Flea Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 So after reading the forum for awhile, I see that everyone gets a stiffy everytime someone news posts pics of their ride. Well.. I live in the lovely part of Ontario, Canada where they put down imported car eating materials during the winter. AKA SALT.. so to find a vehicle pre 1986 that is still one piece is a miracle... well, here is what I am looking at for a fun little project: 1975 Datsun 620 1975 Datsun 620 project, all it needs is a carb to get it runnng, last summer the engine was rebuilt from the ground up, new bearings, piston rings, etc. and the transmission is in good shape. Its in a perfectly good rough shape to be ratted out.. flat black etc... I just need to learn more about this engine or other viable options. Quote Link to comment
Eric Garside Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 all it needs is a carb to get it runnng A battery might help too ;). Welcome to the forum!! I like the factory color of your truck. Quote Link to comment
jefe de jefes Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Schwing! Morning wood.... Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 welcome to ratsun i think i see a long bed looks like a good project Quote Link to comment
RedBanner Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Welcome, nice truck, now I think I can help, first youl have ti crawl under your pickup and find the two round rods that run from the front suspintion to behind the tranny , loosen them up at the rear mounting point, get a webber, done, your welcome. Quote Link to comment
Flea Posted July 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Hahaha.... a nice suspension drop is definitely needed. As for the Webber carb, any suggestions? Quote Link to comment
RedBanner Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 32/36 downdraft with electric choke, an adapter slight mod to fuel inlet and throttle linkedge Quote Link to comment
Flea Posted July 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Just doing a shop around for this Weber carb and not having the best of luck in my area. I know the 4x4 Suzuki boys are always using these carbs, but no one on their forums are selling one. I will continue looking, I wonder if the wreckers have them... time to go shopping. Quote Link to comment
grant Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hey. . I live an hr away in London! NICE to see another local 620 kicking around! I'm just finishing my frame off (ya I haven't posted pics, and won't till I get it complete) we should meet up sometime Quote Link to comment
elmerfudpucker Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 datsun mike has a weber guy near him. welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment
dedrick Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Welcome to you, glad to see another longbed! Quote Link to comment
grant Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 looks like your build is short lived. . saw your truck posted on kijiji, guess I may not have another local 620 truck build :( lol good luck with your sale! Quote Link to comment
Flea Posted July 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 looks like your build is short lived. . saw your truck posted on kijiji, guess I may not have another local 620 truck build :( lol good luck with your sale! My link Nope... thats the truck... havent picked it up yet, as I am seeing what kind of mayhem its going to be to get the engine running first. I am going out there this weekend to see what shape the frame is in whatnot. If someone here takes it before me, then cool, enjoy the build! I know its in good hands! Quote Link to comment
Flea Posted July 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 If I could turn this beat up blue guy to look like this one, I would be oh so happy! Just a bit of work... bah! Helluva lot of work... so sweet! Quote Link to comment
Flea Posted July 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Here is the page from Mini-truckin: My link Quote Link to comment
Mr.Dean_Yates Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 dude im just gonna be strait with you, i love the l motors, not gonna lie, but you might be happier doing a swap, like a ca, ka, sr, or whatever. the ka swaps are very nice, real stout motors, deff enough to get those back wheels loose, but still pretty good on gas. but its up to you man. your truck and i see the potential in her. goodluck with the build man and welcome to the forum! :lol: cant wait for updates! Quote Link to comment
grant Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 My link Nope... thats the truck... havent picked it up yet, as I am seeing what kind of mayhem its going to be to get the engine running first. I am going out there this weekend to see what shape the frame is in whatnot. If someone here takes it before me, then cool, enjoy the build! I know its in good hands! sorry bud, I need to learn to read! lol well I'm still hoping you get it, a KA swap would be nice! lots of them around and not expensive. is there no chance in rebuilding the stk carb to get the truck rolling and worry about it after you get everything else sorted out? Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Weird how the floors are ate but the battery area is pretty rust free. Welcome, bring on the updates :) Quote Link to comment
Flea Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Having a fun time trying to source out a carb. Any idea of what I can do about calling up the salvage yards and asking for a "carb" from "such and such a vehicle"? New kids cant work this stuff out as it is all computerized and they cant think out of the box! Quote Link to comment
JCR Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Having a fun time trying to source out a carb. Any idea of what I can do about calling up the salvage yards and asking for a "carb" from "such and such a vehicle"? New kids cant work this stuff out as it is all computerized and they cant think out of the box! i got an extra carb in the garage if you need one? let me know .....i know shipping might be a bit but let me know Quote Link to comment
grant Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 is the one on it not rebuildable? I know there a a few local carb rebuild places still around Quote Link to comment
Flea Posted July 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 There is no original one to rebuild, I suspect is it was a Weber 32/36 that got removed and put on another vehicle. I found a California guy on Ebay selling a L20B DGEC Electric choke EMPI carb and the shipping is going to be $45. I found another guy who is selling off parts from his 1971 240Z and he has stock carb SU on it.. not sure if that would work. JCR, is your carb still in working order? Quote Link to comment
grant Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 ah. . I was going by the pics, and they show one. sorry. could try something I have always wanted to do, get a set of hyabusa ITB's (kijiji T.O. had a set for $300ish) and fab them up, seen a few done that way on other forums. Doesn't seem terribly hard. If I don't swap engine this winter that maybe something I look into Quote Link to comment
cashi123 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Just doing a shop around for this Weber carb and not having the best of luck in my area. I know the 4x4 Suzuki boys are always using these carbs, but no one on their forums are selling one. I will continue looking, I wonder if the wreckers have them... time to go shopping. Hey buddy check on Ebay they have everything you need for the Datsun 620 truck , that is how I got all my parts for my truck :cool: Quote Link to comment
cashi123 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Just doing a shop around for this Weber carb and not having the best of luck in my area. I know the 4x4 Suzuki boys are always using these carbs, but no one on their forums are selling one. I will continue looking, I wonder if the wreckers have them... time to go shopping. Hey bro if your still looking for a carburator , I have 1 for sale in good conditions check it out and let me know if I can help you http://community.ratsun.net/topic/33493-for-sale-datsun-620-l18-used-hitachi-carburetor-combo/page__p__509358__fromsearch__1?do=findComment&comment=509358 Quote Link to comment
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