TheRedWrench Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Hello fellow rats!I've been a car nut since day one. None of my friends of family know anything about cars so I've taught myself everything I know.I'm hoping to start UTI in the next couple of months but in the mean time, Im going to be working on my new 1977 620 KC. This thread is mainly so i can be motivated to get things done, and to track down what I've already done. To do list: (in no particular order) get registered fix transmission whine fix turn signals bed lining paint polish wheel covers paint wheels 1967 front lip replace fender replace door cards power locks power windows stereo window tint new center console center mounted hand brake new rear brakes wheel alignment sound deadening fix heater lower 3inches replace seats replace steering wheel fix stearing leak front disk brake conversion get Ka24de motor mount brakets get KA24de and trans sell current L20 and 5speed install KA boost KA? power steering? ... Profit any help will always be appreciated Quote Link to comment
DatDoug Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Nice truck. Welcome to the fold. You must have a healthy "Budget" :confused: Quote Link to comment
red76datsun Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 More like a no budget build! Stoked to see this Quote Link to comment
TheRedWrench Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 this isnt going to be an over night project thats for sure. I have all the tools needed to do any work this thing may ask for. luckily, I have a few friends that work in auto parts, and a lot of people owe me favors.The only think that will drain me is paint. and I'm still debating on power locks/windows. First thing to knock out on the to do list is fix the transmission whine. I just replaced the fluid (it was dark brown but no metal chucks)it shifts perfectly but whines like it had straight cut gears (does not whine in 4th) any help would be great. Im still hunting on the interwebs for info. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 To fix the whine, you'll have to pull the trans and replace the bearings inside of it mang.... I just put a clutch kit in it and put the trans back in :lol: Congrats... Get a 30 dollar buffer from home depot and buff that paint, itll shine like a new penny. Quote Link to comment
TheRedWrench Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 This is a bitter sweet moment, its great that i know the issue, its not great that i have to do it hahaI just finished clay baring the right side (got rid of all the rust stains). Tomorrow, I'll do the rest of it and hit it with TR3... and source out input, output, and throw out bearing (is that it?) Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 If I recall correctly we sized up the new throw out bearing with the old one, to be sure it was the right one (sometimes they are different). So the throw out collar is new and good to go. You'll need the bearings for the inside of the trans, input / output. Datzenmike has a thread that was just bumped recently that shows how to take the front casing off. You'll need a gasket for the bell housing to IIRC. From what it looked like, it should be somewhat easy really. IDK if those bearings are pressed in or not, but if they are any shop with a press can pop them in / out. It'd be more work and time consuming then costly I think.... Once you get the trans out take lots of pictures and take your time... you'll get it. And if you have questions, people can help you thru it Quote Link to comment
TheRedWrench Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I just bought a KA24DE with transmission and extra wiring harnesses and a bunch more KA goodies I know im also going to be needing redeyes's mounts, can-am box, power steering delete, shorten driveshaft, reversed taper center link, and other small odds and ends.Let the festivities begin! Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 schilinks old truck is back!!! good to see it in the family again Quote Link to comment
TheRedWrench Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Step one has been complete.Time to sell the motor and trans. 1 Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Man you sure didn't waste any time. Quote Link to comment
TheRedWrench Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I had to take the trans out anyways right! I should be getting the KA this week, redeye is going to be shipping out the mounts this week aswell, I already talked to icehouse about the can-am. Next 2 issues is flipping the taper for the center link and shortening the drive shaft. Quote Link to comment
TheRedWrench Posted April 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Soon Quote Link to comment
highdesertdatsun Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Fuck yes .that's what I like!! Quote Link to comment
TheRedWrench Posted April 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 I need ideas So since I have the engine out, I want to paint the engine bay.The truck will be getting painted green in the future.In fact, I really want to try to replicate Fisch's drawing. I love the fact that it stands out while being subtle. I'm thinking of painting the engine bay orange like the wheels, thus being subtle, and stand out. My other option is to go black so it will go with anything. Im not too sure yet. Any opinions are helpful! Quote Link to comment
620flyfisher Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 My vote: match the wheels! Quote Link to comment
Big Schlink Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 California looks good on the old girl. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 match the body in the engine bay or go a grey colour.. I personally don't like bright colours under the hood except for the engine itself. Quote Link to comment
Rocket Dog Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 PM'd you about your L20. Quote Link to comment
TheRedWrench Posted April 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Little update. I have the bay sanded, cut out the battery mount, and ready for primer. The universe chose a color for me and you'll see pics of it tomorrow. Also I sold the engine after having it on craigslist for no more than 8 hours. Woot! Quote Link to comment
TheRedWrench Posted April 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 As promised.I ended up going with orange.I went to pick up black paint originally and turns out Wally World was all out. I asked the 107 year old guy if they had any more black, he said ''No, but we have a lot of Orange!'' and he laughed.He was quite confused when I said that I'l take that instead.Tomorrow I'l reattach everything and clean some parts up. The KA should be in by the end of this week I also just got the Can-am box. I feel like a kid in a candy store! I have Redeye's mounts and Icehoue's can/am just sitting right next to me!Now, if i could just close my eyes and have someone else do the wiring, I'd be set! (im really not looking forward to that) 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 That sounds like how the General Lee ended up orange :lol: Quote Link to comment
Rocket Dog Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 I like orange. And the 99 cent store. Quote Link to comment
TheRedWrench Posted April 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 I ran into a little hiccup. I'm using the KA transmission. And I'm having problems with the end of the transmission passing the torsion bar bolts. The transmission end has tabs that stick out to bolt down to a second cross-member on the 240's. Can I cut that off? And do I need to modify the end of the transmission to get it to accept the drive shaft? I think i remember reading something about that but i cant seem to find it again Quote Link to comment
TheRedWrench Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 After cutting a bit off the transmission end, and after a TON of colorful language, I finally got the KA bolted in.I'm guessing it wouldn't be too hard if i were to do it again. My biggest problem was the fact that I did all of it on my own.Now i just have to slot the transmission cross member a bit, and remove the small drive shaft (Im finding it hard to do, am I just not doing it right?)and of coarse, if theres no pics, it didnt happen! 2 Quote Link to comment
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