mcordero8 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Hey that POR-15 is some good shit. Your going to like it. 1 Quote Link to comment
distributorguy Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Find a place called Bud's. I believe it was in OK. That's where I got my motor from. They had 3 620s last summer. If you want to part out some of what you have, I could use your old water pump pulley! Plus your motor should have a "peanut" head, and the Datsun logo valve covers sell for $50+. Timing covers are always in need, and a lot of the other parts that convert to the L20b. Its not junk. Someone was also recently looking for a spare carb assembly. 1 Quote Link to comment
skyshadow Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Find a place called Bud's. I believe it was in OK. That's where I got my motor from. They had 3 620s last summer. If you want to part out some of what you have, I could use your old water pump pulley! Plus your motor should have a "peanut" head, and the Datsun logo valve covers sell for $50+. Timing covers are always in need, and a lot of the other parts that convert to the L20b. Its not junk. Someone was also recently looking for a spare carb assembly. Thanks for the info. I could part it out no problem. Taking engines apart is always easier than assembly haa I'll pull the pump pulley and PM you 1 Quote Link to comment
Elkie Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Couple months ago A&J salvage was advertising three 620's. They were in Denton, Ok which was like 8 or 9 hours one way for me so never went. One of them is even an early model like yours. If you do end up going let me know. 2 Quote Link to comment
skyshadow Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Called A&J and Bud's. A&J said they don't have any datsuns anymore. Bud's is just a constant busy tone so I dont know yet. Thanks for the info though 1 Quote Link to comment
skyshadow Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 BUD'S HAS ONE! They have a 75 620. She knows there is a driver glass, which i need but is insure of the rest of the truck's condition. So I'm going to make a 2hr trip out there on my next day off. Thanks Distributorguy 1 Quote Link to comment
distributorguy Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Congrats! If they have an original grille that's not broken, please let me know. Looking for one with the "eyebrows" over the headlights, not the plain round holes. Like the left one on Elkie's photo 2 posts up, not the one on the right. I may be required to have one to be in the "Production class" for out race truck. ??? Otherwise I'm willing to trade my newer style in perfect condition for someone else's original? Sorry for the brief hijack. 1 Quote Link to comment
skyshadow Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Tore the CA18 down this weekend. The new water pump, timing belt, trans filter... etc should be in by next weekend. Also fabbed a new floor board into the front driver's side floor. That was a bit of a chore. I wire brushed it down then POR15'd the area and the driver inner fender area. I know the directions say "at least 2 coats", but one seems good. Any word on how strict I should follow that? Also, has anyone use POR15 on the outer body panels? I have roof rust, rust where the upper and lower bed meet.. and such. Being that it claims to be sandable, figured it would be wise to prevent future rust. guess it's time to start a build thread on this truck. haa. 1 Quote Link to comment
skyshadow Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 It's a little rough but I'm no longer flint-stoning. 1 Quote Link to comment
distributorguy Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Remove the rust of the roof. Sand it down, then apply a towel wetted with Milkstone Remover from TSC or your local farm supply store - you must have plenty around you in cow country? Its 50% phosphoric acid, so handle with care. It will get you down to shiny steel. Then paint. POR15 over rust won't stop the rust from chewing away underneath. 1 Quote Link to comment
skyshadow Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I like that idea, especially since it's probably much cheaper than POR-15 but, isnt Phosphoric acid the active ingredient in POR-15? 1 Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 It says polyisocyanate polymers, polyurethane resin and mineral spirits 1 Quote Link to comment
skyshadow Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 DUUDE! Sebpv, I like how your truck is a replica of the forum icon car! Nice. With some help of Google, Isocyannates are reactants to nucleophiles. So Oxide from rust or water. Phosphoric acid is doing that as well, turning the Oxide into salt. Not sure what all the other stuff is doing... lol 1 Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 prolly helps holding the chemicals in suspension with the polymers and some anti-rusting features from polyurethane as well as brushable/rollable features. 1 Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I can see the spirits dissolve the remnants of grease and oil for the paint to adhere 2 Quote Link to comment
distributorguy Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 POR15 is basically a 2-part epoxy paint to seal in the rust. Phosphoric acid dissolves rust and leaves nothing but a thin layer of corrosion resistance behind. Its harmful to paint. Its harmful to skin. Its harmful to lungs. Take all necessary precautions. Neutralize the acid with dissolved baking soda before painting. Keep it wet until all rust is gone (no presence of black pitting, etc...) You will know when its clean. Wire brushing and cleaning dirt and dissolved rust away speeds the process, as does heat. If its 60 degrees or colder, adding heat from a halogen light will be a significant aid. 1 Quote Link to comment
skyshadow Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I have a field find 1973 620. Originally in the "NEWB from Oklahoma" thread. I decided it needed a build thread. It was/is in pretty damn rough shape when I found it, I'm slowly bring it back to life. After I do that, I plan on making it more comfortable, techy, and smooth like a more modern car. I already have a CA18det with auto trans for it. I plan on lots of sound and heat deadening, power accessories and other normal modern car amenities. Here's some pics of it currently. 2 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Isn't this your build thread? http://community.ratsun.net/topic/67803-newb-from-oklahoma/ 1 Quote Link to comment
skyshadow Posted February 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 I can make it the build thread.. I thought it was my introduction thread. 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 You can do whatever you like, just keep posting pics. :) 2 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Combine the 2 threads so we all can keep up. And a long shot here, maybe help! LOL 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Isn't this your build thread? http://community.ratsun.net/topic/67803-newb-from-oklahoma/ Two posts the same.... merged them. There may be overlap and oddness but everything saved and in this thread now for safe keeping. 3 Quote Link to comment
skyshadow Posted February 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 NICE! I was actually wanting this because I had already started building in my intro thread. Thanks overlords.. haa 2 Quote Link to comment
skyshadow Posted February 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 I got a little accomplished yesterday. I drove 2hr out to that Bud's salvage in BFE Oklahoma. I was able to find a front bumper and the valance piece that goes with it. Also picked up some Xterra wheels for a steal. I was UNABLE to get a front driver side fender. Anyone know where/who I can get one of those from? Here are the wheels Also put a new glass in the passenger side, The original rail was messed up so I cleaned all the old rubber and glass out, epoxied a old bike tube into the rail then epoxied the glass to the bike tube. Glass installed! 3 Quote Link to comment
mcordero8 Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Nice progress. I like the wheels too. Keep up the good work! 1 Quote Link to comment
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