Inherited from Grandpa... 1980 720 Flatbed

[2doorTurd]

Hello again everyone. Been quite awhile since I was on here.

 

The last time I was around, I had my '81 210 Coupe 5 speed. This time, I've returned with a family heirloom.

 

This was my Grandpa's work truck, a 1980 720 2WD flatbed. It's got an L20 with Offenhauser intake, headers, and a 32/34 Weber, 4 speed and REALLY low rear gears.

 

I'll have it home next week and then the work will begin.

 

I'd really like to take the cab and bed off and make set it up like a factory 4WD truck, as I've read the 2WD frames just won't work well with the factory equipment, and going solid axle is absolutely not happening with the $$ I have.

 

This thing is VERY well used, the seat is completely SHOT, shifter linkage is loose, speedo doesn't work, most of the lights don't work, but then again, it's been sitting for 6 years. I got it started and drove it last week. Needs brakes bled, and some lenses replaced once the lights work... and a new front bumper.

 

I will say that the flatbed part itself was built hell for stout, and is still incredibly solid.

 

What do y'all think?

 

 

 

[supererogator]

I know one thing for sure…. that front bumper isn't too bad.  I had one that was way worse, and it took me three years to find a better one.  Other than that, it looks like a fun little project.

[wayno]

I have seen them in a lot worse shape than that, so just pick something to fix everyday, and before you know it, you will be good to go. :)

[]2eDeYe]

Good looking truck, I would drive it and enjoy it for now.

[2doorTurd]

It's got a header of unknown origin on it that one (or more) of the header pipes going to the collector has separated. I'm going to post a photo of the header, and hopefully be able to determine whether it would be worth trying to fix the header, or find a replacement of the same kind so I don't have to change the down pipe.

 

I would like to make it a 4x4, but that seems like a ridiculous amount of work. I may just give it a lift for the time being once it's a daily and go from there. I'm pretty sure it'll pull about the same mileage as my Volvo 245.