I did a 1968 Datsun back in 1975. 327 194 double bump heads, 11:1, 4-speed. It was a blast. I loved the sweet spot in second gear between 3,000 and 6000 rpm, as I would keep pace with my competitor until the sweet spot, then nail it with 3.23 gears, putting a smile on my face and the competitor in the rear view mirror. It was fun playing with Camaros, Novas, Mustangs and V8 Vegas. My brother had a 340 Demon, but we never raced as his buddy rolled it!
I'll bet that was a blast!! Thanks for sharing the story!!! Sorry to hear about the Demon....loved those cars! Where did you get 3.23 gears? Were those in the factory 521 rear end? Mike
@@bluehandsvideo Originally I scavenged a 1970 Torino with 302 and c4 but when I had the chance to build the 327, it seemed reasonable to swap it up. The rear end was from the Torino. It was a couple inches wide, but I just used 60 series tires on the rear. The original 1300 motor had the 5:21 and it maxed out at 65mph.... I wanted to go a bit faster.
@@bluehandsvideo As far as I know, I was the first to do that swap and a few years later it became more popular, probably because of the size with a full frame. The Vega v8s kept twisting up.
Absolutely beautiful. The engineering, machining, form, fit, finish, detail and function all add up to mechanical art. The assembled vehicle is also a beautiful work of art. Nicely executed.
You'd think they'd be extremely rare.....but both of the 13" brake setups and two of the ball joint setups went on 521 datsun trucks with v8's. lol The other is still a long ways from being on the road. Thanks!!
Wow, looking great, everything is so detailed and perfect, already watched the video a few times and I just keep looking at the small details, great job
He did an amazing job!! I didn't want to do the 13" brakes at first until I found out he was putting 12" on the rears.....so 10" up front would have looked dumb......so I did the 13's. lol
Very Good. Cool car too. Your part is the brake disc hats as we call them (that is your part ??) And the Brake Caliper mounts also ?? In will go and have a look at your video you left in the description, maybe that will answer my questions. Thanks for posting the video, very interesting project to be involved in. Regards Peter.
Yes, I did the hat and caliper mount. I also did the modified lower control arms and custom upper to convert the truck from kingpins to ball joints. If I remember right, I also did the adjustable tension rods and tie rod adjusters. It was quite the project! Thanks for watching it. I've got vids of creating the pieces. Bory did a ton of work on this truck. Here's a link to the build thread he did. It looks like the pics are still okay....photobucket messed up a lot of threads on the Ratsun.net forum. ratsun.net/topic/59696-project-datstang/
....of they parts I made? I did put some pics on my site that he sent while building the truck, but they're not really installation related. I've got vids on my channel of building the parts, but again, no real "install". I can't afford the rotors he used! LOL www.bluehandsinc.com/big-brake-ball-joint-5-lug.html
i love this look of the 521 with the Chevy step side hate to take anyone ideas but i got to get this done to my truck love it only one thing i dont like is that hood scoop my self i would have done a revers scoop in a different style but beautiful truck is that satin metal gray ?
Sorry...almost forgot about this question. I don't know, but I think he gives the info you want in his build thread....somewhere. Might want to start at the end and move forward. lol ratsun.net/topic/59696-project-datstang/
These particular UCAs only work with the modified LCAs. They're part of the ball joint mod I do for the kingpin trucks. It would be a lot easier, but this setup maintains stock track width......that's what adds the challenge to it. lol If you want to see the new, adjustable version of this UCA(for this kit), msg me via YT or my site.... www.bluehandsinc.com and I'll send you an unlisted link with some CAD pics of it. I'm currently trying to finish up the CAD/CAM work on them so that I can start making chips this week. I already have the stock in house and I just got my mill put back together this morning. :)
I really have no clue. I had nothing to do with the body work on the project. I think they could have been sectioned down a bit to better fit the proportions, but it looks good. He had it sold before he even finished it.
@@bluehandsvideoREVO is basically a weld to you frame prebuilt suspension you ever herd of UNIVERSAL MUSTANG 2 II IFS INDEPENDENT FRONT END SUSPENSION KIT 56.5 INCH TRACK or bolt on suspensions ? same concept work is simplified of what you actually did
@@meme9219 I'm familiar with IFS kits like that.....but I haven't heard of REVO. Most of the Datsun guys aren't fabricators. They want bolt on. If they can fab, they don't come to me. lol :) I'll look up REVO when I get a chance. Thanks!
It's a bit funny....the two ball joint conversions and 13" brake setups went to guys doing 5.0L's in their 521's. There's a couple more pics of the this truck's setup here...... www.bluehandsinc.com/big-brake-ball-joint-5-lug.html
I did a 1968 Datsun back in 1975. 327 194 double bump heads, 11:1, 4-speed. It was a blast. I loved the sweet spot in second gear between 3,000 and 6000 rpm, as I would keep pace with my competitor until the sweet spot, then nail it with 3.23 gears, putting a smile on my face and the competitor in the rear view mirror. It was fun playing with Camaros, Novas, Mustangs and V8 Vegas. My brother had a 340 Demon, but we never raced as his buddy rolled it!
I'll bet that was a blast!! Thanks for sharing the story!!! Sorry to hear about the Demon....loved those cars! Where did you get 3.23 gears? Were those in the factory 521 rear end? Mike
@@bluehandsvideo Originally I scavenged a 1970 Torino with 302 and c4 but when I had the chance to build the 327, it seemed reasonable to swap it up. The rear end was from the Torino. It was a couple inches wide, but I just used 60 series tires on the rear. The original 1300 motor had the 5:21 and it maxed out at 65mph.... I wanted to go a bit faster.
@@bluehandsvideo As far as I know, I was the first to do that swap and a few years later it became more popular, probably because of the size with a full frame. The Vega v8s kept twisting up.
@@ThisOldMan-ya472 Cool. Sounds like fun. :) Thanks!!
Absolutely beautiful.
The engineering, machining, form, fit, finish, detail and function all add up to mechanical art.
The assembled vehicle is also a beautiful work of art.
Nicely executed.
Thank you very much!!!
OMFG, a V8 powered Datsun. Now that's something you don't see everyday. Big thumbs up, nice work Bory and Mike.
You'd think they'd be extremely rare.....but both of the 13" brake setups and two of the ball joint setups went on 521 datsun trucks with v8's. lol The other is still a long ways from being on the road. Thanks!!
Great brake work! A lot of time and effort went into that Datsun truck build. Once again, your machine work is top quality. You deserve a break.
Thanks! :)
Wow, looking great, everything is so detailed and perfect, already watched the video a few times and I just keep looking at the small details, great job
He did an amazing job!! I didn't want to do the 13" brakes at first until I found out he was putting 12" on the rears.....so 10" up front would have looked dumb......so I did the 13's. lol
Excelente trokita
Thanks. I'm sure Bory will appreciate that. :)
The truck build is awesome and your build of parts was awesome too!....thanks for sharing
Thanks Chuck! I actually did all those parts last year. lol
Very Good. Cool car too.
Your part is the brake disc hats as we call them (that is your part ??)
And the Brake Caliper mounts also ??
In will go and have a look at your video you left in the description, maybe that will answer my questions.
Thanks for posting the video, very interesting project to be involved in.
Regards Peter.
Yes, I did the hat and caliper mount. I also did the modified lower control arms and custom upper to convert the truck from kingpins to ball joints. If I remember right, I also did the adjustable tension rods and tie rod adjusters. It was quite the project! Thanks for watching it. I've got vids of creating the pieces. Bory did a ton of work on this truck. Here's a link to the build thread he did. It looks like the pics are still okay....photobucket messed up a lot of threads on the Ratsun.net forum. ratsun.net/topic/59696-project-datstang/
Great work man, you should make an installation video
....of they parts I made? I did put some pics on my site that he sent while building the truck, but they're not really installation related. I've got vids on my channel of building the parts, but again, no real "install". I can't afford the rotors he used! LOL
www.bluehandsinc.com/big-brake-ball-joint-5-lug.html
Thanks!!
i love this look of the 521 with the Chevy step side hate to take anyone ideas but i got to get this done to my truck love it only one thing i dont like is that hood scoop my self i would have done a revers scoop in a different style but beautiful truck is that satin metal gray ?
There's a lot more info in the build thread....maybe he says in there what the paint is. ratsun.net/topic/59696-project-datstang/
Cool. Nice work.
Thanks!
Great idea, I think that is what they used to call a sleeper.
If you turn up the volume, it sure don't sound like a sleeper! lol Thanks!
What are the headlingts that you are wearing? And where can i get them , i want them for a 620 Datsun!
Sorry...almost forgot about this question. I don't know, but I think he gives the info you want in his build thread....somewhere. Might want to start at the end and move forward. lol ratsun.net/topic/59696-project-datstang/
When are the upper A arms going to be available?
These particular UCAs only work with the modified LCAs. They're part of the ball joint mod I do for the kingpin trucks. It would be a lot easier, but this setup maintains stock track width......that's what adds the challenge to it. lol If you want to see the new, adjustable version of this UCA(for this kit), msg me via YT or my site.... www.bluehandsinc.com and I'll send you an unlisted link with some CAD pics of it. I'm currently trying to finish up the CAD/CAM work on them so that I can start making chips this week. I already have the stock in house and I just got my mill put back together this morning. :)
hello mr, never think sale the truck?
?? He sold the truck as soon as it was built.
Awesome! I want one!
I can put you in touch with him if you really want. :)
What headlights are those
I have no clue....but it may say in the build thread, here.... ratsun.net/topic/59696-project-datstang/
I've fallen in lust!
LOL...yep...it's pretty sexy.
nice ride enjoy it buddy
Thanks! I only built parts for it and he didn't keep it either. It was sold before it was finished, but he did finish.
Looking for windscreen sa
Good luck. There's a couple of FB groups and Ratsun.net. Try asking there.
What color is that?
I don't know, but it may say somewhere in the build thread. ratsun.net/topic/59696-project-datstang/
What steering rack did you use?
Fox body Mustang power rack and pinion
Fox body Mustang power rack and pinion
so its a Chevy luv bed with 1970 Chevy fenders looks like
I really have no clue. I had nothing to do with the body work on the project. I think they could have been sectioned down a bit to better fit the proportions, but it looks good. He had it sold before he even finished it.
@@bluehandsvideo did you prototype your suspension will a REVO suspension work in these trucks ?
@@meme9219 Mine was prototype. I don't have any clue what a REVO suspension is, let alone if it will work. Sorry
@@bluehandsvideoREVO is basically a weld to you frame prebuilt suspension you ever herd of UNIVERSAL MUSTANG 2 II IFS INDEPENDENT FRONT END SUSPENSION KIT 56.5 INCH TRACK
or bolt on suspensions ? same concept work is simplified of what you actually did
@@meme9219 I'm familiar with IFS kits like that.....but I haven't heard of REVO. Most of the Datsun guys aren't fabricators. They want bolt on. If they can fab, they don't come to me. lol :) I'll look up REVO when I get a chance. Thanks!
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It's a bit funny....the two ball joint conversions and 13" brake setups went to guys doing 5.0L's in their 521's. There's a couple more pics of the this truck's setup here...... www.bluehandsinc.com/big-brake-ball-joint-5-lug.html