Datsun 520 Pickup Truck 1967

The popular and economical Datsun/Nissan compact pickup truck was produced in Japan from 1955 and has been sold in large numbers across all continents. Modern versions of this vehicle are still in production around the world, currently with the Frontier and Navara names. In Japan, it was exclusive to Nissan Bluebird Shop locations.
The Datsun 520 was built from 1965 until 1969 (the 420 designation was skipped). It used the new 1.3 litre, 67 hp Nissan J13. In 1965 and 1966 the 520 had two single headlights. For 1967, the 520 was slightly redesigned and had twin headlights. This design was carried on until the end of 520 production. Single cab (520), LWB Single cab (G520), Double cab (U520) and delivery van (V520) versions were available. "G" was used to identify the long wheelbase versions. The fender emblems said "Datsun 1300". A grille emblem was added in 1966 and simply said "D". In late 1967 a slightly altered model appeared, now with a slightly changed chrome grille with a distinct frame.[3]
The 521 was the facelifted version of 520, with a so-called "flat-deck" style. This meant a flattened bonnet and front fenders as well as a new grille design.[2] It used the Nissan J engines (the previously mentioned J13 or the larger J15, rated at 77 hp) and later had a 95 PS (70 kW) Nissan L16 engine, always with a straight rear axle. The 520 strongly resembles a Datsun 410/411 from the front, since it shares most sheet metal with that car. The fender emblems said "Datsun 1300", "Datsun 1500" or "Datsun 1600" (depending on engine fitment). Van/delivery van (V521) and double cab (U521) versions were available. It was manufactured from 1969-1972, preceded by the 520 and followed by the 620. The 521 was the first compact half-ton pickup sold in the American market, in 1968[citation needed].
In 1968, larger load carrying duties were now shared with the Datsun Cabstar, a cabover truck.
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[@danbasta3677]

Wish Nissan would start building these 521 series trucks again. We need them, gas is headed towards 5 dollars a gallon soon.

[@brettkoeshall2325]

1967 Datsun 520 Pickup commercial.

[@danbasta3677]

Only bad thing about them is that if you lived whare it snowed and it is winter time, they lasted about maybe a year or two, then they fell apart and rusted away due to road salts used to melt snow.

[@Dat_Sun]

Mine has lasted in Colorado with minimal rusting.

[@JesusChrist-hd2te]

Awesome!

[@telesniper2]

Can you get a new base model Frontier/Navara for $12167 though (inflation adjusted $1666)? I think they start at over $18K! Too bad!

[@potatosalad5355]

Adjusted for inflation, $1,666 in 1967 is equal to $14,118 in 2022.

[@raccoon681]

it has a cigarette lighter dam

[@gw1400]

is it a medium duty model wich paylodes 2750 pounds

[@KingRoseArchives]

+gw1400 Not sure. Let us know if you find out.

[@manosexcavatingservices1131]

The 69 L521 with the J13 is legally allowed to carry one ton in the bed, 2,204 lbs making the truck a 1 ton. In 70-73 the L521 with the L16, was legally allowed to carry 1/2 ton, but the springs in the back did not change, just the gear ratio. the 69 got a 4.88 gear ratio in the rear, which got the truck going fully loaded stopping it is another story.

[@jdub229r]

Emmanouel Heras I had a 71 521, you could load it until the front wheels came off the ground, the leaf springs would barely flex. My dad bought it new, handed it off to me during high school, combined well over 300k miles. Got about 26-27 mpg if I remember correctly.

[@kascnef]

Does nissan. Still sell trucks

[@Shinobu_D21]

Justin Fencsak yes. We have Titans and Frontiers.

[@danbasta3677]

Unfoutionally they all are four door station wagon trucks these days. These four door station wagon trucks drink gasoline by the gallon, have wagon wheels and thin tires on them and can't haul much of anything anymore. Their worthless, these 4 door station wagon trucks of today.

[@bigjim5551212]

See, its Dahtsun, not Dotson