markymac Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Hello Fellow Ratsun Members, I want to thank you all for having such an amazing forum. I have being watching and reading posts for years. I decided to contribute my custom build in Memory of my father who passed away, he had a handful of Datsun's and I chose to purchase a 77 620 Kingcab to build. My Father had, A 240zx, 260zx, 280zx, 810, 86 300xz, 88 300zx Shiro #35. Currently the Truck is Bright Orange with a Black/Orange Interior. Already Completed. 1. Wash and Clean 2. Lowered a few inches with Procomp Toxic Shocks 3. 18" Titan Rims with hub bored 4. Brand new set of 225/40/18 Khumos 5. Body Work in Progress. 6. New Battery 7. New Spark Plugs and Wires 8. New Distributor, Rotor, Points 9. New Clutch Slave Cylinder. 10. Weber Carb. 11. Purchased 78 280zx 5sp, hoping it will fit 12. Purchased 100's of parts from RockAuto.com Next on List. 1. Find best header for L20b 2, Install Custom Exhaust 3. Layout Custom Stereo System (4 tweeters, 4- 6", 4- 8", and 2- 12's) 4. Paint Matte/Flat Orange 5. Rewire Compete Truck 6. Fluids Change. 7. Become my daily drive 8. Will need to purchase the club and install alarm. I will post pictures soon. I am looking for a Good Datsun Mechanic in the Central Florida Area. 3 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Welcome Mark, a shame the pictures aren't up, so looking forward to seeing them. Welcome. Some thoughts... Headers are expensive and unless this engine is extremely 'built', they add nothing. A better option is an earlier L16 cast iron manifold. They do everything the header can but are quieter, run cooler, fit perfectly and don't come loose, don't rust out or leak. The only thing a header is... is lighter. If custom exhaust you might consider duals, but keep the pipe diameter small. Unles the wiring has been extremely hacked by previous owner, fix what you have. There are wiring diagrams for the '77 here or get the Haynes 620 manual for them/.. better yet is the Nissan FSM (factory service manual) Being an old Datsun owner almost requires you to be your own mechanic. Paying for work done is very expensive. Again I suggest getting the Nissan '77 FSM and doing your on work or most of it. At the least you will know what is wrong and not ne taken advantage of by a mechanic.. The manuals are for sale on line for as little as $20 and pay for themselves in about 15 min or work. Everything on a '77 can be done by the owner. There are no mystery electronics or sensors. Emissions equipment are rudimentary and simple. 2 Quote Link to comment
Hrvat9 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Welcome Mark, a shame the pictures aren't up, so looking forward to seeing them. Welcome. Some thoughts... Headers are expensive and unless this engine is extremely 'built', they add nothing. A better option is an earlier L16 cast iron manifold. They do everything the header can but are quieter, run cooler, fit perfectly and don't come loose, don't rust out or leak. The only thing a header is... is lighter. If custom exhaust you might consider duals, but keep the pipe diameter small. Unles the wiring has been extremely hacked by previous owner, fix what you have. There are wiring diagrams for the '77 here or get the Haynes 620 manual for them/.. better yet is the Nissan FSM (factory service manual) Being an old Datsun owner almost requires you to be your own mechanic. Paying for work done is very expensive. Again I suggest getting the Nissan '77 FSM and doing your on work or most of it. At the least you will know what is wrong and not ne taken advantage of by a mechanic.. The manuals are for sale on line for as little as $20 and pay for themselves in about 15 min or work. Everything on a '77 can be done by the owner. There are no mystery electronics or sensors. Emissions equipment are rudimentary and simple. What would you recommend for custom exhaust diameter ? (Just wondering, dual and single) 2 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Welcome, truck pictures please. 1 Quote Link to comment
Gradyfest Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Welcome markymac! Your dad had a nice collection! Respect. I love the "bullet side" 620. If it's the orange color I'm thinking of, that is also one of my favorite colors they came in. Look's like you have a good start and probably could of joined years ago. pics, Pics, PICS! :frantics: 1 Quote Link to comment
markymac Posted December 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Original Craigslist posting from when I purchased. 1 Quote Link to comment
markymac Posted December 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 First Night of Ownership after quick wash. Love My 77 Datsun 620 Kingcab. 2 Quote Link to comment
markymac Posted December 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Last Picture before I took off the Panther 18" Chrome Rims, which I will be putting up for sale! 1 Quote Link to comment
markymac Posted December 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Here are a few pictures with the Titan Wheels on 225/40/18 when I dropped off to my friends body shop. I just finished installing the Procomp Toxic Shocks. 2 Quote Link to comment
markymac Posted December 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Welcome Mark, a shame the pictures aren't up, so looking forward to seeing them. Welcome. Some thoughts... Headers are expensive and unless this engine is extremely 'built', they add nothing. A better option is an earlier L16 cast iron manifold. They do everything the header can but are quieter, run cooler, fit perfectly and don't come loose, don't rust out or leak. The only thing a header is... is lighter. If custom exhaust you might consider duals, but keep the pipe diameter small. Unles the wiring has been extremely hacked by previous owner, fix what you have. There are wiring diagrams for the '77 here or get the Haynes 620 manual for them/.. better yet is the Nissan FSM (factory service manual) Being an old Datsun owner almost requires you to be your own mechanic. Paying for work done is very expensive. Again I suggest getting the Nissan '77 FSM and doing your on work or most of it. At the least you will know what is wrong and not ne taken advantage of by a mechanic.. The manuals are for sale on line for as little as $20 and pay for themselves in about 15 min or work. Everything on a '77 can be done by the owner. There are no mystery electronics or sensors. Emissions equipment are rudimentary and simple. Datzenmike, thanks so much for your comment. The engine is stock except for the Weber Carb. I do want to do some single type exhaust off the header. I was looking at these two options. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/161386957687?lpid=82&chn=ps http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/151517071917?lpid=82&chn=ps I did purchase the Haynes Manual, I will look into the 77 FSM, I have done most the work myself, but since I replaced the distributor and points, I do not feel like it has the same power, sometime is off, maybe timing. This is the first vehicle I bought that did no have a warranty lol and all my previous mechanics was Nitro RC or Racing Go Karts. I will investigate the option you have shared with me, I do like the option of just purchasing a header then going to my friend muffler shop and get some 2 or 2.5" pipe ran. 1 Quote Link to comment
markymac Posted December 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Welcome, truck pictures please. Charlie69, thanks for the Welcome, Pictures are up my friend. More to come! 1 Quote Link to comment
markymac Posted December 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Welcome markymac! Your dad had a nice collection! Respect. I love the "bullet side" 620. If it's the orange color I'm thinking of, that is also one of my favorite colors they came in. Look's like you have a good start and probably could of joined years ago. pics, Pics, PICS! :frantics: Gradyfest, Thank you so much for your kind remarks, my Dad did have an amazing collection. I have added pictures, more to come! 1 Quote Link to comment
620z Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Welcome markymac. Good to see another Central Florida 620 owner. I remember seeing that truck on CL. 2 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 that is a pretty truck, i may not like titans but they're better than the rims that were originally on there welcome, have fun 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Looks like a fantastic start! 1 Quote Link to comment
Jersey Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 My first KC was orange it was the original paint and also a '77. Love your truck man: it looks Great! 2 Quote Link to comment
markymac Posted January 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Welcome markymac. Good to see another Central Florida 620 owner. I remember seeing that truck on CL. Thanks 620z, maybe we could get together sometime. How long have you had yours? 1 Quote Link to comment
markymac Posted January 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 that is a pretty truck, i may not like titans but they're better than the rims that were originally on there welcome, have fun Thanks hobospyder, I am working on getting a set of 15x10 or 16x10 and trying to run a different style. Maybe staggered 8 in front and 10 in rear like Blue one Below. 1 Quote Link to comment
markymac Posted January 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 My first KC was orange it was the original paint and also a '77. Love your truck man: it looks Great! Jersey thanks for your nice comments. 2 Quote Link to comment
620z Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Thanks 620z, maybe we could get together sometime. How long have you had yours? Got my first Datsun truck in 89. I currently have 2 620s. The most recent one is my blue unmolested '78 which I got in July. 2 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Nice truck :cool: 2 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Thank you for the pictures. As for the brake kit Check out the Mike Klotz Kits: Mike at this time only makes front kits. I put these on the front of my 66 520 easy install. http://community.ratsun.net/topic/11459-disc-brake-kits-521520320620/ Beebanis Brackets: Front: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/25124-hardbody-disc-brake-brackets-for-620521520320/ Rear: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/25152-rear-disc-brackets-for-520521620/ Quote Link to comment
markymac Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Looks like a fantastic start! Draker, Thanks I appreciate it, looks like you have had your fair share of Datsun's Quote Link to comment
markymac Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Got my first Datsun truck in 89. I currently have 2 620s. The most recent one is my blue unmolested '78 which I got in July. 620z, that is awesome. Would love to see them one day. Have a good one! Quote Link to comment
markymac Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Nice truck :cool: J2eDeYe, thanks, you have a nice truck too and seems like you have a very nice collection of vehicles. Quote Link to comment
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