speedgato Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 I got a line on some 620s and parts from one of the guys that repairs our lifts and such at my shop. I wasn't completely sure how reliable the info really was but I figured I was due for an adventure. I'm in Tucson and the trucks were in Farmington, New Mexico....about a 10 hour trip, one way. I drafted a couple of the local Datto heads with big trucks and trailer with promises of Datsun treasure to be shared. After a boring trip up, we pulled into the address and lo and behold, TRUCKS!! 4 of them! And parts and parts and parts!! Long story, and a smoked clutch later, we have 3 trucks in Tucson and we're heading back this weekend for the last one and a couple engines. Quote Link to comment
darc510 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 That is awesome, more than worth the trip back and forth! i imagine some greatness coming from these trucks. plans? Quote Link to comment
620z Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 The thrill of the hunt is the coolest and if you actually score the trucks, bonus. Can't wait to see the pics Quote Link to comment
the nice machine Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 SCORE!!! sometimes you have to follow some sketchy leads and take a gamble, but it is always better to regret something you DID DO than something you DIDN'T DO. nice work! Quote Link to comment
Newkid Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 SCORE!! congrats cant wait to see some pics of them, whats your plans with them? Quote Link to comment
speedgato Posted February 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 The two guys that helped from my club at getting the two you see in the pics above. We're going to get those up and running first. The two trucks left are now mine so I am not too sure what to do with them. One has a tool box bed that the previous owner want to keep so I may combine the 2 and make a flat bed out of it for a shop truck. My boss has been really good to me so I'd love to restore the flatbed and have it painted the shop colors. I already have a pretty nice KC and a 240z plus my daily so I really, really don't need another right now. As for the parts, I suppose I will try to sell what we don't use in fixing up the trucks.....there will be a LOT left over. Have to whore out a couple pics of my truck..... :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Arizona, New Mexico, does that mean the trucks are pretty rust free? Quote Link to comment
mr68gts Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 any extra fenders, doors , hoods? Although I don't have the money for em yet anyhow, but never hurts to ask. Paul Quote Link to comment
BURK620 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Very nice..... i just recently drove 13hrs to buy a 620 for my daughters first vehicle....she's stoked! I had a lowered 79 620 for 10 yrs she was pissed she didnt get it lol Quote Link to comment
1lo620 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 it is amazing what you find out in the desert....!!! Great find and nice to see something happend to them rather than just rot away...!!! Quote Link to comment
speedgato Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Arizona, New Mexico, does that mean the trucks are pretty rust free? Well, mostly rust free. Farmington is in New Mexico snow country. From what we've been able to see so far, no major rust issues on any of them. Quote Link to comment
speedgato Posted March 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 I wanted to thank Mr68gts for his incredible help getting the last truck to Arizona! Paul saved the day!! Quote Link to comment
sick620 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 thanks for saving some datsuns you did the datsun community good :) Quote Link to comment
mr68gts Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 No worries man! Glad to meet ya'll. Paul I wanted to thank Mr68gts for his incredible help getting the last truck to Arizona! Paul saved the day!! Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 This thread is win! Quote Link to comment
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