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by datto62073
Fri Feb 03, 2017 12:34 pm
Forum: 620
Topic: here lies the evil one
Replies: 10
Views: 11519

Re: here lies the evil one

Kinda what I am thinking. Don't really want to as I have a 5spd in there now but with my health issues I don't know how much longer I can do the stick.
by datto62073
Fri Feb 03, 2017 3:22 am
Forum: 620
Topic: here lies the evil one
Replies: 10
Views: 11519

Re: here lies the evil one

damn its been a LONG time since i updated this. since the last update i have had hand surgery and back surgery so nothing has gotten done. and i do mean NOTHING! as it sits i am tempted to just make this thing a cruiser and drop the automatic in i was going to put in my other truck. i have been havi...
by datto62073
Thu Oct 08, 2015 8:11 pm
Forum: Datsun Parts wanted
Topic: WTB front half of drive line.
Replies: 0
Views: 5728

WTB front half of drive line.

i am almost done gathering parts for the auto swap for my wife. i have EVERYTHING except the front half of the driveline. i need a later model long tail front. i have a short tail but that wont work for me. any help would be awesome!

oh and as inexpensive as possible. i am a broke bastage.
by datto62073
Sun Jan 18, 2015 8:46 pm
Forum: 620
Topic: Tabitha aka Tabby 73 620
Replies: 7
Views: 8634

Re: Tabitha aka Tabby 73 620

:fuu: i went to move her so i can put my GLI back down below and i have no clutch. i think the master is siezed. yay..... bad enough that i was flexing the FIREWALL but she runs! this damn l20 wont die!!!!!
by datto62073
Tue Aug 05, 2014 10:38 pm
Forum: 620
Topic: here lies the evil one
Replies: 10
Views: 11519

Re: here lies the evil one

thanks guys. right now though i dont know how much motivation i have to finish this though. i should but at the same time my motivation moved out sunday so i dont know. i am though heading out to the yard on friday to grab a few things for other projects so i will grab what i can off a z i found.
by datto62073
Sun Jul 27, 2014 6:39 pm
Forum: 620
Topic: here lies the evil one
Replies: 10
Views: 11519

Re: here lies the evil one

its been almost a year since i posted in this one. i will take some pics, or have the kid take some as he is better with a camera than i am. the motor is almost complete, i still need a lower alt bracket and to clean up the flywheel and install both. the kid and i figured while the motor is out that...
by datto62073
Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:03 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25
Replies: 25
Views: 19882

Re: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25

yeah i love this thing. i recently found that my front driveline is F*CKED, and the tcase is leaking badly. so new seals are sitting by the front door and hopefully, weather and back permitting, i can fix at least the leak friday. but after almost 3 weeks of not even starting it, she fired up and ra...
by datto62073
Wed May 14, 2014 12:26 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Draker's Tacoma Thread
Replies: 49
Views: 38529

Re: Draker's Tacoma Thread

Nice taco!
by datto62073
Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:53 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25
Replies: 25
Views: 19882

Re: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25

today was spent working on doing the trans, transfer case and front diff services. i also replaced a tail lamp, cleaned the vent lines for the front and tcase, and yesterday i fixed my steering wheel adapter. now my wheel is straight vs being cocked funny. all in all a good day. soon it'll be lookin...
by datto62073
Sun Apr 06, 2014 9:50 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25
Replies: 25
Views: 19882

Re: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25

the backing is pretty thick. and i think the slides are sticking a little. the front pad is warn down but the rear looks good, weird..... but today i installed the new steering linkage, and replaced another lens and bulbs in teh clearance lights. so now there are only 2 lights in teh entire truck th...
by datto62073
Sat Apr 05, 2014 10:50 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25
Replies: 25
Views: 19882

Re: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25

yeah not a whole lot of stopping surface but they are beefy in proportion. and yes i know i have to do pads and rotors in the next 6 months or so. today though i got a few more things from the yard. picked up an OE tape deck, a pair of clearance light to replace 2 that were trashed, a replacement si...
by datto62073
Sat Apr 05, 2014 12:15 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25
Replies: 25
Views: 19882

Re: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25

here is the new hubs, but this is as much as ya get right now. its pouring outside and i made it quick.

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by datto62073
Thu Apr 03, 2014 9:09 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25
Replies: 25
Views: 19882

Re: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25

thanks guys. well the motor has been replaced which is nice. she idles at 650 smooth as glass. as of this evening, new Warn hubs.... i needed the truck tonight so i bit the bullet and grabbed some from the local jeep shop. i could have had them from my work for about $40 cheaper but had to wait till...
by datto62073
Tue Apr 01, 2014 8:24 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25
Replies: 25
Views: 19882

Re: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25

well shit.... i have a loose hub bearing up front and i went to adjust it and found a broken manual hub. yay.... i also get to do the steering box to steering arm rod ends. yay.... but here are some pics of the beast. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v422/moparPW200guy/trucks/Gladis/SDC13070_zps1d5...
by datto62073
Tue Apr 01, 2014 8:24 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25
Replies: 25
Views: 19882

Re: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25

here is a list of what i have done to this beast since i bought it. i realized i never put my repairs in the thread. rear diff service new rear brakes ( shoes, hardware, adjusters, one drum, new bearings, seals, axle flange seals, push rods and wheel cyls) new intermediate brake cable new plate ligh...
by datto62073
Sun Mar 23, 2014 8:55 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25
Replies: 25
Views: 19882

Re: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25

yup. that they are. did a dump run today that would have taken 3 at least in my datto. one run in the old beast.
by datto62073
Sat Mar 22, 2014 4:55 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25
Replies: 25
Views: 19882

Re: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25

yeah she sucks gas like its going out of style. but shes a blast. this is my 2nd GMC and i still miss my burban. but this will be a nice replacement for it.
by datto62073
Sun Mar 16, 2014 5:33 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25
Replies: 25
Views: 19882

Re: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25

Nope. Just a nice truck to tow my caprice around with.
by datto62073
Sat Mar 15, 2014 10:09 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25
Replies: 25
Views: 19882

Re: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25

yeah shes rusty as hell but she gets the job done, as long as you dont want things to stay IN the bed. i got a big hole under the tool box covered with a piece of carpet. thats how i got the thing. looking for a new 83-87 dual tank bed right now. it will bolt on and give me smoother sides and much b...
by datto62073
Fri Mar 14, 2014 7:09 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25
Replies: 25
Views: 19882

gladis. 76 GMC Sierra Grande K25

She's a 76 Sierra Grande. Who knows how many miles as the Speedo head has been replaced. The motor is a fairly new Delco reman backed by a 4spd manual. She seems to be a good runner and will do 70 at least but that's about as far as I push her right now. There are a bunch of things I need to fix but...