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Hey guys,

 

Been lurking for quite some time, gathering lots of information and would like to give back.

 

Hope you enjoy the journey and encourage your opinion and expertise!

 

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This was a sad day, the truck was involved in a hit n' run

 

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This is the beginning

 

L20B donor

 

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If anyone needs 620 parts, I don't have much use for anything besides the motor

 

Is there anything from a 76' that might be an upgrade for the 521?

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Did an indepth clean 

 

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Test fitting some rallys

 

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Front fender pulled to the best of my ability

 

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This stabilizing bar mount was way beyond limits

 

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Mount cut, front end prepped

 

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Tank removal

 

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Entire frame prepped and POR-15

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Front end donor

 

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Lots of rust, heat and smoke

 

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Spray foam and plastic bottles

 

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If anyone needs anything from a the J13 let me know

 

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Lots of patches later..

 

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Ouch

 

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Mock-up , really happy with the fitment

 

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Rims, gas tanks metal etched

 

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POR-15 applied, etching primer applied

 

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L20B prep

 

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Valve adjustment

 

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Oil pan and pick-up swap / engine mounts

 

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Blasted and pre-polish

 

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Weber 32/36 disassembly

 

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Sneak peak

 

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Had a work trip and met up with a veteran around here, datzenmike whom is a wealth of knowledge and gave me the ultimate tour of the island countryside in his 710. Thank you again

 

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Much more to come!

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You're the man wayno! Yup side block vent and it is an L20B. Never ever seen this before. Has the L16/18 cast iron header on it too. Must be a very early L20B casting. Has the water warmed/cooled intake also. It's a real odd duck.

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I do have one question perhaps someone may be able to help me with. I have a spare 280z 5-speed I am contemplating throwing in, I have done alot of research but am a little unclear on the driveshaft options I have. Am I able to frankenstein parts of the driveshaft off a 620 and 521 to make it work or is cutting and welding the only option besides a custom one?

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