risinsun51 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Here is my latest acquisition, 1973 620 I bought for the ole lady. It is currently in its off road set up, which was rrun in baja safari and later a chase truck in the baja 500. Atleast thats what I was told. Plans are to switch out the 5 speed to auto....I know that's completely backwards but she wants auto and I want 5 speed on my 510. Lower it, rewire, some rust repair, lots of rust removal, change front fenders, bumper, grill, front coil over, brake upgrade.....thats the short list. Quote Link to comment
Radim Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Sweet truck!Any chance you'll sell that light bar? :) Quote Link to comment
risinsun51 Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Sweet truck! Any chance you'll sell that light bar? :) Not in love with it but was not going to remove it. Make me an offer! Quote Link to comment
risinsun51 Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Diceded on removing the fenders, while working on the right side the whole front end would move up and down. Seems a bit of rust plus some cutting left the front right just hanging by a hair. Scirocco radiator. Some suspension oics. Extended rear hangers. 1" sway bar Three shocks up front. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Those last two pics....WTF :rofl: Rest of the truck looks pretty good. :) 1 Quote Link to comment
Hermistonkilla Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 pulling that radiator hose will be so easy! Quote Link to comment
risinsun51 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Yeah right....has anyone ever used eastwood rust encapsulator, if so did it do as advertised? Any other product anyone would recommend for a rusty frame?? Quote Link to comment
JNHEscher Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Yeah right....has anyone ever used eastwood rust encapsulator, if so did it do as advertised? Any other product anyone would recommend for a rusty frame?? POR 15 has worked great for me. The higher the humidity, the harder it dries (very exciting for a Missourian). Quote Link to comment
Aibast Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 damn man, just get another truck to lower and keep this sweet offroader. Its way cooler than the regular "down low" trucks. I only wish I had that kind of setup on my truck. Quote Link to comment
risinsun51 Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Ok so I took the auto trans for rebuild and should be done next week. Question I have for you guys is on the flexplate and torque converter. The truck has a L18 and the trans is of a 240z. Which flexplate and converter do I need for this engine? Quote Link to comment
risinsun51 Posted August 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Here are some recent pics. Installing the fenders. Also found out why the steering felt tight when turbing right. Removed fenders to repair the rusted area and keep front of truck where it belongs. Installed front valance as well POR 15 has worked great for me. The higher the humidity, the harder it dries (very exciting for a Missourian).Ordered the POR 15, thanks! Quote Link to comment
Phixius Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 specs / info on those wheels??? Quote Link to comment
risinsun51 Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 specs / info on those wheels??? They are a three piece 15x8 aluminum but can't tell you what brand I don't recognise the logo. Looks like a J but nor sure. I'll post a pic of it tomorrow. Quote Link to comment
Dawa Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 where you have the jackstands in that photo: that is the stock jacking point, however the jackstand point is on the side rails (for front.) you can probably get away with keeping them where you have them, i was just telling you what the manual says just in case you dont have one. Quote Link to comment
risinsun51 Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 where you have the jackstands in that photo: that is the stock jacking point, however the jackstand point is on the side rails (for front.) you can probably get away with keeping them where you have them, i was just telling you what the manual says just in case you dont have one. Any info or suggestions are welcome. I don't have the manual so thanks. Quote Link to comment
Dawa Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 i have a 73 as well, but mine came with the factory service manual. heres one online for a 74 http://www.davidcmurphy.com/olddat/data/1974_Datsun_Pick-up_Serivce_Manual.pdf page 8 of the manual (the 5th page of the general info section) shows you where to put the jackstands. Quote Link to comment
risinsun51 Posted August 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Here is the pic of the logo on the wheels, anyone know who the manufacturer is. Quote Link to comment
Dawa Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 looks like a "j" first guess is jackson or jackman... Quote Link to comment
risinsun51 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Damn..... cool been wondering what they were. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
risinsun51 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Update. Completed the rear by cleaning up some rust, painting, re welded the rear hangers to stock, dropped er 3", and slammed the wheels on for a look. Quote Link to comment
risinsun51 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Been a while but its been on the road and all is great. Still have lots of work ahead but heres where shes at currently. Changed the radiator to a 91 integra. On this pick you can see i will be boxing the inner fender. Making room for the coil overs and they were in terrible condition. Quote Link to comment
mikeanike99 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 I would have kept it Baja style Quote Link to comment
risinsun51 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Anyone in Los Angeles or Orange county interested in trading my fiberglass hood for a factory one with latch and hinges? Also have light bar for sale, make an offer if interested. Quote Link to comment
Cpl620 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Almost want to trade for the hood, but im not totally solf on that cowling Quote Link to comment
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