just came into a local junkyard ( i picked it up )

[Steveka24det]

So heres the deal what do i see coming in on a flatbed from VA 720 nissan pickup 2wd

now i know nuttin about them but this thing runs and drives its slammed already and looks like a ton of work done

tell me what you think i only have one picture for now more to come during next week



theres a little rust in the box but the frame is amazing no cracks or rust anywhere hope this is a good find for $450



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[fastboatman29212]

If things are as good as you say, then it's a good find. I'd drive it at highway speeds before sealing the deal just to be sure the motor holds up to the accelleration, etc. One man's junk may be another's treasure. If it's been tinkered with, it may be a bit of a challenge to figure out what's wrong, (that is . . IF . . sometning's wrong. . . LOL ).

[Visiotech]

I agree w/ boatman... Take it out for a drive and see how she runs. Might wanna do a compression check after to see if ur gettin into ALOT of headaches. BUT...For 450 bux? damn...SCORE! FYI...Chevy 350ci WILL FIT! LMAO!

[Steveka24det]

Well i filled her up with gas, bleed the clutch lines and shes off to the races

took it for a spin all seems well, stops good , clutch is nice, temps are good, holds oil

only thing that i seen that dosent work is the blower motor

now all i need is and exhaust ANYWAYS heres some more pictures











Now for something that was left in the back of the truck , a different roll pan





think i might have to use this roll pan and use the lights as my new reverse lights

[Steveka24det]

So im contemplating rims for my new found mini truck love

i think i want to bring back the wire spoke knock offs

what do you guys think 15 or 16 inch wheels

and what color

CHROME


RED


gotta bring this mini truck back to life in style

[fastboatman29212]

I'd go with chrome. Matches every color. Easier to sell if you ever decide you want something else. Just my opinion. See what others think!

[captainzeros]

Ooo... gaudy steal-me rims that cost more than the car!

Naw, if you like 'em then get 'em, it's just not my style (that said, chrome > red for the same reasons fastboatman said)

[breadbox]

Where'd that tail gate come from? I don't recognize it's style.

You said it was coming from VA, where are you at? NC or MD or WV?

[Steveka24det]

yes it came from VA a local junkyard is paying top dollar to bring in cars from the south . i have a Vehicle Registration in front of me that says the car was from Midlothian VA

i have no idea what tailgate that is nor do i know what roll pan that is either ........ seems like alot of diffrent parts were put on this truck that someone was building... between the grill, hood, roll pan, now the tailgate... think i got lucky on this one

[breadbox]

Yeah, I think it looks unique.

yeah MidLo is a few hours north of me.

[captainzeros]

what year is it? It's got an old hood and a newer grill and late model rest-of-it from what I can eyeball.

[Steveka24det]

its a 1985 2wd nissan pickup , o and the old hood yeah i was told not all vents are functional but yet this one is too

[Rev_D21]

Not feeling the spokes, the truck has a more sporty look than a hooptie look.

[bracktheron720]

Chrome all the way dude....i love lowriders and a set of knock offs wouldnt look to bad imo...the body parts all look rite except for the early model hood...i can tell you the extra rear valance you have is off an earlier model truck also befor they moved the back up lights....If you decide to use the one with lights in it let me know what you want for the late model one with no lights ill buy it off ya and have it shipped..iv been looking for one for a while now...

[Nissan_Boy85]

Hood probably came of a 80 - 82. Tailgate is off a 85-86 720 "ST" model. Top of the line model, I would love to have it. The rollpan is off of a 83-84 because the taillights in those models only had the brake light and turn signal so they put the reverse lights in the rollpan.

[Steveka24det]

well im not going to drive a primer 720 around so i put some paint on it







more pictures of it back together tomorrow

[Charlie69]

Looks great. Is that the original color?

[captainzeros]

I wanna see pics of it all together! Looks like it's gonna be awesome.

[Steveka24det]

i think you guys are going to be disappointed but ill post pictures tomorrow of it all together , i picked up random left over paint at a local auto paint store just cheap alternative to the primer , also its now 2 different reds o well OMG i wont drive around in a primer bomb with everyone asking when you painting it or what you going to do to it next .... i plan on wrapping it after a few months when i get the bed all welded up and fixed

[Steveka24det]

heres the paint work for 40 bucks and some extra chemicals and sand paper i had laying around , no rember guys im not dumping huge amounts in this i just want it to be decent running beater ...... i have a 240sx project im building and i already have 10k into suspension and brakes alone on that car ... so bare with me and watch this truck grow from junkyard saver to a DIY budget build ...

PS. Already found a set of rims ill be putting them on tomorrow , bought them from the junkyard as well

[breadbox]

Looks a lot better. Definitely needs some wheels.

[captainzeros]

Looks better than my truck

[Steveka24det]

New rims $63 dollars at local u-pull-it






215/70/14

i need to get at lease a 205 or a 195 on it

[MetalFab]

I gotta pick up a spray gun. Even though you have two colors (looks like 3 peeking at that tailgate) it's still way better than a half primered rig, or even a fully primered one. The gold/chrome wheels are a nice step up from the steelies. Lookin good man. Nice to see another 720.

[Steveka24det]

20 dollar harbor freight spray gun its nice to do some light work

check out what some good paint can do when i did the engine bay on my 240sx

before paint



during prepping



Finished product





dont understand why people just get up the courage buy a spray gun and just follow directions from a local auto paint dealer ....

i dont think im talented but with some time and practice on a hood prior to doing my 240sx engine bay gave me some time to dial in the spray gun and how to move with it ..
came out okay for 180bucks on the engine bay ....

[Steveka24det]

36 syncro weber is intoday picture and video of running soon on my way to install at my garage

[breadbox]

Yeah I need to just go grab the sprayer and some paint from a friend. But I need to do a little body work on my 240 hatch before paint. That bay looks pretty baller.


How long did it take prep and all?

[Steveka24det]

well i preped the engine bay by cleaning it down with some simple green from dollar store

let it dry , then took a scotch brite pad scuffed it all up , wipe off with wax and degrease remover ( picked this up at local auto paint store),

next i undercoated the frame rails let that dry overnight almost 24hours ( i used 3m professional undercoating can pickup local autozone and its paintable )

used some black primer since i am painting it black let dry , then through down some urethane acrylic base ( Black), then Mid clear Flake , let dry for about 2 hours, then i hit it with some

Speed clear with a fast hardner since i dont have a paint booth for it to dry


the most important thing to do is scrub your engine bay till you can say you would eat off the engine bay before you paint

also read directions the auto paint store prints out for you , Recoat windows are very important and set dry times are important as well , remember if you air dry double the time

any more info you need just ask

[MetalFab]

it's crazy what a few hundred bucks in paint will do to your vehicles value, and that engine compartment is slick! Just like any other trade the key to perfection is in practice, and you gotta start somewhere. Ahh but I'd love to paint my 720 blue, perhaps when I'm not scraping just to keep rigs on the road and can get some full buildup projects going. Keep up the good work dude.

[breadbox]

Thanks, Sounds like a good process.