dezertranger Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Alright so after searching for a 620 for a long time i finally found one 1973 datsun 620 runs and drives $500 I need to tune the carb and fix the brakes to drive it more than around the block... but anyways, being that I'm a desert racer this is my new project. My plans are: -9" rear end 4:88 gears detroit locker -backhalfed & linked (3 link) -caged front to back -custom long travel kit up front -custom fiberglass fenders -33" or 35" tires, whatever I can find a better deal on -motor I am still undecided, was thinking either a sr20det or a 22r Major progress wont start till my semester ends at UNLV but heres some pics as it stands now.. got a grill thanks to Tom (dat620), the grill is just sitting in there its not bolted in yet Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 this is gonna be epic i cant wait to see it finished Quote Link to comment
dezertranger Posted February 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 lol thanks trust me i feel the same way. i cant even focus in school because i think about starting this i was thinking of doing something different and using these rims instead of your typical offroad rims, but im not sure how strong they are and how well those hub cabs will stay on..off the road lol http://www.uniquewheel.com/images/products/03.jpg Quote Link to comment
ariascarlos1990 Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Getter done already! :D Quote Link to comment
dezertranger Posted February 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Getter done already! :D im accepting donations :P Quote Link to comment
dezertranger Posted February 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 got a smokin deal on this today.. Quote Link to comment
ariascarlos1990 Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 I have a stock spare wheel you can have to through in the back for a spare. :D Quote Link to comment
dezertranger Posted February 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 I have a stock spare wheel you can have to through in the back for a spare. :D lol i need 15's so if you can magically make it into one from a 14 then sure haha. i think we should set up a donation fund, we could have the first Ratsun sponsored 1450 truck! Quote Link to comment
dezertranger Posted February 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 update: pickin up four 35x12.50x15 all terrains tuesday this is kinda what im thinkin for the backhalf, i want an extra spare where the red X is Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 That Ford is awesome :cool: Can't wait to see a 620 of the same style. Quote Link to comment
dezertranger Posted February 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 ya i hope it turns out alright, the hard part is gonna be getting custom fenders, i might build them myself or give this guy a call edit: scratch that ill be doin them myself the guy wants about 1000 per corner for custom fenders Quote Link to comment
dezertranger Posted February 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 got my tires yesterday, guy kinda fucked up the sidewalls on 3 out of the 4 tires, looks like im gonna be using these as spares and mock up, i might downsize to 33's not sure yet Quote Link to comment
dezertranger Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 im no artist but this is what i did instead of biology notes haha sweet invisible steering Quote Link to comment
BACARDI_DWB Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Man this is an awesome idea!!! I have been wanting to do a rat-runner for a very long time but need to finish mine first. I will definately be watching this build!! Quote Link to comment
dezertranger Posted March 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 well by the time you have yours ready to go i might have a kit available as long as some fiberglass Quote Link to comment
BACARDI_DWB Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I was wondering about the fiberglass, if you are going to have it custom built, you may as well pump out a few kits. if you are interested I will be willing to lend you my fenders for my 521(as long as i get a set) if your going to make kits for all makes. I won't be done with my truck for a while. Quote Link to comment
dezertranger Posted March 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 well im making the glass myself and my buddy is building the kit, so if anything it would be for a 620... not sure where you are located but we could very well do something for a 521 if you brought it out Quote Link to comment
JDM510 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 how much is this 620 "kit" going to cost?? how much wider perside??? how much travel you looking to pull?? Quote Link to comment
dezertranger Posted March 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 not sure on an exact price, it all depends on what options you want for example the spindles will be either a toyota 5 or 6 lug. upgrade to uniballs, or stay ball joint. customers prefrence. subframe will be mandatory cost of material, what shocks you would want will be a factor thats just some of the basics..once its done and my fabricator gives the okay i can give out real prices as far as travel numbers im hoping 16", how much wider per side is probably going to be 3-4 but we will see when i mock up the 9" Quote Link to comment
lynchfourtwenty Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 if your going N/A you should think about maybe a ka24E or something simple.. done right im sure it would do fine, an make more power then a 22r.. but an sr20det would be sick as shit Quote Link to comment
dezertranger Posted March 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 ya im not 100% on a motor yet, i might even just do an L20b, we will see Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Great ideas. Go VG and dual turbos. Quote Link to comment
BACARDI_DWB Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 +1 for the KA24DE!! Plenty of them out there and they are stout. most guys run 350+hp on the stock 100k+mi motor with a turbo, they soon need a rebuild but it shows how strong those things can be. I would put a KA in mine if someone would buy my CA parts from me... (i like displacement) Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 How about a nice healthy V8?? Can't go wrong with a VH45 :) Quote Link to comment
dezertranger Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 space is my number one issue with any motor, i need space for big coilovers and an engine cage Quote Link to comment
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