MrRobatoGato Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 My Engine Bay. Problem Spot Passanger Side Problem Spot. Inside the cab The Frame The Dash and Seat are in my garage...and the bed of the truck Looks better then the cab and engine bay. Quote Link to comment
WICKED JESTER Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 looks like you have got your work cut out for yourself Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Floors actually look pretty good. Battery tray...not so much... Quote Link to comment
MrRobatoGato Posted February 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Should I do the body work myself?!? This is my first time doing all this. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 There's a first time for everything :D Quote Link to comment
MrRobatoGato Posted February 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 A tools and supplies list for all this? Please. Quote Link to comment
Datsun4u Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 A tools and supplies list for all this? Please. Do You want the WHOLE List? :eek: Quote Link to comment
MrRobatoGato Posted February 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 I'm running out of things to do i've unbolted it from the frame... and need to take care of the body.. PLEASE:) Quote Link to comment
WICKED JESTER Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 ok what tools you will need 1 beer 2 more beer 3 invite a friend over make sure he brings beer 4 plenty of penetrating oil for those rusty bolts 5 first aid kit this is a must have item when working with datsuns 6 alot of patience 7 plenty of SAE tools 8 more beer Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Truck doesn't look bad at all:D I would do some cleaning first, Then primer truck completely and bondo where needed, As the beds off change shocks, brake lines, clean gas tank etc:)....Same with engine bay, Check on ebay for harder to find parts and local wrecking yards. Your truck has got lots of potential! Cant wait to see how it progresses:D! Quote Link to comment
ADrummond Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 ok what tools you will need 7 plenty of metric tools Uh, this is a 521, so you better have some SAE tools too! If you got the bed off you probably already know that, though. Andrew Quote Link to comment
MrRobatoGato Posted February 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 SAE?? Tools Acronyms aren't my friends..Hahs thanks for the helps guys? Quote Link to comment
Datsun4u Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 By the way, The truck is not too bad. I have one in my garage about the same way disassembly wise. I also have a daily driver. How far do you want to go with the rebuilding of the truck? Show room new? Or driver? something in between?:confused: A few things you will need: plenty of diposable money a number of hard to find parts something to take rust off compresser with alot of air tools tools, tools and more tools a lot of paitence and more beer (lol) Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Society of Automotive Engineers = S.A.E They govern the standard bolt sizes in inch increments, among other things Quote Link to comment
MrRobatoGato Posted February 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Some where in between....Nordstrom pays well enough when you have no other bills to pay... This shop is in clackamas, oregon... I might check it out this weekend.. http://billsdatsun.com/ Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 tow it over to the tues night mtgs in Vanc and give them something to do!! :) Quote Link to comment
MrRobatoGato Posted February 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 I might do that... Where do they meet? Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Here is a couple of options. Does your local community college have classes for you? I live near Oregon City, and Clackamas Community College has a couple of classes in auto estoration, that meet weekends or evenings. You get access to the tools they have, expert help from the instructors, and access to the paint booths. I am also a member of DatsunsNW. Among other things, club membership get you discounts on parts from Wilsonville Nissan, Baxter auto parts, and more. I saved enough on discounts at these two places to pay for the annual dues to DatsunsNW, many times over. Rodney at Wilsonville Nissan is also very helpful with ordering parts for your truck. Body panels that are new, are no longer available. You have to find used. Be careful buying used stuff locally, many times you will buy a used fender, and it is just as bad, or worse than what you already have got. I am thinking of trying to get some parts out of Arizona, or Socal to see if they are any better. If you need help, or have specific questions, post away. Many here will help you. I can help you with 521 wiring issues. Does your truck have an engine? Quote Link to comment
MrRobatoGato Posted February 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Not at this point in time...I tow dolly it from damascus, oregon. Came lookin' like the pictures... Quote Link to comment
pope_face Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Looks pretty good so far. Are you able to do some welding yourself? If you're able to, you could always replace the rusted areas yourself... it'd save you a fair bit of cash. If not, then you could just rivet new metal into spots like the engine bay and floor. Talk to tdaaj, he might have a some parts you need. I managed to get a fender and hood from him in really nice shape, and you're a lot closer to him then I am. Quote Link to comment
MrRobatoGato Posted February 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Buyin' Parts right now is currently on hold...the Government has to take my money... Taxes... But I thought I get feedback and start the prep work.I have a person who can weld.. Quote Link to comment
nismopu Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 we meet right off of Falk across the street from the elemnetary school. COME ON DOWN. lol. I dont know about towing that thing down there yet though, theres a blazer in teh gayrage. peace. Quote Link to comment
MrRobatoGato Posted February 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 I'll try and make it down...what time usually... Quote Link to comment
nismopu Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 6:30 pm until about 11pm but check the events section for more info. peace. Quote Link to comment
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