67 Datsun 411 wagon

[zippy67roadster]

So I recently made a deal on a 67 Datsun 411 wagon. I will pick it up in a couple weeks. It is really straight and has no rust. The guy has a 66 411 sedan as well and if the guy who told him he would buy it doesn't show by the time I get there I am buying it as well! I have posted a couple pics of wagon. The sedan is extremely complete and very original (minus the front fenders) I have already found some fenders for the wagon. The plan is to put a KA24 and 5 speed in the wagon. Once I start the build I will update the progress.

[bkippen]

Good luck Brian!!

These cars are fantastic but you will find that finding parts is extremely difficult. I have a nice 66 411 sedan it's a stock J13 and I adore every one of its 67 horsepower.

[Alvin]

Cool car Brian. Are you sure you want to put a KA24 in it? It will be faster than your race roadster!


Here's a stroker going into a 411 at the shop:

[zippy67roadster]

Yes Alvin I know it will be faster than the race car. I want a reliable driver that I can take the whole family on trips in. I am planning on putting vintage air in it as well so we can ride in comfort. As for the availability of part, thank goodness it is mostly complete and I will only pay through the nose to service the brake system.

[datsun65]

Great cars...My Old RL411

[zippy67roadster]

[align=center]So I only planned on getting the wagon but the sedan was blocking it so I bought it too!! I drove to San Jose from the Reno area twice this past weekend to get them!! They were in a guys back yard and took a combined 7 hours just to get them out and loaded.
I will be selling the sedan as soon as I get a title in my name. The wagon will get restored but will have to wait until I finish a 67 1600 that I picked up a few months ago.[/align]

[bakerjf]

Sweet!

[pebbles]

white, with red interior, 13" with whitewalls, 3.90 and a KA. i like it.

[zippy67roadster]

white, with red interior, 13" with whitewalls, 3.90 and a KA. i like it.

Actually it will look more like this!

[zippy67roadster]

[align=center]So I got started on the project. I got it into the garage and started to pull parts off of it. I got all the lights and bumpers off and the hatch handle off so it is ready for body work and sheet metal repair. I bought a set of custom brackets from Mike on Ratsun to do a disc brake conversion on the front. It uses G20 calipers and rotors. He supplies all new mounting bolts, castle nuts ect to do the swap. All I had to do was get the calipers, rotors and brake lines with adapters. I will be using a 280zx brake master cylinder with this swap as well. I have all the parts but the rotors as they needed to have the hub opening widened. Everything should be here in the next week or so to finish the conversion.
I attached a picture of the aluminum brackets after I primed and painted with high temp paint. The KA24 is still pending shipping from Sacramento but should get here in the next couple weeks. I included a couple pictures of the front of it so you can see how much lower the Roadster spring is compared to a stock 411 one. I will be doing the other side when completing the brake conversion.[/align]

[zippy67roadster]

[align=center]So I finished pulling parts off and decided to start the rust repair. The only rust was in the rear bottom quarters. I cut it out and had to weld in the bottom structure first with some 16 g steel then I skinned it with some 24 g sheet metal. I finished the passengers side and got the bottom structure done on the drivers side. I then turned my attention to pulling the motor and trans as the KA24DE should be here soon. I spent some time cleaning the engine bay but it still needs a lot of work. I pulled the old carpets out and pulled all of the interior door panels. I should start the body work next weekend. Short of the rear quarters and hood there is very little to do so it should go fast.[/align]

[CSP311]

Good project, will be keeping an eye how you get on. I like these 411's too, espically as they yield a few parts that fit my CSP311! For me, parts are also available for the Bluebird series in the far east and Japan.

[zippy67roadster]

[align=center]So I finally finished putting the front disc conversion on the 411. I didn't tighten everything down with locktite as I will take them apart one more time once the new ball joints and tie rods come in. While I was under the front I changed the stock sway bar bushings out for some new urethane ones.[/align]

[spl310]

Will that kit fit under 13" wheels? Will it work on an SPL310?

[zippy67roadster]

Will that kit fit under 13" wheels? Will it work on an SPL310?

It will not fit under a 13 inch wheel but does fit under a stock 14 Roadster wheel. I would have to check with the guy who makes these to see if the hub diameter on a 1500 is the same as the 411. If it is then this kit should work.