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A bath will do wonders for that thing for sure. 'restore' is a long process. I would recommend getting it mechanically sound and safe and enjoy it as is for a while. Then the body stuff is easier to tackle a little at a time.

I ordered bearings, they should be in by the end of March. I have 5 sets laser cut ready to weld up. I am thinking $200.00 shipped to start. They will come with bearings and hardware, but you will have to supply the idler arm itself. You can still get the arms new/aftermarket with the factory style assembly. Also to be clear these are still in the testing stage and will need to be checked periodically. I would also like feedback over time, to validate the design. If you are still interested PM me.

Nice to see that one on the road 😄

The 720 ST wheels are my favorite, perfect size at 14" and rubberized. The wrap is a very nice addition.

I got a 720 ST wheel with the original wrap still in ok shape. I was able to make a new pattern and wrap another on in leather. Turned out awesome.

This thing is turning into a real peach. 🙂

Thanks Mike was a fun project. Thanks for the tips also. 🙂

Finally got my printer upgrades sorted out. Designed and built a couple lightbox signs. Video assembling the Datsun sign

Got to go play in the woods on New Years Day with a buddy I used to work with.

Some pics from that trip.

*crosspost* First off I want to thank all you guys that have purchased mounts over the years. You have helped me get better at fabrication and build better Datsuns for myself than I would been able to have otherwise. I have a PSA about the aftermarket L20b rubber engine mounts. Regarding the rubber engine mounts. It has come up a couple times where one of the mounts (RH) will tear. It seems that some mfgs may have decided to cut corners and just ship the shorter early L18 RH mounts, as they look visually the same as the later L20b ones. They are not. I am recommending just purchasing 2 LH mounts as they are obviously designed for the L20b and are harder to cut corners on. Torn RH mount. a LH Mount LH Mount on RH I want to than Carlos Ortiz for letting me know and helping think of a solution and Kyle Philips for trying it out and the pics. Apologies to anyone these issues have affected. As always, please contact me if you are having any problems with any parts I make. I want them to work well and keep these trucks on the road, not be the reason they are not. If you have any questions regarding anything in this post please post up or PM me. Thanks again to everyone that has purchased mounts from me.

*crosspost* First off I want to thank all you guys that have purchased mounts over the years. You have helped me get better at fabrication and build better Datsuns for myself than I would been able to have otherwise. I have a PSA about the aftermarket L20b rubber engine mounts. Regarding the rubber engine mounts. It has come up a couple times where one of the mounts (RH) will tear. It seems that some mfgs may have decided to cut corners and just ship the shorter early L18 RH mounts, as they look visually the same as the later L20b ones. They are not. I am recommending just purchasing 2 LH mounts as they are obviously designed for the L20b and are harder to cut corners on. Torn RH mount. a LH Mount LH Mount on RH I want to than Carlos Ortiz for letting me know and helping think of a solution and Kyle Philips for trying it out and the pics. Apologies to anyone these issues have affected. As always, please contact me if you are having any problems with any parts I make. I want them to work well and keep these trucks on the road, not be the reason they are not. If you have any questions regarding anything in this post please post up or PM me. Thanks again to everyone that has purchased mounts from me.

*crosspost* First off I want to thank all you guys that have purchased mounts over the years. You have helped me get better at fabrication and build better Datsuns for myself than I would been able to have otherwise. I have a couple PSAs: one regarding my 620 crossmember and another about the aftermarket L20b rubber engine mounts. First the transmission crossmember. If you have one of my 620 transmission crossmembers from before Nov 2025 and the longer 240sx KA or SR transmission Pease check the clearance between the rear of the transmission and the front of the crossmember. It is tight there and could contact the transmission. i recommend grinding the front of the crossmember back to clear 3/8" to insure there will be no contact if the rubber mount fails or sags over time. Here is the issue at the crossmember with the longer transmissions. Here is how I am modifying the last few crossmembers I have in left stock. I will have a redesigned crossmember once they are gone. A huge thanks Ernie Ruiz and Carlos Ortiz for helping with this issue, you guys rock. Again this is only for the longer 240sx KA or SR transmission ---- Regarding the rubber engine mounts. It has come up a couple times where one of the mounts (RH) will tear. It seems that some mfgs may have decided to cut corners and just ship the shorter early L18 RH mounts, as they look visually the same as the later L20b ones. They are not. I am recommending just purchasing 2 LH mounts as they are obviously designed for the L20b and are harder to cut corners on. Torn RH mount. a LH Mount LH Mount on RH I want to than Carlos Ortiz for letting me know and helping think of a solution and Kyle Philips for trying it out and the pics. Apologies to anyone these issues have affected. As always, please contact me if you are having any problems with any parts I make. I want them to work well and keep these trucks on the road, not be the reason they are not. If you have any questions regarding anything in this post please post up or PM me. Thanks again to everyone that has bought mounts from me.

*crosspost* First off I want to thank all you guys that have purchased mounts over the years. You have helped me get better at fabrication and build better Datsuns for myself than I would been able to have otherwise. I have a couple PSAs: one regarding my 620 crossmember and another about the aftermarket L20b rubber engine mounts. First the transmission crossmember. If you have one of my 620 transmission crossmembers from before Nov 2025 and the longer 240sx KA or SR transmission Pease check the clearance between the rear of the transmission and the front of the crossmember. It is tight there and could contact the transmission. i recommend grinding the front of the crossmember back to clear 3/8" to insure there will be no contact if the rubber mount fails or sags over time. Here is the issue at the crossmember with the longer transmissions. Here is how I am modifying the last few crossmembers I have in left stock. I will have a redesigned crossmember once they are gone. A huge thanks Ernie Ruiz and Carlos Ortiz for helping with this issue, you guys rock. Again this is only for the longer 240sx KA or SR transmission ---- Regarding the rubber engine mounts. It has come up a couple times where one of the mounts (RH) will tear. It seems that some mfgs may have decided to cut corners and just ship the shorter early L18 RH mounts, as they look visually the same as the later L20b ones. They are not. I am recommending just purchasing 2 LH mounts as they are obviously designed for the L20b and are harder to cut corners on. Torn RH mount. a LH Mount LH Mount on RH I want to than Carlos Ortiz for letting me know and helping think of a solution and Kyle Philips for trying it out and the pics. Apologies to anyone these issues have affected. As always, please contact me if you are having any problems with any parts I make. I want them to work well and keep these trucks on the road, not be the reason they are not. If you have any questions regarding anything in this post please post up or PM me. Thanks again to everyone that has bought mounts from me.

I have plates to weld up a few sets. I need to order bearings and hardware and then figure out pricing.