New World Datsuns...

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 it'll do what I need for now. But there is a list of the things I know and/or fixed.

standard cab long bed
lime green in and out
350 4bbl
4spd manual
205 pt case
14 bolt ff original posi but now pegleg
44 front from what I can tell
dual tanks. I need to replace fuel lines for them to work though
clearance lights that don't work and broken lenses
non ac
no cruise
non tilt. The only thing I wish it had.
dual exhaust with holes
sitting on 31/10.50/16.5s.... Worn out tires. That sucks.
and a bit of rust.... Typical places.
and a Sony 2 knob cassette.

here are a couple of pics my kid took. i misplaced my camera but found it, after dark..... yay.... oh i also fixed my turn signals, and installed my Grant steering wheel. its a little small but it works and looks good.








I am going to be attempting to restore this truck to the best of my abilities.

Got one out front of the house! Great truck..... not so great at not rusting tho.
Good news is they do make every little tiny part still, thats awsome.

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 better looks. no i am NOT converting to the later fronts. i like my rounds

as for parts, ALMOST every part is available. if she was a Chevy, then i could get everything. i cant get a new grille, but the chevy one i can. LMC truck will be my friend.

Fall Guy tribute build?

Nope. Just a nice truck to tow my caprice around with.

lol dude those ol trucks are tanks. i like it. I would totally mash one around in the woods or the sand. not good for a daily gas wise, but cool

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.

def good rigs for hauling shit

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.

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 lights
new plugs, wires cap and rotor (MSD)
new fan resistor
grant steering wheel (stolen from my 86 caprice)
new (read used) sony tape deck
diamond plate tool box (originally bought for my 77 DODGE Power Wagon W200)
new t-stat and upper rad hose
used but good glovebox liner
mechanical temp gauge
6x9s in boxes behind the seat
new tank switch valve (need new lines though)
new gas cap for the pass side tank
used tail gate
new HD rear shocks
new door pin switches and repaired wiring
new Warn hubs.


things it still needs......

front diff, trans and tcase services
trans mounts (all 4 and a new bolt and bolt plate)
front bearing service (both sides)
new cab lights (all 5 plus MAYBE wire harness)
dash bezel (prefer wood grain but hey i'll take anything)
new door panels
drivers window regulator
windshield
straight bed (later model with fuel doors)
rust free or new fenders
cab/firewall lower patch panels
new sill plate patches
new sill plates
new tires ( not easy to find 33/12.50/16.5s)
new doors (rusty)
and chrome goodies under hood.

i'll keep everyone posted on the progress and once teh kid finishes editing pics, i'll have some new ones.

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.





stock 350, nothing to see here.....




shes a deceptive one.


interior


at the mall.....


me


me and the love of my life, not the truck either.....


and now for what i did tonight......





and broken pieces.....

That's a hell of a list.

that is a list

The motor doesn't look too bad. It has some gunk on it, but nothing too unreal really for the age. hell better than some. Looks like everything else was neglected. Good on you for getting it back up to par man.

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 tomorrow (friday) and that wasn't going to work. looks better with the new hubs.

Looks better with new hubs?

Surely would be cool if we could see, too

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

nah thats good nuff mang. Looks good. Love me some warn hubs!

Also just noticed the rotors. Not a lot of surface is there? Pretty thick tho

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 side marker with chrome trim, and a latch for my slider. i also picked up a new steering link assembly. it goes from the gearbox to the steering arm attached to the left steering knuckle. that will go in tomorrow when i get up to my buddys place to fix his car. hopefully all will go well.

from the looks of the pic there is a half inch of meat left on them pads guess it may be different in person.