SandyMush620 Posted June 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Just ordered new grill emblem, taillights, hood and gas door bumpers and prop rod clip. I will need to find my taillight buckets and fix a dent in one, then decide if I want to go with the original silver or body color. As usual, leaning toward original look at the moment. I will also need to decide if I am going to run a rear bumper, which I normally consider mandatory for an application like this. I'm thinking round tube, sealed and set up as a reserve tank for onboard air. I would consider not running a bumper if the tailgate will drop all the way down for easier bed access. A two-inch receiver hitch from my stock of various take-offs will be modded to fit. 1 Quote Link to comment
ByStickel Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Wow, I just read through the entire thread. Really great. I'm not sure if it was addressed, but regarding what do you do to seal the sheetmetal seams in the bed and front fender extensions to keep moisture from entering through the back sides? Once it's in there, it going to push rust through the new exterior paint, eventually, right? I ask because an older repair to mine has rust stains working through the paint, and from looking at the front fenders, I can see how moisture can easily enter and remain in those seams. Quote Link to comment
SandyMush620 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Thanks. I attempted to clean the seams out and fill them with seam sealer, but there are signs of rust under the paint at the seams already. Unfortunately, all of the rust has to be removed for it to not come back, and I couldn't do that without separating the panels. If I had separated them, removed every speck of rust and then sealed them, my chances would have been much better, but I ran out of time in the shop. Some people weld the seams up and make a smooth panel out of two, but at the time I wasn't interested in deviating from stock. Looking back, I wish I had considered because it may have bought a lot more time before the rust showed up. Another option is rust converters and encapsulators, but I have no experience with those. Once the rest of the truck is operational, I will address the seams again. By then I should have a garage built. I have to work on the bed again anyway because the wind blew a trampoline into one side and folded the rear panel under. :( 1 Quote Link to comment
1982gl4 Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Those trampolines will get you every time... I've seen several cars damaged because of them. Great build, this truck has come a long way! 2 Quote Link to comment
SandyMush620 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 You're right about that. It also hit my Ram and caused about $1200 worth of damage to the bed, roof and both right side doors. I have a security cam video I may post showing it rolling into the Ram. It is now in the lowest part of our property where it can't hurt anything if it blows around. 2 Quote Link to comment
SandyMush620 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Just off screen to the left is where the tramp bounced into and over the 620. When the wife called me at work and told me about it she had no problem describing all the damage to my big truck, but she wouldn't even go look at the Datsun because of all the work I had done to it. I'm really fortunate that it only broke a side marker and bent the lower bedside panel on the Datsun. I'll post a pic soon.http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd486/dwalton1976/Datsun%20620/th_VIDEO0065_zpschxyrlti.mp4 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 That's a bummer. 1 Quote Link to comment
abbylind Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 You have the patience of Jobe....I would have thrown in the towel long ago...now it was hit by a trampoline?.....ARRGH! Please continue with your quest, you are an inspiration for me to keep working on mine... I have a Dodge 2500 for my heavy hauler and my 620 is my DD. I had a 74 620 4X4 in my younger days...wish I still had it... Press on Kimosabe cant wait to see what you do with the interior..! 2 Quote Link to comment
SandyMush620 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 You have the patience of Jobe....I would have thrown in the towel long ago...now it was hit by a trampoline?.....ARRGH! Please continue with your quest, you are an inspiration for me to keep working on mine... I have a Dodge 2500 for my heavy hauler and my 620 is my DD. I had a 74 620 4X4 in my younger days...wish I still had it... Press on Kimosabe cant wait to see what you do with the interior..! Ha ha, press on I shall. Progress has pretty much stopped due to 70-80 hour work weeks, but that has slacked off somewhat and the garage is a priority. Then Datsun. 1 Quote Link to comment
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