Jstockton2013 Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 So I have acquired my first Datsun a 1979 Datsun 620 in less than par conditions. Well i dont have it yet I pick it up in a few days. The truck was given to me after a family member passed, we argued about the vehicle when it was first acquired and finally i get the oppurtunity to play with it. Thanks for the add to the community and I hope I can learn a lot from you guys. Heres a few pictures of the old thing. 2 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Welcome to Ratsun. Those tires look old, when was this on the road last? 4 or 5 speed? 1 Quote Link to comment
abbylind Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Looks like it has AC! 2 Quote Link to comment
Elkie Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Isn't hooked up though, good luck and welcome. 1 Quote Link to comment
SPIDERSHACKOV Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Keep posting updates. I like the wheels. 2 Quote Link to comment
Jstockton2013 Posted July 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Thanks guys and not to sure on all the specs I pick it up Saturday I'll give it a bath and post more then. It was last on the road in the mid 2000's but its been driven on a farm from house to barn since then has not been touched in 2 years because family member got sick. 2 Quote Link to comment
teagueauto21 Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Welcome to ratsun! 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Keep posting updates. I like the wheels. If you mean rims... me too. 1 Quote Link to comment
74datsun620 Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Welcome to Ratsun! I too like the rims! 1 Quote Link to comment
Jstockton2013 Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Picked it up and trailered it home. But with a fresh battery and some ether it fired up in the process of cleaning out the bed however I got attacked by wasp and stung. 2 Quote Link to comment
Jstockton2013 Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Hopefully get pics tomorrow 1 Quote Link to comment
Jstockton2013 Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 I have been tinkering with her today, Learned alot fixed a little. Fixed the brakes, checked all the glass, windshield is good but the seal needs replaced. Have to rebuild the carb gonna give the whole engine a tuneup. Found some cancer on the passengers rocker panel gonna cut and replace. Over all not the prettiest thing but I think it will be a great project. so heres some more pics [/url] 2 Quote Link to comment
lbrooks6174 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Welcome looks close to what I started with if I can offer one tip if it has been setting but will run start with cleaning gas tank very good nothing worse than going thru carb and tuning up engine and suck more trash in it good luck and nice ride ill be looking for updates 3 Quote Link to comment
red13 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 feel free to check out my build I am doing a ground up restore and been trying to put tips in 1 Quote Link to comment
Jstockton2013 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Some more work done on the truck, had my little brother go to town sanding and spraying a base coat of protection primer. Running into some issues trying to figure out what to replace the floor board with I have been told everything from 1/16 steel stock, to parts from junkyard cars it definitely need alot of floor replace, any one got any suggestions. 2 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 good floor pan from a parts truck or i think people use 16 gauge sheet metal. 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Yep some 16 gauge sheet metal is the ticket. Good looking truck, welcome aboard. :) 1 Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Speaking of floor pan, do guys guys know if the hood is of the same gauge? I have a junk one i could cut apart... 1 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 I'm pretty sure the hood is thinner, the hole in my floor makes the metal look .1-.25 thick, the hood is at most .1, but I'm pretty sure it's only like .05-.07 thick. I haven't measured or anything, just what it looks like to my. How bad off is this hood? Pictures? 1 Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Beyond motivation...When I bought the truck, I noticed the hood being all wavy and there was a long scrip running side way. Later when I opened the hood, I saw the failed attempt at fixing what must have been a hood folded in half... 1 Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 but if its not thick enough, Ill go buy some sheet metal 1 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Oh well damn. Umm... I'd just say go with sheet metal or check the thickness of the skins before hand to see if they're the same gauge. I really don't think they will be because one is meant to bear loads while the other blocks wind and looks pretty yaknow? 1 Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 alright. Thx Hobo 1 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 I'm really just hazarding a guess as best as I can. I don't weld and haven't gotten around to body work on my truck yet 1 Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 I did with 22 gauge and did a terrible job. I will take my time to shape the new patches and add the curves like the stock floor pans. My concern is that the 22 gauge made the floor flimsy and bouncy 1 Quote Link to comment
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