GOATS-521 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 What up, new to this neck of the woods, so I come in piece. Building the first shorty 521 roadster ive ever seen. I drive it everyday to work and to every car show thats been coming up. Me and my twin brother been doin what we can to this little creeper almost everyday after work. I have been gettin alot good thumbs mobbin this rat. I figured there would be alot of haters, but none at all. Even little old lady's dig it, that makes me happy. "> Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 That shit is a bad ass! Quote Link to comment
Farmer Joe Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 holy crap! you cut up denverdatsun's truck!! lol thats pretty sweet man! i like it! Quote Link to comment
Str8_69 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Dude, that is PIMP. :thumbup: Thanks for sharing.. keep the pics coming! Quote Link to comment
74datsun620 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 very cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
low_blazer Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 hah..that's bad ass Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Import rat rod!!! Quote Link to comment
GOATS-521 Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Here are some other pics.">">">"> Quote Link to comment
808DA6 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Nice! Is it just me, or would this thing look killer with a narrowed rear and some FAT wheels/tires? Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 "> Is that the gas tank? :o :unsure: :sweat: Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 /elis%20rides/P4130205.jpg[/img]">"> Dude this is just such a cool little thing! Good on you for doing it! Though I might want to box this frame join a bit more! Did you run the leaf springs again? Rad! Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Moar Pic's :D That thing needs a T-bucket bed. Any finished shots of the rear suspension? Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 now that a mini truck!!! :thumbup: sick!!! "> Is that the gas tank? :o :unsure: :sweat: :ph34r: time to convert a keg! Quote Link to comment
denveratsun Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Hey Farmer Joe...thats totally funny! Looks like my little brother! Sweet rig man...GREAT choice on rims and tires! :rolleyes: I'm lovin the old-school 14 inch beauty rings! Carl "The Professor"...meet little creeper, little creeper...meet Carl :D Looks like Carl and the MX520 made a baby... :wub: :hyper: :baby: Hahahaha! I love your truck man...you got any further plans for the finished bed area? Quote Link to comment
GOATS-521 Posted May 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Actually that was the gas tank to get it home from fresno, then for the first 2 weeks. I now have the used brushed aluminum tank mounted in the back. That pic was from two weeks ago. This is what it looks like now. Aired all the way up in back, and down..">">And as for the wheels, these are what came with it. I do have plans to put something like 16"x10" rims and 31" white wall, or cheater slicks. This is my version of a japanese ratrod for sure Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 So flippin sweet. :w00t: :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
dat620 Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 dude, welcome, and i might add, a realy cool truck, now that is very custom, and rat, all at the same time, very nice ride..tom :cool: Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Where did you get the beauty rings? Quote Link to comment
Farmer Joe Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 so you just have the airshock as the means of carrying the load of the truck? i would guess that since there aint alot left of the truck that you could prolly get away with this.. Quote Link to comment
GOATS-521 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 I dont really know where the beauty rings came from bro. they were on it when it was purchased. sorry man. And as for the air shocks, that is all I wanted to spend & needed. Hey if I can lift the back end by myself, why do I need to spend 800.00 for air ride technorogy lol. these ride nice, and thats all that matters. 80.00 @ kragen brother. Hey I just got back from the datsloco meet in oakley to. And it rides nice enough for 1700lbs. plus to fat twins. Just like the truck, I havent seen anybody else do it yet. I have had them along with leaf springs on other rides for 10years and have had no issues, so I feel safe Quote Link to comment
dat521gatherer Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 cool truck. uh maybe i ment cool car. Quote Link to comment
sycloned916 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 That gas jug reminds me of when I first got my truck did the same. Cool Roadster! Quote Link to comment
52tha1 Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 just wondering how you lowered the front? Quote Link to comment
GOATS-521 Posted May 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Just turn down the torsion bars underneath. then cut the crossmember where it meets the frame rails. Youll obviously have to remove the bomp stop mount, and all that to. shock has to be removed, or raise the shock tower about 3 inches like I did. I used a good sawzall to cut everything without even disassembling the suspension. Its tight but it can be done. A good couple of hours and new blades for sure. Let me know how it goes Quote Link to comment
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