Farmer Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 (edited) Lost all my links for pics so Ill just add what I started with what it looks like now Edited August 27, 2020 by Farmer 1 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Clean 620, i like the pinstripes. Super clean engine too! Quote Link to comment
ZEED Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hey that S.U. setup looks familiar! I wondered if you ever used it. Engine looks nice but it really needs a header....... like the one taking up space in my shop. Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I was wondering if you were around still. Havn't done much with the 620 until recently. Since fuel prices are on the rise, I decided it was time to get it running. And you mentioned something about your header, will it fit past the torsion bars? I'm thinking about going with a different air intake setup. Something like the original but with one large dia pipe to an filter. Was there any benefit going with two tubes? Larry Quote Link to comment
ZEED Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 It clears the torsion bars fine. I made the dual tube setup for clearance around the brake booster , the setup didn't come with any filters. A single tube should work fine. Quote Link to comment
RacnJsn95 Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Progress looks good Farmer! Glad to see you are finally working on it again! Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted July 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Started with a simple clean up, but turned into big project. Not going to be done by Blue Lake. Larry Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 All of the hard work will pay off. Do you have colors picked out for the frame & engine bay ? Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted July 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) All my suspension is out getting hottanked. Just going with black for frame and suspension parts and not 100 % sure on compartment. Larry Edited August 27, 2020 by Farmer Quote Link to comment
DatDoug Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 In the immortal words of Hainz, "I like that truck" A lot of work but it will be sweet when its done. I am working on my 73 and I am debating wether or not to paint the engine bay.:blink: I know I should but it is so much work! Nows the time tho with the motor and tranny out. Quote Link to comment
Bugeye Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 looking good, wish i had the funds for another dd so I can take mine down to frame and rebuild her Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 I highly recommend POR-15 as a frame paint. I seems a little pricey when you go shopping for the stuff, but it ened up being cheaper and much more durable than a few rattle cans. I got my POR-15 at NAPA. I got a starter kit, was under 20 bucks and it would easily do that entire front frame section. By using the starter kit, i didnt spend very much money on supplies that i had never tried before. I later went back and got a quart. Jason Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 I agree with the Hainz quote above :D haha The paint scheme is bad ass!!! Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted July 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 In the immortal words of Hainz, "I like that truck" A lot of work but it will be sweet when its done. I am working on my 73 and I am debating wether or not to paint the engine bay.:blink: I know I should but it is so much work! Nows the time tho with the motor and tranny out. Thats why I decided to get that area done. Dont want to have to remove engine again to paint. I am using TECHnique NAPA Brand Chassis Black, 7 bucks a can for the frame and other parts. I would rather powder coat the suspension but it cost to much. So, rattle it is. Larry Quote Link to comment
Gensaiken Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Thats why I decided to get that area done. Dont want to have to remove engine again to paint. I am using TECHnique NAPA Brand Chassis Black, 7 bucks a can for the frame and other parts. I would rather powder coat the suspension but it cost to much. So, rattle it is. Larry Powder coating has gone up in price quite a bit. Kinda sucks, I love powder coating. Also i'd recomend a dark brown paint to match the exterior. Black paint is just so bleh. Its nice to have a color that atleast looks sorta close to the exterior. Thats just me tho. Truck looks cool. I'll have to swing by some time this month and check it out. I might be out in GP picking up parts in a couple weeks. Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted July 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Trucks not staying that ugly brown. Original owner had it painted in the early 80's that rootbeer brown with gold flake. Blue it will be. Larry Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 i like the orginal airfilter set up thoug it looks kinda tuner ish :D Quote Link to comment
RacnJsn95 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 For small parts like suspension stuff, you could always invest in a harbor freight, or sears powder coating kit. They're relatevily cheap, and seem to turn out some quality finished stuff once you get the hang of it... A guy at work turned it into a small "side money" thing. Picked himself up an old oven, and does wheels, suspension stuff, etc... Wish I had the time to do a complete job like you are. Keep up the good work Farmer! Quote Link to comment
Bugeye Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 you have the same ugly rear bumper tthat I do Quote Link to comment
RacnJsn95 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 you have the same ugly rear bumper tthat I do That bumper is good for taking out trees... Ask me how I know :D Quote Link to comment
Gensaiken Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Trucks not staying that ugly brown. Original owner had it painted in the early 80's that rootbeer brown with gold flake. Blue it will be. Larry Aww, I kinda like the brown. Although blue is nicer. Going to have any of the pin striping? Quote Link to comment
Bugeye Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 That bumper is good for taking out trees... Ask me how I know :D hmm let me guess, you found out the same way i found out....they are also good for pulling a 17ft camper:lol: ask me how i know:lol: Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted July 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Sorry guys, pinstrip and bumper are going to go. Not for a long while though. For small parts like suspension stuff, you could always invest in a harbor freight, or sears powder coating kit. They're relatevily cheap, and seem to turn out some quality finished stuff once you get the hang of it... A guy at work turned it into a small "side money" thing. Picked himself up an old oven, and does wheels, suspension stuff, etc... Wish I had the time to do a complete job like you are. Does he have reasonable prices. The last place I had PC done wanted alot to do my intake, heatshield and su domes. Cant imagine what they want for upper and lower controls and cross piece Larry Quote Link to comment
RacnJsn95 Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Generally his prices are pretty resonable from what I've heard. He's done a lot of stuff for people at work. If I remember right he was going to charge me $30 or 40 to do my valve cover. I'm sure he's still doing it, if you let me know exactly what you're looking to get done, I'll see what he'd charge. You can also try another friend of mine, Garen Linder; Linder Fabrication And Industrial Coatings on Lars way in medford. He's always hooked me up, and people I refer. Quote Link to comment
Gensaiken Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Generally his prices are pretty resonable from what I've heard. He's done a lot of stuff for people at work. If I remember right he was going to charge me $30 or 40 to do my valve cover. I'm sure he's still doing it, if you let me know exactly what you're looking to get done, I'll see what he'd charge. You can also try another friend of mine, Garen Linder; Linder Fabrication And Industrial Coatings on Lars way in medford. He's always hooked me up, and people I refer. Thats a good price. The powder coater I used to go to has just upped his prices so now doing a valve cover is too costly with him. I wouldn't mind finding a new place to get it done. $30 / 40 for a valve cover is worth it. Quote Link to comment
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