irsa76 Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 I smell RHD conversion. Probably some JDM plates as well, shame I handed in my old numberplates. Would make for a unique look. Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 No congestion for You!! Your "sniffer" is working pretty good!!!! Quote Link to comment
irsa76 Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 You mention large boxes of "special parts" unique to Japan, Australia and a couple of other contries and it's a no brainer. Although you say "stock", I have to wonder how many original Datsun/dealer fit acceoriess it will end up with. Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Hi Irsa, Yes, it's going to be RHD. This was a transaction worked up almost 2 years ago. A trade for all RHD parts that I could think of off of a 620 being cut up in Japan. A very nice person that I met while over there. Like I have said, I will only "speculate" for now until all parts are in hand, but mostly everything that I could think of to do a conversion right should be there. The shifter will be a challange. In Japan all 620s are column shift. I don't know about Australia, but the steering column with the complete column shift linkage (from knob to steering box area) should be coming. The challange is going to be how to hook that up to a transmission with "top" (not side) controls. Possibly someone can weld the casing and somehow move the controls to the side. I have no idea if that's even possable. I have never taken apart a transmission. But I have two other thoughts if that won't work. Hey, by the way, In Australia is it possable to purchase a RHD glovebox door? I would like an extra or two as I have no idea on the hinge condition of the one thats coming. Also, do 620s there have windwings? If so, is there a dealer that can supply new gaskets? I have the parts numbers and drawings. Thanks. Mike Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Hi Irsa (part 2) I am thinking of all stock except possibly for the rims. We'll see. But possibly a Lil' Hustler package with correct striping, handholds and pushbar. I do have a correct pair of fender mirrors that I picked up in Japan so that is set. Depending on the color, I will make a choice on rims. As stock as I can make it to what a truck in Japan came with is My goal. Which really was similar to U.S. trucks. Definately bumperettes. The tiedown hooks will stay. Pretty much like Robert's truck, "Phiz's" truck and the yellow/gold truck that was with Us at Resolutions. I think stock height though. Something like that. Datsuns in Japan had a "flower" looking hubcap. I like the look of those. I don't know if You guys had them too, but I would definately run stock rims with those hubcaps if I can find any. I have a few pictures of those hubcaps that I'll scan later. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted January 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Like these hub-caps Mike.... oh yeah it's also a 4 door ! Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Mark, I believe that is them. Here is another view. I remember them on a few 620s years ago. Maybe they "slipped" to make it over here and were basically Japanese hubcaps. However, they would work very well with what I would like to build. Maybe a set will show up somewhere. Quote Link to comment
1lo620 Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Holy Christ, That is Icehouses truck with different hub caps and mirrors.... Quote Link to comment
dat620 Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 mike u old dog u, i knew u were doin a rhd, we need to talk, get me a pm, u know why, tom from phx:D Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Here's 2 more:D:D:D........ Love the hupcaps! Quote Link to comment
Greiggy Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Hey, by the way, In Australia is it possable to purchase a RHD glovebox door? I would like an extra or two as I have no idea on the hinge condition of the one thats coming. Also, do 620s there have windwings? Mike hey mike, i have a few RHD ones laying around... bit i think the hinges are wrecked on them. ill look into it and let you know. what do you mean by windwings as well?? greiggy Quote Link to comment
Greiggy Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 oh the hub caps that came on mine are exactly as whats pictured on icehouse's turck up there ;) Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted January 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Greiggy He's referring to the small triangle shaped windows usualy found on 320's & 521's. The 620's over there have them. I believe Mike wants a near perfect replica of a Japananese 620. Quote Link to comment
Greiggy Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 i do have a source for the rubbers for them. hoowever i havent bought any yet, but plan to do so when some spare cash flows in Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Hey over there!!! Here is what I'm looking for.......... Parts as shown 8, 9, 10, 11, 20 and 21 (bottom piece that number is cut-off) Thanks!!!!! Quote Link to comment
Greiggy Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 got plenty over here... how many were you chasing hahaha if you want to pay the freight on them ill donate a set to your cause, steroid!! Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 That would be VERY, very cool!! Thank You!! When I scanned those sheets I cut off the number 20 but it is the part (lower windwing channel) that the lock is on. If You see the number 22 part, 20 sticks down through 22 through 26 washers. So those are available readily? Yes, I will pay shipping. Please email Me at steroid620@yahoo.com Thanks again!! Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Wow ! ! ! It was crazy to find and re-read this thread ! ! Choptana is totally different now, Funtana has had a Pacific Top shell for years, Mark has moved over here, the GT spoiler shell (sitting on My white truck) is on NevTony's truck (who also has moved over here), My red Denver's chopper is in a museum in Kingman, the silver V8 truck is now lowered and becoming another Fontana styled truck, the louvered hood is on My dually which is 70% complete and running, and My magazine collection is out of those boxs and on display in My library. When I think I don't get things accomplished in a day I should go back to this thread. You only have one time to live life and stuff isn't going to get done by itself so each day should be used as a progressive day. I have been blessed to have the health, time and money to get projects done. Also, if not for Ratsun, I would never have met most of You and especially never have had the privledge to help supplying accessories to help You with Your builds. Also SWDP would never have been formed which has turned into much, much more than I could have ever imagined!!! Thank all of YOU ! ! !PS. HELP ! ! I am STILL looking for two of those "flower" hubcaps for My RHD project. Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Another adventure at Lazy Harry's ! ! Never a dull moment ! ! Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Steroid, Tony & myself took the 620's to Lazys today for pix & a few ice tea's. This is one of the best spots on the river for photos ! Quote Link to comment
sick620 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 that convertible always makes me horny :) Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 You old school guys and your crazy mini trucks... Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Yes, this place rocks. There are live bands on the weekends and also the jam session (which is why We went) on Sunday afternoons. We also had the company of the Klimas, Robbie and Jennifer. Robbie was in Baja Trucks during the 70s. This was the club that put on the awesome Solidad Breakout runs (4 only, 1975-78) at Acton, California. Robbie went on to form N.A.M.T.O. and organized the mini truck Nationals into the early 80s. I am amazed that They live here now and hang with Us to talk about good times at those runs ! ! Lazy Harry's was called the Sunshine Marina for many years and actually hosted hot boat drags during the 80s. Here is a photo of some in 1986 that I found: This is the same cove below My black truck in post #44 where We launch Our Datsun powered Sundance boats today. I have been searching the internet all over to locate photos of those boat races, this is the only photo I have found so far. Timeless ! ! I think boat 818 has just been shoved off of a trailer. That is where the launch ramp is. That might explain it facing west. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Awesome thread, is awesome :D Quote Link to comment
w_datsun_a Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 I think someone hasn't figured out what to do yet... Quote Link to comment
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