gryffinwings Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 So a few months ago, I bought myself a 1984 Nissan 720 2WD Pickup Truck for $1200. When I got it, it ran ok, but was in need of a tune up. My plan is to get a lot of things fixed, get the engine running smoothly, before I consider lowering it. For now, here is a picture of my truck, I'll post more pictures in a bit.So far I've completed the following:-Oil Change (Chevron Delo 400 LE 15W40)-Coolant Change-Front lower and upper ball joints-Valve Adjustment-Spark Plug ChangeI am contemplating using wheel adapters to change to a 5 bolt pattern so I can have more options for wheels. Only problem will be figuring out what size I want. 1 Quote Link to comment
gryffinwings Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Well here's what I pulled out of my engine, when I pulled out my plugs to replace them with brand new NGK V-Power, I'm surprised the engine worked as well as it did, most of the spark plugs had a bit of soot on them and had some kind of grit on them. Who would ever use Champion spark plugs, anyways changed these out for some good ole NGK V-Power plugs. I'm thinking the cleanliness of the engine will get better with fluid changes and good fuel that I will be using. Currently using Chevron Delo 400 15W40, only time will tell, I am tempted to try Auto RX to see if that helps a bit. 1 Quote Link to comment
gryffinwings Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 So my project has made some progress. Here's my list of things done and some new pictures: Valve cover gasket replaced Valve clearances checked and adjusted to spec Spark plugs replaced with NGK V-power spark plugs Oil Changed with Chevron Delo 400 LE 15W40 Coolant Changed Thermostat Replaced Front soft brake lines replaced Front Driver side hard line replaced Replaced Tires (205/75-14) Replaced Driver Side Fender with Junk Yard replacement (Same Color) Junk yard truck: Fender Off: Before install: After install: 1 Quote Link to comment
JoeCool Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Nice truck! 2 Quote Link to comment
mattyhacks71 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Nice truck! x2! 1 Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Diggin' it. ;) 1 Quote Link to comment
gryffinwings Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Nice truck! Thank you x2! Thank you Diggin' it. ;) and Thank you! Yep, just trying to get her looking good, the hard parts to find are going to be a tailgate and that part under the tailgate in the correct color, since I don't see many 720s in the yards and this was the first time I have ever seen my color in the junk yards. Next I'll be dialing in my brakes, it seems that my drums are a bit loose, found out after I flushed and I had to double pump my brakes to work properly. 1 Quote Link to comment
gryffinwings Posted March 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 These are the wheels I am looking at one day getting for my truck after I finish fixing everything else, thoughs? 4 Quote Link to comment
gryffinwings Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 So I'm finally back from deployment, and finally restarted my project, got home and found I couldn't start her, so the only thing I hadn't changed in the ignition system was the cap and rotor, replaced and it starts no problem. Now I'm working on restoring my bench seat, not a fan of the Isuzu Rodeo seats, that don't fit very well. So let the fun begine, I started by removing the ratty covers and foam, I also had to get the rear bar welded up too. Will post up the welded section a little later. 4 Quote Link to comment
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