The V-Dat project (720) - Infamous Nissan

thor342 · 02-29-2012, 11:36 AM

This is my first project in a several years, just getting back into building minis. This is my daily driver, so i will post as i go.

The ride: 1984 720 long bed

the reason why the project got underway early and the front clip came first.

front gutted of all crushed parts and inner fenders (didnt need em anyway)

Geo metro brake booster and shortened stock booster bracket

280z water pump and painted pullys

7" day lighters, trailer turn signals, and temporary mesh grill (straight from the masonry isle at lowes). this got me by until i finally decided what to do to the front end.

now for some fun. VW core support and bumper mount

fender moc up.

core done, fender and hood ready to start welding.

Fender welded.

more to come after this weekend

GrantH · 02-29-2012, 01:08 PM

this could be pretty damn cool. I wonder about the body lines though. I guess it's a fairly easy fix if you can graft the front in like you are doing.

I'm not one to tell you what to do to your truck, but are you sure a "rat rod" interior fits a 720 with a jetta front end? lol

HellSpawn · 02-29-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GrantH

this could be pretty damn cool. I wonder about the body lines though. I guess it's a fairly easy fix if you can graft the front in like you are doing.

Curious about this too. If you can get them to flow correctly though, it'll be sick.

Nice build! I'll be watching this one.

Vegeta_SS4 · 02-29-2012, 01:38 PM

Very interesting build!

jcjcsoccerkid · 02-29-2012, 02:01 PM

that looks like it will be awesome

Ven · 02-29-2012, 04:25 PM

Never seen that done before! Keep the pics coming interested to see whats in store. Im not a huge fan of the VIP or stanced looking vehicles but I think that style may be perfect for your truck.

thor342 · 03-01-2012, 03:28 AM

Thanks guys! The body line issue will be an easy fix. Will be a Z shape where its welded.

And im not a fan of stanced look either.

soberbutton · 03-01-2012, 03:45 AM

Awesome. Great stuff man.

I love this look:

I could see my next project being all white truck with a black front end. Maybe flush look hidden bumper.

thor342 · 11-09-2012, 01:29 AM

small amount of progress.

streetxxxrider · 11-09-2012, 09:45 PM

Wow that's different

02-29-2012, 11:36 AM	#1
thor342 342 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Mt Pleasant, TN Posts: 43 Vehicle: 1984 Nissan 720 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	The V-Dat project (720) This is my first project in a several years, just getting back into building minis. This is my daily driver, so i will post as i go. The ride: 1984 720 long bed the reason why the project got underway early and the front clip came first. front gutted of all crushed parts and inner fenders (didnt need em anyway) Geo metro brake booster and shortened stock booster bracket 280z water pump and painted pullys 7" day lighters, trailer turn signals, and temporary mesh grill (straight from the masonry isle at lowes). this got me by until i finally decided what to do to the front end. now for some fun. VW core support and bumper mount fender moc up. core done, fender and hood ready to start welding. Fender welded. more to come after this weekend Last edited by thor342; 11-03-2012 at 07:32 AM.

11-09-2012, 09:45 PM	#10
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02-29-2012, 01:08 PM	#2
GrantH Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 1,027 Vehicle: 1985 Yota Reg Cab Thanks: 3 Thanked 37 Times in 26 Posts	this could be pretty damn cool. I wonder about the body lines though. I guess it's a fairly easy fix if you can graft the front in like you are doing. I'm not one to tell you what to do to your truck, but are you sure a "rat rod" interior fits a 720 with a jetta front end? lol

02-29-2012, 01:38 PM	#4
Vegeta_SS4 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida, United States Posts: 510 Vehicle: Nissan Frontier 2001 Thanks: 18 Thanked 58 Times in 56 Posts	Very interesting build!

02-29-2012, 02:01 PM	#5
jcjcsoccerkid mod Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: . Age: 35 Posts: 2,807 Vehicle: . Thanks: 52 Thanked 98 Times in 89 Posts	that looks like it will be awesome

02-29-2012, 04:25 PM	#6
Ven ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 1,897 Vehicle: 1994 Pathfinder Thanks: 144 Thanked 229 Times in 189 Posts	Never seen that done before! Keep the pics coming interested to see whats in store. Im not a huge fan of the VIP or stanced looking vehicles but I think that style may be perfect for your truck.

03-01-2012, 03:28 AM	#7
thor342 342 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Mt Pleasant, TN Posts: 43 Vehicle: 1984 Nissan 720 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks guys! The body line issue will be an easy fix. Will be a Z shape where its welded. And im not a fan of stanced look either.

03-01-2012, 03:45 AM	#8
soberbutton Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: georgia Posts: 20 Vehicle: 2000 frontier Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Awesome. Great stuff man. I love this look: I could see my next project being all white truck with a black front end. Maybe flush look hidden bumper.

11-09-2012, 01:29 AM	#9
thor342 342 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Mt Pleasant, TN Posts: 43 Vehicle: 1984 Nissan 720 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	small amount of progress.