Newb with a question on a 620 truck

[Knightnite05]

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/vfIAAOSwz2lXBzlK/s-l1600.jpg

 

Planning on getting a 620 but wondering what the yellow digit on the far right of the odometer means? Is it for 1/10 of a mile or full on mile? Seems like a pretty dumb question lol but I just want to make sure... thanks in advance

[datzenmike]

The odometer only goes to 99,999.9 and then back to zero. If you find one with any reading add at least 100,000 to it. Yes the far right is in 10ths of a mile.

 

There are no dumb questions. (well, after 10 years here there have been a couple, but I assure you yours isn't even close)

[Knightnite05]

Thanks for the reply "king rat"

So there's not real way of knowing how many times the odometer went over?

[kelowg]

Right, but lookin over vehicle well clue u in on milage and or how well its been maintained. When properly cared for, go 200k easily.  Best gauge for wear and tear. Drain trans and diff, color and drain deposits say lot bout drivetrain condition. Tho  many r low or out of fluid.

[datzenmike]

Look at high wear items. How worn is the brake pedal pad, the drivers seat upholstery, carpet or lining by the gas pedal, scratches on the driver's door lock and the ignition switch. Does the driver's door drop because of worn hings when opened? How worn the driver's door arm rest? How scratched is the windshield from the wiper blade?

 

 I find that a well maintained vehicle has all it's lights working because the owner cares what it looks like. If you care about your ride you fix even the small things. Some things do wear out, but if the fuel pump, volt regulator, alternator and carb have been replaced likely it's been well used. Well used is fine as long as well maintained also.

[Knightnite05]

Thanks again for the replies guys, will see how it goes with the purchase.

[Knightnite05]

Got it... here are some pics, it's going to need some work but it runs and still has tags until September.

Rust

[Knightnite05]

It came with a driver too

[sebpv]

I love the rare items on it. One of a kind. Just dont do like I did; only do one small job at a time. Eventually she'll be like new.

[Knightnite05]

Which parts are rare? The rails on the side?

[mcordero8]

That's a nice looking truck. Those bed rails are very different. I have some from my first truck somewhere at my Dad's house. I was thinking about putting them on my new build, but I don't know if it will match my truck.

[Draker]

Welcome!

[datzenmike]

Which parts are rare? The rails on the side?

 

The DATSUN1600  emblem was only used for the '73 model year, so somewhat rare. It's my favorite 620 emblem. They should have kept them for the DATSUN1800 and DATSUN2000

 

The rails on the side are.... nothing special. That's what the bed hooks are for.

[hobospyder]

dude if you ever pull the side steps and bush guard i know someone who wants those

[FrankRizzo]

Cool stuff & welcome

 

If you want to get some good ideas for your resto or start your hunt for parts there is going to be a Datsun swap meet and car show on March 19th in Eagle Rock - just the other side of Pasadena from your direction.

 

Definitely worth checking out IMHO

 

Here is the link in the events section:

 

http://community.ratsun.net/topic/71400-eagle-rock-datsun-nippon-car-showswapmeet-march-19-2017/

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