my first ratsun post about my first Datsun ('73 620)

[nemo]

Hello folks,

 

Here are a few pics of a recent addition to the family...  a 1973 PL620 with original everything. 

 

http://imgur.com/a/nDA9L#1

 

Introducing myself here, I'm a novice when it comes to rebuilds but am looking forward to my new hobby.  If you happen to live in the north Atlanta area and want to stop by, send me a PM and maybe we can put something together.  At this point I don't know what I don't know. Happy to throw something on the grill and talk strategy with a mentor.

 

The first order business is to rebuild the carb and repair the front brakes.  The engine starts with a little encouragement and the guy that sold it to me (original owner) recommended a carb rebuild.  Regarding the brakes, it pulls hard to the left at speed and needs some new shoes/springs.  That should have her reliably back on the road.  

 

About the rust situation... everything is in great condition aside from the passenger floorpan which is pretty damn ugly.  Maybe there is a windshield leak? Addressing the situation is my next priority. Before purchase I did read a thread here that said if the rust extended to the cab mount it spells trouble, but I figure it's not insurmountable.  I'm guessing maybe I can effect a temporary solution with fiberglass and then plan to find someone with the right welding skills.  Naive optimist?

 

Other than that everything is cool.  All electrics work great and the owner passed along a few spare goodies including two rears and a transmission.  Long term I'm looking forward to taking the end-to-end status to the next level and educating myself via an engine rebuild. I imagine it's going to take a few years and I expect to have a lot of fun along the way.

 

PS - pics also include our new dog which arrived on the same day as the truck  

[datzenmike]

 

Nice lookin' early 620! Slots are period correct and that stripe looks correct also. Have always loved the '73 fender emblem. They should have kept it and added DATSUN1800 and DATSUN2000

 

Rusty body above the cab mounts can cause the cab to sink down onto the frame. I doubt this is a problem without looking on the floors in the four corners. Fiberglass won't fix and will be 10x harder to get rid of later. I'd wait an see.

[TENDRIL]

i agree!!! nice truck love the color!!

 

didnt know they came that color!

[wayno]

Yes, it needs some help, water must have gotten in there and sat for a long time to do that.

The new addition to the family.

[banzai510(hainz)]

dude that truck is cool .

 

Just grab a stop sign and put it on the floor for now.

[Angela]

Beautiful truck! Gotta give you a hard time for spelling Datsun wrong tho'!

[datzenmike]

You can change the title by selecting the edit button below your post.Then click on Use Full Editor and make a correction. Be sure to click Save Changes

[nemo]

title fixed and the neighborhood will be missing a stop sign in the near future.  thanks y'all!

[mcordero8]

Nice truck your floor pans look a lot like mine when I got my truck. Get the holes out and go over the whole floor with some POR-15 and that should take care of it. Check out my build thread and it will show you how to do it. Good luck.  

[hobospyder]

Dude that thing is nice

 

A hell of a lot cleaner than either of mine I'm jealous

[5t341tH]

wow that side datsun decal looks bitchin

[]2eDeYe]

Great looking truck. I second (or third) staying away from fiberglass it will just compound your problem. Paying a pro to fix those floors would put you ahead of the game with a truck that nice.

 

Cute pup, Australian Shepard?  :)

[denmarkboy]

Sweet! another one saved !

I agree, dont do fiberglass ! There is a time and a place for everything . The floors are not the place and now Is not the time .

 

There are options besides F glass.

[nemo]

Progress made. Rebuilt carb (Holly 5200), new manifold intake gasket, valve cover gasket, plugs, oil, fuel filter, etc... Hainz's rust solution worked perfectly. Waiting on a thermostat gasket and need to rebuild brakes. Can't wait to get on the road!

 

 

 

 

EDIT (fixed links)

[Jester]

To post pictures, just click on the link for IMG. A little bubble will appear that says "copied", go back to the Ratsun window and past the link directly in your post. I would recommend leaving a space or two between each picture. 

 

Great looking truck BTW!

[wayno]

I don't know what type of computer/internet access you have, but it's easy to post photos from my desk top.

 

 

[mcordero8]

That truck is too nice to be pulling that crap with the stop sign. Have the rust cut out and get it welded right. You cant make chicken soup out of chicken shit. BTW I love your truck.

[nemo]

LOL. Will do. The stop sign is only a workaround to avoid an accidental Flinstones episode. I love the truck as well and will only taker out on dry days until a proper solution is in place.