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Updated the thread title to reflect this years dates.

Once I get in the groove I do enjoy wiring... its just getting over the hump. Its also much easier to do when you have a lot of time and can finish a whole project, its hard to start, stop and pick up again- at least for me. I've got a Carb'ed KA in my 510 that is super fun - you can check out the link in my signature for the build thread on that. A big reason for buying the truck I did was it came with the KA and 2 transmissions. The truck will be stock fuel injection... I'd love to throw some carbs on it, but Mikunis kinda blow the budget. Maybe someday...

Damn... not sure how I got that date wrong--- I think they changed it on me ---- but I'm free that weekend too. I might hold out a little longer before registering.... the 510 does not like driving in the rain... hustling on the truck though so that might be an option, but time is getting tight. Definitely down to meet up ahead of time and try to get a few dattos parked together.

A few more updates Painting Gauges in - I've since added a oil temp gauge in the open hole--- still need to create a harness for them Picked up a few adapters to try and run this... but I dont think I will... the tap handle is to thin and not stiff enough... Obligatory jack stands photo - measuring for the driveshaft and working on the brakes

Not a problem It's late and dark here... but here are a few quick ones. Can take anything more detailed tomorrow In the above photos The three holes along the top edge are where the rods go --- also note the black edge on the left side with the two screws above it- removing those screws does not allow you to remove that bracket... and it's kinda like a saw tooth underneath the rubber protector I put there The below photos just show two spots where there was a little bit of headliner left stuck under the gasket

Would be interested in seeing yours as well Mike --- I pulled the one out of mine and like the additional head room but am not opposed to putting some carpet or something in there... the standard cabs are like an echo chamber. I was thinking of getting some indoor/outdoor carpet for the floor maybe Ill use some of the same material...

Pulled the headliner out of my standard cab a couple weeks ago. It was old and crisp with a few rips in it already. There is no way I could have removed it without damaging it. It was in to tight behind both the windshield and rear window seal. I ended up cutting most of it out with a razor.

Lucky find! I missed out on a couple good ones, and passed on a few rough ones. Ended up picking up a '78 down in CT with a KA in the bed... working on putting it back together now as I said. Its a NE truck with some rust... but should be fun to cruise around in. Engine and trans is in, calling driveshaft shops now... will need exhaust work and I need to finalize all the wiring... so close... but far... its still a toss up hahaha. The wiring on these cars/trucks can be tough.... my 510 was pretty messy so I ended up doing a swap to a modern fuse box and rewiring everything. It was alot of work... 2-3 weekends... but I don't regret it... The truck seams to be in pretty good shape. Need to tap in to it for my new gauges/dash but shouldn't be too terrible... the KA harness is more what I am having trouble with, just making sure I have everything plugged into the right spots. A good wiring diagram will do a lot and remembering that most everything is constant power to the accessory with the switch turning activating the ground/relay (I think I got this right? - been a couple years since I did the rewire) DatsunMike can probably chime in better on that...

Welcome! As Crashtest said there are a few of us around. I'm down in Topsfield putting a 620 back together as we speak. Looks like your pretty close. Where did that truck come from? Don't remember seeing it for sale ~ locally ~ I believe the Larz Anderson Japanese day is Oct 13th. Hoping to have the 620 ready by then... if not I'll take the 510.

Do you have a boot on it? I am building a 620 with a 240sx KA right now --- I should say putting it back together... --- but it appears that the hole in the floor has not been cut larger and the stock metal cover will work. I just picked up a boot for it that is a little short... but hoping I can make it work.

Making good progress on the paint! Got a thing for the yellow ones and glad to see you are saving it!

I'm not positive... but I believe the bolt pattern on the blocks for the bell housing is the same, so in theory yes you could but why? You are going to have to buy both a trans and driveshaft. There has got to be plenty of the SR and 240sx KA transmission in the LA area. If you find an SR trans you can use it, just need to swap the bell housing from your KA trans over to it - behind the bell housing they are the same.

NP If your doing brake lines I highly suggest the NiCopp lines. You can get em from summit, jegs or even orielly.

By nature a double flare is a two step process. The first compressed the tube to create the outer wall of the flare, and the second collapses the tube to fold in on itself to finish it. By not fully completing the second flare, it leaves the folded over portion unfinished so when you tighten down the assembly the seat finishes off the folded over portion only as far as it needs to. Doing this helps the flare match the seat better for a tighter seal. Not the most eloquent way of saying it.... but hope that helps makes sense.

This trick is huge! When I redid all the brake lines on my 510, I used the new NiCopper tubing -- which is great, very user friendly from both a bending and flaring standpoint. Thankfully I read about that trick somewhere ahead of time and it really helps make the connection better- almost like custom fitting each flare to its connection

Teaser Shots! 20190908_194721 by devon M, on Flickr 20190908_184820 by devon M, on Flickr A few more little tweaks to make.... not perfect... should be a 1/4" narrower... but it will work... painting it matte black tomorrow and then onto the next bits.

More dash progress! Initial bends 20190906_191652 by devon M, on Flickr 20190906_192820 by devon M, on Flickr A little bit harder this time....I forgot that on the dash for the 510, which was only half the width... I made a few cuts first so the bends were actually pretty short.... bending the full length was pretty tough. I am using .05" aluminum for reference. I wasnt able to get as sharp of a bend this time, but I actually think it will be better and closer reflect a "stock" dash. Taped together for test fits--- 20190907_175136 by devon M, on Flickr 20190907_175124 by devon M, on Flickr 20190907_175140 by devon M, on Flickr Its a little wavy... but not bad for a garage build... hoping some matte black and gauges will help hide that. Fully folded and epoxying together 20190907_170219 by devon M, on Flickr

I've got some older WRX seats in my 510. Can't comment on how they bolt into a 620... but they arent too think in the back, sit pretty low, and arent to bad comfort wise- got good support in turns too. Was planning on swapping them into my 620 and put some proper race seats in the 510... but my bench seat is in pretty good shape so I think I am gonna stick with that.

Thanks! Wish it was moving faster... but time is hard to come by. Hoping to spend some good time on it this weekend and post more!

Not much to update on the 510... been spending alot of time working on the truck... I did steal away to Limerock in CT last weekend for the vintage races and drove the 510. Cruises like a champ on the highway! Although the trans is not sounding good.... need to swap the spare one in and see if its any better... Anyway here are some photos. Trackside camping! 20190830_125713 by devon M, on Flickr 20190830_130915 by devon M, on Flickr Neighbors are Datsun fans too!!! 20190830_105026 by devon M, on Flickr There is no racing on Sundays due to the church across the street.... but they do fill the track for a car show... and obviously had to put the 510 out there --- drew quite a lot of attention. 20190901_121830 by devon M, on Flickr And... Dos Dattos!!! 20190905_204111 by devon M, on Flickr 20190829_182603 by devon M, on Flickr 20190812_190110 by devon M, on Flickr

Not too much to update on the truck.... spent last weekend at the vintage races at Limerock in CT. Took the 510 so photos of that ill be in my 510 thread... and it means I didnt get any work done on the truck. I did get a few more parts in, and started working on the dash. Need to figure out where to mount the catch can... doing away with the pcv on the KA My original plan in the prior post interfered with the door handles... so this is the new plan... Its simple... but it will work 20190905_184719 by devon M, on Flickr 20190905_184721 by devon M, on Flickr Marking up the metal! Will be using the ghetto 2x6 and 2x4 press brake. 20190905_194035 by devon M, on Flickr Dos Dattos! 20190905_204111 by devon M, on Flickr

Stock suspension is going to be a big part of your problem there.... Did you build the car/ have it built or did you buy it complete from someone? These cars are light, and with that much extra weight over the stock engine and that much extra power its going to make a big difference. Start taking a look around down there - take some photos - look for coilovers or lowering sprins, swaybars etc. Should stand out if anything has been done. As carterb mentioned old tires or a tall tire, alignment, and worn out components could all play a big part in it as well... even crappy roads... my 510 hates truck ruts in the road, its just too narrow and doesn't fit them... so on the highway the middle lane can be terrible and the fast lane fine.

Nice truck! Following this one! Always loved the longbeds.... although my short bed is growing on me

And on a 620 it should be easier because I believe they share/are closely compatible with the 720s.

Exactly.... My KA swap into the 510 took about 10 months and ended up being double what I expected it to cost. Mind you I didn't skimp on anything... if something weird came up I fixed it and upgraded it--- which ended up meaning I redid all the wiring in the car, new gauges, fully built the engine, custom oil pan, got a nice fresh clutch and flywheel set up, aluminum driveshaft.... and then some... its all the little things that add up. We'll see how my new 620 goes.... this one I am trying to keep on a tight budget. Rolling the dice a bit and hoping its all in running condition as I was told. Short answer is if you are mechanically inclined you can do it with any engine. Just plan on it taking longer and costing more then you expect --- as everyone has said. Being in Cali though I would definitely seriously consider doing the swap in a SMOG legal manor, even if you don't care about it. All it would take is one cop out to prove something who sends you to the ref and you have to do your swap all over. From the sounds of it I don't think it would be that much more work to do it right the first time, especially if you get your hands on a full donor car.