DonPelon87 Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 I would like to start with a formal hello to the Ratsun Community. I have been a long time lurker, but the is my first post. As the title states, I have here a 1978 Datsun Pickup, and I believe its the 620 model. The truck was owned by an old man that had it stored away for like 10-15 years. When my dad bought it off him a couple years back, the odometer read something like 20,000 miles, which I am pretty sure they are all original (the odometer has not rolled over). Anyway, the reason why I say "My new" truck is because my dad just gave it to me as a graduation gift from college due to me always telling him to never sell it, and if he did, that I would buy it from him. So I guess it was easier for him to just give me the truck knowing that it was going to stay in the family forever. Anyway, I would like some general feedback from the Ratsun community. You guys have always amazed me at the knowledge and friendliness that makes Ratsun what it is. So, anything that anyone would like to say is encouraged, whether good or bad. Thanks. Background info on the truck: 1978 Engine:L20b Automatic (I really wish it was stickshift though, I am thinking about doing a swap?) A/C Exterior Color: Light Beige? Inerior: Floor is blue and the seat is brown is two tone I will post up more pics later on, I am just waiting for the sun to get lower and allow for good shots. Any pic request, let me know. Again, Thanks fellas. Edit: It is a 620, as Zeusimo pointed out the correction, I will probably move the thread to the 620 to avoid any conflict. Thanks Quote Link to comment
dat77sun Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 nice longbed 620, you can tell its a longbed by the 5 hooks on each side, a shortbed has 4, but looks solid, take some interior and engine pics man, and welcome :cool: Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 leave it just the way it is maybe lower it a little and just have fun with it Quote Link to comment
DonPelon87 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 leave it just the way it is maybe lower it a little and just have fun with it you know I love the way it is, but I would love to change those big mirrors. I have seen so many other Datsun trucks on this forum that have some really nice original mirrors that I would like to get my hands on. They look somthing like this. Quote Link to comment
DonPelon87 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 nice longbed 620, you can tell its a longbed by the 5 hooks on each side, a shortbed has 4, but looks solid, take some interior and engine pics man, and welcome :cool: Thanks, I will definatly go and take some interior pics real soon. I will try to post them in like 10 mins. Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 once you start you can never stop it takes over you trust me Quote Link to comment
Zeusimo Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 I Have Those Mirrors, And Trust Me They Look Good :cool: Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 I would be interested in some under hood shots that are aimed at the A/C components. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment
dedrick Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Welcome to my long-bed brother! Nice looking truck you have there Quote Link to comment
bbqbill Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 nice truck,my dad sold me my first 620 out of high school ,never lost the love.i had your mirrors on mine,and wanted to change them also,to big. welcome! Quote Link to comment
justin 620 Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Nice 620! I have the mirrors you want on my truck, I like 'em a lot, thinking about moving them to the fenders:P You can probably find a set on here, just post it under the parts wanted forum. Yes, you should lower it about... 4 inches, blocks in back torsions in front is the easiest. And you should really keep the wheels, they're pretty awesome! Quote Link to comment
derrats Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Way cool truck! Focus! on just restoring the way the motor runs back to Datsun specs! There's a downloadable pdf shop manual online that is so helpful! I bought a 79 620 a while back and love it. Have fun! I would like to start with a formal hello to the Ratsun Community. I have been a long time lurker, but the is my first post. As the title states, I have here a 1978 Datsun Pickup, and I believe its the 620 model. The truck was owned by an old man that had it stored away for like 10-15 years. When my dad bought it off him a couple years back, the odometer read something like 20,000 miles, which I am pretty sure they are all original (the odometer has not rolled over). Anyway, the reason why I say "My new" truck is because my dad just gave it to me as a graduation gift from college due to me always telling him to never sell it, and if he did, that I would buy it from him. So I guess it was easier for him to just give me the truck knowing that it was going to stay in the family forever. Anyway, I would like some general feedback from the Ratsun community. You guys have always amazed me at the knowledge and friendliness that makes Ratsun what it is. So, anything that anyone would like to say is encouraged, whether good or bad. Thanks. Background info on the truck: 1978 Engine:L20b Automatic (I really wish it was stickshift though, I am thinking about doing a swap?) A/C Exterior Color: Light Beige? Inerior: Floor is blue and the seat is brown is two tone I will post up more pics later on, I am just waiting for the sun to get lower and allow for good shots. Any pic request, let me know. Again, Thanks fellas. Edit: It is a 620, as Zeusimo pointed out the correction, I will probably move the thread to the 620 to avoid any conflict. Thanks Quote Link to comment
DonPelon87 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hey Ratsun, Thank you all the for the feedback on the truck. You guys brought the laziness out of me, and so I found myself touching up a few things on the Datsun. I would really like some feedback, good or bad is always welcome. So I included some before and after pics of the engine bay, as well as some pictures of the interior as some of you had requested. Here are the engine bay before: The engine bay after: The Front of the Grill: Some More of the Truck: Interior: I also just bought some mirrors off an Old Skool Benz, that resemble the original Datsun one's, however, I do not know the correct placement of them on the door, so If anyone wants to provide a reference picture of theirs, it would be much appreciated. Thank you, I hope you are all enjoying this weekend, the weather here in California is just beautiful. Regards, DonPelon Quote Link to comment
RickB Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Just wanted to say thanks for the updates, was very helpful. My truck is ealier but it's great to see original setups for comparison, at least for this newbie. I'm trying to hunt down a pair of original chrome mirrors like the ones you mentioned so it was very helpful to see those as there's surprisly not a lot of detail photos of them. Quote Link to comment
Eccles Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 great looking truck Quote Link to comment
orangie Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 If you have different mirror, they may not line up the same as the ones in the picture. I would just roll down the window and hold the mirror in place with your hand to find a good spot, then mark it and install it. You're somewhat at the mercy of the body shape to find a nice spot. Quote Link to comment
abbylind Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 What he said...... If you have different mirror, they may not line up the same as the ones in the picture. I would just roll down the window and hold the mirror in place with your hand to find a good spot, then mark it and install it. You're somewhat at the mercy of the body shape to find a nice spot. The best spot is what works for you and the body... Quote Link to comment
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