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1968 Datsun 1300 Custom

May 1, 2006 By KZ Leave a Comment


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Issue
May 2006
Owner
Brandon Brooks
Ride
Lil Hustler
(1968 Datsun )
Meaning Behind the Name
The original name in the 70's
Photographer
Brad Walker

Ride Details

Original Cost
4500
How long did it take you to build?
9 months
How long have you been building?
12 years
Your future plans?
Datsun 521 SFBD, glassed up.
Vehicle history
All original, re shot once.
Thanks to
My wife Erin and daughter Ashley, Shannon Taylor for the Audio, Guy Bullion for the interior and Badass stitch job and Matt Tylka.
Previous Rides
Everything, I quit counting.

Engine Details

Make
Datsun 1968
Cylinders
4
Engine Mods
Pertonix Electronic Ignition
Engine Add Ons
Weber Carb 32/36 06AV
Chrome or polish
Hood Rod

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
Rebuilt Stock Clutch and Flywheel

Chassis Details

Chassis
Stock
Mods to Frame
Cranked T-Bars
Drop or lift inches
2, 2 Inch Blocks, a 3” Front drop and 4” Back drop
Front Shocks
KYB Gas Adjustable
Rear Shocks
KYB Gas Adjustable
Springs
Original
Other Mods
Rebuilt Kingpins

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Vintec Billet Specialties
Rear Wheel Type
Vintec Billet Specialties
Front Wheel Size
18”X7”
Rear Wheel Size
20”X8”
Front Tire Size
225/40/18
Rear Tire Size
255/35/20

Paint Details

Color
546 Pant Code Color
Paint Type
Base Clear/ Sikkens
Graphics Description
Sea Foam Green, Original Color
Graphics By

Body Details

Hood
Shaved Hood Emblem
Grille
Original
Bumpers
Original, Re Chromed
Addon Accessories
JDM Taillights, JDM Front Turn Signals

Interior Details

Dashboard
Original
Gauges
Autometer RMP Gauge
Steering Wheel
Solid Vintec
Console
Stock
Head Unit
Kenwood
Speakers
Thin Line series stock speaker Pods
Stereo Installed by
Shannon Taylor
Shifter
Original
Seats
Original seats recovered
Trunk or Bed
Original
Upholstery Description
Black and Sea Foam Green Leather
Upholstery By
Guy Bullion

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1968 Datsun 1300

Owned by Brandon Brooks


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