Ethel - The Datsun I Built

[Twisted Minis]

Here are the final pictures I took of the truck. The owner named it Ethel. I got to go for a ride in it yesterday. Its tiny, but damn it rides great!

http://www.hotrodders.com/journal_photos/00044506/12222357750.jpg
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The owner with a big grin.
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Also had the truck up on our new lift.
http://www.hotrodders.com/journal_photos/00044506/12222357751.jpg

[homewrecker]

That thing is sick!!

[mini_trucker]

Ethel? i assume its because the truck is really old. :D

i want to see that when its all done. do you know when he plans on finishing it up?

[OLDSCHOOL]

turned out very nice

[pugz]

damnit i miss mine

[Low F350]

This was a really cool build to follow. Not a lot of people ever get to see how these trucks look underneath. Great job Seth!!

[sparkinframe]

looks killer!

[tattoos&minitrucks]

really nice ride

[Twisted Minis]

This was a really cool build to follow. Not a lot of people ever get to see how these trucks look underneath. Great job Seth!!

Yeah theres actually a LOT underneath this one. From the exterior most people would not believe he has $14K into it thus far (including cost of vehicle).


Ethel? i assume its because the truck is really old. :D

i want to see that when its all done. do you know when he plans on finishing it up?

I never asked why he called it Ethel. He has a 71 Chevy he calls George.

This is actually "done" right now. Other than getting new tires next week (taller, what its set up for), and bringing it back for exhaust this week. He wants to leave it patina'd with the utilitarian look. He said he will save for a motor swap and do the interior, and probably leave it patina'd for a long time. He said paint is the furthest plans since the front end is fairly mangled and parts are hard to come by.

[SlikRick]

Dood that girl is sweet. I'd consider it done and roll it like that myself, looks rattasttic.

[jdoe44]

I really like the finished product. The hood bulge looks a lot better than I imagined it would have being as square as it is.

[HUHJake]

man what I would do to my truck with $14k lol......

[OLDSCHOOL]

Yeah theres actually a LOT underneath this one. From the exterior most people would not believe he has $14K into it thus far (including cost of vehicle
I know, I have well over $20k in mine between the first time I built it and now, it adds up quick

[720kingkab]

nice!

[iRay808]

niiiiiiiiiice..but what is that treasure chest for? if you dont mind me askin'

[$krap_IN_flesh]

nothin is in it just have it as a trunk since no bed floor

[HUHJake]

I would put spare parts and tools in it lol. In my nissan I always had one spare of everything, hoses, fittings, quart or two or oil, motor, cylinder.... you just never know what would happen... yes yes I know it's bags and not juice but in my bagged truck I'm still compiling an emergency kit so in case of anything I'm ready

[dwnshfter]

thats nice as hell man, wish i had an older datto now :(

[drginazzhb92]

lets see some draggin vids..lol..amazing build followed it from day one

[95PGHB]

Kick ass build!!! One of a kind truck!!!

[LowEnuff]

sweet dude mad props on the build.

[steadywestcoastin]

i luv it!

[Ven]

Badass truck...I love the early Datsuns. The hood looks real good on there too. Not overdone but gets the job done. Props on a sweet build

[1lo620]

I have to do up a 521, they look so good layed out...nice lookin truck...you nned to get ahold of Beebanni on this site, he makes brackets to convert to disc brakes....smooth deal...check it out!

[Kinyo]

love the truck - and the treasure chest makes it look rat roddish - wicked in opinion!

[slammedz24]

http://www.hotrodders.com/journal_photos/00044506/12223036771.jpg


I want.... :hug:

[biglerice]

nice work seth

[jcjcsoccerkid]

sweet as hell, i like the treasure chest

[ZRPx028]

ahaha ethel is baddd asss!

[UNCIVLIZED1]

This truck is the reason why mine just laying frame is no longer appealing to me....the rocker on the ground bringing that tall bedside closer to the earth makes a huge difference. The work put into this truck is pretty kick ass. Watching the videos of the truck rolling less than an inch off the ground is pretty damn sick too!

[homewrecker]

When he built this truck I didnt see any others and now there poping up all over...

[pugz]

Ya when i had mine/kellys now. It was one of the oly ones out at the time. But since then there has been alot that popped up

[nickd]

This truck is the reason why mine just laying frame is no longer appealing to me....the rocker on the ground bringing that tall bedside closer to the earth makes a huge difference. The work put into this truck is pretty kick ass. Watching the videos of the truck rolling less than an inch off the ground is pretty damn sick too!

would love to see a video of this truck. please do post a link

[521 Dropsun]

Lets transfer this thread to the projects area since this truck is far from done:D

[Blazed22s]

hey whats the size of the tires on the truck? im trying to figure out how big of tire i wanna go on mine. im bout to start my build =)

[521 Dropsun]

Really not certain. I'll get back to you on that.