Pacific coast Datsun Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Its all about the cleaning Jason :D Do you have a color picked out for the engine bay? Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted May 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Sonia wants me to spray it the primer green:) But, Im leaning toward a Glossy Black:D But im up for suggestions:)!! Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Jason let me share an idea. For a color thats easy to clean & looks good id go w/ a semi gloss black. Auto zone sells a spray can [Dupli color brand i believe] & it has a wide fan so no streaks :cool: Also use tin foil to mask the brake lines & other small parts, its fast & no tape needed. I did the hood on the 320 w/ the semi gloss, 3 coats... Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I'm painting glossy black on mine.... It looks nice! The reason is so it can easily be cleaned... That green color will be dirty in 30 seconds!!!! Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted May 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Thanks for the suggestions:) Its final....I will go with a Glossy Black:cool::)! Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Hey guy's, A couple of weeks ago I had a problem with what I thought was my Rear brakes on my blue '74 620 making some Crazy Rattling noises as I would accelerate from a stop:mad:! So I Finaly had time to jack the truck up and me and a friend found that it was the Carrier Bearing:(! also bought some U-Joints 'cause the ones on the truck look pretty worn out:rolleyes:! Had to drop the Drive Shaft and Order The Carrier Bearing. Should have it ready to install by this week and on the road again:cool:! Will post more pictures when I put the Drive shaft back on the truck:D! Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 I hate it when that happens ;) Was it hard to locate the carrier bearing? When i bought mine i was told it was Kragen's last one in stock. Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Mark, no one had it in stock:(! My friend had to order one for me......He has a Mechanic Account at a couple of local Auto Parts stores:D The U-Joints I picked up at Autozone:)! Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 OK Guy's, Turns out the DriveShaft is no good as well:(. I will have Mine ReBuilt and new Carrier Bearing/U-Joints installed for $400.00:rolleyes:! I will have it back by thursday and installed on Friday:D!! Gotta protect my investment:) and the August BarBQue is right around the corner:cool:! Will post More pictures soon:cool:! Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Jason...Steroid told me the green 620 has a NEW carrier bearing installed right before you bought it. ..can you possibly swap that one on for now? Quote Link to comment
stilltwisted Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 i love the harbor freight masking paper Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Hi Jason, It's Steroid................ Just change out the whole driveshaft from the pea green truck. It should go right in and work. Also, I have at least 6 extra driveshafts so save Your $$$$ and I'll bring one to the picknick. What end is bad the shorter section or the longer one? Take care and DON'T WORRY ! ! ! Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Thanks Guy's:D! But I already paid for the new one and he'll have it for me tommorow morning:)! Good to know that the '73 has one as well......Wont have to go thru this again:lol:! Thanks again:)! Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 dooooohhhhh ! ! ! ! Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted July 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 Alright Guys, Got the driveshaft back and installed yesterday:D! Took her for a short test drive after and the truck runs beautiful:)! Here are some pictures.............................................................. The carrier Bearing And UJoints look Great! Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted July 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Just bought me 3 nice old school Mag Rims today that will be eventualy going on my '73 with some nice Whitewalls and Chrome Center Stars:cool:! Wanted toThank dqami(dave) For the Great deal on all 3:). Had a chance to meet and talk datsun trucks with dave for a short time as well and see his cool datsun PickUp:)! Hope you can make it To the barBQue dave:)! Thanks again! 'Jason. Quote Link to comment
Bugeye Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 damn, now i have to look for a different set of wheels, at least I know they would have looked bitchn on my truck...looks bad ass Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Got some new Gabriel schocks for my '74 620 this evening:)! Will have them on this weekend and hopefully be a much Smoother, better Ride:D! Quote Link to comment
moparvwfreak Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 looks good. i really think i need to do the carrier bearing on mine. and shocks as well. oh well. Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted July 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Hey Guy's, Got a little Customizing done these last 2 days and installed a Center Cosole:)! Had to do a some Cutting, Painting Etc... But I think it came out pretty good:cool:! Still have to do some moving of the Tach to sit evenly and then i will cover up the Gaps:rolleyes:! Before.............................. Original 620 console............ Fab work:eek:................... Painted and Shifter boot Installed:).... And installed:cool:.............. NOT TO BAD OF A JOB:lol:!!!! Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Jason thats bad-ass!! Where did you find the shifter boot? & how did you take that pic while u were drilling?...:lol: Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted July 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Thanks mark:)! Got the shifter boot from AutoZone;) For about $10:)! Sonia was taking Pictures:eek: To make sure I didn't Hurt Myself....It happens:rolleyes::lol:!!!! Quote Link to comment
Bugeye Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 :lol: we have the same tachs :lol: I just need to mount mine. What did your consle come out of? Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted August 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Console came out of a 620:) Cant Remember what year though:confused:! These Tachs work Great:D Never had a problem with mine...Did your's come with the Bridge that mounts over the Tranny? I would like to mount mine straight to the console....But this bridge(:confused:) keeps getting in my way:(! Quote Link to comment
Bugeye Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 I pulled the bridge out of the hardbody, so mine mounts to the tunnel, with nothing on top to get in the way Quote Link to comment
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