petercscherer Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I've recently come across a Datsun 620 Pickup locally. I've only ever looked at 720 and 240Z prices, and I wanted to get your opinions on the value and desirability of this one.From what I've been told by the seller, it's sat for quite awhile, there is currently an unknown V6/auto in it, and there's no major body damage or rust. No title, only Bill-of-Sale Oics! I do have a running engine/transmission to install in it, and I have the shop space/time/tools/etc... ~Peter 2 Quote Link to comment
Guest Rick-rat Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I don't know how hard it is to get a new title in Texas, That's the only thing I would be concerned about. Looks like a good project truck 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Cheby V6. 2.8L? What year? Hassle of ownership would be my largest concern. 2 Quote Link to comment
petercscherer Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Don't know what year right now. Haven't been to see it in person, and the seller is NOT a car person. Texas title process requires that you get title-insurance, exhaust efforts to find/reach past owners, and pay the typical titling fees just to receive a Liened Title which lasts for 3 years. After that 3 years, if no one has come forward and claimed the car as stolen or wrecked, you then get a clear TX title. It's a lot of BS paperwork and time, and ultimately isn't that bad moneywise... I think the last one I did was $350 all in.~Peter 1 Quote Link to comment
Guest Rick-rat Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Looks like around a 73, and some type of GM engine Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Ford 2.8 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I said Chevy because dizzy is in the back. Meh. Not hurt that I don't know my early 80's American motors. 1 Quote Link to comment
JoeCool Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I am going to guess Olds or Pontiac on the engine.Chevy would be orange, Ford is navy blue. This one looks light blue. Plus that alternator looks corporate GM. But this got me to thinking... how cool would it be to put a GM Buick Grand National engine in a 620 or 720? As for the truck, I say go for it if the price is cheap and a title can be worked out somehow. 1 Quote Link to comment
Dolomite Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I'm with nanners on this one. Looks like the 2.8 abortion from a bronco 2 my buddy had in high school. Shitty engines in my book, no power but at least they get bad mileage. For the record, the grand natty or better yet gnx setup in a 620 would be epic. 2 Quote Link to comment
dr.feltersnatch Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Honestly I wouldnt pay more than like $400 for it. If it had a title i would pay more. Its going to cost you a couple thousand to get it back on the road. Not to mention what they may have hacked up to do the motor swap. I personally would pass. 3 Quote Link to comment
HOGIE Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I agree with dr. feltersnatch, offer low for it like 300 with the implication that its only worth parts. It does look rust free from these exterior parts. I'd suggest you pull up the carpet and look at the floor to asses the rust issues, windshield gasket leaks cause many rusty floors in 620. 2 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 dont waist your time another better one will show up 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 One of the worst Ford motors ever. Truck looks great though. How are the floors? 3-400 is my price, although I might try less first, like $100. 2 Quote Link to comment
petercscherer Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Guy is asking $500, and now looking at my economic situation, I think that what feltersnatch is right: that it will cost several thousand dollars to get back on the road. I'd much rather find a 620 in the condition of my 720, and pay $1200-1600 for it. P Probably going to pass and stick with my projects that I already have... ~Peter 3 Quote Link to comment
denmarkboy Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Man I miss having time to read threw more posts . Interesting find , I would log it away as one to come back later and get for parts . So what engine is it ? exploder 2.9...I mean explorer 2.9 .. I think ford 2.9 and the chevy 2.8 are the 2 worst motors on the plant . It's like they were racing to see who could build the crappiest engine of all time , 4 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 It has 1 thing going for it! It is a Datsun! Tell him for $50 you will haul it off for him. In AZ it is illegal to sell a vehicle without a title. Quote Link to comment
orangie Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 There's a lot of questions to ask yourself. What are your plans for the truck. How much work and money are you willing and able to do? I like the fit of engine is the bay, but was it a hack job or a nice install? If the engine mileage is really high do you want to replace it with the same engine? I don't think 300-400 is bad if you willing to put a lot of work into it, but the resale on these trucks isn't great even if heavily modified. I don't think you would ever get more than 10 grand for that truck, tricked out and painted. Quote Link to comment
74datsun620 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 It is a ford motor and if you get it I have some cool speed parts for one. I have all the parts for this motor(there just buried in the race shop) , 40 plus different cams, N.O.S. motor and aluminum oil pan. But these motors have such small ports I don't see it having any hp. Quote Link to comment
74datsun620 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 And these motors came with a small top loader that is unbearable!!! I ran one bolted to a SB chevy in my I.M.C.A. modified during the 90's intill the rule book outlawed it. Quote Link to comment
Guest Rick-rat Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Why are those top loaders unbearable ? Quote Link to comment
Dolomite Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 They shift like shit and the OD gear is prone to breakage. Quote Link to comment
74datsun620 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 They shift like shit and the OD gear is prone to breakage. A MK1 top loader doesn't have OD. Quote Link to comment
74datsun620 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 I used one from a 1974 MK1 in my modified. I used first or second gear (1/4 mile track first/ 3/8 mile and up track with second gear) turning from 6500 to 8000 rpm and it lived!!! And the shifter was right on top of the tranny mounted to a plate I made. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Yep, one of the greatest engines ever made! It would fly in a 1974 Capri!! Putting it in a heavy bronco is just dumb. 1 Quote Link to comment
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