converted_to_datsun Posted September 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Just some oic's Tow truck ride home a few months ago when i blew the rear end Before a little paint After I sanded and spray ainted thefenders to match the rest of the truck A pic of the inside where i put a cheap aftermarket center consel in... it's a tight fit but it works Quote Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted September 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Oh and put a new third member in fro a 1980 720 2wd. It was a perfect fit in the axle housing and from what I've learned from the guys on here it has 411 gears just like my 79. It now drives better than ever before, it takes off like a rocket. I'm driving it to work tomorrow haha big shock for my boss when i showup in a datsun instead of my b4000 Quote Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Update kinda... Had some free time so washed it up and cleaned the engin bay a bit. Then painted the datsun letterd on my tali gate and i think it look awesome Quote Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Oh and not reallyan update but this is how i make dinner to work on my truck. Steak and beans on the grill! works great to just throw the can on there with the steak 1 Quote Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted September 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 So did some cleaning under the hood. Probably 1/4 in thick of 30 years of crap in some places. Then worked on snag delete stuff. Finally got one of the fittings loose from my exhaust manifold and found out that a brass 3/8 pipe flare plug is a perfect fit to fill the hole. Then found out from mike how to install my electric choke correctly and put that on today. I got tired of the manual choke kit I put on cause it had Clarence problems with the air cleaner. Well oic time! Before engine clean After engine clean Old fitting from smog crap Shiny new plug Choke kit I removed Electric choke back on correctly this time Quote Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted September 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Not allot of progress lately. Tuned my carb, set choke, retarded timing back a bit. Started deleting smog crap from exhaust manifold. And picked up a new grille emblem and interior light cover from the local junk yard. And located the 5 speed I want... Need to raise some money to get it tho. Well here's some pics Smog lines are same size as a 3/8 brass flare plug which are 3 bucks each New parts Quote Link to comment
JoeCool Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 That is a good looking truck. I need to do smog delete on mine one day. Quote Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted September 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Thanks dude, it's more of a 50ft truck haha any closer and you start seeing cosmetic issues haha. If you were closer I'd help kill the smog dude Quote Link to comment
mattyhacks71 Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Never seen a 620 I didn't like :thumbup: Any long term plans for the truck? 1 Quote Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted September 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Well the plan is to go through it completely mechanically. Then do suspension and rust repair. At some point pick up a 5 speed. Main thing I need to do is make it run good enough to pass deq (only jeeds to pass sniffer) cause it has plates from another state and I want to make sure I can get that done before getting too deep into it. And I always think about finding a nice 620 kc with a bad motor and swapping my motor in along with all my brand new parts and if that happens it will be a donor truck. I also wanna cut the welds where my tailgate is welded shut and make it work again. I have allot of plans but I'm taking it one part at a time. But I do know if I continue with it I plan to keep it for a long time Quote Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Finally got me a ratsun sticker. Royal Sierra brought one for me to the Beaverton ratsun meet. The meet was cool as hell with that many datsuns in one place 1 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 good lookn truck! keep up the work and little by little you will have her lookn great :D Quote Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Thanks adam... She'll look great if I don't get that kc haha Today picked up a 5 speed out of a 1980 720 with an L20b! It will either go in the red kc or if I don't get the kc it will go in my long bed Quote Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 The decision is made the long bed will live! Gettin a smokin deal on new inner fenders and core support which I plan to make perfect before I swap them in. Also getting a stock bench seat to recover myself haha that should be fun. And picking up a new drivers side fender to replace the bent and rotten one that's on my truck. And there's more! I plan to get bed hooks off a junk yard truck and re-hook my he'd then cut the welds on my tailgate and mount new latches inside the bed instead of the outside.... That one is a maybe. And after that I need th repair my floors and pay some attention to cosmetics. Allot planned so I'd better get to it haha Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Just snag a whole junk yard bed with tailgate and swap it. Quote Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 It's a long bed tho which makes finding a bed a little harder. Pluss I my bed doesn't have rust issues and I kinda wanna try to save it cause I know I can. Sometimes i like doing something just to prove it can be done when people tell me it can't haha Quote Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Got my new fender today! It was a Nissan replacement never used because of a small dent. The fender! The dent.... The solution! Not my first time either haha you stick the hooked part back behind the dent and twist to push it out till it's good enough for a skim coat of bondo The bondo! First coat of primer to match my truck The reason I didn't second coat yet... And it's 1am so i'm going to bed haha Quote Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Oh best part about the fender is it was only $20! Screw paying 55 at pick and pull!! Gotta love Craigslist, the guy I bought it from was cool too we bs'd about datsuns and other cars and he had a hatchback v8 vega that was pretty cool for a vega Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 come on! tell em already 1 Quote Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Haha just got home. But got bed liner for my long bed from Adam and it looks great in there. Also got a passenger side fender and a few little pieces. Basically spent the day pulling apart the parts trucks. It was like a mini ratsun work day and it was awesome! Tomorrow gonna get a couple more things cause I just can't get enough Datsun stuff haha Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Need more oic's - less words :P Quote Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Spent the weekend helping eagle Adam tear down the parts trucks and picked up some parts for my truck too First a pic of all our cars on Saturday Just a pic of cutting the cab apart to scrap Now for my new parts! A new fender for my passenger side (needs a little repair but it's straighter than me other one) Got a free bench to recover Replaced my melted vent knob finally Got the assembly to hang my spare and soaked it in cleaner Got the bed liner but pic is in the dark haha Also got one more thing I will reveal tomorrow after I put them on the truck... Some of you will like it haha Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 :devil: cant wait to see all those parts go to good use! Quote Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Put the spare tire assembly on my truck and it works great except my wheel centers are bigger than stock... Nothin I cant fix with my welder Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 would you mind if i still this idea and i love all the work you have been doing Quote Link to comment
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