Just purchased a 1979 Datsun 620

[krock48]

Need to replace the heater core, anyone know of a good place to pick up the part?

 

Also need to get some wheels as well, where can I get some nice custom wheels in Los Angeles?

[datzenmike]

Try... http://community.ratsun.net/classifieds/category/3-datsun-parts/?sort_key=date_added&sort_order=desc  ... see if anyone has one. Better to take it out and have it soldered. Do it yourself.

 

Wheels, you meant rims? The 6 bolt Datsun truck pattern is the same as the Chev and Ford, Toyota, Mazda, Trooper, on and on....  Make DAMN sure you get the correct back spacing so the rim and tire are inside the fender lip. Don't be that guy with them sticking out 3" and asking how to lower it and not rub. It's LA surely you can find a custom shop for rims.

[willz]

Or rub, your choice

[Scgreen620]

In LA anything is possible .... Good luck on finding heater cores at a junk yard ... ask Ted or seeker

[Scgreen620]

What part of la are you from?

[krock48]

Thanks everyone for the feedback!

 

I live in the Valley Brah...

[2wheel-lee]

It's common to see 620s being parted out on LA craigslist, so check there for a heater core. But don't assume it's good. If yours is leaking, you might be better off having it repaired by a radiator shop. 

[krock48]

Thank you.

I also want to lower the truck 2" is that a big deal or fairly easy?

[Sastis]

Thank you.

I also want to lower the truck 2" is that a big deal or fairly easy?

yes, it's easy. Torsion bar and lowering blocks.

[willz]

Took me 5-10min or less last night to raise my front end, was rubbing excessively.

I'd say your first time lowering and re-indexing might take 30min-1hr.... if you accidentally kick one of the locking rings for the torsion bars somewhere else

[hobospyder]

Ok, this guy is in la and nobody recommends bypassing the heater core? What is wrong with you people

[hobospyder]

Also

 

http://community.ratsun.net/topic/70495-heater-core-replacement-spectra-premium-alternative-to-discontinued-product/page-1

 

Maybe?

 

 

Spectra Premium 94741 Heater Core https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C7TTBM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_Q42gzbDWAR7A5

[willz]

Ok, this guy is in la and nobody recommends bypassing the heater core? What is wrong with you people

There's no oics

[hobospyder]

There's no oics

oh, true. Carry on

[datzenmike]

Took me 5-10min or less last night to raise my front end, was rubbing excessively.

I'd say your first time lowering and re-indexing might take 30min-1hr.... if you accidentally kick one of the locking rings for the torsion bars somewhere else

 

2" does not need torsion bar indexing.

 

 

Ok, this guy is in la and nobody recommends bypassing the heater core? What is wrong with you people

 

Bypass? no. Pull both hoses off and put plugs in the ends to seal them. If you bypass by joining the hoses hot water from the head is sent directly back to the engine without benefit of any cooling by the heater core or the rad. I don't know what percentage this is but you are bypassing the rad with summer heat coming.

[willz]

2", no.... but if he wants to go lower he will want to look into it

[Scgreen620]

Ok, this guy is in la and nobody recommends bypassing the heater core? What is wrong with you people

Lol forgot about that I'll send you a pic on what I did on my truck soon

[2wheel-lee]

Took me 5-10min or less last night to raise my front end, was rubbing excessively.

I'd say your first time lowering and re-indexing might take 30min-1hr.... if you accidentally kick one of the locking rings for the torsion bars somewhere else

 

Heck, it takes me at least that long to get my truck jacked up on placed on jack stands. But yeah, about that time to do the job...

 

 

Ok, this guy is in la and nobody recommends bypassing the heater core? What is wrong with you people

 

We still might need to run the defroster ....once or twice a year...though my 620 heater core is not connected, either. It was that way when I got it, and I haven't checked why yet. 

[FrankRizzo]

I got 4 Blazer steelies in my garage....

 

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[willz]

I was considering trading mine for something I could tuck under the fenders... but I'm still undecided

[willz]

Or you know... go wider

[krock48]

Thanks again everybody.

I love this community and all the information the members give me.

I was looking for the easiest, pain-free way to lower my truck 2" and I got it from you folks.

The heater core post from back in the day was awesome.

Keep up the good work for newbies like me...

[FrankRizzo]

Ok, this guy is in la and nobody recommends bypassing the heater core? What is wrong with you people

 

 

 

Uhhhh....who you callin' "you people"???????

 

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[hobospyder]

Uhhhh....who you callin' "you people"???????

 

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everybody who responded before me.

[datzenmike]

0.5 point for Tropic Thunder reference.

 

0.25 point for it being quoted and another 0.25 for hobo being the quotee..