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silroc

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Hi All

 

Figured I'd join the club here and share my project. I know I'll be asking questions and getting a lot of valuable information from the website.

 

After perusing ebay for years looking at the myriad of collectable cars, I came across the tricked out blue King Cab being sold by Datsun LLC in California. I thought this was about the coolest vehicle I’d seen and it planted the seed to do one of my own.

 

So I’m the one that went for this ’78 King Cab on ebay in May that got no bids after several auctions. It’s a California truck so it’s practically rust free, however, the rubber and plastic are pretty well shot from the sun. Odometer says 66K but I’m doubtful even though the seller claimed it’s true (3rd owner in NC). It came with some old paperwork, but nothing to verify the mileage. Overall it’s a little rougher than I hoped (paid) for but it’s about perfect for what I wanted. I’ll be getting creative with it so didn’t want something I felt compelled to restore to stock.

 

Thought I’d pull the bed and do the back of the truck first – brakes, suspension, painting, whatever else I find that needs done. Buying parts in the meantime.

 

I’ll be in no big hurry to get it on the road, just wanted something to tinker with. I’ve never done a restoration before but have owned a few classic cars over the years. I’m an engineer and like things done right. I suspect it will come out nicely.

 

Will keep you posted. Thanks in advance for all the helpful tips!

 

Silroc

Pittsburgh

 

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