HaNd_SoLo Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Hey, I've already posted a few times getting stuff worked out so she's drivable. It was my sister's truck that's been sitting for 6 years, just got her running again a few weeks ago. Replaced cap, rotor, plugs and wires and adjusted the valves. I also replace a crap load of toast/nibbled vacuum lines. I Just got home from a shop cleanout, but here she is: She's been abused a bit by a deer, some brush, a dog standing on the hood and being sideswiped while parked, but in pretty good shape considering. The plan is the olive for the entire truck and black for the trim. Are the markers the same 2wd and 4wd? They both need to be replaced and I'd like to skip the step of painting the chrome for now. I would like to eliminate the stock front turn signals, also. Is there a guide to wire a dual-filament socket in the corner lights? She started with the stock 14" steelies with some toast tires, so I scored these old chevy steelies and stole the almost new tires off my 2wd Toyota project, cleaned them up and painted them bronze metallic...kinda hard to make out in my crappy cell photos but it's pretty sweet. I'm looking for some centers for them, bullet or cone tip. 4.25" center hole, 4" deep max. Anyone have any ideas? And she had some rats living in her for a bit. They ate their way in through the shift boot. Is there a similar aftermarket boot that fits somewhat the same, anywhere? The plan is to run fuel only megasquirt and 1bbl GM TBI. I haven't been able to find anyone who has done this, Any links? That's it for now. 2 Quote Link to comment
RedSquare Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Nice looking truck, but please reconsider the rattle can paint job, painting the chrome and eliminating the turn signal. It looks decent in the pics, why cheapen its looks even further. Yuck! 2 Quote Link to comment
HaNd_SoLo Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Oh, yeah, the windows only roll partway down because the felts are all jacked up at the bottom. The only place I've been able to find them is http://www.new-datsun-parts.com/datsun-nissan-720-truck-parts.html?unique=14205900850096851. Is that place legit and are there other options? 1 Quote Link to comment
HaNd_SoLo Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Nice looking truck, but please reconsider the rattle can paint job, painting the chrome and eliminating the turn signal. It looks decent in the pics, why cheapen its looks even further. Yuck! I HATE chrome...so that's definitely going. The paint is not flat olive camo paint it's a nice satin finish, and I like it. The original paint is jacked: dog nails on the hood that go down to bare metal and paint transfer from the sideswipe that do the same. 1 Quote Link to comment
84720FourWheel Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Satin paint is a pain to keep clean. Accidentally painted my fender a satin white. Catches dirt like no other. It's your ride, do what you want, but it's much easier to fix your old paint than to change colors. If you don't want it to look bad you need to do the door jambs under the hood and all that. And I love that old Datsun copper color, I'd hate to see it covered up. 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Do what ever you want... and then just drive it. Welcome! 2 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Welcome nice looking truck! You can buy black trimmed tail lights and also front marker lights that are black. There are early and late front marker lights. Tail lights are dependent on the year. Quote Link to comment
HaNd_SoLo Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Welcome nice looking truck! You can buy black trimmed tail lights and also front marker lights that are black. There are early and late front marker lights. Tail lights are dependent on the year. All of the black ones I've seen are designated as 4wd lamps. Will they fit a 2wd? Most other mini trucks 2wd and 4wd lights are different... 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 All body panels and lights are identical on these. 2 or 4wd does not matter. In fact everything to do with the body is identical and interchangeable. About the only thing that isn't would be the tcase, driveshafts, and front suspension. 1 Quote Link to comment
HaNd_SoLo Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Sweet! 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 The early trucks 1980 to 1983 had a narrower (top to bottom) grill and shorter side marker light. I am running an after market 4x4 grill on my 86 king cab 2wd Quote Link to comment
HaNd_SoLo Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Well, looks like I'm going to be putting a Weber 32/36 on. I had hoped to go straight to TBI, but I have to have her running well/reliably by the middle of next month. The best place I have found so far looks to be http://www.webercarbsdirect.com/product_p/wk646.htm. Is this the place to go?Also, anybody have answers to these: And she had some rats living in her for a bit. They ate their way in through the shift boot. Is there a similar aftermarket boot that fits somewhat the same, anywhere? Oh, yeah, the windows only roll partway down because the felts are all jacked up at the bottom. The only place I've been able to find them is http://www.new-datsun-parts.com/datsun-nissan-720-truck-parts.html?unique=14205900850096851.Is that place legit and are there other options? 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 O'Reilly Auto sells universal rubber boots that should work fine for your shifter. 1 Quote Link to comment
HaNd_SoLo Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Just had the windshield replaced. What is the function of the chrome piece on the bottom center other than the windshield linkage reinforcement? 1 Quote Link to comment
Gradyfest Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Just had the windshield replaced. What is the function of the chrome piece on the bottom center other than the windshield linkage reinforcement? I've wondered the same. 1 Quote Link to comment
CicliDevotion Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 I'm pretty sure they are just there to give you a heart attack when you see your truck from a block away and think you have a parking ticket waiting on your windshield. 1 Quote Link to comment
HaNd_SoLo Posted April 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 I'm pretty sure they are just there to give you a heart attack when you see your truck from a block away and think you have a parking ticket waiting on your windshield. LOL! I picked up a new coolant bottle for a Ford Focus and I'm going to have to relocate one of the ignition coils slightly to make it work. Is there any reason they need to be mounted at 45 degrees like stock? The best place to move it puts it almost vertical... Quote Link to comment
xsdg Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 I believe (could be wrong) that the only requirement for the coolant overflow tank has to do with the relative level of coolant in the tank and the height of the top of the radiator. Also, make sure it doesn't run dry and suck in air :o) Quote Link to comment
HaNd_SoLo Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Huh... I suppose that could have been phrased a little better. I was asking about the ignition coils... Quote Link to comment
84720FourWheel Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 I think they are filled with oil for cooling, so the angle is to make sure everything is submerged. Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Vertical is acceptable. Sideways can allow leaks of oil, so care is necessary. 1 Quote Link to comment
HaNd_SoLo Posted April 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 Ok, thanks, guys! Quote Link to comment
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