New World Datsuns...

draker » Sat Dec 12, 2015 3:28 pm wrote:Wait, my fault.. wrong truck. I thought you were in CA.

Grahem has Mikes old truck

Like the looks of you 620,620Turbo4X4
Always wanted one, But not many around these parts,and what is usually is far to rusted for my liking

New member here, a pic of my original owner "73" 620;

Welcome Monte, Always like the look of your truck,and 510.

Welcome! That one has obviously been well loved.

nice truck! Welcome!!

Thanks guys, thinking about changing the wheels cause I can't find any 14" tires. I have a set of the Nismo 16" wheels new in the box that I might use, but I sure like the D slot looks. From my research the Nismo's need spacers, but 16" tires are readily available.

DRIVEN » Sun Dec 13, 2015 6:42 am wrote:What axles are under it?

Dana 30 in front, out of a cj7 with 620 disks and calipers (4.27), and stock 620 rear with what I think is a 720 3rd member (4.625)
Makes for some interesting driving in the snow. lol.

Dana 20 divorced transfer case.

510freak » Sun Dec 13, 2015 7:33 am wrote:Like the looks of you 620,620Turbo4X4
Always wanted one, But not many around these parts,and what is usually is far to rusted for my liking

Thanks 510 freak. Had to look van isle up. That's in Victoria?

I've seen about 8 come and go in the past 5 years on CL Seattle. Most were like you say, really rusty, and or, botched together.

Datsunwizard wrote:Thanks guys, thinking about changing the wheels cause I can't find any 14" tires. I have a set of the Nismo 16" wheels new in the box that I might use, but I sure like the D slot looks. From my research the Nismo's need spacers, but 16" tires are readily available.

Welcome Datsunwizzard. That's one clean truck there!!! Looks like the original Datsun blue on top and love the graphics.

I'd keep the wheels that are on it. Same rims I had on my black 73 back in the day. Googled 14" tires and your right. There is not much out there anymore. BF Goodrich makes a 225/60R14. What size do you need?

Victoria is on Van Isle, I am on Northern Van Isle(50th parallel)
Not many around thats for sure.

Datsunwizard » Sun Dec 13, 2015 3:31 pm wrote:Thanks guys, thinking about changing the wheels cause I can't find any 14" tires. I have a set of the Nismo 16" wheels new in the box that I might use, but I sure like the D slot looks. From my research the Nismo's need spacers, but 16" tires are readily available.

Hopefully you can source some 14s, The d-slots look really sharp.

Datsunwizard wrote:Thanks guys, thinking about changing the wheels cause I can't find any 14" tires. I have a set of the Nismo 16" wheels new in the box that I might use, but I sure like the D slot looks. From my research the Nismo's need spacers, but 16" tires are readily available.

Welcome Datsunwizzard. That's one clean truck there!!! Looks like the original Datsun blue on top and love the graphics.

I'd keep the wheels that are on it. Same rims I had on my black 73 back in the day. Googled 14" tires and your right. There is not much out there anymore. BF Goodrich makes a 225/60R14. What size do you need?

I have 215/60R14 on there now, I could go up to the 225/60R14. The ratings on the tire that you mentioned are not that great, plus they have raised white lettering that i could turn around I guess. From my research the BF Goodrichs are made as a replacement for the muscle cars.
I had the truck repainted back in 1984 by the head painter for Harrahs Auto Museum and yes the blue is the factory color.

I have the BFG T/As on my Cutlass. Their fine. Nice quiet ride and decent traction. I wouldn't consider them a performance design by today's standards but certainly adequate for most Darsuns.

620Turbo4X4 » Sun Dec 13, 2015 7:49 pm wrote:Dana 30 in front, out of a cj7 with 620 disks and calipers (4.27), and stock 620 rear with what I think is a 720 3rd member (4.625)
Makes for some interesting driving in the snow. lol.

Dana 20 divorced transfer case.

That would make for some "interesting driving" - I'm guessing the rear just "slips" a bit here and there, to keep up with the front?

most of you have already seen the progress, but here is where mine stands to date:

Looks great!