pyro Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 I was poking around and realized that there's a few different grills for the 620. Here's mine (a '74): https://imgur.com/a/n1H7OMf But I also know there's these styles too: https://twstatic.net/attachments/20150419_141028_zps2jqbxwjn_404e8e8613d9a752c98c9ee3b66d2ec97da5f76d-jpg.2066085/ From what I can tell, its not just a model year thing, it seems like both grills came on the same years. Does anyone know the history of this? Was it an option? I kind of like the one with the stainless trim better. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 This is the '78-'79 grill which is supposed to be improved and less 'fragile' than the '73-'77 grill. It may be, but IMHO, it certainly didn't improve the looks and I prefer the older model. Both are interchangeable so one of the first things I did on my '78 was put an earlier grill on. 1 Quote Link to comment
pyro Posted June 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 Ah, gotcha. So mine must've been swapped by one of the previous owners, being its a 1974. I definitely MUCH prefer the older style. I found one for sale for $140 without the badge or the trim rings, but I have the badge. The problem seems to be those trim rings. I'm guessing its one of those parts (as with lots of 620 parts) that are pretty hard to find. I'll probably jump on that grill, but we'll see if I can find the trim rings. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 The trim rings never stay on. It's a rare 620 that has all of them. The hood also has a strip that matches to the grill when closed. Check the two pictures above. You could paint it black of gray to match the grill. The strip is aluminum or stainless and bolts in. Quote Link to comment
pyro Posted June 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 Oh okay, so I should see if I can find that trim that goes around the perimeter of the grill. Then for the trim rings I could probably just paint the grill where they go to create faux ones. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 It's only on the bottom front of the hood. Trim rings missing? silver pain them. Maybe try the chrome spray paint? Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 good luck finding the hood trim. those are harder to come by in good condition then the headlight rings 2 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 Mine were SS I think. It's bolted on and the holes rot out and the nuts seize. Polished with SOS pad. Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 There's actually someone recreating the trim rings finally. Saw it on FB group 2 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 On 6/18/2022 at 8:56 PM, datzenmike said: Mine were SS I think. It's bolted on and the holes rot out and the nuts seize. Polished with SOS pad. Just mild steel. You were lucky lol. The one on my green truck is rotten. The trim rings might be stainless. 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 5 hours ago, Farmer said: There's actually someone recreating the trim rings finally. Saw it on FB group Pics or it isn't true 😛 1 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 3 hours ago, ]2eDeYe said: Pics or it isn't true 😛 I probably couldn't find it again. BUT I'll see everything else I don't want 1 Quote Link to comment
ducky Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 On 6/21/2022 at 4:23 PM, ]2eDeYe said: Pics or it isn't true 😛 I also remember there was a guy making them for a decent price. But I no longer have Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc, so no clue how to even search for the guy 1 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) Found it https://datsuntrucks.com/product/grill-headlight-trim-ring-for-datsun-620-40-off-minor-inconsistencies-in-depth/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/211327615572473/permalink/5366847026687147/ Edited June 23, 2022 by Farmer 1 Quote Link to comment
iceman510 Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 On 6/18/2022 at 8:39 AM, datzenmike said: The trim rings never stay on. It's a rare 620 that has all of them. That must explain the rivets holding mine on. Not too familiar with the 620 and didn't know if those were stock or not. 🤣 Quote Link to comment
620slodat Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 Is there a difference between the trim ring, and non-trim ring grills? I like the trim ring grills better. I guess I will be the guinea pig here since I put my e-mail down for a heads up when they become available again. Don Quote Link to comment
420n620 Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 just so Datsun 620 owners need to know. The left out side trim is the same as the right inside trim. The right out side trim is the same as the left inside trim. The repops do NOT have the metal tabs like originals, the repops require double sided tape or a caulking adhesive to attach to the early style grills. or if you got the early style grill, just paint the front edge in silver paint ( you'll need to fill the old holes ) or that fake chrome paint. 1 Quote Link to comment
620slodat Posted June 25, 2022 Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 I realize that the repop trim does NOT have any tabs on it, and will need to be installed with either body glue or double sided trim tape. The biggest thing right now is will I get anywhere with this wait. Don Quote Link to comment
Moist Lightning Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 Hey, That me making the trim rings. Working on adding tabs to the back for next batch. Also plan on making hood trim once headlight rings are sorted. 5 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 Not all heroes wear capes. B) 1 1 Quote Link to comment
pyro Posted August 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 Well, update. I bought a new old stock early 620 grill from Yahoo JP auctions. Apparently the dude bought it and stored it without ever installing it. It has all the trim rings with minor blemishes. The kicker is that I got it for ~$225, and $130 for shipping from Japan. The weird thing is that it’s an odd gunmetal color, I thought they were all black? I’m wondering if it’s possibly a minor difference between the JDM and USDM 620s. https://imgur.com/a/i3H7cE0 https://imgur.com/a/boYLuv9 https://imgur.com/a/NdZXgyY 2 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 This is correct color. They were never black. The emblem is mission. This is a '73-'77 grill. 2 Quote Link to comment
pyro Posted August 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 4 hours ago, datzenmike said: This is correct color. They were never black. The emblem is mission. This is a '73-'77 grill. Oh wow. Well with that info, it seems I’ve gotten quite the steal. I can tell from looking at it that it hasn’t been used or installed on anything. The trim rings also have the tabs on the back, which tells me it’s most likely genuine too. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 31, 2022 Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 Put it here so everyone gets a look... https://ratsun.net/classifieds/category/6-datsun-parts/ Quote Link to comment
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