1st attempt at body work

[JCR]

1976 datsun 620

 

This was my 1st welder and my 1st time doing ANY kind of body work

when I get to a point where I am not welding, grinding, repeat

I will try using bondo

 

I have decided that the next move to make everything easier is to pull the bed off

Am I right in understanding that on the 76 the fuel tank is attached to the bed and not the frame rail??

 

Stay tuned in I am sure that there is going to be plenty of questions as I dig into the truck further and further

[pharouh]

Yes the tank is attached to the bed on your truck. It was on the later 78s when they moved it to the frame. The bed bolts can be a bitch to get loose. there's been several posts about that. Do a search. why do you need to remove it?

Oh yeah, your gas tank bolts will probably snap off . Take your time and soak them with PB blaster or Liquid Wrench.

[JCR]

body work , rust , restore, clean

there is a large hole in the front of the bed when i bought the truck and the guy i got it from was using the truck to haul mulch

that has leaked through and is sitting all along the top of the frame

 

 

got the 2 back bolts out with just a 1/2" driver

the 2 on the drivers side are turning ....those top metal shims/nuts are spinning in the pockets

and i am understanding the PITA that these are

and you cant get a grinder or sawzall in the mount

thinking of pulling the dremel out and cutting the nut in half or trying the chunk of metal in the pocket trick i saw someone mention on this forum

 

doing a search now but if there are any tricks or tips ......I would appreciative the advice

 

thanks ratsun brother'n

[JCR]

got them off

my secret : undo bolts untill the top spins

jack up the bed so there is a small amount of space in between the frame and mount

then sawzall blade in to the space

and bob's your uncle

 

did take me 4 or 5 hours to discover this tip and remove the bolts from start to finish

but i did stop and play with the dogs run a call and eat lunch

 

the gas tank and lights are still attached so that is for tomorrow

 

getting there slowly

[pharouh]

Good deal! I was the one who used the chunk of metal. I wanted to save the bolts. I got all but one. Had to use a sawzall. :rolleyes:

Pictures?

[JCR]

coming soon not really anything to see today

tomarrow pulling the electrical , gas tanks , etc

and going to remove the whole bed from the truck and then the start with the body work

 

I was thinking of putting the bed upside down to work on it

biggest problem is holes inthe bed heck the whole front is ate up with cancer

have a doner bed for a patch

pictures to follow