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Dion
post Apr 30 2018, 06:17 PM
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Hi Pedro. Looks as good as most of these projects on here if not even better. Does seem to be pretty straight from the pics you’ve shown. Lotsa luck! Keep
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post Apr 30 2018, 06:53 PM
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post Apr 30 2018, 09:57 PM
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Way ta go man....make it happen! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post May 1 2018, 10:36 AM
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@ Konrad, thanks bud (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

@ Dion, yeah the body is pretty straight just one issue with a small accident on the left front headlight and a dented left door. At least those will be easy fixes. I'm planning on taking the whole car apart in about two weeks. Only then will I be able to know if there is any major rust repair.

@ Shadowfax, saludos tocayo! jajajaja (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

@ Fatboy007, I will man, hopefully soon I can show you guys some progress (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) And we are neighbors jajaja (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)

Thanks guys!
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post May 1 2018, 08:56 PM
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QUOTE(autopro @ Apr 10 2018, 07:10 PM) *

QUOTE(mbseto @ Apr 10 2018, 11:07 AM) *

Welcome! Original or not, I lean towards getting it on the road again.


Hopefully soon I can get it back on the road, and by original what I mean is not modifying it with a bigger engine and fender flares. My friend got a set of fiberglass fender flares that he gave me with the car and was wanting to do something like this, unless everyone thinks it's a really stupid idea (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)




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off topic; that's a bitchin' 620 you've got there. takes me back to my youth...

i used to scoff at low rider mini trucks until i loaded my motorcycle into my friend's...

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LOL same here, but I love this little truck and I know exactly what you mean about loading motorcycles (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)




Wow! Fellow Datsun guy. PM me your address and I’ll get you that item we discussed. Least I can do for a datsun bro...


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post May 11 2018, 10:50 AM
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That is such a beautiful car Rob (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) I was looking for one of those but the 914 popped up and I got it instead. After I finish the 914 I'll look for another 240Z

In fact I brought the 914 home yesterday and had to put the Datsun 620 out in the street (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Why can't my wife just give up her parking spot in the garage?

After I got it home I started tearing into it and removed the fuel tank along with other pieces in there. I was surprised that the fuel tank is in such good condition. Even inside it was really nice and clean.

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post May 16 2018, 08:49 AM
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Some pictures of the disassembly process. I built the stand from some pictures and plans I saw on another members thread and I must say it's pretty awesome. Working on the car like this has been a pleasure and by back isn't all sore (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Here with the help of some friends we got it up onto the stand.

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Someone had asked for pictures of the rockers, well here is the right side and it was in good condition so I am happy about that. The left side is mostly the same.

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And a couple more overall pictures

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post May 22 2018, 01:54 PM
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This past weekend I finished taking the car apart and then cleaned it up a bit. Everything came off fairly easily but I need to buy the socket to remove my front ball joints. Body work to start soon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post May 16 2019, 06:36 PM
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Looking good on your project! keep posting ur progress!
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post May 16 2019, 07:09 PM
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You guys have no idea how good you’ve got it with these solid bodies. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Aug 21 2020, 08:40 PM
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It's been a while, but I had to put the car in storage to finish another more pressing project. Now that it is finished I can get back on this full time and starting to look for the next project (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Now that I'm going to get back on it I need to find someone close to me in San Diego to do my heads, so if anyone has a good person to do them please let me know.

When I bought the car I did not find out until later that it came with some 40 Dual Carbs, a set of 96mm pistons and a 2.0 crankshaft with rods. The guy I bought it from called me up and said that I had forgotten some parts and to go pick them up. Imagine my surprise when I saw what they were. Now my engine is a 1.7 but I will need to rebuild my heads and get bigger valves for them. Hope you guys can let me know who I should take them to here in Southern California.

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post Aug 22 2020, 06:37 AM
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Surprises on these cars usually are not nice like this... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Sep 16 2020, 12:22 PM
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JOEPROPER I agree, wish they happened more often.

So I've been doing some of the tedious work of getting parts cleaned up and sent to get them powder coated. I sent them to a guy I had never used before in Tijuana and I was very pleased when I picked them up. He did a great job and had them ready for me the day he said. It only cost me $250.00 for all of these parts.

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post Sep 19 2020, 12:51 PM
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Since my car did not have a front sway bar, I decided to buy the on from GR German Parts Restoration. It was shipped out very quickly and I had it the same week I ordered it. I was very impressed with the quality and the parts look great. I really can't wait to put this on my car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Jul 18 2021, 07:10 PM
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Ok, where did I leave off so long ago (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) , yes I remember, I was trying to restore a 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Added LED's to my gauges and now they are nice and bright, my eyes will be able to see them at night now



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post Jul 18 2021, 07:17 PM
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Had to do a bit of wire repair and paint, I was lucky that the original stamping was still visible on the parts so I avoided painting over those.

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post Jul 18 2021, 07:30 PM
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My homebrew plating operation (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) Not professional quality results but I am happy with the way they turned out.


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Even though the car was fairly rust free, the rear floor section had some pretty bad rust. I bought the replacement panels from Restoration Design and they fit great right out of the box (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)

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post Jul 19 2021, 12:08 PM
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At this point I was happy how everything was fitting so I started welding everything up. When I was done I noticed that I forgot to install the bracket for the back seat upholstery (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Needles to say I had to drill out the welds and put the bracket back in.

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Here is the bracket installed and the installation of the seat rails.

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