Steroid Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 I know on many different threads We have talked about bubble windows. I first remember them in van conversions. In about 1976 they were starting to be made and sold for mini trucks. You guys might not know this, but at one time You could get them for almost ANY model mini truck!! I have photos of them even in a 520 as well as 521s, 620s, kingcabs, Luvs, Couriers, Mazdas, Toyota SR-5s AND HILUXS! But I had forgotton about these................ It appears that even in 1980 You could get them for a kingcab 720. I have not seen a set of these in many, many years. The tailgate on this truck says DATSUN so I am guessing that it is a 1980. How about that?!???? Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 My uncle trying to be cool used to but them concave in his trucks... Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted April 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 My old 1977 kingcab with bubble windows: Quote Link to comment
dat620 Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 mike that is the look i am needing for (flashback), except for the wheels, those would be cool also, same color too, heck now i don't even need to build it, i'll just use that picture:lol::lol:, wow..thx tom Quote Link to comment
OL YELLER Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Speakin of bubble windows..I wonder if this type of shell is still available...those had the tinted bubble windows on the sides...seen anything like this Mike...ya got me wonderin if ol yeller might look good with the yeller shell........................hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Ron Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Mike- was that a 720 you saw at a yard? Ron- i remmeber seeing those shells alot back in the day w/ the bubble's I always enjoyed seeing custom vans that had the different shaped bubbles on the sides. Are those still available anywhere? Quote Link to comment
dat620 Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 pac the van bubbles are still available thru 1 shop in la, and i remember those shells back in the day, mike i'm just gonna make a blow up of your blue king kab and carry it around with me to shows..:lol: Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 A buddy of mine had one of those in his '75 4X4 converted 620. It was nice to not hit your head on the back window out wheelin. It was taken out when we mounted the radiator in the rear. Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Are those camper shells brand called "Flair"? Well I got one for free the other day. it is like this with out the bubble side windows... The Flair company is dead. Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted August 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 On a 110 degree plus day, what do You do???? You scan magazines!!!! What I found was pretty interesting showing other bubble windows that were sold long ago: Check it out!!! (try finding one of THOSE!!!) Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 I so want a set for my KC... :( May have to try my hand at making a set some day. Quote Link to comment
kmc63 Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 YES!And some bell-bottom jeans and saddle shoes,get an afro and grow out the side burns.hahahaha Quote Link to comment
Jersey Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 This was my first Datsun 620, it's a '74. I always thought the shell was so cool, as kids we had so much fun riding in the back when we'd go places with our parents. Quote Link to comment
808DA6 Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 My 521 has a rear bubble on it from one of its prev owners. I haven't seen another like it yet. :) -B Quote Link to comment
tdaaj Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 i think one of the guys down south bought my bubble kingcab windows Quote Link to comment
freb_mc Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Speakin of bubble windows..I wonder if this type of shell is still available...those had the tinted bubble windows on the sides...seen anything like this Mike...ya got me wonderin if ol yeller might look good with the yeller shell........................hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Ron holy hell! i'd swear that truck is about 2 blocks from my house, haha at least a twin, i have been tryin to talk him out of it forever, finally got him to say he would trade for a running car or truck, he actually hates it?!?!?! says its too slow, haha anyway i may own a 73 620 with a vintage camper shell soon :cool: Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 That would be totaly cool if you could get that 620 freb_mc! If you can, get some pic's and post :) ! Quote Link to comment
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