DuaneH

Thanks Loren, datsun4life and dirtydiesel...I will try and get pics up soon...

So many years ago I owned a 77 620. This was when there were Mini Truck clubs all over and the mini's were popular. Showed it a few times at the Mini nats and had a good time. Will post pics later. Fast forward 36 years and my 17 year old son decided he wanted a 521. We found a decent, complete 521 and started listing needs first (not wants yet) So far, the previous owner has found the key (pick it up tonite) bought a 32/36 Weber (craigslist 25.00) started sanding the oxidized body panels, pulled the bed so that we can prep and paint the frame and assorted underpinings on the rear, plus prep the underside of the bed for paint (and the rear of the cab). My son has bought and installed 3" rear blocks, bought the carpet kit, cut out new door panels and kick panels, getting them ready for upolstory, pulled the bench for upolstory. Looks like we will want to replace the two front fenders (a little rust) but the rest looks pretty straight. Motor wise I would like to put a L 20 in with a 5 speed and some 11/2 or 13/4 SU carbs (just cause I had a set) or a set of Webers (cause I had a set) = ) So now forum members some questions and info seeking: Back in the day a friend did the same swap into a 521 and was straight forward? Any ideas if that is still the case? Also looks like the hot ticket is front disc brakes? What about electrics? I was looking to fab a bolt together cage to provide some safety aspect from other moving objects (make his mom feel better)