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#1 Phlebmaster

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Posted 07 March 2008 - 03:08 PM

Well.....when I joined up here my truck was not running due to the carb being a piece of crap and graphite on the plugs:eek:.

For the most part my '73 620 was stock when I got it, with the exception of some new parts, distributor, coil, alternator, starter, wires/plugs/cap/rotor, fuel lines, heater core, coolant hoses, radiator, u-joints, center bearing on drive shaft, ball joints, all 4 wheel bearings, front end bushings, new drums, master cylinder, clutch, clutch master cylinder, battery wires, and some other stuff I am not sure about.

Here are pics of my truck stock:

You may remember my Home Depot Perfomance super induction air intake:

I finally got my head out of my behind and stopped "trying too hard" (thanks Bleach) So I went to work on trying to get it right how ever I could.

As you may remember my requests for a Weber carb, 15" wheels, tires, etc...

I traded a road bike for my Weber DGV 32/36 :eek:

I was given a set of nice 15" wheels by LeDevil:
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I got my tires from Craigslist..free

(paid for mounting and balance 50.00)
I lowered the front end after I installed the new wheels:

I now am aware of where those pesky rubber bumpers are on the front end and will trim them or take them off. :rolleyes:

I fixed up the interior:

I now will rebuild the Weber and I should be good for the Canby show...my daughter is excited about fixing up daddy's truck for a car show....she likes those kinda things, I must be doing something right.

I just want to let everyone know that I appreciate the help everyone gives here...whether it be knowlege, parts, vehicles..etc... and of course those smart remarks now and then that keep things light. :rolleyes:

I will post more pics as things change on my truck.

Aaron

Thanks, Aaron
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#2 datsun dreamer

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Posted 07 March 2008 - 03:40 PM

Nice progress:)! Is there any way you can enlarge the pictures:D?

#3 ]2eDeYe

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Posted 07 March 2008 - 05:10 PM

Awesome, the truck looks good with the new wheels and that monstrosity off of the carb

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Whenever I think that I'm out of my mind for putting this much time and money into an old Datsun, all I have to do is look some of your threads to know that I'm not nearly as whack as you are.

Iowa Mark said:

I already have a barn full of VW parts that started just like this. I should have taken up stamp collecting instead of lying on my back getting greasy. Thanks guys,

#4 Phlebmaster

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Posted 07 March 2008 - 06:15 PM

']2eDeYe;44923 said:

Awesome, the truck looks good with the new wheels and that monstrosity off of the carb

Thanks.......the scary part is the guy who bought the old carb wanted that thing! :lol:

Whatever....

Thanks, Aaron
Life is about making dreams come true, stop dreaming and make life happen. ;)

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#5 Phlebmaster

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Posted 08 March 2008 - 07:15 PM

Ok...I rebuilt the Weber tonight and noticed a big throttle response improvement. Still having alittle trouble with backfiring???

I do have vacuum at idle to the vac advance hose...with the throttle closed all the way. :confused:

I will pull the carb again tomorrow the check the tanges on the throttle assy to make sure they are not holding the throttle plate open too much.

Thanks for your help today Mike.

Thanks, Aaron
Life is about making dreams come true, stop dreaming and make life happen. ;)

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#6 Phlebmaster

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Posted 08 March 2008 - 07:17 PM

datsun dreamer said:

Nice progress:)! Is there any way you can enlarge the pictures:D?

I am not quite sure how to make the pics bigger like I have seen some to be. You can click on the pic and it will open a new window with a larger pic...see if that works.

Thanks, Aaron
Life is about making dreams come true, stop dreaming and make life happen. ;)

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To keep an opened mind- speculation is devine.
Assumptions always lead to a dead end!

#7 datsunfreak

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Posted 08 March 2008 - 07:22 PM

Phlebmaster said:

I am not quite sure how to make the pics bigger like I have seen some to be. You can click on the pic and it will open a new window with a larger pic...

When you do that, right click on the photo, select properties, and it will give you the url of the photo.

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zerow said:

It's your car, just don't ruin it.

nukeday said:

the rear light harness is factory, except where it goes into the coffee cans.

#8 Phlebmaster

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Posted 08 March 2008 - 07:28 PM

Cool!! Thanks! :cool:

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crap....didn't work.

Thanks, Aaron
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#9 datsunfreak

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Posted 08 March 2008 - 07:31 PM

Take out the .th at the end.

zerow said:

It's your car, just don't ruin it.

nukeday said:

the rear light harness is factory, except where it goes into the coffee cans.

#10 Phlebmaster

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Posted 09 April 2008 - 12:10 PM

I have made a few changes.

Starting with the weber....I got an assortment of jets from mnementh666 and a high rise adapter. :cool:

Thanks man!!

Bored out the intake to match the adapter...BIG difference:thumbsup:
The Weber jets:
Idle was 45/40 changed to 60/55
Primary was 122 changed to 140
Secondary was 127 changed to 160 (might switch the 140/160 to 160/140 to see if there is a torque difference.)

Idle feels very strong and deliberate. Good vibrations if you know what I mean.

FYI........
I was having that horrible dead spot at mid throttle and my truck was sucking fuel like mad. Now, with the larger jets I get better gas mileage and no more dead throttle....or backfiring. So those who were posting the hesatation problem with the Weber, try rejetting after you make sure you have no vaccuum leaks.

and oh man...when my secondary opens up it throws you back!!:eek:

I'll keep you updated. :cool:

Thanks, Aaron
Life is about making dreams come true, stop dreaming and make life happen. ;)

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#11 Phlebmaster

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Posted 27 April 2008 - 07:22 PM

Well...I have made some mods to my truck. I have some pics so I am going to share them.

This truck is becoming the truck that Ratsun built!!

You guys are great!! Thanks very much. :cool:

YEP...There's even a naked babe on the hood..LOL:lol: :lol:

Ok...she's all chrome, but she is pretty. :cool:

I repainted my valve cover:
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I will be rebuilding the head and put in a larger cam from an L20 and increasing the intake valve size slightly. (Thanks Brian)

I put on a new tailgate. (Thanks Brandon)
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I also painted the grill.
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Painted the dash.
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I will let you know about the head job....that sounds bad, hehe. :lol:

Thanks, Aaron
Life is about making dreams come true, stop dreaming and make life happen. ;)

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Assumptions always lead to a dead end!

#12 bagged_datsun

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Posted 27 April 2008 - 10:09 PM

that tailgate doesn't look half bad lol....o and your welcome

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#13 bonvo

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Posted 27 April 2008 - 11:21 PM

lots o blue but i like it

zerow said:

Its almost criminal. I can't even look at that car without crying. Having seen her in person, I can only say that if you were in a car like my Corolla, and this happened, you would be making funeral arrangements for your buddy. The damn car saved your life, without a doubt. You put your heart and soul into that car, and she gave hers for you and your friend. Take comfort in that.

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#14 Phlebmaster

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Posted 08 May 2008 - 04:15 PM

I now have a nice cam,(Thanks Brian!), and have been working on the engine to get it ready for the new head gasket.
Here are some new pics of my motor in progress:
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I can't wait to get it done!!

Thanks, Aaron
Life is about making dreams come true, stop dreaming and make life happen. ;)

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#15 fisch

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Posted 08 May 2008 - 04:50 PM

It is inspirational to see you digging in there and rocking this puppy Aaron. I need to do the same!

I am about to put my weber in, great to learn about the jetting discoveries.

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