PhobicBanana Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Hello, I'm looking at buying a '73 Datsun 620, I don't know a whole lot about Datsun's and would like the opinion of a couple people who do. Here is a couple pictures of the Truck i'm looking at. Any advice on where to look for problems or anything to keep my eyes out for when I take a look at the truck in person would be greatly appreciated. 2 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Good morning Mr. Banana, welcome to Ratsun. Looks like a reasonable example of an early 620 body. What about the interior, specially the floors under the mats around the mounting points to the frame? Dash? Electrical... does it look original or has some owner butchered the wiring? Does everything work? What doesn't work? Lights all work, signals, marker, tail? Does it run? Restart? Run hot? Idle properly? Steer straight when driving? Strange sounds. Wheel loose and sloppy Front tires worn unevenly. Tires all match or three different makes? Brakes pull to one side 1 Quote Link to comment
dr.feltersnatch Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 What are they asking for it? 1 Quote Link to comment
Jersey Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 It looks like there is a fitment issue at the top of the drivers door by the fender. I would investigate to determine the cause: could be nothing, could be something... 1 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I think that might be the fender isn't mounted quite right, looks like the windshield wiper cowl is pushed up on that end along with some rust coming from the seam of it. Passenger side rocker panel rusted through you may want to look at the frame and see how rusty it is down there. Maybe a rust hole at the top of the passenger fender as well. Looks like the bed is mostly whole except for a cancer spot above drivers side wheel. Look real close at all the reddish brownish spots because I think it's rust inhibitor spray. Look at the drivers side inner fender and check for and wrinkles. Look at the battery tray and in behind the seat for rust as well. And what dr.feltersnach asked, how much are they asking?, personally it would be a stretch to get me to pay $1500 for what I'm seeing in the pictures and that's if it's a reliable runner 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 It looks like there is a fitment issue at the top of the drivers door by the fender. I would investigate to determine the cause: could be nothing, could be something... Driver's door was replaced and not lined up properly? The rest is just primer. 1 Quote Link to comment
Jersey Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I think that might be the fender isn't mounted quite right, looks like the windshield wiper cowl is pushed up on that end along with some rust coming from the seam of it. Passenger side rocker panel rusted through you may want to look at the frame and see how rusty it is down there. Maybe a rust hole at the top of the passenger fender as well. Looks like the bed is mostly whole except for a cancer spot above drivers side wheel. Look real close at all the reddish brownish spots because I think it's rust inhibitor spray. Look at the drivers side inner fender and check for and wrinkles. Look at the battery tray and in behind the seat for rust as well. And what dr.feltersnach asked, how much are they asking?, personally it would be a stretch to get me to pay $1500 for what I'm seeing in the pictures and that's if it's a reliable runner You're probably right on the fender. It's just so hard to tell what's what from a picture... 1 Quote Link to comment
Jersey Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Driver's door was replaced and not lined up properly? The rest is just primer. Mike I thought it might be a different door too...then I looked at the bed and just wasn't sure if I was seeing that door graphic flowing into the bed. The more I look the more convinced I've become: Different door. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Under hood looks like seafoam green. Only the door is different. 1 Quote Link to comment
PhobicBanana Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thank you everyone for the reply's. I haven't gone and looked at it yet, just wanted some more information about typical problem spots on these. They are asking $600.00 for it and im looking for a decent running project. From what I do know it is running and driving, I plan on going to take a look at it in the next couple days, will keep you guys posted on what i find and if i decide to get it! Thank you for the information! Hopefully i can get this one or another one and start a build thread! I really love the look and feel of these old trucks! -Spencer 1 Quote Link to comment
teagueauto21 Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 That's not a bad price for this i would buy it all day long! 1 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 $600 I would get it. 2 Quote Link to comment
PhobicBanana Posted January 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Hey guys just keeping you posted, gonna go take a look at the Datsun tomorrow. Will take more pics and post. Hopefully not to bad of a condition to get it and then start a build thread! So excited!!! Spencer Quote Link to comment
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