angelomedallas Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Hi everyone. I just bought this 76 620. Has some issues , lights, brakes and a very very stiff suspension setup but I love the way she looks. I dont want a showroom restoration. I want her for fun drives , looking good and running strong and Reliable. What do you think guys Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 It's a truck so it will feel a bit stiff. To a point, stiff is good for handling a top heavy vehicle. If not carrying loads then you can safely lower it a few inches to improve the handling even further. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 I think a 620 is a very good choice. Keep it stock and it will be very reliable. Quote Link to comment
jvb5577 Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 I think a 620 is a very good choice. Keep it stock and it will be very reliable. Whats the fun in that! :P I agree with Mike. My trucks rear suspension is stiff but it was made that way. You can remove a leaf but if you were to haul anything it would do you no good. Whats wrong with the brakes? One more thing.. PICTURES! and Welcome :) Quote Link to comment
angelomedallas Posted March 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Thanks !!!! Well , my brakes feels like very very worn out. They feel hard and when you push them hard somthing sound like getting stuck and the truck turns right. So there might be something wrong. I was thinking upgrading for beebanis mount for calipers but everyone is telling me that it supposed to break great because it has booster. Quote Link to comment
angelomedallas Posted March 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Im trying to post some pictures for you guys Quote Link to comment
angelomedallas Posted March 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 sorry guys dont know how to post them Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 The drum brakes work well but need to be adjusted every 3-4 months as they wear. Lift each wheel and spin the tire and adjust just until it drags. Pulling to one side means one brake isn't doing it's share of the work. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Yes, they stop good if adjusted well - and if one brake isn't stuck causing truck to pull to one side ... Quote Link to comment
angelomedallas Posted March 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Thanks guys, homework for tomorrow. Hope i can upload som pics Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 for what its worth. Stiff suspension isn't to bad. Make sure its working right. See if they are air ride or gas adjust, or even new... Stiff suspension just means its riding like a truck lol. Brakes... If i were you. I would skip dicking around with everything. new shoes for the front and back, all 4 adjusters, and 4 wheel cylinders. also have the drums turned or replace. Just get them done and out of the way, adjust them during install and be confident your brakes won't be shat or fail on you. You're looking at under a hundred bucks if you just do shoes/cylinders and adjusters (adjusters are available on rock auto.com under Misc brake parts.) Quote Link to comment
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angelomedallas Posted March 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Finally jajajaj there she is. Thanks izzo and mike and zilla. Tomorrow im free and im doing brakes ( if i can find any parts in retail in the shops around here) im from puerto rico so there arent much parts in stock for her. Ebay is where i can find most of it. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Good looking rig, welcome aboard :D Quote Link to comment
jvb5577 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Who built it? Very clean looking. Any interior pictures? Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Lol!! That thing is pretty sick. Love the rims getting used as card holders. Rooflz for sho Quote Link to comment
angelomedallas Posted March 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 I dont know eho built it but god she had a nice style. The only thing i know about her is the some previous owner is from texas like 12 years ago. Today i work on the brakes and it was quite easy. All brake shoes were loose jajajaj that was the reason for not braking. Adjust all 4 and done. Fills and brakes like new vehicle. 1 Quote Link to comment
angelomedallas Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 And my new rear view mirror oldys style Brake shoes were in good condition just loose. Quote Link to comment
angelomedallas Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Ok someone ask about my shocks. They seem to be almost new they are just dirty. Kyb gr2. I think they are a little stiffer than the oem ones? Quote Link to comment
southern620 Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 this is a very nice truck. id be proud to drive this Quote Link to comment
datsunaholic Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Texas plates and wing windows. And it looks like it was green inside? Some things have been swapped (blue door cards were never used on Green or Orange trucks as I recall) Quote Link to comment
angelomedallas Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Yes had some green but you can see it only in the interior. And the blue , I dont like it. Looks like a knicks superfan. But im working on that. Want all around black interior. Quote Link to comment
angelomedallas Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Im in love with my truck. Jajajaj :) Quote Link to comment
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