MOODSTER Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Hello everyone, my name is "Moody", I live in Riverside Ca. I scored this ol custom 620 from my bro Derek (Chopderek) And as soon as it was shipped down from No Ca, and a quick test drive,we were loading it onto my trailer. My plans are a period style resto circa 1980. Low,level,chopped,keeping the Westerns (fully polish) louver the hood and tailgate. Something I would have seen cruisin Whittier Blved when I was in High school. My goal is to drive it to the Sowthwest Datsun's BBQ this summer. As you can see, it was chopped.Not very well, so that is the main part of this project-"Re-chop"! It has a L-20,4spd,elect ign,Webber carb. I have been collecting parts including,a top section with full size rear window ( I hate the "mailslot)" taigate,chrome ring grill, bucket seats from a 620 and a 5spd. I have removed the bed to repair a little rust,clean and paint everything and install new 3" blocks. I will be shaving the marker lights and welding all the seams.I also will bedliner the underside of the bed as well as inside. More to follw as It proceeds.Hope you guy's dig it. Quote Link to comment
Javin Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Cool truck, love the plans. Looks like it could use a little love! You ideas would fit in perfectly at the SWDP BBQ. Cant wait to see the progress on this puppy! Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Another choptop awesome. Can't wait to see the progress. Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Subscribed :D I like the truck! Its going to be fun watching you pull it all together Quote Link to comment
Logikoone Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Nice!!! I always love the chop top look Quote Link to comment
pharouh Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 That is sweet! What color are you thinking of painting it? It needs some 80's graphics. Quote Link to comment
dedrick Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Dude, an 80s restoration. Do it. Welcome! Quote Link to comment
MOODSTER Posted June 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 That is sweet! What color are you thinking of painting it? It needs some 80's graphics. Thanks. I was never a big fan of graphics ( Although I dig "ABACAB") I am leaning toward my favorite, Rootbeer brown metalic ( med brown/ gold) with orange and cream pinstripes. black interior with velour inserts that play off the paint color. Late 70,s early eightys style (prior to the pastel/graphic/monochromatic trends). Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Awesome looking 620. Cant wait for more pics of this transformation. Here is a pic of a 620 with rootbeer brown with gold flake. Wish I had a better pic though Larry Quote Link to comment
Mr Raiders Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Very kewl look. I've wanted to chop my K/C from the day I got her. This makes me wanna do it even more. Can't wait to see what u do with it. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Welcome Moody to Ratsun. I remember Derek mentioning a chop top up in the NW & i guess yours is the one :cool: Look forward to seeing it at the bbq in Aug. Quote Link to comment
superharry Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 MOODY!!!! What's up bro ham?!? That is gonna be a bad ride... Dereck is coming over for a 4 wheel brake job tomorrow on the kid's 620, cruise down we'll have a coldy and then we're going to the hot dog show! 80's on Whittier blvd. I still had my 62 320 then! green as a m f'er... Quote Link to comment
superharry Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 Nice wheels by the way! Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 I like the paint color idea, rootbeer brown with gold metalflake, and cream pinstripes makes me think of a rootbeer float Quote Link to comment
MOODSTER Posted June 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 MOODY!!!! What's up bro ham?!? That is gonna be a bad ride... Dereck is coming over for a 4 wheel brake job tomorrow on the kid's 620, cruise down we'll have a coldy and then we're going to the hot dog show! 80's on Whittier blvd. I still had my 62 320 then! green as a m f'er... Yo Harry, I was out at The LA Roadsters show selling in the swapmeet parts and tryin to find a buyer for my 31. When you guy's are ready, I'll be there to help you guy's swap those cabs for sure. "Hot Dog" show? I don't know if I like the sound of that one LOL! See you at Dereks party? Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 that a cool little truck keep us posted Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Thanks. I was never a big fan of graphics ( Although I dig "ABACAB") I am leaning toward my favorite, Rootbeer brown metalic ( med brown/ gold) with orange and cream pinstripes. black interior with velour inserts that play off the paint color. Late 70,s early eightys style (prior to the pastel/graphic/monochromatic trends). Oh man- that's going to be great. Love the 80s! That color scheme will be perfect. Subscribed. Quote Link to comment
superharry Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 [quote See you at Dereks party? Hell yeah, might even play a tune or 2... Quote Link to comment
Mr Raiders Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Anything new with the truck? Quote Link to comment
MOODSTER Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 I started a new job a couple weeks ago and have been a little busy. I should have time this week to get started on un-fuking that chop.My bro John will be assisting me and I am waiting for him to have some free time.I'll post up some prog pic's when we do, hopefully before the 4th! Quote Link to comment
MOODSTER Posted June 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 I got on stripping the paint ( rust under the body filler) on the cab and front clip. I did get my new shocks today and Derek dropped my cowl vent off for chrome plating. Gonna hit er hard this weekend and post up some pic's, because I know that's all you REALLY want! LOL. Oh, and LOUVERS comin soon, stay tuned. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Kool...hey let us know how much the louvers cost & what shop did them please :cool: Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Hey Moody!! There was a chopped standard cab that was done years ago by Kolor Me Kustom. I believe Al Hellerud did the chop. It was owned by Kevin Koepsell, who was the son of Fontana Datsun's owner. The truck was almost stock 620 blue with white into yellow flames on the side. It was a cover truck in either 1978 or 79. He was one of the only guys to have a chopped truck without the "mailslot" rear window. He dropped the rear window frame down to the top of the bed. Hope that helps, Mike Quote Link to comment
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