silroc Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 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 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Wow, great looking truck, welcome :) Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Side that thing is clean. I like the paint scheme Quote Link to comment
MYDAILYROUTINE Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 That truck looks great! Great score. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
monkbonk Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Amazing truck. On the east coast too! Quote Link to comment
620z Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Great find, even has the beauty rings. Love the paint. Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Sweet KC! Love the graphics. Quote Link to comment
SadieD Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Those are some rad stripes! Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Leave it as it is!!!!!!!!!! time warp Quote Link to comment
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