DATSTON Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Hey Datsuners, Completely new to the Datsun scene, i've been lruking around the old VW scene for a few years now. I'm currently interested in getting myself into a Datsun and had a few questions I was hoping you guys could help me with. I came across this Datsun a few days back and I am completely clueless as to what it is and what has been done to it. I've looked thru the Datsun Truck galleries and to me it seems like a 620 modified to a great extent. I was hoping you guys could tell me what model this truck is and what has been done to it. If it is in fact a 620, then it seems like it may have a different front end and the body lines along the sides has been shaved? Like I've mentioned before, I'm completely new to Datsuns. Any information that may help me would be greatly appreciated. I need to know what I'm getting myself into lol. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 (edited) i believe that is a 1200 ute pickup ggzilla has one here is a rear shot of his. Edited October 1, 2009 by h2theizzo Quote Link to comment
datsunaholic Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 If you want one of those (1200 Utes) then you'll have to get one shipped from overseas. They were never available here. GGzilla's came from overseas. Quote Link to comment
DATSTON Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 If you want one of those (1200 Utes) then you'll have to get one shipped from overseas. They were never available here. GGzilla's came from overseas. Oh that's a shame, looks like I wouldn't be driving one of these in this lifetime. Hopefully i'll live again to be Japanese. Quote Link to comment
DATSTON Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 a 620 would be a great alternative to this right? I've been wanting to work on a classic mini truck and its either going to be a Datsun or a pre 78 VW Rabbit Caddy. Quote Link to comment
CharlieBucket Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 a 620 is perfect Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 You could get a 1978-79 (for disc brakes) 620 standard cab and shave a few things to make it look somewhat like that 1200 truck. The 'ute' is a bit smaller overall. Quote Link to comment
DATSTON Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 a 620 is perfect This is perfect, its like a JDM El Camino. How difficult is it to source out parts for these trucks for restoration? Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 not to hard some body parts are still available online, fenders doors etc. Ebay, craigs list and the best place here on ratsun. you can still find good cabs, beds etc if you look around depending on your location. engine/brake parts are still available etc. just depends on your determination and skill :D Quote Link to comment
DATSTON Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 not to hard some body parts are still available online, fenders doors etc. Ebay, craigs list and the best place here on ratsun. you can still find good cabs, beds etc if you look around depending on your location. engine/brake parts are still available etc. just depends on your determination and skill :D Awesome, are there any differences between the earlier models and the older models? I want to get my hands on a pre-75 to avoid any emission laws. However, theres a decent looking 76 on craigslist for sale. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 there are a few changes i think the front core is different, the radiator, maybe a few other small differences. Wiring harness a little bit. Cant remember all the differences, i don't own a 620. but most parts are interchangeable. doors, fenders, motors, trans, axles, brakes etc etc. 78-79 were disc brakes up in the front. theres a how to on converting older ones to disc brakes. Beebani makes an affordable disc brake conversion for the older ones. Im sure if im wrong on any of that a 620 expert will correct me :lol: Quote Link to comment
Madness Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 OH NO! not another VW guy... I swear they're all jumping over to datsuns. Don't blame you, welcome, you'll like it here :D 620's are around, they pop up all over in junk yards and you can usually get rubber from JC Whitney. The 620 is also nick named the "bullet side" They are very popular with the mini truck dudes so aftermarket parts should be easier to find. These trucks are like rabbits but are easier to work on, way less german engineering. were you on Vortex too? :cool: Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Where are you located? I have a 620 for sale, a '78 as a matter of fact. Quote Link to comment
nukeday Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 If you like the ute, there is another similar vehicle available. It's pre-620 by quite a bit, but it's still got a major cool factor. I believe these were available from '63 - '65, and they do come up for sale on ratsun. Here's a couple of photos... Quote Link to comment
slam_dat_sun Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Welcome to Ratsun dude , get a 620 they are wonderful little trucks ....... and when you get one post pics asap :lol: Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Dat Mike wearing that 320? Quote Link to comment
DATSTON Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 i've been trying to find a 521, but it seems like its almost impossible to find one around here (sunny california). does anyone know the size difference between the 521 and 620? What about the stock curb weight of the 521? Quote Link to comment
Roadracer Al Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I have a '73 620. I'm 6'2" and about 265 lbs (I wish I could say it were all muscle, but it just ain't so) and the DPO (dreaded previous owner [tm] ) slapped some clapped out bucket seats out of some random japanese sedan into the cab, and they sit very low. My legs barely fit, but have a lot of headroom. Fixing the seats are pretty high on my list of things to do. ;) Regarding overall size, they're pretty small -- they're much narrower than a current full-size auto such as a Camry, and they might even be narrower than a small car such as a Civic. I'm pretty sure the 620 had short and long bed options, with the long bed being a bit harder to find. Quote Link to comment
DATSTON Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I have a '73 620. I'm 6'2" and about 265 lbs (I wish I could say it were all muscle, but it just ain't so) and the DPO (dreaded previous owner [tm] ) slapped some clapped out bucket seats out of some random japanese sedan into the cab, and they sit very low. My legs barely fit, but have a lot of headroom. Fixing the seats are pretty high on my list of things to do. ;) Regarding overall size, they're pretty small -- they're much narrower than a current full-size auto such as a Camry, and they might even be narrower than a small car such as a Civic. I'm pretty sure the 620 had short and long bed options, with the long bed being a bit harder to find. Awesome, thanks for the info Al. As for the 620 and 521 comparison in size, i wanted to see which one was actually smaller and lighter? I have high intents of building a lightweight mini truck with a decent motor in it. Quote Link to comment
1sad521 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 absolutely no reseaerch to back this up:p, but just by lookin them i would really have to guess the 521 to be lighter. i havent sat in a 620 but they definitely LOOK roomier;) im also about 6'1" 265lb and im kinda squeezed in a stock 521 Quote Link to comment
1sad521 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I have a '73 620. I'm 6'2" and about 265 lbs (I wish I could say it were all muscle, but it just ain't so) and the DPO (dreaded previous owner [tm] ) slapped some clapped out bucket seats out of some random japanese sedan into the cab, and they sit very low. My legs barely fit, but have a lot of headroom. Fixing the seats are pretty high on my list of things to do. ;) ill take those seats off your hands. i need the headroom for a bodydrop in the distant future:D and i can deal with the leg room Quote Link to comment
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