thatdatto Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Sweet ride man. I have a 79 kc shortbed and I cannot get it to pass smog to save my life! Any tips to what or who you talked to? It will not pass due to cat not being original and no one seems to know where to find one! Thanks Link to comment
jdub Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Well I sold my stepside bed this last weekend to fellow ratsuner Wayno, so I will be able to fund a standard bed for the truck. If anyone has one in good shape let me know. I can now clean the rear frame and get it ready for paint. Removed front grille, bumper, driverside fender, and front valance to get a look at why I have a branded title due to the truck being totaled sometime in the past. [/url]">http:// Its hard to see but the core support is pushed in about 1" on the bottom driverside, the only way I can fix this is to replace core support. Replaced fuel lines to tank. This was the reason for the fuel leak, stunk up the garage pretty good, wife sqwawked a little bit about it lol. Frame needs a little help, need to pressure wash, replace brake and fuel hardlines as needed, replace ujoints and carrier bearing, shocks, service rear axle, needs to be lowered at least 3" in rear and 3" in front probably MOAR :D , then painted. Thanks to Wayno I was able to pick up a few goodies at the wrecking yard off of a 78 620 KC. Unfortunatley this truck was rusted out so couldn't get the bed. But I got a few other things........headlight buckets, core weber carb, nice front bumper, hood hinges, and a water pump with bigger fan. stay tuned more to come next weekend.............. Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 I wouldn't run a used water pump... it's only 60 for a new one and it's a pretty important part to keep the motor alive Link to comment
jdub Posted August 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Its been awhile since I posted but I am slowly making progress. I have decided to go with a 240sx KA24E motor & trans for drivetrain, so I sold my L20B and trans to fellow ratsun member dscottdatsun. In the meantime I ordered a set of belltech #2005 hardbody drop spindles from Stillen, and new centerlink and balljoints from rockauto. Oh and Friday I just happened to stop by my local wrecking yard for kicks and found an unmolested 87 Nissan d21 2wd v6 truck and bought the complete spindle assemblys with brakes and outer adjustable tie rods......all for $90 ! I also plan on going back for the M/C and P/B off of the same truck so I can see if they will fit in the 620 since the M/C is 15/16 on the hardbody. Today I pulled the stock spindle assys off and finished stripping the engine bay. Found rust gremlins had eaten some of my winshield lip off (see pic) Ill update when spindles and parts show up!\ Rust! Better brakes needs a moter waitin for belltech goodies Link to comment
tim Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 I had a 1980 Datsun Boxer like this. Had the decal kit when I bought it. GREAT fun truck. I ended up euro'ing it white, lowering it 3"... super fun! Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 Wow lock this thread. 2013. This guy is gone. Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 OP last here in March '14. Link to comment
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