spoonman Posted May 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 is it just me or is that seat all the way forward? how short are you? I dont have tracks for the seat, so the mounting holes for the seat to the tracks, are what I'm using to attach the seat to the truck mounting holes. Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 oh damn, if i had an extra bench seat i'd offer to help you out with that. how cramped are you? Quote Link to comment
spoonman Posted May 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 oh damn, if i had an extra bench seat i'd offer to help you out with that. how cramped are you? Not too bad, my knees are bent, about to the steering wheel, but i manage. I'm only 5'7" lol. Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 oh, well that's not too bad then. 1 Quote Link to comment
spoonman Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 So it's been a few since i updated you guys, i tuned the carb, she's running pretty good other than having to drive with the choke slightly on due to the PO not de-smogging it correctly, so i'm fairly certain i have some vacuum leaks. I added carpet, it's not what is going to be permanent, but for now it's comfortable, and i can't argue with free!! http:// http:// I also made a custom shifter, since my other one was busted, and faded. So coming from my BMX background, I figured I would do something unique, and it works like a champ, and I get a lot of compliments!! http:// She's looking pretty good so far IMO. As you can see i'm repping my Datslocos sticker that I got from DenmarkBoy when I ran into him at the mall yesterday, (Thanks again man!!) It was so awesome running into another person from here, makes me sooo stoked for Rats with Dats, i'm like a kid in a candy store hahaha. http:// This is my tailgate idea, still have to have it welded up, but it's two of my old bmx frames, I got hinges to weld to the back dropouts, and then i'm going to add some canopy shocks so they lift straight up, and out of the way, i'm really trying to go as unique on this truck, in my own way as I possibly can!!! http:// I hope you guys enjoyed the update, and there will be plenty more, I'm really looking forward to meeting you guys up at Rats with Dats!!! 2 Quote Link to comment
Dvargas209 Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 What kind of box is that in the bed? Quote Link to comment
2wheel-lee Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Love the use of the BMX hub. I may bite that idea. I have an old front Chris King hub shell I can use. 1 Quote Link to comment
spoonman Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 It's just an old lockbox that came with the truck, it's been bolted down so no one can steal it lol. Do it, it's a lot easier than i thought. Quote Link to comment
DatsuNissanLove Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Very creative.. keep it up.. 1 Quote Link to comment
Dvargas209 Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Yeah, I want something to store random stuff 1 Quote Link to comment
spoonman Posted August 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 What's up guys!!! Been a bit, been super busy, but I must say, she is coming along nicely!!! I'm starting my mission on a KA24DET swap. If anyone has anything that they are willing to donate, i'll come pick it up, give me a chance to meet some of yall!!! I'm really digging driving this truck, she puuurrrrrssss!!!! I adjusted my valves, set my timing at 12 deg. BTDC, and adjusted my speed, and mixture screws once again after installing a new choke cable, since the other one was WAAYYY too rough. So good ole oreillys universal choke cable kit, and WHAM, she's purring. My last exhaust valve clearance was out of this world off, I think I must have put 4 full turns on it, and I was barely able to get it to 0.010". I did a compression test, 120ish on 1,2,3, and 133 on 4. I am kind of over the l20B, she's a beast, but no balls, and this 3 speed is fucking stupid. http:// After doing all of that, I find this... http:// Looks like I need to replace my intake, and exhaust gaskets....fuucckk lol. Can anyone recommend what bushings I should get?? I found most of my front suspension bushings are like this.. :/ http:// I couldn't stand how loud it was in the cab, and how much heat came off the tranny tunnel, and the firewall, so I decided to do insulation, and carpet, but first, gotta prep! http:// Now I can add insulation, I used that frost king duct insulation, I read the reviews before hand, I was gonna do the whole peel and seel deal(lol) but decided I didn't want my truck to smell like a road, so I used frost king, and it made one hell of a difference. http:// Now onto the carpet, I used the 3'x6' rolls they have at O'reillys for $10 a piece, I used two rolls, floor mats are just some $10 set from Fred Meyers. I think overall, it came out pretty damn good for a $45 floor job. After the carpet was done, I bought a new shift knob, and a boot to clean that area up a bit, she looks soo good on the inside, night and day difference!! And yes, that is a brick underneath my front seat mounts, since I have no rails, and I have to mount the seat straight to the floor, and wanted leg room. http:// Then I couldn't stand looking at the ratty look anymore, so I decided to do a gloss black rattle can paint job, after wire wheeling all the rusty spots, I wet sanded with 400 grit sandpaper, an applied 2 coats, still have to redo the hood, since it's faded... http:// Only 4 months and I've come this far!!! Really looking forward to continue building, and enjoying the piss out of this truck!!! http:// Took this one when I was leaving Tom Pearce park after an awesome round of disc golf!! I'm sticker bombing the drivers side fender to cover up a huge dent from my attempt at rolling the fenders lol!! http:// Hope you all like my progress so far, I certainly do!! I'm hoping some of you guys can help me out with some parts, if not, and you're in the Medford area, PM me, maybe we can talk datto!! Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 This coolant or oil??? You did say you did the valves so maybe the valve gasket is torn/not on right. Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Betty white is now Betty black 1 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 looks like antifreeze if its a water line heated carb. so I say intake/exhaust gasket. as fot the sway bar. they sell kits for those with the bushings. Really that is a minor issue right now Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 '75-'77 were heat riser manifolds. Course the engine could have been swapped. Hmmm my monitor at work shows a green tint so maybe not oil... Check around the thermostat housing.. Quote Link to comment
spoonman Posted August 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 It's coolant, when i did the valve adjustment, i got a new valve cover gasket, and torqued it to specs, so i don't think it's that, next step is to replace the thermostat housing, thermostat, and gasket. Hopefully that will stop by guage not working, 1 Quote Link to comment
spoonman Posted October 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Well been a min since I've been on here, replaced intake, and exhaust gaskets, so no more coolant leak, still have to do a comp. test to see how well it helped the numbers, but i need to readjust the valves, and clean up some wiring, and she'll be in tip top shape. Looking forward to the next time i can just driiiivvveeeeeee. Stil need to find a 5 spd, and start a engine swap pile lol. 1 Quote Link to comment
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