jvb5577 Posted October 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Got the sway bar figured out.. was up side down and i switched the bolt around. Thanks heretic! :D I will get some new stops as that makes complete sense. On my '73 frame the PO didn't have any stops on the front. Never did bottom out but I rather have them as I want to go a little lower than before. While on the stops I don't have any for the top arm...the ones that there are two a side for. Should I invest in those also or just the bottom ones? I am going to be pulling the cab off this Sunday if anyone wants to join in the action!? Just let me know. Quote Link to comment
heretic Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 right on.! I wouldn't worry about the upper bumpers. they're a non issue on a lowered truck. DAMN IT.!!! I have an out of town family wedding to attend this weekend. Quote Link to comment
jvb5577 Posted October 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 As you know, I plan to be there bright and early - before it gets too hot. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
jvb5577 Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Let me fist start off with saying thank you K_trip for coming over this morning and lending a hand. Got a lot done today. Been trying to finish in time for Datsloco this Saturday in Manteca but looks like I am going to be short a week. Move it back a Saturday! :lol: Got the cab and bed on. Gas tank hooked up, steering done, steering wheel shaft in, tachometer in and ready to be wired, redid the wire harness all the way back, and got all the hardlines back against the firewall. Things to do still is finish dressing up the engine, mate with transmission, drop in, install driveline, bleed brakes/clutch, wire tachometer, wire E30 headlights, install interior. Some other little things too I am sure. Hardlines First picture of body and cab on. Torsion bars are all the way out on this one. Now to the steering and front suspension. It seems like with the ball joints the fronts stick out a little more. Here are some pictures without any shims added.. You can see how far the top of the tire sticks out. I added about 8mm (two 4mm washers OR shims) to both sides. It got the tire a little more tucked up inside the front fenders. Here is what it looks like. The steering linkages went on easy. I reused on of the tie rods for the time being since I only was able to get on on sale at rockauto. New center link and drivers tie rod installed. Quote Link to comment
jvb5577 Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Now onto the hardest thing yet to be done in this build...The removal of the bezel! :frantics: First off, F*** the lighter. That thing is always on there. In the process of being extra careful I still managed to break some of it. I think it was mostly from the PO when he cut the bezel to fit the CD player in. Was still mad but what can you do. A picture of the damage, its not bad at all.. Now with the factory tachometer sitting in there. Looks soo good! :wub: Well that's about how far I got today. Here are some random pictures I have left over. More progress to come shortly! Quote Link to comment
heretic Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 great progress looking good man. I think the barking brake configuration is different on the ball joint trucks. I know my 72' 620 is different than my 78's I'd think you'd want to use the cabling from the later chassis not the 73' Quote Link to comment
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jvb5577 Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Awesome! I forgot to grab a picture of the hoist setup on the cab. Glad you did. Leaving the doors on was a smart choice. I had been looking and thinking about how to lift the cab for a while. First choice was to attach wood on the hoist arm and lift it from the roof of cab. Didn't like that just in case the wood broke putting a hole in the roof. Think this was was the best! Right after you left it felt like the temperature rose 30 degrees, it go hot. Thanks again and no problem about the LCAs want as much stuff to go to use. Been ordering parts parts parts. Not much left needed now. Got my water pump this morning so going to install it. Just a few more things and I will be dropping the engine in. If anyone wants to join in that fun let me know and I will have a date and time on when I will be doing it. Quote Link to comment
heretic Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 ONLY because my own curiosity has gotten me. It looks as if the fulcrum is completely different. 1974 620 single cab 1978 620 single cab Quote Link to comment
jvb5577 Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 ONLY because my own curiosity has gotten me. It looks as if the fulcrum is completely different. 1974 620 single cab This is what I need. Looks like when I intalled the new axle I put the cable on the opposite side. That is why I have so much slack! Quote Link to comment
heretic Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 :) well there you go.!! :) Quote Link to comment
jvb5577 Posted October 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 I need the clips that hold the harness to the frame. I can't seem to find them anywhere else, think it is because I don't know their actual name, but with the part number they are $1 a piece, not bad but wanted to know if I could find them cheaper (as after shipping they will be pricey). I need E 9 and I 16 in the picture below. Quote Link to comment
heretic Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 where did you find them? I need a whole grip of I-16's Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Holy fucking build thread batman!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
Janksun Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 http://modesto.craigslist.org/pts/4117813154.html Maybe you can call this guy and see if you can get some of those clips off the frame? Quote Link to comment
jvb5577 Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Thanks Eagle_Adam where did you find them? I need a whole grip of I-16's Found them on NissanPartsZone.com The I16 part # 24220-M1400 only cost .67 a piece plus the 10 dollar shipping. http://modesto.craigslist.org/pts/4117813154.htmlMaybe you can call this guy and see if you can get some of those clips off the frame? I have the clips on the other frame just can't take them out of the frame without breaking them (can't get to the other side). They snap into the frame and have a hook that holds the harness to it. Quote Link to comment
jvb5577 Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Exedy clutch kit just got here, just waiting for tomorrow to come to get the rest of my parts then I will be dropping the engine into the truck. I am also rebuilding the brake master instead of buying a new one. Seems to be the cheaper way and still keeps the OE brake master. Also running into a problem with the clutch master hitting the brake vacuum. I heard there is a smaller one that is made for the disc brake truck. I am also wiring my tachometer in but was curious at to what gauge wire to use 10 or 12? Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 i used a 10ga wire for my stock tach, and rebuilding a master isnt a bad idea, ive had several of the "rebuilt" parts store ones fail out of the box Quote Link to comment
jvb5577 Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 10 gauge it is then. That's what I read about the brake masters and figured I will give rebuilding the OE one a try. Took it apart the cylinder wall is nice and smooth. Just the rubbers on the springs are a little worn. Pictures will be coming soon. Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 id love a quick write up on the MC reman! Quote Link to comment
jvb5577 Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 id love a quick write up on the MC reman! I already took it apart but will reassemble and document so I can make a write up :) 1 Quote Link to comment
jvb5577 Posted October 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Writeup will be posted soon! I have been looking at my situation with this brake booster from the '79. It is just too damn big! I am running pathfinder dual piston brakes up front and stock drums in the back. Will my brake booster off my '73 still work if I use my brake master off my '79? I can't see why it wouldn't? Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 yes, they are interchangeable!! Quote Link to comment
jvb5577 Posted October 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Thank you! I am deff. putting my old one back on! Just finished this too... http://community.ratsun.net/topic/58051-rebuild-your-brake-mc/ I hope its not too long or has too many pictures :lol: Quote Link to comment
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