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Mikeklacy

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    Datsun 620 '79

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  1. It's been awhile since i've posted. I've made quite a bit of progress and gathered most of the parts I need. However, i just accepted a job in San Mateo which means we'll be moving by the end of the year. That means I either need to find someone to finish the pickup for me, place it in long term storage, or sell it. I'm leaning towards the first option, but have no idea how to go about finding a trust worthy shop that will do a good job - any suggestions either locally here in Washington or in San Francisco area? Here are the latest photos. The engine is ready to be assembled, the torsion bar adjustment brackets have been shaved off, there's a small rust repair needed at the rear of the fuel tank mount, otherwise the frame is ready for Por15. This is the style i'm going for:
  2. I picked up Beebani's coilover kit and adjustable a-arms. They shipped quick and look great! I'll do a detailed install as soon as i'm ready, but in the meantime i documented the full disassembly of a front corner. Too many pictures to paste individually here, so i started a google photo album. It was more of an archaeological dig than a mechanics endeavour, but it was well worth it.
  3. It's been awhile and I have a few updates. The cab is off the frame, the mount points are very damaged, i need ideas on how to repair and reinforce them - doesn't have to be pretty, just functional. Floor should be simple, i have some 22 and 18 gauge sheet as well as easy grind welding wire. The next question is front suspension, i would like to move away from the torsion bars and do coil-overs. What about coil overs, most everything i have found is for doing coil overs on the king-pin type front. I have the ball joint control arms and non-vented disc brakes. What are my options for vented front discs, i don't want to have braking issues with the more powerful motor. Not there yet, but i'll be doing rear disc brakes, would like to do a stronger hand brake as well. Steering component wise - I need new tie rods and joints all around - including the ball joints for the control arms. Also considering drop spindles but still undecided.
  4. I pulled the bottom end to check the crank and rod bearings and will most likely replace them all. still deciding on whether to pull the head, head gaskets are cheap for this motor (compared to Subarus). Also finally got the dashboard out and soaked the chassis bolts for the cab. Aiming to have the cab off the frame in the next week or so.
  5. i emptied out the interior and the floor looks great for the most part, main repair will be limited to just the front wheel wells. also finally got the KA24de to my house and dismantled, i'm still deciding on whether to do a quick refresh or a tear-down and rebuild New years resolution - get this car on the road before 2017 is over :)
  6. @sebpv - i look forward to the pictures. My idea was to flip the cab over and use thicker gauge steel, hoping to avoid the popping you mentioned
  7. I finished the Subaru so I'm back on the Datsun project. I've pulled the motor and transmission and started disassembling the interior and body panels - posted for cheap in the classifieds. I picked up a KA24DE earlier in the year and have purchased mounts from ]2eDeYe and a can-am box from Icehouse. Motor is waiting to get disassembled but i need space in the garage. Immediate next step is to get the cab and bed off the frame so i can brush and paint the rails. Thinking of maybe doing POR-15 but we'll see on cost. Front bumper beam (guess theses are part of the radiator support) is bent - considering finding a replacement but it looks like alot of welding to replace, might be easier to pull out and hammer. Once the cab is off i'm going to weld in a new floor using standard metal sheeting. Here are pictures, and if you need any parts give me a shout.
  8. Sorry i meant an L20b and L18 pistons and head. Chiltons says the Torque difference is 100lb to 108lb and 100hp to 112hp, about 10% so definitely a noticeable amount. I'll ask the seller about the flywheel, i guess the L20B has a 6 bolt vs ? bolt on the L18.
  9. I've gone over the truck and there is very minimal rust. The battery tray area is perfect, not even a spec of rust! I've been searching for KA24DE's locally, but they aren't easy to find. There's a local craigslist add for a fully running L18 with carb - essentially just swap and go. I've read around that the L20B is more powerful (torque and HP) but that the L18 has a better head, potentially flat pistons and is happier at higher revs. Would it make sense to get it for now and then down the road do a hybrid L20B with L16 head and pistons? Best part would be getting the truck back on the road in just a couple days instead of waiting months. The seller is asking $275 - i was thinking of offering $200. I'm looking for opinions on why i should and shouldn't get it.
  10. How's the KA24 swap coming along? Do you have plans for the motor your pulling out? If not, I will gladly take it off your hands. Just let me know.
  11. Hi! Just snagged my first Datsun - it's a 1979 620 shortbed with minimal rust and a seized L20b w/ 4spd. Looks like the Seattle area is a hotbed of Datsun culture with lots of active members and great parts collectors. Hoping to meet some of you soon. I first need to get the project to my house and pull the motor, if the L20b looks salvageable i might just rebuild it and use it for now. If it's shot then i would like to upgrade to a K24de - looks like a pretty straightforward swap using ]2eDeYe's mounts. Alternatively, i have a '90 Miata 1.6l and tranny laying around that would make for a great daily engine, plus a sweet gearbox. However, theres no other documented (so far as i've seen) swaps of this. The only thing somewhat similar is Bob3's 520 including suspension, i just want the engine and tranny. I'll most likely be lurking here for awhile as i sort out plans - hence the name "TBD". Here are the only pictures i have thus far of the 620 Here's the current project i'm wrapping up, 1998 Subaru Legacy GT RWD track car with a high compression engine build:
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