bought a 76 datsun 620 pickup, need some info/help

[Everlastingboost]

Hello everyone I'm really ignorant to these older datsuns. I remember my grampa had one when i was a kid. I've always liked them and finally found one in my area. i just bought this one off of craiger's, i need all the info i can get on these. I think its going to be an awesome truck when I'm done(i hope) haha! It currently needs a ton of work though. The drivers door handle doesn't work the body has some good rust, and the seat rails are busted on the drivers side. I couldn't pass it up for 400 bucks though.

[Big-Bird]

What info do you need? There are a ton of resources available for that model both in North America and the UK.

[Everlastingboost]

well i need all the info i can get honestly. I'm looking for a front disc brake conversion. Some good websites maybe a forum dedicated to the older datsun pickups. I'm also looking for some body panels, and if they have a weber carb/setup for this model. It's kinda hard to start, especially when cold. I believe it's the carb. thanks in advance! here is a pic, i'll try and get some up this week.

[Everlastingboost]

here is another pic from the previous owner.

[Big-Bird]

I know that both Weber and Mikuni make carbs for the older Datsun engines. I even found this adapter (see attached)which will fit Nissan/Datsun L16,L18 and L20B engines that makes the conversion from the 2 bbl Hitachi Carb to a Weber very simple. It's direct from Weber and any Weber dealer on NICO should be able to give you a good price.

I also have this UK Datsun link on file http://www.datsunownersclub.co.uk/

Of course you could do an engine/transmission swap which seems to be hot topic on this forum lately. Still checking on body part availability.

Brand New Manifold Adapter kit to fit most Japanese Vehicles equipped with Hitachi 2 BBL Carburetors. Part Number:100.098

[Big-Bird]

And here's the Nissan/Datsun Weber 2bbl (top)and the Mikuni Dual Side Draft(bottom) Carbs.....sweet.

[Everlastingboost]

any link/info to buy? I found the like directly through weber, anything cheaper than almost $400? I appreciate your help btw. I registered on the uk forum as well. I'm thinking the mikuni's are probably a bit much for my stock motor lol. I think a nice weber is in order though.

[Everlastingboost]

i'm also looking for a front disc brake conversion? Is there any thing available that you guys know of?

[Big-Bird]

i'm also looking for a front disc brake conversion? Is there any thing available that you guys know of?

The only option you really have is to take the parts you need from a late 70's early 80's 720-2 wheel drive Datsun P/U. They have the same 6 bolt pattern you seek but you WILL have to take the complete steering knuckle assembly with the brakes attached. Not sure about the compatability of the upper/lower control arms and ball joints (EDIT). Not sure about the fit of the tie-rods either for the steering assembly. So that will need to be checked too!

Go visit a local parts supplier and tell them what you want to do. See what years of 620's the upper and lower ball joints will fit and do some cross referencing on the 720's.

Cool project with great potential.

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[Everlastingboost]

great, thanks again!

[Big-Bird]

I found this whilst searching for odds & sods in the Cardomain forums.http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2250161

Sweet 620 with a small block Chevy under the hood. I bet this guy knows where you can get your body parts from as well.

[cory464]

where are you at with your project? i just picked up my second 620 king cab and am going through alot of the same issues you are. for the seats, i ran toyota tercel seats. it is easy to swap out whatever buckets you want to install. my 78 has disks on the front. you should be able to find one in a junk yard and do a direct swap. for the carb, go weber. you can get the whole setup on ebay for around $250 or pick up a used one for around $50

[Desert Rat]

Yank the L20 and drop in an L28 from a 280ZX. I believe it'd bolt right up to the transmission, or take the Z transmission and make it work. Fuel injection good.

Looks like some rust repair is in order to save this thing from rotting away.

620's are neat looking little trucks.

[White_Shadow]

i have a 83 720 i am parting out

the head gasket blew, i pulled the head and have lost interest in the truck. i am wanting something full size so the little 720 is being parted. i dont know of any parts compatibility between the 2...

[broknindarkagain]

$400??

Thats not a bad deal for a vehicle thats in one piece....

But I did pick up my '90 D21 for $100

$200 in parts later, it was running like new

[NM50]

My favorite lil'gem.620's rock. Go to five and dime for induction. And google frankenstiend datsun motors. The 78 79 trucks had discs.Early 720 had the exact suspensions as well.All 510 Datsun sites have good info on L engines.

[Big-Bird]

Zipping up a slick little 620 with wild Nissan power would be a real treat.

I am of the opinion that you should use motors and such from the same manufacturer as your vehicle. Nissan has so many engine choices, transmission's and aftermarket parts you could make one helluva sleeper.......hmmmmm

Thinking of my plans for building an AWD dime again..... VG30DET...5 spd......No....toomuchmoneywifewillmurdermeandhangsmynadsinthesuntodry.

[datsun620]

i have a 79' 620. which 5speed transmission's can i swap in? do i need any cross members or such?

[jEzTeR]

Great thread with lots of awesome posts!

[Big-Bird]

The L20 and the newer NAPZ24(found in the later years of the 720), as I recall, use the same transmissions.

In all of the the 2WD and 4x4 720's(yes a generation newer) The 5 speed transmission's use the exact same bell housing and gear box body. The only difference between them is the tail shaft length which differs by only a few inches.

I beleive the early 1981- up 720's (2WD and 4x4) manual transmission should bolt right up to your L20. But if you find a manual transmission in another 620 or Datsun car with the same engine as yours you would have no trouble taking a 5 speed from the donor vehicle and bolting it to your 620's powerplant.

Take the transmission cross member(s) from the donor vehicle and all the wires, clips and sensors as well.

[NM50]

L engines lay over to the right and Z engines lay to the left.Swapping the front cases will resolve the crooked shifter problem.

[620 4x4!!!]

hey hows it goin with yer datsun? i have a 620 4x4!! it took me n my uncle 2 yers to put it 2gether, and its still not quite finnished. i have a 78' 240z 5 speed, yes it should bolt right up 2 L18 or L20! also if you can find a 79' 620 @ a junkyard the disk brakes should bolt right up! also you can go 2 webber carbs online and find a webber w/manual choke and full adapter kit 4 just a lil under 300$

[datsun-aholic]

i am getting on of these next week. its a 75 but the same thing none the less. i want to do a engine swap so does anyone know of someone who has put a rb20 or rb25det in one? and how much of a pain it is gonna be?

[Rev_D21]

Zombie Thread.

[krecs]

hi i just got my 73 620 and the first thing i did was change to front disck brakes i made the bracket out of 6061 aluminum on cnc mill and use the rotors of 2002 isuzu rodeo or honda pastport and the calipers out of late80 or early 90 hard body nizzan or 4x4 [no selling unless you become an approved NICO vendor, contact an administrator to find out how]on the nicoclub.com you will find a lot more help.thaksjc

[krecs]

hey if you want to try using the 78 or later front disck the geometry is different the last owner try on my 73 and one tire turns faster than the otherso i change back to the original suspension and then change to the correct way using the rodeo rotors and the hard body calipers. [please post in classifieds and have more than 10 quality posts before trying to sell on NICO]thanksjc