Farmer Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 I wasn't going to start a thread about this yet but i just can"t wait. Here is Rugby. 1974 Datsun California Stepside 620. L18 with w53 head 4 speed manual. It was removed from 23 years of storage a few months ago. Older gentleman health issues, had to move into rest home. Anyways, the body is in great shape. no rust through but Some minor body work has been done here and there. Engine cranks over but struggles to start. Probably needs the gas system cleaned, has some electrical issues with switches and stuff. Probably needs brakes gone through. Inspected the floor boards briefly, looks good. Came with alot of parts collected through his years. Nothing of the "find of the century" parts. Got some original slot mags with old bias ply tires and alot of J Series engine parts. I paid more than I should of but oh well. Pics Now to go through all the boxes of parts to see whats there. Also will take pics of inside once I get to check it out. 3 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 I wonder if he had a 520 at one time. None of the J parts will be for a 620. 1 Quote Link to comment
HOGIE Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 If you have a Jhead I'm interested. Cool step side. Don't put any money into this one. 1 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted July 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Don't put any money into this one. That's going to be hard to do ff you have a J head I'm interested. I believe I do 2 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 That's a good looking truck, nice addition to your collection :cool: 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Excellent find, add $10,000 and you will have a fine truck!!! LOL 1 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted July 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Gave it a bath today. Floor boards are in good shape. Driver side has rust but nothing through. Passenger side good. Found some rust through on bottom of front fender. Found gas tank rubber hose is shot. Needs gas tank cleaned out. Blinkers don't work and headlight relay faulty. clutch slave cylinder not engaging. Master brake cylinder needs replaced. probably needs brakes gone through too. Going to be awhile before I get this on the road. Going to start making a list 2 Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 can you take a shot of the pass side rubber i see around the kick panel? tryna bring my '73 up to snuff. Thx 1 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted July 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Some pics of the parts that I got with the truck. Went through one box and had parts from the 80's The 1300 blocks look they were refreshed or never used, guessing at parts here First off : Fly wheels. Possible 2 - j13 and one L16 I believe j13 head. looks new Chrome valve cover. Not 100 % sure on motor Datsun 320 truck?? Cams for j13 Cranks 2 possible j13 and one L16 L16 block with piston and crank installed J13 block with crank installed. No piston marks or top ridge on cylinders J13 block with crank and cam installed. No piston marks or top ridge on cylinders And looks to be a 520 chrome grill with headlight rings 2 Quote Link to comment
HOGIE Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Fucken score! I might be wrong but I think that valve cover will fit e1 or j13. I want them 2 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Middle one might be J or L16/18 The top two and bottom look like L20b or larger engine. All three need to be flipped over to see the clutch surface areas. L series cranks have 5 main bearings. The J series only have two. L series cranks are... 5 bolt... L16/18 6 bolt... L20B and larger displacement 2 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted July 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Fucken score! I might be wrong but I think that valve cover will fit e1 or j13. I want them Just wait until you see whats next. 1 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted August 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Wheel fitment Stock Period correct 235 60 14 15*7 3 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 This is a sweet truck Farmer. I thinking V6 6 speed! Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 I've always then ol skool vector rims. 2 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Wheel fitment Stock Period correct 235 60 14 15*7 Farmer when I put the 1985 720 4x4 springs under my 520 it pushed my wheels back in the wheel openings like yours are in these pictures. I had to have my brother Garret re drill the centering bolt hole. I had to move the hole 2 1/4" forward to center my wheels in the opening. 1 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted August 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 I just noticed the my front bumper has no seams on the ends. How cools is that! 1 Quote Link to comment
2wheel-lee Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 I've been wondering about the seams, but haven't found anything that explains why. My '75 has no seams, but other '75s seem to have them. I have seen no pattern of what vehicle doesn't have them. Any idea? 1 Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 can you see any trace of workmanship by looking behing the bumper? 1 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Did a compression check on the L18 power plant COLD START. Cant due a hot test. Have to drop tanks, clean lines and replace filler. And a few other things #1 155 #2 155 #3 157 #4 151 At the same time, I did a comp check on my l20b cold start to compare. Got 157 155 155 154 So plans are for just a reseal, fix gas, fix water and clean it up. Put Weber on and call it good. And replace trans with 5 speed 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Those all look like good numbers! 1 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted October 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 Did a little work today on Rugby. Was planning just to remove intake to replaced but noticed the hoses and water passages rotted. So a little more than planed. Tear down Took valve cover off to inspect and found this sticking up Someone forgot to pull the wooden wedge out. So now it looks like Im going to have to pull everything off and flush. 3 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted October 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Just bought almost 200 dollars worth of parts from Rock Auto. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 What is that weird noise from the timing cover... fuck it. Literally a block of wood in the engine. You might take a peak at the bearings. I can't imagine they wouldn't be affected by that. 1 Quote Link to comment
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