GreenD21 Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Here we go! This is a build thread for Barry Brown's 1979 Datsun 620 Gasser. This truck has been a few years in the making but this year he plans to have her running!Some members may know some of Barry's other work.1986 Stadium Racing Tribute TruckThe Bonneville Datsun Salt Flat Racer 620The Hot Wheels Datsun 510 (Formerly the 2005 Grassroots Challenge Cannonball Datsun) with Brock Yates Cannonball Challenger engine built by Cotton Owens.The Eliminator III (Barry is on the right)Needless to say this 'ball buster' never rests. This is what happens when the coffee in the pot at Riters Restorations in East Rochester, NY is ready to drink.The inspiration:The plan:Blessed by Ohio George himself!Start with a 1979 Datsun 620 Regular CabAdd flaresDrop in a Chevy v8Build a custom floorWeld in the solid front axle- gasser style!Give it a gasser stance.And that's how it has been while Barry worked on other projects. After a short stint in Rallycross Barry renewed his interest in the project and the pictures I am about to post are within the last 2 months of working on it.Hands involved include:Barry BrownJohn CordaroJeff BensonCraig CollisterDevin Colbert Pics from December with the cab painted. Doors and fender hung and the hood installed.Doors HungFenders and Hood onMirrorsGrille and Headlights 3 Quote Link to comment
GreenD21 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Bed workWeldsGrinding off Paint...where I come in.*Hole for fuel lines coming off the fuel cell.These things are great at taking off paint.They work great to the bitter end of their life.It takes forever and has been a team effort.I am hoping to finish sanding the bed floor next weekend. I am the one holding up the show. Only had 2 hours to grind today so I only got the front driver side corner cleaned up.I'll have more to follow after next weekend! Stay tuned and let us know what you think!Also...thanks to Greg aka AZHitman we scored a set of Datsun factory fog lights with yellow Datsun covers new in the box. We can't thank Greg enough for this wonderful find and addition to this truck!Stay tuned!! 4 Quote Link to comment
GreenD21 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 The box was removed today. Awaiting body work.Lookin' bad ass with some big meats...some modern builds are missing these days! 3 Quote Link to comment
GreenD21 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 I present to you...the RAREST Datsun item ever in my hands!!! Original and still UNOPENED in the Datsun packaging.DATSUN OEM FACTORY FOG LIGHTS!!!A special thanks goes out to AZHitman for making these happen for this project!!! 6 Quote Link to comment
GreenD21 Posted March 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 All one color now. I will get some better pics up once the truck is moved out of that nook it's parked in. Running fuel lines this coming weekend. AN fittings on order. 4 Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 wow man. A lot of work going into this thing. Quote Link to comment
Cpl620 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 quality work and a unique build, im looking forward to this. Quote Link to comment
difrangia Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Some real kick-ass metal all around in that shop; besides the Lil' Hustler. Quote Link to comment
orangie Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Is that your gas tank up front? Should be an easy job if that's the case. Quote Link to comment
ohmrchristopher Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: Quote Link to comment
orangie Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 The only reason I brought up routing the fuel line is because I'm going to be doing that myself soon, when the cab goes back on the body. I thought NHRA rules mandated running the fuel line on the outside of the frame rail and a maximum of 12 inches of standard fuel line to allow for chassis flex only. This was excluding the use of stainless braided line. I'm going to run stainless hard line (send and return) on the outside of the frame and since the intake is on the passenger side of the car (as well as the stock tank) I can run it straight down the right side of the frame. Quote Link to comment
Z-train Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 AN fittings on order. Be sitting down when you get the bill. 1 Quote Link to comment
JoeCool Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 HOLY HELL... THAT IS BAD ASS! :thumbup: Is that "Petty Blue" paint you used? Quote Link to comment
GreenD21 Posted March 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Just reminding members that I am just the guy posting the truck for the owner. Barry Brown from Riter Restorations is the owner and builder of the truck. I am just a helpful pain in the ass when he needs me around. The paint is '58 Cadillac blue. Quote Link to comment
GreenD21 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 I was told by Barry I am slacking in the updates dept so here goes... The sounds of a V8 Chevy with open headers. First time running with everything hooked up. Needs to be timed but runs good with the tri-pack. It'll knock the wax right out of your ears. Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 WOW.Nice I want his shop Quote Link to comment
windowless66 Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Can't wait to see the first run :) You better be there to tape it. Quote Link to comment
GreenD21 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Oh I am sure I will be there camera in hand! :D 1 Quote Link to comment
tmac1991 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 How is the front suspension on it? Quote Link to comment
GreenD21 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 A few rips up and down the street before the cops showed up. 1 Quote Link to comment
jvb5577 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I like how it is all the way down the street and you can still hear it idling. This truck is so bad ass! Well done. Quote Link to comment
ohmrchristopher Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 how was the straight axle welded in the truck? was it a custom or a kit? do you have any more info on this? Quote Link to comment
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