BigBlack620 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Okay I've been doing a scattered thread on Facebook Ratsun for about a week or two, someone suggested I stop being fragmented and start a thread on here (not mentioning any names) Eagle_Adam, lmao Since I haaaaate typing, I'm going to do part video for some of my posts. So I probably should start with the history of this truck (as far as I know) She's an Oregon native moved out to California (not an easy move at all, Adam can testify to that) ... I bought her for X amount of money and had her shipped out by "Nick's Auto Transport" ... I don't curse much, but this was the most shittiest unorganized shipping company I've EVER dealt with ... First they said for an extra $75 they would pick it up on a Friday and I'll have it on Saturday, and this was on a Thursday ... So they finally sent a guy out on I believe Monday, and he barely spoke any kind of recognizable English which wasn't a problem until he told Adam that he was on his way but he needed help cause he didn't have a wench, hmmm ... Interesting a transport carrier without a wench ... Okay so I called the shipping company and asked what was the status on my truck, keep in mind I've already talked to Adam so I know it's still there ... They said oh sir it's in transit now, I said bullshit!!!! And gave her an ear full for the next 20 minutes ... So they sent another guy out, lo and behold he doesn't have a wench either so I think by this time it's Wednesday and the only way for me to have my truck loaded would be for Adam's buds to help the professional paid car carrier driver unload cars and load my truck on the carrier, classy! So I get my truck here, and I have to help him unload 1 car but first I had to go get my battery out of my other truck and jump start the car that was blocking my truck in (awesome) then help him push my truck a block to my house cause he claimed he couldn't park any closer to my pad So after $625 for shipping here's a picture of her safe and sound out of the hands of "Nick's Auto Transport" with the sloagen "we won't steer you wrong" which should have been a red flag right there 1 Quote Link to comment
BigBlack620 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 screen shot software Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 ill post of some pics that i have and what i know about her when i get the chance man,. glad you got a build thread started 2 Quote Link to comment
BigBlack620 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 So in the morning I couldn't wait to check her out and take pics to see exactly what I'm up against *Tailgate has considerable amount of rust, but I have another tailgate provided by the PO: free screen capture *floor is pretty bad on both sides, not flinstone style but will be some work to fix: how to take screenshots screenshot program *battery area is gonna also need some work, not too bad but still some transplanting: windows screenshot program screen capture windows *radio appears to be in great shape: image hosting sites *both doors inside and out seems to be in unbelievably great condition, super stoked about that: how to take a screenshot on a pc photo host *bed in pretty good shape, haven't inspected the bottom yet, a little denting in the wheelwells might need a little hammering, Not a fan of major bondo work how to print screen on pc *not a problem with the turn signals, I have always wanted clears anywho how to use print screen *love the original steering wheel (not really a fan of the GT's) I think I'll put this one on my 73' and get a 71' 240z steering wheel for this one along with the shifter knob imagen *L18 has to go, looking for a L20b bored to 2.3L or a SR20det windows screen capture *headliner looks good, so I'll be careful with it when it comes off, still not sure if I'm keeping it original image uploading site Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 and finally, the day she left me and went to you or the day i dropped her off before the shipping company waited 3 more days to come get it, LOLZ 3 Quote Link to comment
BigBlack620 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 ill post of some pics that i have and what i know about her when i get the chance man,. glad you got a build thread started Thanks man! I appreciate it ... My OCD is going to be the death of me tho, lmao Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 your OCD will SAVE YOUR ASS BRO! seriously Quote Link to comment
BigBlack620 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 and finally, the day she left me and went to you or the day i dropped her off before the shipping company waited 3 more days to come get it, LOLZ I KNOW RIGHT!!! It had to be 3 of the most stressful days of my life, they were getting me so mad!!! Quote Link to comment
BigBlack620 Posted October 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Okay I promise guys I'll do better with updating this thread, it's now completely disassembled, except for the chassis ... It's ready for media blasting and primer, but I might be going in a different direction once again with paint. But I spoil it, I'll post some pictures of the early goings first. Oh and recently I've picked up a 73 datsun 610 coupe, so yes that will play a major part of the process speed and direction on this build, it was the Datsun I wanted and looked for before I even got my first 620. But I'm still on track for June 2014 :-) 1 Quote Link to comment
BigBlack620 Posted October 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I tore her front end down, and was surprised that there wasn't more rust and dents in the fenders ... Damn good shape reedy for blasting Quote Link to comment
BigBlack620 Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Look what came home for the 620 He's already trying to get my stuff Bed off, seeing what I'm really up against Doesn't look to bad 2 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 MOAR!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 i see you post a link on FB, but no new stuff here..... 2 Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 i see you post a link on FB, but no new stuff here..... This 1 Quote Link to comment
BigBlack620 Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 The heart of my build :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
BigBlack620 Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Got the fenders blasted and sanded, ready for primer and paint (super secret paint job) ... :ninja: Quote Link to comment
BigBlack620 Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 ****BEFORE ****AFTER 2 Quote Link to comment
BigBlack620 Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Before I started to completely strip her down to her birthday suit ... I think she's beautiful Quote Link to comment
BigBlack620 Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Almost ready to pull the engine Quote Link to comment
BigBlack620 Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Let's start the engine pull ... goodbye L18 Success!! 1 Quote Link to comment
BigBlack620 Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 I found my rear brakes at the PnP ... discovered that the 89' Isuzu Trooper II rears will also work ... I also pulled the entire E-brake assembly, not sure if it'll work but pulled it anyway. Quote Link to comment
BigBlack620 Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Awesome dash and cluster if you ask me goodbye cracked windshield coming alone ... good thing i'm bagging and tagging 1 Quote Link to comment
BigBlack620 Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 So sexy I had to post again Quote Link to comment
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Eagle_Adam Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 paint job to shock the world of Ratsun :ninja: your telln this to master of green........ the bar has been set! 1 Quote Link to comment
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