1983 Datsun 720 Pick-up from North America - Comments

I have an 82 Datsun Diesel pickup. I love it. Only 160,000 miles and the only problems are getting parts when they wear out. My wiring is old. The water pump went out about 10 years ago, and was replaced, but I think I did some minor engine damage -- but it WAS 10 years ago and am still driving it. Then there was the gas in the engine... It hauls everything. Doesn't go fast, but goes! Once got 40 mpg, but now high 20/s low 30's. An old key broke in the ignition switch. The locksmith knocked it with a hammer, and now it's broken again. Would like to replace the ignition switch to keep it alive for a bit longer. I don't work on trucks and have a hard time finding people to work on it. Any help?

Thanks! (and let's lobby the car industry to build more small trucks that do their job without getting lousy mileage. I said I'd keep my little truck until they make one that gets the same kind of mileage. Had I known I'd be keeping it for 30 years, I would have taken better care of it.

Here's to little old Datsuns!