#21 BACK at it 1968 Datsun 520!

My 1968 Datsun 520 has been abandoned for quite some time, but I am back at it! The restoration of this pile although delayed is still on going. Engine and transmission are going to be installed, and some much needed front-end parts cleanup is underway. I want nothing more than to get this rig back on the road!
Previous Datsun Videos:
• #1 Abandoned Datsun 52...
• #2 Yoinked ENGINE and ...
• #3 Prepping ENGINE for...
• Dot-Sin IMPREGNATED wi...
• #4 Datsun 520 ENGINE R...
‪@kentuckyyankee‬
#abandoned #restoration

[@StMaartenIslandBoy]

My grand-paw had a 68 520 Datsun, nice to see one being saved. 😊

[@kentuckyyankee]

Coolest truck I've ever owned.

[@1BIGFROGGY]

Glad to see some progress on the Datsun! It's satisfying to see the restoration process!

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thanks, still have a long way to go for sure!

[@BrianDeWayneHale]

Thank you for the update Benny. I miss the Datsun. I cannot wait for next Sunday.

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thanks for hanging in there with me!

[@andrefarden9220]

I like you are back on the Datsun truck. Can’t wait to see more progress.

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thanks gonna try and stay with it, but most likely a moped video next week.

[@clifffawcett]

Good to see you Ben! Back at the old Datsun.

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thank you!

[@phillipfirmin3590]

Good job.

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thank you! Need this thing on the road this summer!

[@charlesswart]

Thanks for the Update!

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thanks for watching!

[@dieselapegarage]

Nice putting in work keep it coming man love the set up big motivation can't wait to get on that level watching an learning 👀🍿

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thanks! Hope all your projects are getting done too!

[@dieselapegarage]

@@kentuckyyankee appreciate it

[@davidaldrich3488]

Here you go again....will be there to the end ...... and beyond

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thanks! Pushing to stay on this Datsun! Coolest truck I have ever owned.

[@wicklowjohn]

1:59 “Cut, Weld, Paint” all we need to know :)

[@kentuckyyankee]

😂😂 Gotta keep moving on this rig!

[@crocglox7797]

Did you know that Datsun E1 and J engines were close copies of an Austin design from the 50s. Some people swap on performance parts allegedly.
I think an AC bracket from an early MGB will fit. It looks to be one piece with the thermostat housing/hose inlet thing.
Probably the lower pully from the MGB would fit, too.
I was fine with no AC, though.
Oh also I have seen ads in old magazines for superchargers that fit those Austin "B" series engines.
Just sayin...

[@kentuckyyankee]

First off, thanks for watching my live! Second, I'm sure you are right, I used a rocker shaft for an MG because they weren't available for a Datsun. If the engine has enough power for A/C, then I would like to have it. Gets hot around here in the summer. 😂

[@kentuckyyankee]

Idk if this old engine could hold up under boost. 😬