79 620 king cab build - Infamous Nissan

Beowulf · 11-27-2020, 03:59 AM

New to the forum. Picked up this 620 that been sitting for 15 years in a garage. Looking to bring up to date and make a play toy out of it. Race truck inspired look I want to go for. Got it tore down and starting on rust repair, and pickup up pieces I want to use as I go.
Plans are updated front disc brakes, rear disc brake conversion, body mods. New bushings everywhere. Motor plans are up int the air. Have 2 L20b motors, friends want me to swap to v/8 so???? Be asking for input as I go, been a while since I’ve had a project. AD226674-EC38-444B-9D25-D8440A14A655.jpeg

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nunya · 11-27-2020, 10:47 AM

Welcome, I look forward to following you restoration.

YEPEE · 11-28-2020, 09:26 PM

I like the 620's, looks like an L20B in the bed... keep the pics coming!

amdilligaf1 · 12-01-2020, 04:50 AM

thanks for sharing, love the old 620s. the bed progress is great.

and YOU posted pictures ! I like you already, beowulf.

if not an L20 (my vote) or a V8, may i suggest a GM 4.3 V-6?

it is 3/4 of a 350 ci block. and 4L60Es and 5 speeds are easily found.

92-03 S-10 trucks and blazers are good donor vehicles.

pistons, rods, and such are all from a GM 350, it makes parts cheap and plentiful.

i have 3 GM 4.3s with over 200k on each, i've never had an engine related problem on these, and it's not as tight in the engine compartment.

my '93 S-10 blazer with the 4.3 is plenty fast.

YEPEE · 01-15-2021, 10:57 PM

Had a chance to work on your 620??

11-27-2020, 03:59 AM	#1
Beowulf Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Kingsport Posts: 1 Vehicle: Datsun 620 1979 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	79 620 king cab build New to the forum. Picked up this 620 that been sitting for 15 years in a garage. Looking to bring up to date and make a play toy out of it. Race truck inspired look I want to go for. Got it tore down and starting on rust repair, and pickup up pieces I want to use as I go. Plans are updated front disc brakes, rear disc brake conversion, body mods. New bushings everywhere. Motor plans are up int the air. Have 2 L20b motors, friends want me to swap to v/8 so???? Be asking for input as I go, been a while since I’ve had a project. AD226674-EC38-444B-9D25-D8440A14A655.jpeg 256C53C1-5491-4FE4-8D3A-76D6164DD11B.jpeg 098BBF9C-E278-4D8D-BDB8-25F6A89F939F.jpeg F6B457D3-DA00-4AAA-8634-C46488B2BD78.jpeg 2FD1ED07-31E3-4719-96E3-CA9D34F8A5E5.jpeg

12-01-2020, 04:50 AM	#4
amdilligaf1 i usually don't talk much Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: south of raleigh,nc Posts: 190 Vehicle: 1997 D21 RC 2WD KA24 5MT HF35 KH3 K Thanks: 216 Thanked 72 Times in 56 Posts	thanks for sharing, love the old 620s. the bed progress is great. and YOU posted pictures ! I like you already, beowulf. if not an L20 (my vote) or a V8, may i suggest a GM 4.3 V-6? it is 3/4 of a 350 ci block. and 4L60Es and 5 speeds are easily found. 92-03 S-10 trucks and blazers are good donor vehicles. pistons, rods, and such are all from a GM 350, it makes parts cheap and plentiful. i have 3 GM 4.3s with over 200k on each, i've never had an engine related problem on these, and it's not as tight in the engine compartment. my '93 S-10 blazer with the 4.3 is plenty fast. __________________ They told me "smell the roses" but i burnt the whole bouquet!

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11-27-2020, 10:47 AM	#2
nunya Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Southeast Posts: 975 Vehicle: nissan d21 93 kingcab 2wd Thanks: 288 Thanked 220 Times in 183 Posts	Welcome, I look forward to following you restoration.

11-28-2020, 09:26 PM	#3
YEPEE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,862 Vehicle: 86.5 HB,95 HB, 02 Sentra Spec-V Thanks: 279 Thanked 320 Times in 275 Posts	I like the 620's, looks like an L20B in the bed... keep the pics coming!

01-15-2021, 10:57 PM	#5
YEPEE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,862 Vehicle: 86.5 HB,95 HB, 02 Sentra Spec-V Thanks: 279 Thanked 320 Times in 275 Posts	Had a chance to work on your 620??