Autocross-620 Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Looking for a running 620 in AZ preferably. Doesn't have to be pretty but needs to be a solid start on a project. Budget: around a grand, depending on condition. Link to comment
DeviousPsycho620 Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 If it runs... 1k won't be enough. Just sayin'. Good luck on your search. Link to comment
Autocross-620 Posted April 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 What is a more reasonable budget? There is a guy locally that had a 620 for 1k that has no compression in 2 cylinders... seems kinda hopeful to sell a truck with a questionable motor for that much. But I am a noob ha Link to comment
DeviousPsycho620 Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Nada says 1700 to 3300. But an ugly runner. 1300 to 1500. Depends on how ugly. Link to comment
Autocross-620 Posted April 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Well that's not bad. I am just trying to make this whole thing more palatable for my wife. Under 2k is not bad. My first project is making a DD, then slowly working though the suspension. Link to comment
Janksun Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Mines for sale for $1000 but it's in cali Link to comment
DeviousPsycho620 Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 If it has drums, switch to disc. Drums are horrible. Link to comment
izzo Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Obviously discs are better. But driving around town and back roads, drums aren't that bad. (Pain in the ass adjusting often, yes). I've rocked a few rigs with all drums. These light datsun's don't do to bad mang... We don't all have bagged KA crazy mad beebani trucks in our driveways. Link to comment
DeviousPsycho620 Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 No, but he makes a kit so you can. Lol Link to comment
Autocross-620 Posted April 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Jank- where in Cali? Do you have a post or link? I have fam in SoCal so idk may be able to swing something Link to comment
Janksun Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I'm in nor cal. It's a runner but a rough runner. Ripon, ca http://community.ratsun.net/topic/53731-1975-datsun-620/ Link to comment
Autocross-620 Posted April 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Well that's a bit far. Good luck selling it though Link to comment
Dawa Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 found my truck for 1500, talked down to 1350. but it initially took a lot of maintenance just to keep it on the road. i daily my truck with all 4 drum breaks, mostly highway driving. the drums work fine even in those emergency stop situatioins. but i do have plans to upgrade to discs up front. i read something a while back that specifically applies to these old datsuns this is a rough example of the quote you can either spend a grand on a rusty, barely running vehicle and 5 grand fixing it up or you can spend the 6 grand up front and have a dependable daily driver that barely ever needs any fixing up. it all depends on how you wanna spend your money but it pretty much ends up being the same in the end. it also depends on if youre a good home mechanic with the tools to do the job Link to comment
DeviousPsycho620 Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 That's what i did. $2600 got me a badass ride that drives like a dream. Of course I'm putting another grand into finishing her, but that's another thread. Lol Link to comment
Autocross-620 Posted April 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 I hear ya Dawa, I have heard the same adage before. For me, I want a rolling project. I want to get an original truck running reliably, then start doing frame, suspension and brake restoration/improvements. Not sure how wild I want to go on suspension, but handling is higher on my list than a ka swap. And much higher than aesthetics. Link to comment
Dawa Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 oh ok well it seems like youre just like the majority of us here on ratsun :D im sure youll find what youre lookin for and at an inexpensive price. its just a waiting game Link to comment
Cpl620 Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 got a good running one for a grand, talked the guy down to $700. replaced the coil, fixed the timing, oil and plugs. gets me 70 mile commute 5+days a week. running all drums, they are a pain in the but to adjust and everything but they work fine. the deals are out there man, just keep your eyes open. i set a craigs list alert to my phone. Link to comment
Autocross-620 Posted April 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Cpl- seems like you got a great deal. Got a guy locally who has a non runner that "needs a valve job" but hesitant to pursue it since it seems kinda shady. I am cruising CL twice a day (or more) lookin'. Something will pop up. by the way, how much does a valve job run usually. Link to comment
DeviousPsycho620 Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Just get a new head. I know a few people that have 3 or 4 just sitting on a shelf. What motor does it have? Link to comment
Autocross-620 Posted April 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 I think it's an l16. They didn't put the 18 in until 74 I believe. Link to comment
DeviousPsycho620 Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 You should start asking around. It may be worth it. Link to comment
izzo Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 That's what i did. $2600 got me a badass ride that drives like a dream. Of course I'm putting another grand into finishing her, but that's another thread. Lol Man! You got a good deal on that truck :D Link to comment
DeviousPsycho620 Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Trust me. I know. I could have paid $3200+ easy. Link to comment
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