I just decided it was time to tell you guys what I've done so far and post a couple of pics of the truck before I do much more, so you know where it started. I bought the truck in Phoenix to get a rust free truck to start with. Unfortunetly It had a lot more dents than the pics showed, but what the hell, dents are a lot easier to fix than rust. So far I have installed HID head lights, but I need to move the battery back a little, as it interfears with the back of the HID bulbs as they are a little longer. This causes the bulbs to cock at an angle which messes up the focus and aim of the lights. Also I have changed the 79 grill over to a 76, which I like the looks of better. I have started on the interior, replacing the chevy door lock on the drivers door to a correct Datsun one. Next will be to clean the insides of the doors to ready them for insulation and sound deadener, and install my power lock actuators. While the weather was too cold to work either outside or in my unheated garage, I cleaned up the front half of the console, and installed all my electronics. I have my stereo, door lock switch, and relays, and alarm system all in one module. This should make it very easy to service if a problem comes up. I will post pics of this as soon as I get them taken. The one other thing I did befor taking pics was to paint the stock wheels satin black, as I couldn't tolerate the silver that someone thought was cool.
Well I couldn't figure out how to import photos from my computer to this message, so they will have to wait. I guess I will list the parts I have collected so far to get my truck on it's way to being my daily driver.
1 Carb kit for stock hitachi (to get past smog check and get collector plate)
2 Better Dash pad and glove box.
3 New door seals
4 unscratched door windows for both sides
5 unbroken sun visors
6 Toyota dome light, fits the KC spot, and looks more modern
7 multi LED bulb for dome light
8 bright LED dash bulbs
9 water temp. sender
10 KA24DE and 5 speed (for after everything else is done and sorted out)
11 HID headlight conversion
12 New hood bumpers
13 new glass run channels
14 non sun cooked steering collum and ignition switch cover
15 power door lock actuators, relays, and rocker switch
16 K9 alarm system
17 JVC stereo with HD receiver
18 amp for subwoofer
19 leather shift boot for console
20 new rubber wiper boots
21 leather shift knob with original red, white, and blue Datsun emblem
22 valve stem caps with Datsun emblem
23 custom polished aluminum cross flow radiator
24 electric fan for radiator
I'm sure there is more, but I can't remember right now.
More later, when I figure out how to post pics.:):cool: