ArthurMitchell Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 I've never been much of a car enthusiast, I can change my own oil and brakes, but that's about it. I'm new to the datsun community, and I'm learning a whole lot thanks to all you great people and your build threads and advice within the pages of ratsun. I am planning on picking up a 620 so i've been familiarizing myself with the parts and components as much as possible, but I still feel I need a reliable go-to mechanic for all the important stuff. Something I don't have. Now i know most people would say to just get in it and do it yourself, but I'm just trying to do the best with what I got so far. I was hoping I could get some recommendations for good mechanics in the area, I'm in East Los Angeles, looking for any shops in the san gabriel valley, los angeles areas. So if you know anybody, a shop, or even just a guy who you would recommend, I'd very much appreciate it. I went to go look at a datsun yesterday. It was in amazing condition, 77 kc, straight body, l20b motor and weber downdraft carb. automatic tranny and front disc brakes. The owner was a very nice guy, no bullshit gave me the straight dope on the vehicle. I would be wanting to use this truck as my daily driver. Any suggestions for standard things to do to these 620s in order to get them as hassle-free for daily driving would also be very much appreciated. The guy said the best thing to do would be an engine swap with electric fuel injection so that it would start every time. In any case, thanks guys I appreciate any and all info. Quote Link to comment
burrito213 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 there is one in eagle rock with a datsun emblem but i dont know exactly where. right of York. i also believe datsunpartsllc. does L engine rebuilds. theyre in rancho cucamonga Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 go look in the mirror. there's your mechanic 1 Quote Link to comment
pharouh Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 'Hassle free for daily driving' :rofl: It's 30+ years old. Like they said,Look in the mirror,there's your mechanic. Seriously,it can be done,but it's not like having a newer truck. Good luck! Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Use the search function & read read & read. If it runs now leave THAT motor in place & enjoy it. L motors are easy to work on & maintain & parts are still available for the most part. Quote Link to comment
Shagy Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 I dont have a shop, but I have turned wrenches since '99 for Hyundai...been into 510's since 96...if I can help I'll do what I can. Quote Link to comment
Diesel33g Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 go look in the mirror. there's your mechanic ^ Quote Link to comment
datsun723 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 I know it's a Z shop but Mikes Z shop in socal would prob work on it. Quote Link to comment
zerow Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 How about Datsun Alley in Signal Hill? Been around as long as I can remember, and handles Datsuns... Quote Link to comment
620doof Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 L20b is basically an l24, l26 or l28 with 2 less cylinders ^^ I bet that Z shop could figure it out, haha. Quote Link to comment
John Brantuk Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 "That Z Shop" (Mike's Z Shop) has worked on my 1976 620 Longbed, and he's done a GREAT job on it. It looks, rides, runs and (especially) stops better that when my dad brought it home from the dealer in 1976! Mike's Z Shop is the ONLY place I'll take any of my Z's or my pickup. Great service, always reasonably priced. He can make anything run like a champ! http://www.mikeszshop.com/ Oh, and no, I'm not Mike or in any way affiliated with the shop. I'm just tickled that there's such a good, honest shop around to work on my old Datsuns. Quote Link to comment
B^2 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 what about 4 J's Datsun specialists? Anyone used them? Quote Link to comment
hosestop@msn.com Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Bring any old Datsuns ,Toyotas or any old cars ? have a tech that also was smog tech so FI. friendly . Quote Link to comment
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