Hi all,

The other day i came across what i thinks a nice little farm find a 520 pick up shes definetly a full resto mostly surface rust only a couple small rust holes all of which doesnt bother me. Im told all parts are there for it grill possibly all 4 hub caps hopefully find out in the days to come. Only thing really missing is badge. Just wondering what they are worth though from something sitting in a paddock for 5 or so years to a fully restored one. Also what other model datsuns will be interchangeable for parts?

Cheers

The Datsun 520 pick-up has the J13 engine. Other Datsuns with same engine type are the 1972-1979 620 pick-up, and the old rare 411 sedan/wagon

520 is a full-frame vehicle so rust in the body panels is not necessarily a structural issue. On the downside, body panel are only interchangeable from another 520, although it is possible to graft on a newer 620 cab or tray

Old paddock finds are not worth much. A non-restored 520 is on Gumtree for $5500 but there are so few of them its hard to judge what they are worth. Autotrader has a nice-looking flat-tray for $1000

Hi ddzongal thanks for the info. It says 520 on the plate but it definetly has a J15 in it? I seen the one on auto trader looks pretty clean shame its all the way over in WA.

The J15 is newer edition of the J13, it came in Datsun 620. Has a few more HP but otherwise the same. That's actually a plus as the J13 was a little underpowered. Neither one are a powerhouse, but they get the job done even so, rugged and dependable they are!

There was one in Melbourne on Gumtree for a few weeks which was an ex bakers delivery van (had a box truck rear on it instead of a ute tub) and they only wanted $300 for it.

I saw it advertised again the other day by its new owner for $450.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/noble- ... 67-datsun-1300/1101414132

I never really rated them, but a quick search of YouTube shows they can be made into a cool ride.

Hey Sunnygirl....does the one you've found have the original ute tub, as this would definitely increase it's value.

Good to know ddgonzal im not after huge power just a good lookin ride.

Unfortunately cadet1200 the one i found doesnt have a tub. The bloke that owns it used to drive it round the farm so its just got a flat tray with wooden deck nothing special. However it will still tidy up real nice