Java's Datsun Trailer

[Mace]

Can't pull the pinion without removing the carrier. It's essentially like a cruiser diff

 

[java]

tongue storage!



got all the wiring soldered and done! side markers on.



tail gate latches, i like the black!!

 

[java]

im thinking ill leave the axle alone for now as i plan on changing it at some point. still gotta pull the drums off tho......

 

[Mace]

Why pull the drums off, are they causing an issue?

We have had my brothers Datsun for approximately 25 years now. Still rocking the stock axle, drums and all. I see no reason to change.

Heck, his still even has the stock gas tank. We had always planned on using it as an aux tank for the cruiser.

 

[ntsqd]

The Datsun p'up bed based trailer that my friend Ruben built for towing behind his FJ40 still has all of the fuel tank bits too. He added a battery and an electric fuel transfer pump to fill up his various quads & m/c's or to keep the 406 SBC in fuel on long trips.

 

[Mace]

The Datsun p'up bed based trailer that my friend Ruben built for towing behind his FJ40 still has all of the fuel tank bits too. He added a battery and an electric fuel transfer pump to fill up his various quads & m/c's or to keep the 406 SBC in fuel on long trips.

That was the plan, course, we are both pretty lazy so it has not happened yet...

 

[cruiserjunkie]

this turned out real sharp looking

 

[java]

I wish mine still had the tank. I've been looking for one with no luck. If he wants to part with his let me know ! I want to get the drums off because the shoes are hanging up a little so I would like to remove them.

 

[Mace]

Un adjust them

 

[java]

Un adjust them

Ok haven't done drum brakes in a long while but don't you have to get the drums off to get to the adjuster?

 

[Mace]

nope, you access them through the backing plate.

 

[java]

nope, you access them through the backing plate.

Cool ill give it a try.

 

[java]

tried the adjusters with not much luck. its a little better but still rubs a little.

added some tie downs to the bottom of the bed.




i think its just about finished till i start the RTT rack. time to clean the garage!!

 

[Brian in Oregon]

Can't pull the pinion without removing the carrier. It's essentially like a cruiser diff

Well, my Ford background is showing again.

 

[Mace]

Here is my brothers trailer in Texas.

 

[java]

Here is my brothers trailer in Texas.

Very cool. Does he still want his gas tank

 

[Mace]

lol, hit up Dr. Red on here and ask

 

[ntsqd]

An easy tank to mount would be one from a late 60's early 70's era VW bus. Finding one of those may not be easy, but they're a simple rectangular shape with a fixed filler neck. They're ~10 gals each, so put one on each side.

 

[java]

An easy tank to mount would be one from a late 60's early 70's era VW bus. Finding one of those may not be easy, but they're a simple rectangular shape with a fixed filler neck. They're ~10 gals each, so put one on each side.

googled a pic and that one may work well. i need something with an angled filler neck from the top of the tank, and the vw looks like i might be able to work it. Thanks!

 

[java]

first real use! picked up my old pellet stove from my old house, garage will soon have heat!