My father had an olive green 1967 Datsun pickup. He put over 100,000 miles on it in the 11 years he's owned it. It still ran great when he sold it in 1978.
My dad bought a 1971 521 1600 in 75 with 20k on it. He sold it to me in 81, I sold it in 84, between us - we put over 350k on it. Besides clutch discs, brake shoes, king pins, and a few electrical hiccups, no major issues. I got real good at adjusting 4 wheel drums with a big screwdriver. Like it & a handful of other cars I owned, wish I would have kept it.
I've fallen in love with these 521 series Datsun trucks, although, I'm very experienced with the 620 series trucks, installing cable tv out of them, and also owned one in my past to. I love the 521 and 620 series Datsun trucks the very best. Plain and simple, easy to work on, fuel efficient, as also to be able to keep good tires on them.
Brings back memories, my father had one in 80/81 for a while. It was rough and it needed a lot of work, but we went camping in it a few times. One of my memories of this is truck was we was heading down to grandpa house for thanksgiving and the little truck's carburetor decided to half way into our trip, of course my father never planned for emergencies had no money to tow the truck home, so we had to limp back home which at that time was Waltham Ma about and it took longer then it normally would have, well another problem arose when we got home and that was food, well there was none because my father figure we would eat at grandpa's house and of course bring home leftovers. So guess what we had that thanksgiving, crappie generic mac and cheese with really nasty canned mackerel mixed in, well from that point on my life truely sucked and nothing has ever went right. Outside of this misfortune I did have some good times when we had this truck and I wish I could get one now.
Just bought a 68 520 truck it runs and drives but zero brakes not much rust really cool little truck I'm guessing you have some major hours into yours It sure looks nice though man good job
Nice I've got a 1968 g521 I'm almost finished restoing same ish color as yours. I've fitted aircon because its a hot little sucker in northern Australia i hope the 1300 pushes the commpreser lol
The 521 series Datsun/Nissan trucks weren't built till 1969, 1970, 1971 and 1972. In 1973, that was the very first year the 620 series Datsun/Nissan trucks were being built with a whole new body style and different look. Although I do like the 620 series Datsun/Nissan trucks, I much prefer the 521 series Datsun/Nissan trucks the very best.
Quite agree, and I would RATHER own a little truck like this as opposed to a four door station wagon truck they have out there now. Can't haul anything in them, to complicated to work on yourself, gotta be a rocket scientist just to know anything about it. And yet, they guzzle gas like it's going out of style, and they're ugly looking especally with these stupid looking wagon wheels and thin tires they got on them now. Much prefer a little truck like this little 520 series Datsun truck here with a nice four cylinder engine and stick shift transmission. Hey! I like to give it a kiss, which means, KEEP IT SIMPLE, STUPID! We need to return to these much smaller cars and trucks again since gas prices are starting to head up again, probably soon to hit 5 dollars a gallon again. Let's see if these stupid four door station wagon truck owners can handle that.
14 inch rims which came from the dealer, or manufacturer which is Nissan who built these beautiful little girls. Wish they would build the 521 series truck again. Gas prices are well over 5 dollars a gallon these days.
They are considered obsolete these days. And that's sad because these little Datsun/Nissan truck were much better to own and have as opposed to the junk that's made available today here in 2024.
A lot, LOT of money. Parts are hard to come by, body parts are certainly difficult to get just the same to. Unfourtionally, they are a obsolete truck, hardly not any of them around anymore these days.
I like those Motorized Wheelbarrows. I had a 71 & I should have kept.
Also loved the 521 series Datsun/Nissan trucks to even better. Wish they were still being built today.
Amazing shape!!! 😎👍
My father had an olive green 1967 Datsun pickup. He put over 100,000 miles on it in the 11 years he's owned it. It still ran great when he sold it in 1978.
Nice little pickup truck here. I wouldn't mind owning it myself.
My dad bought a 1971 521 1600 in 75 with 20k on it. He sold it to me in 81, I sold it in 84, between us - we put over 350k on it. Besides clutch discs, brake shoes, king pins, and a few electrical hiccups, no major issues. I got real good at adjusting 4 wheel drums with a big screwdriver. Like it & a handful of other cars I owned, wish I would have kept it.
Wow that’s a lot of miles, bullet proof machines, you take car of them they run forever!! Sounds like you had a lot of good memories with your dad!
@@blueovalranch Very true. Matianence is a key factor in owning these little girls. Keep them well maintained and they WILL run forever for you.
I've fallen in love with these 521 series Datsun trucks, although, I'm very experienced with the 620 series trucks, installing cable tv out of them, and also owned one in my past to. I love the 521 and 620 series Datsun trucks the very best. Plain and simple, easy to work on, fuel efficient, as also to be able to keep good tires on them.
My dad had a 68 when I was a kid. Sure wish he had kept it.
Brings back memories, my father had one in 80/81 for a while. It was rough and it needed a lot of work, but we went camping in it a few times. One of my memories of this is truck was we was heading down to grandpa house for thanksgiving and the little truck's carburetor decided to half way into our trip, of course my father never planned for emergencies had no money to tow the truck home, so we had to limp back home which at that time was Waltham Ma about and it took longer then it normally would have, well another problem arose when we got home and that was food, well there was none because my father figure we would eat at grandpa's house and of course bring home leftovers. So guess what we had that thanksgiving, crappie generic mac and cheese with really nasty canned mackerel mixed in, well from that point on my life truely sucked and nothing has ever went right. Outside of this misfortune I did have some good times when we had this truck and I wish I could get one now.
quite a story! thanks for sharing!
En donde vivo venden una datsun 1969 mexicana
Really nice.
Nice paint job on this truck. Looks great!
Wonderful condition.
Great memories.
Happy and safe driving.
Glad it could bring back some memories. That’s what the hobby is about, maybe you’ll get another one some day!!
Wow that’s a nice example my friend
Nice truck!
How did I get the spare parts? I have a Datsun Pickup 1300, 1967 model, and I can't get the right parts, please guide me
Just bought a 68 520 truck it runs and drives but zero brakes not much rust really cool little truck I'm guessing you have some major hours into yours It sure looks nice though man good job
Nice I've got a 1968 g521 I'm almost finished restoing same ish color as yours. I've fitted aircon because its a hot little sucker in northern Australia i hope the 1300 pushes the commpreser lol
nice!
The 521 series Datsun/Nissan trucks weren't built till 1969, 1970, 1971 and 1972. In 1973, that was the very first year the 620 series Datsun/Nissan trucks were being built with a whole new body style and different look. Although I do like the 620 series Datsun/Nissan trucks, I much prefer the 521 series Datsun/Nissan trucks the very best.
I have 1962 1300
nice truck
Like , I used to drive Datsun 520 van version, Thanks.
Why can't we make something like this now without microchips!
Quite agree, and I would RATHER own a little truck like this as opposed to a four door station wagon truck they have out there now. Can't haul anything in them, to complicated to work on yourself, gotta be a rocket scientist just to know anything about it. And yet, they guzzle gas like it's going out of style, and they're ugly looking especally with these stupid looking wagon wheels and thin tires they got on them now. Much prefer a little truck like this little 520 series Datsun truck here with a nice four cylinder engine and stick shift transmission. Hey! I like to give it a kiss, which means, KEEP IT SIMPLE, STUPID! We need to return to these much smaller cars and trucks again since gas prices are starting to head up again, probably soon to hit 5 dollars a gallon again. Let's see if these stupid four door station wagon truck owners can handle that.
Hi, do you have the picture of the 1967 one look the same but the front grill a bit different
Good
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What size rims and tires for your 520?
14 inch rims which came from the dealer, or manufacturer which is Nissan who built these beautiful little girls. Wish they would build the 521 series truck again. Gas prices are well over 5 dollars a gallon these days.
Cool!
Muy bonito ese carro
My dad had one that the speedmeter showed horizontally. It also called "hidatsun1300" Cant find it on the net.. Nice car thanks
Sweeettt
How much are these worth restored
A lot, lot of money. Believe me, they are a rare bird these days, and parts are hard to come by because they are obsolete.
@@danbasta3677 i just finished one dont know what to post it for
@@danbasta3677 in Mexico u can find datsuns cheaper i got a 4 door 510 for 3k there and it was original paint too
Hey man cool truck,does that model have a 7 foot long bed.
Think so! It's been a year I forgot. haha
is your truck 4 sale ?
👍👌nice
are parts easy to get???
They are considered obsolete these days. And that's sad because these little Datsun/Nissan truck were much better to own and have as opposed to the junk that's made available today here in 2024.
What’s a truck like this cost to restore? I know it varies on condition but ball park
A lot, LOT of money. Parts are hard to come by, body parts are certainly difficult to get just the same to. Unfourtionally, they are a obsolete truck, hardly not any of them around anymore these days.
For sale?
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