620 Basic Questions

[WI 720]

Greetings 620ers,

I may be acquiring a 620... the deal is pending.  The quick research that I've done shows that the 620 speedos only went up to 99,999 so there isn't a great way to tell if there is 230K or 30K on a truck.  Is that a correct understanding?  Also, for the 620ers who are familiar with 620 Rockwood campers, did they come with a 6 bolt or 5 bolt pattern.  The stock 620s came with the 6 bolt, but pictures I've seen seem to indicate that the Rockwoods came with a 5 bolt pattern. 

If I get the vehicle, I'll update the thread and put up pics....

[ggzilla]

Not quite correct.

 

Its easy to tell if there are only 30k miles on the truck. It will appear in very good condition. Nearly all original parts. Seats with no wear. No wear anywhere inside. The tires may be checked and paint faded or even rusty, but the inside should be like new except for possible sun damage.

[Small Factory]

Hey WI 720: Have a look at my 620 with 30,000 miles for an idea of comparison...

 

http://community.ratsun.net/topic/65918-small-factorys-datsun-620-truck-for-trucking/

 

But, but x2 on what has been stated, it's pretty easy to tell. The quickest 5-second way is to see how much gravel/sand blasting has taken place on the front of the truck. Look at the hood paint, headlights and windshield and see how clean and clear they are.

[WI 720]

Well, I did it.  I bought a super rough 620 camper.  It is in really rough shape with no keys, and I'll need to just part it out.   It has been sitting for years.  I couldn't get it towed since its an RV.  I'll try to get pictures up once I get back to it.   Its too bad, since if it would have been nicer and not had the huge hole cut in the back, I would have been tempted to keep it and make it a flat bed.   Stay tuned...

[difrangia]

Take a good look at the clutch and brake pedal pad wear. Should give you some idea.

 

Steve

[ericsb210]

Great prospect for a extended kingcab project?

 

Put that huge hole in the back to good use.

 

I always liked the 4 dr 620 sold in Japan.

[ggzilla]

Does not sound like a 30,000 mile vehicle.

 

Well, I did it. I bought a super rough 620 camper. It is in really rough shape with no keys, and I'll need to just part it out. It has been sitting for years. I couldn't get it towed since its an RV. I'll try to get pictures up once I get back to it. Its too bad, since if it would have been nicer and not had the huge hole cut in the back, I would have been tempted to keep it and make it a flat bed. Stay tuned...

[WI 720]

I didn't get pictures yet, but I did cut a huge hole in the back of the camper and pull off a few pieces that I could.  It will definitely be a project.  The 620 does look like it has very few miles (pedals look almost new) but the body is rusty, the brakes and rotors look toasted.  The camper has been sitting since ~2009 in the weather in Wisconsin.  The passenger door is jammed shut.  I have no keys for it.  There is a hole cut in the top as well as the back.  I haven't had a chance yet to assess the frame or try to start the engine....  The hood is rusted badly and there was an animal living in the camper portion so that is trashed...

 

 

Having no pictures isn't right so here are a few:

This is probably the nicest looking picture of it.  I like the front.  Nice looking head lights.

 

 

 

Upon closer examination, the dash only has gold paint and not real gold so I am still kind of hosed.

 

At least the 720 is coming along and I may be able to use it to help get the camper scrap hauled away to the 620 can get towed to my cousin's shop where I can assess the situation better.
 

[datzenmike]

Only the '79 620 got the tan interior.