q-tip Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 So so jelly...... Quote Link to comment
Shonuff Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 some more gratuitous pics from the trip relax kids just an air bubble. note: if doing a ka swap have the coolant running below the intake this dog "CJ" wheels more then you see... look at him owning this rock like a boss here we see the elusive 4x4 datsun in a rare shot caught on film. looks like he's caught food and is heading back to nest blah, blah, blah...datsun i drove into a mountain, which is in no way datsun related. :fu: when you see it... this time i really mean it when you see it you'll freak... Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Nothing wrong there, nothing at all.......the good news is it was still attached 1 Quote Link to comment
SHARPSHOOTER280Z Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Yikes! Could still be worse though... 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 i drove into a mountain, which is in no way datsun related. :fu: So that's what happened to the headlight :rofl: Quote Link to comment
heretic Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 damnnnn ..... is it the brakeline too? or is it just the shadowing of the pic.? Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Shadowing of the pic, but those brake lines are a bit janky back there. I tightened the u-bolts up yesterday and drove it to pick up a new rope swing for the back yard, pretty solid for now. It will definitely need addressing soon though, I have a set of rear 4 runner leaves, I may see how they will fit. Longer springs should get rid of the lift blocks and will give me a lot more flex back there. New rope swing :D Quote Link to comment
Farmer Joe Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 eee! is that a crappy cast aluminum lift block? time for a set of fullsize chevy rear leaf springs.. super long, for super flex! 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 eee! is that a crappy cast aluminum lift block? time for a set of fullsize chevy rear leaf springs.. super long, for super flex! Yep, the plan is to fit up some rear 4 Runner leaves I have. Way longer than the ones under it. Picked up some Halloween supplies today. :) Quote Link to comment
thebucketslider Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 sweet alaskan asparagus tips! That thing makes my pants tight... my girl friend is jealous! 1 Quote Link to comment
garryk6 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Just read your whole thread, including the build up done by the previous owner. Makes me want to get back to WA state and get working on the Monster Datsun (NL320)! Till then I drive my 8 mpg supercharged V-10 Excursion or my 14 mpg 5.4 v-8 F350 that has a ZF-6 speed. Both 4x4, and both do quite well in Alaska, but neither get 22 MPG... Just for info, Ford uses cast steel blocks the might bolt right in there to at least loose the aluminum blocks... Just an idea! Take care, and hurry up and get that winch bumper back on there! it's too good looking to be gracing the garage floor! Garry in Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment
Boxcar Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Looks good man. You do need to loose the blocks though. I love this time of year. Business slows down , I don't have to spend time taking the family watter skiing and I get to get back to building a wheeler for a kid who doesn't really appreciate it. Just pushed the Rat back in the shop. I love working on this build . I am hoping to join you on the trail this season....... Again LOOKS GREAT. 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Thanks guys :)Ya boxcar, the blocks are going, straight into the garbage can :lol: Quote Link to comment
Boxcar Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Good call. WAIT!!!! You can sell them to a Honda guy as custom lowering blocks... 3 Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 what thickness of metal did you make your shackles out of? Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 1/4 plate and the cross piece is 1 x 2 x .12 wall tubing. I have a cad file for the side plates if you want a copy. You can print it out as a template. 1 Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 that would be great! thanks. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted December 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 PM me your email and I can send you the file. My girl, she does quality work. :D ...and while waiting for the flywheel resurfacing temporary til spring time. 4 Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Its ok i'm done. Thanks anyways Quote Link to comment
Farmer Joe Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 wow! good work for sure... Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 damn son that's a fucked up fibre there, tell her good work on the pedal!!!! Quote Link to comment
dat77sun Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 so what are you running for a trans/tcase? incase i missed it Quote Link to comment
heretic Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 holy smoke'n clutch.!!! Is that a taller block or just a replacement for the one that got all squirrely on you a couple of months back? Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I told her you guys would appreciate the quality work, she didn't believe me :lol: so what are you running for a trans/tcase? incase i missed it It's a Z series bell housing on a L series 620 5-speed and a Dana 20 t-case. holy smoke'n clutch.!!! Is that a taller block or just a replacement for the one that got all squirrely on you a couple of months back? Same size block. I will take a picture of the old ones, they are in worse shape than that clutch :rofl: Edit: Oh and the rear gears were 4.375. The 4.88's are in now to match the front and I am ready for the coming snow. Thanks to Charlie69 for the hook up. :) 1 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Awesome build and one BAD ASS truck!! Looks like ssooooooooo much fun.... :wub: Quote Link to comment
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