger off road truck.
Two real options both from a Nissan Hardbody/Pathfinder. The KA24E or the VG30E, Both of these will fit without too much trouble and came with a 5-speed manual transmission. Unless You want something carbureted. Then the L20B is a good choice.
Same year, I don't believe it. My very first ride was a Datsun pickup the same year. Bought it with cash but didn't have my license yet. The head needed a rebuild, so dad and his mechanic helped me with that. I drove that thing up and down the driveway for weeks, months. Was soo excited!!. A cousin bought it from me eventually, and put a Ford 302 with a 4 speed into it. Trucker smokestacks coming out of the bed just behind the cab. Deadly fast tire eater!!.
Love these early mini-trucks, but not the customs from back in the day; would definitely do a survivor build, with a Nissan twin-cam 4 plus suspension/brake mods, so it handles flat, stops, and has a good stance.
Awesome Lucky, this is one awesome truck. I love a vintage Datsun. Love this project already! If i can suggest a crazy swap, it would be a lexus LS430 v8
See this is way old now, but we used to do the 1.6 or 1.8 bottom end with the 2.0 head, Crane cam, dual carbs and header were all available then and they still are. Look forward to seeing what you did 👍
Sr20det is the only logical choice for a Datsun.
Cool build!
It should get a SR20DE engine to keep it within the Datsun/Nissan family. This will be a cool build no matter what!!
240-280Z if you can get it to fit,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I had a 1971 beater that I ran around in for a few years. Daily driver that I took trail running in the mountains and desert... Smoothed the body and painted it with red oxide primer, slapped some old white Mojave rims on it with Ridge Runner tires. Bumped the torsion bars a bit to raise the front end with some air shocks in the rear. Had a blast with it.
Got a Datsun 521 sitting in my garage with a mild built 6.0Ls and narrowed 9inch 💪😎
Consider: A Big 4 with a rowdy cam & turbo for serious pull. Bo.
Lucky is like a Ghostbuster for wayward projects. Spray for spiders. Wash reassemble... lol. Engine... SR20DET and try not to die.
I know of two people who would like this truck. One is your friend Mike Finnegan and the other is Puddin' from Puddin's Fab Shop in Oklahoma. It's painted his favorite color. For an engine I'm thinking Mazdrati 2.0. 6=8.
My '06 HHR SS Turbo had a 245 HP 4 Banger in it that was economical,dependable and STRONG in front of the 5 speed transmission,might be worth looking at one of those little Mills.
My first Datsun was a 521, excited for this
Ka24 out of the 90s hardbody, and already puddin fab shop blue
Hot Dam we got some Puddin fam!
Engine suggestion: 4 cyl TDI VW diesel. Japanese Truck with a German diesel engine. We once put a "Baldwin Motion Performance" fully built 409 chevy engine and Muncie 4 speed transmission in a 64 GTO. The diehard GTO enthusiasts were upset to say the least.
I have 67 Chevelle 468 ci Big Block Red On Red Factory A/C Wagon that I modified to look like an SS with Red Line Tire on 15x7 Rally Whells. Every thing looks Factory!
I would go with either a late model GM ecotec or a Ford Duratec 4cyl. These engines are RWD, all aluminum, stick shift, readily available in the junkyards for cheap....
L18 with twin SU's!! Braaaap!!!
In the late 80s early 90s I used to see those trucks with crazy built 1600s the sang like angels
Great find Lucky , may I suggest a 2JZ motor with a manual or Chevy 4.3 with a manual . Either way this build is going to be fun to watch . Cheers 🇨🇦
yeah for me it would a carbureted 4.3 with vortec heads and a th350.
Love it ...just like the first truck I learned how to drive a standard in
VW ALH TDI engine would be sweet! Turns out there's some kits to fit to the transmissions from Nissans with a KA24DE engine or a CD009 out of a 350z. Staying tuned whichever way it goes!
Dare to be different. Gen 3 hemi swap sleeper😂. Y'all know there is no replacement for displacement. Have a great day.
I hate those 40's/50's/60's SoCal single car garages.
That's a gnarley security gate on your unit.
There's only one right answer for an engine swap - LS1! 🤣
Brings back memories!
Back in the day, we would drop small block Ford's or Chevy's into them and Chevy luv trucks. Carbureted, simple and a shitload of fun.
owed an orange one. great little 2 wheel drive
I love it !!!
Awesome! I'm happy for you! Thank you for sharing!!!
Early buick v6 would fit perfect!
I pulled my Street stock & sometimes a Bomber, a lot of miles with a Datsen pickup like that on a single axle car trailer. The most trouble I had was the camshaft burning up!
2.3L ford with a turbo, and a T-5 trans
2.3L Ford with a turbo. Theres a bunch of aftermarket support for the 2.3L since people circle track race them. You can get aluminum blocks and ported heads.
Amazingly similar to picking up the shop truck for the first time... which you're saying in the video right now. : ]
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PROJECT. PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!
Lucky you are an artist. I can appreciate the patina but it appears you go a bit further than most.
Ironing out the balance and especially catching the wrinkle in the rain gutter. I
respect your talents sir.
I’m an Iron Duke fan. Beautiful small truck.😎
Sweet. I love that series of Datsun pickup.
I think a small 4 cylinder diesel engine. Maybe a Cummins 2.8L, it’s like 80 hp and small but with the torque of a V8.
Good score buddy! Dude, low budget build. LS and 8.8 out of a bone yard. Endless burnouts. Enjoy! 4:51
I'd love to grab one of these!
4 cylinder Isuzu turbo diesel! Thanks Lucky for your content, you da man.
These are great trucks. I have had a dozen or so, and everyone of them was a real warrior. the parts were cheap and plentiful, as the local yards were full of them. This one looks to be no different, and it landed at Lucky's what a break for sure. I would stay stock myself, but a 4.3 wouldn't hurt it to bad. they weren't made to handle to much torque.. A great flipper or a parts runner, stock they are cheap to run, and last forever. Be well Lucky.
Rebuild the stock motor and do an oldschool draw thru turbo setup on it. That'd be dope.
IMO you should go with the route of the older engine like the L series or Z series 4-cyl, they're very easy to work on despite being a OHC engine, probably as simple as Chevy V8.
If you wanna be complicated, modern Japanese engine swap like SR20 or KA24 or even a Honda K24 swap.
Good eye & taste in cars - real Aficionado and not just American Muscle for solid starter projects... maybe a 1600 bored to 2 litre w Triple Mikunis and a Tremec 5
That's so cool, love it! I reckon a nice cranky 4 cyl is the way to go, like a later model twin cam, something like that. Gonna enjoy watching this build.
The mid 80’s Nissan Z24 engine with the 8 spark plugs.
This looks like a fun little project! Your attention to detail is great! You see something that could use a little straightening and you straighten it! Most people would just let it go. As for engine, everyone is probably going to say "K swap it" and that would be OK but, something like a T-Bird Turbo Coupe 2.3 or even the turbo 4 cylinder out of the 2015 and newer Mustangs if you want a little more tech. No matter what you go with, it'll be cool.
its actually a ford engine block that they managed to machine right to fit an ls head iirc. it still makes less than 100hp NA. lol
Cool project!!! Build and turbo the stock motor would be cool.
Impressive 😊😊
My vote would be a turbo z drive train from the mid 80s. Engine trans diff, maybe brakes too should be really fast and reliable
Either a CA18DET or SR20DET are both awesome Swaps!!
It's amazing what we do as car people/ hot rodders, cut the colom, move and cut the seats and peadles. Real cool truck, I like it. What motor? I don't know of course I have always been a V-8 man. This one wants something 4cly turbo, that's all I have to say about this.
My first job after highschool was parts department in a Datsun dealership 1972 / 76 sold a bunch of parts for these old rust buckets 😊
Nice little truck. I am thinking either keep the L16, rebuild with the lightest internals possible and put some side-draft Webbers on it. Or go with an older 3 liter V6 out of a 300z
Good find! I had that same truck. Turned me into a Datsun guy. I went on to road race a 510. I’d have Rebello (up in Antioch) build me a nice L18. Pair of Mikuni’s. 5-speed. It’d be like a BRE road race pickup. Tons of fun.
CA-18 DET would be kinda cool
Turbo Nissan KA24. Those things are pretty bulletproof.
twin turbo V6 from a 370 Z....6 speed manual...BTW, love your shows....
4 cylinder turbo diesel , you won't but torque city ! good job Lucky ! peace and love brother!
K24 all the way. BMW 6 speed, lower, widest wheel and tire combo all round, good brakes, suspension mods to get the best out of her, or just go full MX5 miata chassis swap for a cheaper build but would still be great fun to drive.
SR20DET. 2000cc turbo charged Nissan engine
Another option is the KA24DET Nissan engine found in the 240sx. The can take a turbo as well.
Hope it's a Nissan in a Datsun
mr lucky you should be a superstar always love your work n i miss you and tony together just not the same anymore plus your chevelle is killa illa
I had a 72 Datsun PU into which I swapped a Buick V6 and Muncie 4 speed. It fit like a glove. Had to use diff gears from a Datsun station wagon to get a reasonable ratio.
Put a hopped up Quad 4 in it, converted to RWD with a manual. It’d be like the american version of a Japanese mini truck build!
I have a restored Datsun 521. Frame off, rebuilt the 1300, added disc brakes, 5-speed and AC. I have some parts. Original mirrors are almost impossible to find. There is a bone yard in White Salmon, Washington that has several of those.
Puddin would love it!
LoL The Datsun King would approve! It's Puddin's Fab Shop blue and everything!
@@seangill7985 sounds like it’s in for the same treatment that Puddin would give it to.
SR20 with a turbo for sure!!!
Take.an engine from a Hardbody. I really miss my 96 minitruck!!!! Slammed, neons, system 🤙
This is a cool truck! I love them but they are kinda small for me. It’s crazy I’m watching this video as I’m driving by your shop! 😂great video lucky.
Nice truck Lucky. It's a nice addition to your paddock of vehicles. A good ole fuel injected Honda engine would perk that truck up.
I know you said 4 cyl or straight six but, I think an L36 with the T5 trans out of an F body would make a great combo in that light weight pickup. As I'm sure you know you would have to swap out the F body tail housing and shift rail for one off an S10 T5. You can get both parts new with the mechanical speedo drive provision.
Love these little trucks, can't wait to see where you take it. SR20 would be cool, but I would J or K swap it. J35 and a manual would be a fun little truck. J series sound pretty good for a V6.
I would look for something like a SR20 or the L24-L28 something from the Z, just to keep it Datsun/Nissan. Not too wild in the tune, just a nice portion of torque for the pickup.
Datsun 240 L24 OHC 6 cylinder. Only 145 c.i. but lots of power, lots of revs, and (used to be) good aftermarket support.
K24 with a miats tranmission easy 250Hp with out much work and man that tuck would be fun.
Honda K24. Just about the perfect amount of power without doing anything to it. Uber reliable.
I would say that’s a Jackpot 🏁
Toyota 20R
my friend you have plenty of Hot Rods. See if you can get 40 MPG. Maybe put a 3 cylinder Diesel in it. Love the videos keep them coming!
Vortec 4200 with turbo. Cheap power
Keep it Nissan ;). I've got a 71 521 with an L20b in it- super fun, plenty of power for the light truck... BUT... , a twin cam KA motor out of a '98-'04 frontier would fit well, and gets you around 140hp stock - plenty of torque and bulletproof. (SR20 would be cooler, but too pricey and the intercooler routing gets a bit tight). Nice work as always Lucky!