datsunrides Posted April 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Yello, yes, I did notice the sway bar almost fit correctly. Like you said, the end link was at a little bit of an angle. Not bad, but I figure I'd try the disc brake 620 one and see if it's better (unless you tell me it is the same :mellow: ) With how stiff the truck rides, I did not even notice it missing! As for the sump, yes, the sump came from the same Kia and I drilled out the spot welds at the wreckers. The stupid wreckers out here punch a hole in the tanks to drain them, rendering them useless, but will charge you $$$ for them, so I just drill them out and get them for like $5. Mark Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Mark I doo not know if the 521 and 620 bars are the same, but the same problem arises when the conversion is done on a 620. As far as the fuel tank, the wreckers around here do the same thing, put holes in them. They do it to the oil pans too. I am really liking the idea of that sump system, i am wanting to do an intake pump and the sump has been one of my issues against doing it. Keep us posted on how it works. Does the Kia pump put out the correct pressure and volume for your application? Quote Link to comment
datsunrides Posted April 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 I do not forsee any issues with the install. I have done this same type of conversion on a few other cars I own with thousands of trouble free miles. The best part of this is when the fuel level gets low or making a hard corner, you will not run into air pockets when fuel slosh uncovers the pickup tube when using an external pump. The sump keeps the pump inlet full due to the volume of the sump and the fact the return line dumps into the sump also. I am confident the pump puts out sufficient pressure and volume for a stock KA-E. Mark Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Very nice, looks like i need to take my drill with me to the JY one of these days. Quote Link to comment
datsunrides Posted May 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Well, did not get what I wanted to get done in order to take it down to Solvang for the Roadster show, but I pretty much got those things done this weekend. On the the pics. Managed to score a basically new fuel filler hose from Rod. Still nice and soft. Finished the sound deadner installation. And the insulation. The combination quieted the interior down nicely! Installed the seats and console. Made up new door cards and kick panels. I also made a panel for the rear of the cab, but forgot to take a pic. Now, it's just a matter of getting it down to my upholstery guy and get everything covered! I finifshed it off by spending some time with the buffer and compounds. Can't really see it, but she polished up pretty nice considering it's almost 40 year old paint. Until next time. Mark Quote Link to comment
Ken_B Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 That thing is lookin awesome!!!! Quote Link to comment
datsunrides Posted May 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Thanks man! Mark Quote Link to comment
datsunrides Posted September 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Been workng on other projects recently, but spent some time on the 521 today. First thing I did was mount up a Grant steering wheel I picked up at a swap meet a few months back. Grant does not make a 521 specific hub adapter anymore, and I was advised that the one for the later trucks, while they will physically bolt on, would leave a large gap between the hub and column cover. What to do? Well, the stock steering wheel was shot so I figure I'll make my own hub adapter from that! I'll let you decide how the end result is, as I have not seen one with a later model Grant hub adapter. Also, seems my camera did not capture a couple pics, and I did not feel like taking the wheel apart again. Hopefully my description will suffice. :lol: Steering wheel cut down to only the hub. What I did at this point was to basically cut it in half around the center spline for 2 reasons. 1 was to get the wheel as far away from me as possible and 2 to get a flat surface in which to mount the wheel spacer. I used a 1" spacer Grant sells in place of the 2" one the wheels come in the box with. I then drilled and tapped the *new* hub adapter to take the Grant spacer. Here is a side shot of the completed assembly. The silver is the former stering wheel and the black is the spacer. And from the front. I also got around to swapping in a 3.7 diff I got during a 1/2 price day at pick and pull back n May. Seems to have lowered the highway rpm's nicely without affecting the acceleration too much. Not bad for a day's work. Mark Quote Link to comment
bilzbobaggins Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Just read the thread, very nice work. What are you planning on doing for carpet? Thanks Jeff Quote Link to comment
drastic520 Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 dude this is exactly what im doing. please elabotare on the motor mounts man.... have any pics???? did you remove the power steering pulley from the main? Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I reaad the entire thread but didn't see what lower control arms you used or what spindles. Quote Link to comment
datsunrides Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Just read the thread, very nice work. What are you planning on doing for carpet? Thanks Jeff Eventually have an upholstery shop do it. dude this is exactly what im doing. please elabotare on the motor mounts man.... have any pics???? did you remove the power steering pulley from the main? No pics of the mount mods. I could have actually used them as is if I could have lived with the small difference in angle. Basically, I cut the engine mount vertically, did a slight pie cut, and rewelded. I specifically did not put detailed pics as not too many people swap in a single cam AND a slushbox. I did remove the PS pulley from the crank. Cut it off from the inside with a die grinder and cutoff wheel. I reaad the entire thread but didn't see what lower control arms you used or what spindles. 620 lower arm with a 720 spindle. Quote Link to comment
albyneau Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I've had grease under my cuticles since before I had pubic hair. I've seen and built the best for nearly four decades. I do not give praise lightly~ as it impresses me more the depth of one's knowledge and effort rather than the thickness of their wallet. As a member of more forums than I've got fingers (and maybe toes) I have to say that your attention to detail, without spending cubic dollars on chrome/stainless/high-tech goodies, rivals the best I've seen. I humbly tilt my hat to you, sir..... Peace~ Scott Quote Link to comment
drastic520 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Thanks bud. I was working on it again last nite and I did see how much better it will be with those mounts. Thats my job for tonite.... Yours came out bad ass man. Kudos to u. Quote Link to comment
datsunrides Posted September 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 I've had grease under my cuticles since before I had pubic hair. I've seen and built the best for nearly four decades. I do not give praise lightly~ as it impresses me more the depth of one's knowledge and effort rather than the thickness of their wallet. As a member of more forums than I've got fingers (and maybe toes) I have to say that your attention to detail, without spending cubic dollars on chrome/stainless/high-tech goodies, rivals the best I've seen. I humbly tilt my hat to you, sir..... Peace~ Scott :o I can honestly say have never had anyone pay such a high compliment and appreciate the hat tip. Mark Quote Link to comment
datsunrides Posted December 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 I am bored I guess. Working on re-linking pics. Got the 1st page done. By the way, still have the truck and she is still going strong. Made a trip from Hollister Ca. to Roseburg Or. towing a 4x8 trailer and bed full of tools/parts back in April with no problem. It did not like pulling up a couple of the steep grades, but the slowest it got down to was 45mph and not a sign of overheating. Quote Link to comment
datsunrides Posted December 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 2nd page re-linked. Quote Link to comment
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