Abandoned 1984 Nissan 720 Pickup Parked for 18 years! Will it run?!? Datsun Mini Truck!
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- I went to a farm auction with a fleet of squarebody Chevys. But they all had the 6.2 diesel! AND went for way more than I wanted to spend! So I couldn't' come home with an empty trailer! I picked up this 1984 Nissan 720 mini truck! It's got the 2.4l 4 cylinder with 8 spark plugs! And a 5 speed manual overdrive transmission! Lets see if we can get this thing to breath fire once again! I plan on using the Nissan drivetrain on a Model T touring project that'll probably never happen! As always, thanks much for watching!
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You guys should definitely collab! 😎😄
"I was cruisin in my Nissan late one night,
When Puddin pulled up on the right
We both popped the clutch when the light turned green
Shoulda heard the whine from my screamin machine" 🤣🤣
Good stuff!
Unfortunately he was found dead
@@wileecoyote5749 Who?
@@MortskeRepair 0:28 help me what video is this one from?
@@HackeryX 59 plymouth suburban
I'm pretty sure Mortske buying a mini-truck is a primary sign of the apocalypse 👍🏼
That’s funny 🤣.
@@tyhogue8316 I can't wait to see their videos! I sure hope we get a Puddin-ske video tomorrow.
What has the world come to?!?
I absolutely love this channel. I try to spread the word around that this is where you come for the real tech tip of the day!
Much appreciated James!
Man you are Steppin on Puddins Grass with this one LOL
When I went to click on this video I thought it was a puddin upload
Next thing ya know, Mortske's gonna have a rap video.
Immediately went to the comments and wasn't disappointed lol.
@@ReverendPONT LOL I never am either!
@@Canadiancarguy1987 maybe Morske is starting a channel war. Next Puddin will start redoing starters and they'll talk smack back and forth.
Gotta love how Nissan routes their hydraulic lines along the firewall, even today it’s done the same way. You were floatin’ gears!!!!🤘🏻
Puddin is drooling over this one. HOT DAMNNN!!!
My vote is for the model T build! Would love to see that project for sure.
I won four riding mowers, and I definitely drive around the neighborhood in my pajamas. I revive them in my spare time, so I am always riding them around to test them out.
We had an 1986 Toyota pickup that was my wifes, when she was in college. Drove that truck forever, got great mileage , could haul anything,and even had a camper shell and could sleep in the camper. it was a 4 speed, 2.4 liter 4, and I wish it would have had 5th (overdrive). finally got rid of it when clutch was shot at 191,000 miles. now looking back, I should have gotten new clutch,and I would have been good to 375000 miles.
Had an '85 with the extended cab and 5 speed. What a little screamer! Great little trucks!
Those engines never die! I had a Nissan hard body extended cab for 12 yrs, and a zillion miles..5 speed also. loved it..
You fighting the Keys in Ignition chimes was great. And those are real chimes..they have 2 bells and a hammer, like an old windup alarm clock. That look on your face was priceless. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
yup, "quit calling me a ding-dong you ding-dong!" standard response to it.
that and.. snip!
What?!? DANG technology!
The beds used to perforate in around three years in the salt belt. The rest of the 720's were solid trucks. Love the z24. The 85-87 were less rust prone, and eventually became electro injected. Double roller timing chain shows the build quality of these engines.
I’ve got an 85 with the fuel injection. Inherited it from my grandfather who lived in California. Resealed with valve cover (it was pissing oil to the tune of a puddle every 10 minutes), replaced suspension bushings and added leaf helpers. Done a ton of other odds and ends, but it runs like a top. Best yet, I get between 22-25mpg in it. Cool truck.
I lived in a little town in central Wyoming where the town drunk had so many DUIs they impounded his car so he'd take his lawn mower to the bar!! 🤣🤣🤣
my son who passed in 2021 at 20 years old loved thes trucks ive got 85 same color and trim everything about it plus another 85 king cab great truck
That Puddin' arm wave though, and music....LOL
@@TC-pf7on Not happening!
"if you can't weld well, weld a lot" -- Ray would be proud!
Great to see y’all haven’t lost the shop…yet. 🙌🏻
It's just one broken starter away!
Getting closer every day!
My brother and I had a few of these back in the day. They all rusted in half before any of the engines failed on them. We were not kind to those trucks either and they all were up around 200k when we had to get rid of them. This one will run.
Another great time with Mortske. And a tink-tink. With special guests…You had it all this video. Bringing stuff back to life with Mortske! 👍👍👍
The 1983 Nissan 720 was my 1st mini truck brand new off the lot. You make me miss it now.
Oh man 1 minute in and I hope he keeps this goin as a project
Hi Mortske and Duff. Glad you got it going. Severe body rot was common on Datsun /nissan cars back in the day. Here in the UK the Datsun engines usually outlived the bodywork. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Keep safe and well. Cheers Chris.
same here down under
Same in the Northwestern part of the United States. Road salts got to them and in two years, the body was shot.
Just in time for another Mort & Duff video with my morning coffee, As always dude you brought another dead vehicle back to life.
I think everyone has a lawnmower guy in their neighborhood, I've got 2! LOL
Love the vid @Mortske I have a 86 4x4 myself, was a handmedown from my father, he bought it used in 92 and drove it daily until it was parked in 2012 with 220k miles. After 2 years of working on the truck and finding parts for it it's now my daily driver and first vehicle, those little z24 engines can pump out 300k miles or more before they give up. If I were you i'd keep it around, these little 720's are hard to come by, atleast in NC.
EDITE: BTW if you're looking for a set of new headlights for the truck I got lucky and found the entire headlight assembly on Amazon for like $45.
Modle T PROJECT SOUNDS fun!!
Hell I'd just name it Banana Puddin! LOL 😁✌🏻🇺🇸
Nanner Puddin!
@@MortskeRepair even better! 😁✌🏻
I've got a museum quality 73 Chevy luv with a Corvette drivetrain. Just love the mini trucks!
Awesome!
Like the Bluegrass music
Man . Being a fiddleplayer myself , I can appreciate somw good pickin .
I subscribe to over 60 channels and Mortske is in my top 5. Good humor.
Hey thanks man!!!
Datsun/Nissan makes a vehicle called the Sunny! I kind of liked when you called it Daisy. Lots of weight reduction in this ol mini truck😂
You guys called that a Sentra ans we called it a Tsuru.
the Sunny was a B210 station wagon, and the "ute/truck" with the little A-series engine in it (usually) like the 210 wagon. A-14 or A-15 aren't huge for power but they're silly reliable, easy to work on, cheap for parts it seldom wants. jetted and tuned can give 40-41 mpg if you're nice to it.
@@modelnutty6503 I could go for 40MPG!
I daily drive an 86 one of these. Fully rebuilt engine. Runs like a champ if not a little fussy to start.
Older rangers had 8 plugs on a 4 cylinder and I've done tune ups on v12 Mercedes with 24 spark plugs those are pretty neat
How neat is that
@@bigcountryjd that's pretty neat. Haha
I've seen the Rangers! Not the Mercedes tho!
It looks like the same motor I have in my 1989, mine is fuel injected. I’m not a fan but it’s never left me stranded. It’s my daily driver.
Can’t complain about that!
yup, EFI was their next step you can do a lot with. cam and an ECU you can tune injectors with? turbo? no prob!
@@modelnutty6503 turbo! That would be cool in an old roadster. Yes, I want one and the very first little pickup they imported over. Also love my pathfinder, V-6. Never had a turbo. At heart I’m a pushrod and points guy! Love the classic Datsun.👍
Puddin said you and him were doing a Datsun video together that will be awesome Hoping NO STUCK MOTOR
I have a 86 D21 with 2.4 Z24i NAPZ Electro-injection and I love it. I can fix most anything with patience and it makes some sense now my 88 Pathfinder has the VG30I electro-injection and its even more complex.
Good pickup Mort. (See what I did there?) The Z24 USDM (two plugs per cyl for emissions control) is a rock solid motor especially once you get rid of the janky carb and 38 miles of vacuum nonsense. The "two different plugs" setup was used by Mazda on RX7's (leading and trailing plugs) although for a much different reason than the Datsun. Port the heads, swap in a hot cam, a good header, and put a 4 barrel Weber on there and she will really wake up and go, especially since this one is already on the Tinworm Weight Reduction Diet.
Mortske Mondays Best Ever! Thanks for the content
Thanks for watching!
I'm still laughing about the riding mower grocery getter'!
Gotta love NortDakota!
I have a weirdo neighbor that drives his mower to the mail box every day (about 100 yards).
LMAO - heated seat cover cause winter is coming!!
He has no car payment, insurance, license and registration payment. And it mows grass. He's laughing too. He does need a bigger trailer to save on gas.
@@CyberviewU Multitasking!
Like you fixing and bringing back vehicles.
“Hunting Rig”, I’m literally sitting in my deer stand with a bow watching this. I sold mine like that one with 545k miles and ran like a champ. We bought it new and took very good care of it. Not a speck of rust on it at the time of sale. It shelled the a/c compressor and the repair was more than the trucks value. How many stickers do I buy to win a 4 speed for my 65’ F100? Love your content brother. ATB.
Trying to kill Bambi?
Hopefully my screaming didn't scare the deers off!
Also just sold a 4 speed for $50!
Sunny of a biscuit!!! Let Shawn do the mini trucks. I like the Mortske 60's Chevy trucks videos. Keep pumping out the videos
im going to move down the road just so i can drive by every day on a lawn mower.
Perfect!
We drove Datsuns in the 70s and early 80s. They always ran.
I'd be calling it "Mello Yello" for the 2 for 1 cap you found in it.
Good call!
also coils, plugs and wires
I have a 1980! I call it the rust king. It still runs and everything works.
I would like to see a competition between Pugliese Speed Shop, Mortske and Puddin. The three of you locate similar vehicles on the internet and fab them out and then let your subs decide who wins
I would like to see it
Pugliese speed shop
You have my attention...
@@pugliesesspeedshop This would be a competition based on the same vehicle or each of you could spend up to a certain amount. You would be responsible for fabricating and modifying your vehicle up to a certain dollar amount. All of the subscribers would be told the rules and would vote for the best fabrication and modification based on certain categories. The important thing is that this is not a popularity contest. It’s based on the best work
@@Peppy11769 We can't compete with a Nissan Hardbody!
46:32 The puddin arm swing and his pressure washing music was most excellent.
Glad you liked that!
Scosche (spelling) makes a magnet mount for a phone, would probably work awesomer on the Teslong.
I like where this is going already and I haven’t even started watching it yet! You the man mort
Thanks Evan!
I would love to see the Model T project! That would be a fun build to watch and bonus…a cool ride to jalopy down to Puddins.
decades ago local guy did one on a 76 frame he put a little L-16 into.
went together really sweet looking
correction.. his was a '74 with '76-77 front disc's added.
so many compatible parts, Datsun was like playing with Lego blocks.
I cannot wait till I see the video of a truck challenge between you too that is going to be awesome.
Oh hell yeah! Another MULLET MORTSKE MONDAY!!! 🤘🤘🤘
I didn’t see him wearing a mullet
@@Bill-xc8le that's the nick name I gave him. He does sometimes though. 😂😂😂
@@mikebarnes8908 your right, in earlier videos!
@@Bill-xc8le it's a kidding thing among mechanics! LOL
I used to have a red '84 2WD 5M long bed. I got it for free from a family member and it had a ton of rust, but it was still a solid truck. I loved mine. The fuel filter in the glove compartment was probably a factory add on. I needed to keep one in my glove at all times. The $4 fuel filter needed to be changed about every 4 months, but it was an easy side-of-the-road fix. It was finally the transmission, at 160K, that needed to be replaced, which got me to say goodbye to it. I regret that decision. It would have given me a few more years of fun.
Thanks for another Mortske Monday! You could put a mower deck on it to cut the grass. Its about all its good for. Good luck🐾
wrong ....these mini trucks are great!
Already got a mower and one that drives by frequently!
this is the most candid Canadian video I've seen cause I've never met any but the accent and sayings drove it home LOL
That fly swatter is for the folks with a Keurig in their bobcat
love this video . i own a 1987 model myself and swapped it back to carb . the model you have here is one of my favs since it has the same engine thats currently in my truck .
Banana Puddin' No? or maybe Banana Cream Puddin' if you win.
We got those 720 pickups in Rh Drive here in New Zealand. Mechanically they just keep going. They are easy to work on and reliable and in the end rust has got most of them.
Hello fellow Kiwi ..AOTEAROA IN THE HOUSE
You need more fights with birds if you’re trying to keep up with puddin!
and a few wasps and bees.
Hahahahahahahaha!!!!
Duff does the bird fighting. Just not on camera. 😆
@@beardedscrapper538 I'll leave the birds for Duff!
I have a 2000 Ford Ranger 4cyl with a dual plug setup like this. Also two separate types of plugs for the intake v exhaust side.
Thanks Greta...
Nice!
Yee haw heading down to Krispy Kreme corner for some donut time,Puddin you got competition now,North Dakota style!!!keep the awesome vids coming
Krispy likes people showing their jabbed with Drano card. A GD commie outfit.
The fuel tank puddy works great I fixed a few pin holes in my diesel tank like 4 years ago and I still have no leaks.
From the get go this one creased me! 2 minutes in - lifts the floor mat to reveal best US turf, but the free pen wins out. George Jones fetching his hand sanitiser on that ride on Deere.. Fair play to Duff, he don't dig rice burners... he knows what they put in their soups & stews... (A gift is winging it's way to the shop, if it's still there.)
Many thanks, Ian.
Fun times in the lemon peel special! Nice to see something different! Not a bad little beater for thrashin around in!
I wanna see a showdown between you and puddin on this one ,and see who can tow the most ,hot dammmmm I'd watch that 😊
Ya gotta challenge Puddin! It’s the right thing to do! Nice truck.
speaking of puddin. i just left his town, pretty sure they use a telephone pole in the center of town as a monument for the family tree
🤣
Puddin will be proud of you Mortske for steppin into the Rice Rocket world.
I love all the normal content. But it is awesome to see you do a Minitruck .
What is puddin going to say , next episode is already loaded . You guys can have fun with this and I can’t bud lol
Putting the drive train from the Nissan into an old ford coupe would be the greatest video ever!
It's actually an open top sedan!
Hey Mortske I have 2 of these trucks ones a 4x4 and the other is 2wd. I'm restoring the 4wd and turning the other into a drag truck. I need some hard to find parts that this one has on it. Would you be willing to part with it for the right price?
Obviously after you're done with your competition with Puddin lol
I left the shell with puddin
@@MortskeRepair Damn but thanks anyway
I thought my side was going to bust from laughing with the pudding arm swing when you came back from the test ride awesome it's a good'n puddin
Glad you enjoyed that!
@@MortskeRepair Puddin sure can pour on the hillbilly, he's funny!
edit: ol VGG gets going pretty good too with it.
Shame about the headlight damage, really is a candidate for a full restoration. The Japanese engineering is second to none and it has many years of life left in it. I am clearly biased towards these KEI type cars
"Reality TV" has nothing on this content. Keep it coming.
Will do!
when will we see a Mortske / Puddin collab? :D
It is coming. PUDDIN JUST have it away on the latest vid..... REMEMBER CHILDREN , ITS MINT. MONEY AND MORTSKI with PUDDIN .., YEE HAWL EEEEEEEOOOOOOOWWWWWWWIIIIEEEEEEEE! HOT DAMN!
Hopefully never
You have way to much class to be collaborating with Puddin!!!
Team Mortske will prevail
In the small towns I’ve always lived in, the guys that ride the lawnmower around are the ones that have a couple too many DUI’s. I assume this might be the same up North?
I saw a movie a few years ago. about a old man who rode a riding mower across the country. seems he was on his last leg. The actor who played that man died shortly there after, it was his last movie.
@@jeromebreeding3302 Poor guy. No mask probably. Wasn’t keepin it safe out there 🤣
@@SD-unlimited This was pre-covid He was being chased by the grim reaper.
I ride my Snapper 1550LX Up and down the street just to stretch her legs. I don't go to the gas station or any stores; it is my equivalent of pride after saving a perfectly good mower, restored to factory shine and function. Neighbors love it, as the next oldest running machines in my neighborhood are my 66' Dodge Coronet ( after 10 years of restoration ) my Snapper, and my Daily-driver ( 99' Ford Crown Victoria ).
nothing wrong with getting these Japanese vehicles ,you should be proud, I'm happy for you
Yes, Yes, Yes, we need A & T content.
Nice yes those 4 banners will run 4 ever . And lawnmower is a strange one. Lemon drop what a piece of art. 👍👍
The Mortske/Puddin wonder twin powers about to activate.
Well definitely different breed in the shop . But it wasn't lock up or starter issues. 🤔 So lemon drop sounds good. Mortske have fun down at Puddins. Have a great weekend 👋
My Grandad bought one those new infact that exact same everything!!!! Love this truck i rember well washing it and shineing it up all the time back when it was new!!! Keep them wrenches flying!
I can't wait to see you and puddin. I watch both of you guys. It all about the funs.
love it, ive got a dual cab 720 4wd diesel sitting out the back, this is inspiring me to pay it some more attention
Sweet!
Those 2.4 liter z motors are great engines. Probably one the best Nissan ever made
Awesome!
Mort, make sure to call Puddin for any questions concerning Datsun, he is the Datsun king, take care love the vids.
Just got mine..hopefully this will help me to get it running
The most obvious name, and you didn't even connect it, was "Mello Yello". You even had the winning bottle cap in your hand and tossed it. :)
Damn!!
You did go Puddin's way..Thats great..I watch both you guys..Love it
A friend of mine bought one of these new. Was actually a fun little truck !
Love that floor plan... Can't get any better than a screw in floor pan...
With that water flying everywhere its the yellow submarine. . Lol
I saw a guy driving his convertible by himself, top down, mask on. Safety first indeed
chicken wire stops mosquitoes, IT'S SCIENCE !!
because the MASK HOLES at the WeSaySo Corporation said so.
oxygen starved kerosene fires make structural steel WILT,
and instantly dustifies concrete too, DON'T IGNORE THE SCIENCE (ReEeE!)
Nanner-sun/Nanner Puddin.
Looking forward to seeing what happens when you and Puddin get together!
Puddin says If you do a small U Haul truck next, it’s on.