wilfvelez Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 My wife picked this beauty for me a week ago. Looking forwad on learning a few things from you guys. Put some tires on just to take it off the trailer. They are a bit too big or my truck is a bit to low. Havent decided yet. 4 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I'm gonna go with tires too big if you want to maintain stock height or lower. If you wanna raise you should be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I'm almost positive those have to rub on turns. But they work for pushing it around I suppose. 2 Quote Link to comment
bilzbobaggins Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Nice!! I posted this truck in the eBay/Craigslist when I found it. They wanted 350. They had it listed as a 79. Welcome to the greatest forum. 2 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 olddatsuns.com the tech section should be a good learn ck the kingpins in the front to see if worn 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Welcome aboard. :)Those tires are likely too big. But if you have 4:88 gears in the rear they might just be ok :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment
wilfvelez Posted July 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Nice!! I posted this truck in the eBay/Craigslist when I found it. They wanted 350. They had it listed as a 79. Welcome to the greatest forum. 1 Quote Link to comment
wilfvelez Posted July 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Yes sir. I couldn't argue the price. 1 Quote Link to comment
wilfvelez Posted July 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Thanks guys. I was just kidding about the tires I just needed something to roll her around. I can barely turn the wheels with those. I think I am sticking with the OEM 14s. Anyhow, this truck brings tons of memories from when my dad had Datsuns. He now has Alzheimer's and I would like to get the truck a bit fixed up to show him before he can't remember anything. Once again that's guys I'm sure I ll have plenty of questions. By the way. Truck has no spark will try to trouble shoot in the next few days. 3 Quote Link to comment
wilfvelez Posted November 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Hey guys its been a while since my last post. Trying to find out time to work on this beauty, so here is a sneak peek of my project. Since my last post I'd done some body work, including rocker panels. She is no where near to be done but she is getting there. I just repaired rust spots and scratches didn't wanted to make her perfect since it taken over 40 years for her to be the way she is. Anyway.....stay tuned. Hoping to be on the road by next spring. 2 Quote Link to comment
distributorguy Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 File the points and replace the corroded original screw/nut on the side of the distributor and it'll likely fire right up. And install a brand new engine ground strap to bare metal. 1 Quote Link to comment
wilfvelez Posted November 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 File the points and replace the corroded original screw/nut on the side of the distributor and it'll likely fire right up. And install a brand new engine ground strap to bare metal. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Nice work she will be pretty. Quote Link to comment
atmgp Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 I'm looking for a set of 4 stock 1973 620 hubcaps. Got any for sale? 1 Quote Link to comment
wilfvelez Posted November 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 I'm looking for a set of 4 stock 1973 620 hubcaps. Got any for sale? i have 4 but I'm not sure if I want to keep them or not yet. 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 There was a nice set on ebay. Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 ill dig mine up. I have 2 sets but only 1 set looks nice. I forgot to move my steelies accross Canada with me... 1 Quote Link to comment
wilfvelez Posted May 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Update!!! She is almost done. Just some tinkering on the brakes and electrical and she will be on the road. 5 Quote Link to comment
distributorguy Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 What a transformation! 1 Quote Link to comment
Scgreen620 Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Clean paint job 2 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Love the graffics on the hood and the rear quarter panel. 2 Quote Link to comment
wilfvelez Posted June 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 She is not perfect but I think I captured what I was looking for. A cool little truck that will definitely start some good conversations. 1 Quote Link to comment
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