Lockleaf Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 you can try using patina preserver from Eastwood. It's specifically to protect and prevent water contact and corrosion. 2 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I've heard that "rat-rod" VW guys use flax seed oil to preserve their home-made patina rust. Wonder if this would be more effective than clear coating? Anyway...... I made a headlight harness that's plug-and-play for the BMW ellipsoids with the exception of a ground. 2 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Good looking harness but i am confused only 1 headlight? Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Thank you. I'm a tech at a toyota, so I see nice looking harnesses all day. I (vaguely) modeled this harness after a modern day one... No, this has everything for both headlights. Starting from top; a relay for each headlight, the red wire coming out to the left is to source voltage, next bunch of wires coming out to the left is passenger headlight - relay trigger wires that plug into original light socket and then 12V the feeds new BMW light. That is the replicated at the far end. 1 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 how she sits now.. 2 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Purchasing my friends '79 KC that was wrecked. Full KA24DE (running) swap. Here we go again........ another KA What's this? Number 6 KA lol. Lol, but wait -- It was my old KA from my A10 that was wrecked. We meet again.............. 2 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Originally got a KA24DE from a Frontier because I wanted to run my sidedrafts. The truck KA, though, has bent valves (all intake valves). I don't really want to mess with this.... However, It's a lot easier to carb a KA24DE from an S13/14 than I previously thought. I've just discovered Ford EDIS setups with Megajolt. Seriously inexpensive at around $300 for an entire setup -- including the EDIS (junk yard parts), and Megajolt spark / timing controller, and tone wheel that goes on crank. why have I never thought of this?! 1 Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 I don't know but that's me evetual plan for when I put itb's on mine. 2 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Love the roof rack and the population of the rack. Nice stance looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment
skyshadow Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Great looking little truck. Roof rack is gnarly. I see what you're going for with the build. Would be a shame to see the paint stripped but I think a patina would really bring the rat look together. 1 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 I'm trying to strip the two tone off the bed, not the whole truck 1 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Thank you! Lovin the truck. Lots of fun. 1 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted April 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 My friend wrecked his 1979 KC and I bought it off him. I really wanted the drivetrain - KA24DE. It was the engine that was in my 1979 A10 sedan a few years back. Hammered.... But fixable..... After pulling the front end straight, I decided to do the unthinkable....... My other friend and I have decided to practice fabrication on this truck... Guinea pig? We'll be starting a tube front chassis, possibly IRS and front coilovers. This is on the back burner, though...... 2 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted April 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Cleaned up the KA and rebuilt the bottom end and head. The pistons have been replaced with KA24E and bumping compression somewhere above 11.2:1 This engine will be running a dual set of Weber 45's, Ford EDIS4 crank trigger ignition with mega jolt. 2 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted April 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 That smile, tho..... 3 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted April 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Was cruising around with my buddy Kevin in Tacoma one night and found there was a meet a Krispy Kreme and decided to roll through. Local Photographer Mike Gatch liked out trucks and snapped some cool pics. Nice guy. Link to his work............... http://www.facebook.com/MikeGatchPhotography Photos of me and my buddy Kevin's trucks 2 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted April 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 little birdy on fender mirror 2 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted April 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Snap-On tool vendor came into work and passed out these flyers for tech to invent a new tool..... Think I'll win? 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 This truck is soo much better since the CL ad. Nice work. :cool: That black KC was a nice truck. Can't remember if you've upgraded the brakes or not on the single cab, but you need to if you haven't. The reasons should be apparent by now :lol: Nice design on your tool :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted April 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 This truck is soo much better since the CL ad. Nice work. :cool: That black KC was a nice truck. Can't remember if you've upgraded the brakes or not on the single cab, but you need to if you haven't. The reasons should be apparent by now :lol: Nice design on your tool :rofl: I would have to agree. The CL ad truck is no longer there haha! I've modified it and improved it quite a bit. I love it. Yes. the black KC was one of the nicest Datsun trucks I'd ever seen in person, without a doubt. The black KC was THE truck that made me want a 620. aaaand, yes. Bigger brakes are a MUST. I'll be going with D21 setup when the time comes. 1 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted April 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Day 1 .... Current .... 2 Quote Link to comment
abbylind Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Looks like it belongs on MadMax...YA! 1 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted May 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Looks like it belongs on MadMax...YA! Lol, thanks. It's been a fun toy. Was a very reliable daily driver for a while, but now its a weekend cruiser. 1 Quote Link to comment
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