SlikRick Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 So after neglecting her for about 6 years I am getting backin to her. I had an issue with the pulley gettting loose and finally found out why,the asshat that built my motor did not put the woodruff key back in.So I bought the pin from a local Nis stealership, went to put it back in and just as I was about to press it in I hear a clink, it fell in the oil pan,grrrrrr. Crap so now I have to drop the panandlook for the key. So today I took my chrome SE Titan wheels to get the Kumho Ecsta AST's mounted. I get home to take off the Smith Racing Twisters did that, then I move on to removing the adapters, firstcomes off after a bit of a struggle. I move on the the second one get to the last screw andthe head strips, Aww fak. Called it a day and downed 4 Blue Moons to ease the frustration. How she used to look. Started to set it up on stands. Engine bay is a mess right now. It will be cleaned up quite a bit. New shoes Quote Link to comment
SlikRick Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 BTW I really dig this site, I've been fiending for a 510 2 door forever. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Leave the key in the pan, not worth the bother for a $3 part, it's not going anywhere and the pickup tube has a screen and is about an inch above the pan bottom in the middle. The back of the Z24 pan is even deeper and it will eventually fall down in there. You'll have to remove the steering arm and cross brace, pan gasket... don't give it another thought. Leave it for the next owner to wonder wtf? lol Nice 720! Quote Link to comment
SlikRick Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 There will be no other next owner,lol, my daughter is calling dibs on it, she's crazy! I've had this truck since high school. Actually the key was 1.14,imagine my surprise,the dude at the parts counter was like whats a 720? Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I agree that leaving it would not hurt anything. I sure would not drop the pan for it. Any chance of getting it out with one of those little telescoping magnets? Thats about all the effort i would put into getting that one out. Jason Quote Link to comment
SlikRick Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Im thinking this as far as color goes ,DOM's 510 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I love your 720 it's got the late 80's -early 90's look! I say buff it out & start cruising again :D The Titans will look good on there too. Quote Link to comment
SlikRick Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Got one on, damn adapters, shouldnt have used the blue loctite,lol. Quote Link to comment
bagged_datsun Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Got one on, damn adapters, shouldnt have used the blue loctite,lol. i think those rims look alot better on there then the other ones. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/datzenmike/720stuffZ24swap016Large.jpg[/img]"] Next time you change your oil, fish around on the lowest level with a coat hanger through the drain hole. Quote Link to comment
toddluck Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 love the truck and want the shell....lol Quote Link to comment
SlikRick Posted October 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Thanks for the compliments fellas, I really dig how the Titan wheels look on my 720. Too bad I dont have my Titan any more though, I guess someone needed it alot more than I did. I had just leveled it and threw on some 325/65's on some 18x9 Ballistic wheels the day before they stole her. I am acutally thinking on taking the SuperShell off before I paint it again. Quote Link to comment
Nissan_Boy85 Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 I've been lookin for a shell like that or a solid side (no windows) for my 720 for the longest time. Looks good and it's enough motivation to restart my search for one. Quote Link to comment
SlikRick Posted October 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Im really thinking of parting ways with that shell and going with a fiberglass tonneau. This is how it sits with the Titans and the stock bumpstops removed. I installed some low profile bumpstops for some travel, still a bit more drop there as I didnt let all of the air out of the shocks. Quote Link to comment
SlikRick Posted October 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Actually the second pic is almost completely aired out. Quote Link to comment
Phlebmaster Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Nice ride SlikRick. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 LOVE the titans & the way it looks all the way laid. Quote Link to comment
SlikRick Posted October 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Thanks fellas, I'm digging the new Fronty wheels for the 09's too. I just saw some on Ebay. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 To bad they are the wrong 6-lug diameter :( Trucks lookin good :) Quote Link to comment
SlikRick Posted October 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Woohoo finally cut those front adapters off after breaking two extractor's in both of them, it's kind of funny because it was the last screw on both. So I dropped off my hubs at a tooling shop and they said they will be done tomorrow. Now, just to get that pesky woodruff key onto the crank so I can mount the pulley and get it timed right. I also ordered a new dist. cap, distributor, ignition lock assembly, upper and lower ball joints, new ground strap, new tie rod ends, and suspension techniques sway bar bushings,and new front brakes,found another mint Formuling France Steering wheel, and new Vitaloni mirrors. After I get all this done, she's getting some new clothes, Im thinking Galaxy black for sure. Quote Link to comment
SlikRick Posted October 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Well been busy, new inner/outter tie rods, new u/l ball joints, new dist.been rust hunting and found the mother load in the passenger side floor. Here's how she sits right now, with the wheels. She'll be getting paint soonish. Quote Link to comment
Nissan_Boy85 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I see your missing your cowl. Are ya smoothing it off? Quote Link to comment
SlikRick Posted October 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I took it off as it kept getting in the way. I need to go pick up some fastners for it. I had my original one chromed, but with it sitting and the water it rusted and corroded. Quote Link to comment
Cuts metal like mad Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 hmmm... I guess bed caps are played out... but I like the fit of yours. Looks kinda like a oldschool 2dr pathfinder. Quote Link to comment
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