BLOZ UP Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 A+ I want a Datsun dually now... Quote Link to comment
Master-O-Turbonics Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Test fitting the body on the frame... Its close but not a bolt-on deal... Going to trim the wheel well straight forward from the top. vs. my 04 frontier.. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 it doesnt look like the cab is anywhere near the right position looks like it needs to go forward about 3 feet Quote Link to comment
Master-O-Turbonics Posted November 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 it doesnt look like the cab is anywhere near the right position looks like it needs to go forward about 3 feet Just sit tight and watch. The front firewall mounts are within 1/2" of being centered up on the original body mount holes.. Wheelbase is nowhere near stock on this puppy... so the wheels aren't going to be even close to fitting the original wheel-wells. Quote Link to comment
skibum315 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 90* front approach angle FTW! That front 3/4 view (axle test fit) is looking pretty good ... what wheel base are you shooting for? Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 I see what you plan on doing with the front fenders (tape line on the drivers side front fender) Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 It keeps getting better :D Not sure if I asked, but is that a Wagoneer Dana 44? Quote Link to comment
Master-O-Turbonics Posted November 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 90* front approach angle FTW! That front 3/4 view (axle test fit) is looking pretty good ... what wheel base are you shooting for? ALMOST 90 degrees... Still going to add a winch that is going to lengthen things up a bit... Wheelbase should be around 113" with stock rear leaf springs. In the future when I build a 4 link for the rear I'm probably going to try to go out to about 117". I see what you plan on doing with the front fenders (tape line on the drivers side front fender) hehe 2eDeYe' date='15 November 2011 - 01:39 PM' timestamp='1321382386' post='578787']It keeps getting better :D Not sure if I asked, but is that a Wagoneer Dana 44? Thanks! Yes it is a Wagoneer Dana 44. Not sure what year it is, but I know some "Waggy" D44's were driver side drop, some were passenger side drop depending on year... Quote Link to comment
Master-O-Turbonics Posted November 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Today's progress: Got something for MetalMonkey47... Gonna slam his 620, then jack up my 721 with stock stuff... ;-) Did some firewall work this morning... mounted the 720 steering shaft... solidly... and got the brake setup at least mocked up. Need a new clutch master cylinder for a 521... I have a feeling this is going to be hard to find?? Maybe a regular Datsun one will work cause they are like $15 at Napa. Did what I call a karate chop to the fenders. I think it looks pretty fricking cool, and at the same time it keeps the stock lines of the truck. I made the cut, rolled the cut outward just like the stock little flare with the English Wheel, then bent a lip back under just like stock, but now it goes straight forward. Not perfect, but a skim coat of finishing bondo will help smooth out the small divots. Going to cut away the lower turn signals and core support up to the bottom of the head light buckets for tire clearance... UNDENIABLE: Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Master-O-Turbonics said, Need a new clutch master cylinder for a 521... I have a feeling this is going to be hard to find?? Maybe a regular Datsun one will work cause they are like $15 at Napa. I just bought 2 new centric clutch masters for the 520-21 series a couple weeks ago, you should be able to find one. wayno Quote Link to comment
skibum315 Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Really like that fender line, looks great. Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 damn! i'm not much of a 4x4 fan, but i have to say this one is looking pretty sick. Quote Link to comment
Master-O-Turbonics Posted November 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Master-O-Turbonics said, Need a new clutch master cylinder for a 521... I have a feeling this is going to be hard to find?? Maybe a regular Datsun one will work cause they are like $15 at Napa. I just bought 2 new centric clutch masters for the 520-21 series a couple weeks ago, you should be able to find one. wayno Ah, Thanks Wayno! I had seen some 521 clutch master cylinders on Ebay for like $50... Thats why I was asking. Quote Link to comment
Master-O-Turbonics Posted November 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Really like that fender line, looks great. Thanks man. damn! i'm not much of a 4x4 fan, but i have to say this one is looking pretty sick. Honestly, I'm not either. I cant hardly stand some of the 4x4 beasts out there. When I came up with the idea for this truck, I decided that I just wanted a vehicle with Classic lines, but could still perform in the rocks when I go camping in the mountains. Not some hacked up looking buggy with a Datsun hood on it. My 2wd Frontier just isn't up to the task any more... I hate having to steer around 7" tall rocks in the middle of the trail in fear of my oil pan getting damaged. Not to mention when I lift a rear tire, it instantly goes to 0 wheel drive. I keep to gravel roads ever since..... Never Mind LOL Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 I beleave that the new centrics cost me $31.00 plus tax each, don't know what brand they are selling on ebay, I have never had to take a centric back/return it because it didn't work ever, and they are new, so there is no core charge. Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 that would be awesome for camping! Quote Link to comment
Master-O-Turbonics Posted November 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Made a little progress... Got started on the panhard bar stuff, just waiting on the link tubing to come in. Also positioned the engine so that I can build the engine mounts. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Interesting look with the fender cut. Quote Link to comment
Madmax Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Making great progress...looks good, not a fan of the karate chop cosmetically but Function over Form!!!..Like the step by step pictures...keep them coming!!! Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Did you see this thread/post Master-O-Turbonics? http://community.ratsun.net/topic/29748-my-720-4x4-diy/page__view__findpost__p__582790 I actually think this looks good. wayno Quote Link to comment
Master-O-Turbonics Posted November 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Did you see this thread/post Master-O-Turbonics? http://community.rat...post__p__582790 I actually think this looks good. wayno That is pretty cool. I'm open to the idea of flares, I just want something that looks like it belongs on a 1971.. The boxy flares do a good job of keeping the stock body lines of the 720 there. have made almost zero progress on the truck. Started a new job last week and have been too busy to work on the truck. Quote Link to comment
jesusno2 Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 those fenders have any rust? need some some corners when the turnsignals are. Quote Link to comment
Master-O-Turbonics Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 the driver's side was wrecked down on the lower left hand corner, but the passenger side is still decent, I believe. The only rust is where the fender bolts to the chassis at the bottom. Quote Link to comment
Master-O-Turbonics Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Motor mounts done. Body mounted. Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Leaf springs swapped <<< next on the list! Quote Link to comment
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