Project "Against the grain" turbo720 build

[nis720]

Yesterday I decided to fix my leaking clutch master cylinder. It was leaking into the cab and also from the reservoir.

 

 

Because of the way the inner fenders are, I have to remove the reservoir in order to remove or install the mc. I got it all mounted up and ready to go when I notice the shaft is too short. Needless to say I was not pleased that I had to remove it again. I got the C-clips off and swapped the shaft to fix it.

 

 

 

Today I finally got it done.

 

 

[nis720]

Finally found the 8.8 housing I've been looking for. Time to start Stage III (traction).

 

[Pacific coast Datsun]

Moises is that axle out of a Pathfinder?

[fo0manchu]

looks like a mustang housing to me!

[nis720]

Moises is that axle out of a Pathfinder?

 

Mustang 8.8 rear end I'm going to shorten and build up with LSD.

[WAGON JON]

Nothing like using American muscle parts on a Japanese platform. Sounds like rear end options will now be limitless. :)

[nis720]

Today I finally made some time to work on the housing. I managed to remove the brackets from one side and started the other.

 

This was before I started working on it.

 

[elmerfudpucker]

Damn bro, loving this build!! Tell me your comin to Canby next year! looking on forum is cool but haveing it in front of you live is always better. But I warn you, you will have Datto overload!! You think you have a crapton of ideas to do to it now, meets always make it 10 times worse. I love going to them for that reason, you get input from so many others and it helps you take it a notch farther, if you are will to listen!! ;)

[Charlie69]

I was fortunate and was able to meet Nis720 (Moises) and to see his truck in person at the 2010 South West Datsun Pickup (SWDP) 2010 BBQ. This truck is amazing in person. Moises is a true craftsman & artist using his 720 as a canvas to bring to life his creations. This man's skills go far beyond the average back yard mechanic. It is truly a work of art. The intricate details and some bold and some unusual mods make this truck stand in a class of it's own. Keep up the postings. I have enjoyed watching the transformation of this 720.

[nis720]

elmerfudpucker - I don't think I can afford a trip to Canby with all the $$$ going into the truck... but I hope to someday make it as a spectator at least.

 

Thanks for the kind words Charlie.

[nis720]

Yesterday I finished what I started.

 

 

[datrod]

I was fortunate and was able to meet Nis720 (Moises) and to see his truck in person at the 2010 South West Datsun Pickup (SWDP) 2010 BBQ. This truck is amazing in person. Moises is a true craftsman & artist using his 720 as a canvas to bring to life his creations. This man's skills go far beyond the average back yard mechanic. It is truly a work of art. The intricate details and some bold and some unusual mods make this truck stand in a class of it's own. Keep up the postings. I have enjoyed watching the transformation of this 720.

 

True charlie.

 

But the sad thing is the truck has so many little things most people don't even notice. They can't get past the engine bay. :lol:

[nis720]

A little tease

 

[hessianben]

Oh, shit, Moises- just soiled panties....

[nis720]

The front is done (5 lug).

 

 

[Abe Froman]

Isn't the Toyota 5 lug front hub conversion a bolt on ?

[datzenmike]

The bearing needs to be changed? Or is that on the 80-82 720s?

[enzo210]

good job on the truck.......i love the swap...keep it up maybe you can see my frankin-build one day lol

[nis720]

Isn't the Toyota 5 lug front hub conversion a bolt on ?

 

The Toyota hub does share the same bearing as the nissan. While the Toyota hub does mount onto the nissan spindle the outer bearing does not sit completely on the shaft and will cause the bearing to seize. To correct this I had the hubs machined (Done by mklotz70). Here's a few pics I took during mock up (before machining the hubs). You can see the nut doesn't go all the way in to where it's suppose to.

 

Nissan hub

 

 

Toyota Hub

 

 

The bearing needs to be changed? Or is that on the 80-82 720s?

 

This mod works on 83-up 720's and D21's. Actually the spindles are Belltech drop spindles made for a D21's but with a 1/4" spacer for the caliper bracket allows for them to be used on 83-86 720's.

[Abe Froman]

Thanks for the updated info,

[nis720]

Here's how my truck currently sits.

 

 

Centerline Galaxy II's are up for sale now.

 

 

Good thread left on the front tires only. ;)

 

[nis720]

Best gift ever. My GF is a keeper.

 

[hessianben]

soo coooool!! when you gonna git those discs on Moises!!??

[nis720]

A few pics of the Mustang bullits on my truck.

 

 

 

The back now has 16" Z71's till I can figure out what I'm doing back there.

 

[nis720]

Finally got started on my truck.