GreenD21 Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 For your viewing pleasure here's a build thread on Barney Brown's 1970 Datsun 521 Gasser truck. Barney is Barry Brown's brother. The plan is to blow the doors off Barry's 620 Gasser http://community.ratsun.net/topic/60234-1979-datsun-620-gasser-by-riter-restorations/?do=findComment&comment=1049121 at NYIRP (New York International Race Park)...or so he hopes.Specs:-Chevy 350 pushing 400HP built by Ohio George himself!!!-Quick Change Rear End-Cab has been stretched 6 inches in length.I'll let the pics do the talking.Test Fitting Quote Link to comment
GreenD21 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Gasser IngredientsStand Back and Soak it InTest fitting the CabTransmissionLooking ToughWork ContinuesFloor Pan ModificationsCustom MountsSteeringEngine and Transmission Quote Link to comment
GreenD21 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Everything FitsBetter View of Custom Engine MountsTight Fit but it WorksNew CabExtending the Cab and Frame/Building the Cab FloorModeling a set of OverallsCab WorkCab Extended 6"And that is it for the pics I have right now. As Barney sends me updates I'll get them posted up here for you guys to enjoy.Thanks for looking!! 1 Quote Link to comment
GreenD21 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 More pics from Barney: Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 I was wondering about the doors, good job, I went the other route and just extended the back of the cab. Keep the photos coming. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
GreenD21 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Just received more pics. Quote Link to comment
GreenD21 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 And some more: Ratsun says I can't post too many pics at one time. Quote Link to comment
GreenD21 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Thanks for looking! As Barney sends me more pics I will get them posted. 2 Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 This is a great build, keep the photos coming. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
GreenD21 Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Sorry about the blurriness...removable rollbar. 1 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Absolutely awesome fab work to say the least !!!! Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I want one...very nice. Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 fun!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Very nice!! Great work! Quote Link to comment
mattyhacks71 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 So fricken cool! Keep the update comming :w00t: Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I am so very much following this Quote Link to comment
Madmax Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I have to admit when i first saw your project i thought it was terrible, but i have to eat my thoughts and I Love your project!!! Great job and good work, keep it up!!! Quote Link to comment
willz Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 So I'm assuming you extended the cab/doors because you're tall? Quote Link to comment
finney Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 this is awesome Quote Link to comment
JoeCool Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 That is a bad ass build! Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I have been kinda day dreaming of something very similar, but use an old late 60s early 70s toyota truck and a toyota hemi.maybe even rhd conversion Quote Link to comment
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