llll_fusion_llll Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Hey guys, My names is Adam i am from a small town west of Memphis tn had my little datsun for a few months now and just been exploring the site so i figured it was time to register and introduce myself , Hondas are my main passion but i have been trying to buy this truck for years and the old man finally called me and told me to come get it , been sitting in a field for sometime under a small wooden shed, After a few hours of cleaning all the fuel lines tank and redoing the fuel pump she fired like a charm, Everything on this truck works all the way down to the am radio! i am a open book have any question please feel free to ask ! Now to the good stuff ! The day i brought the beast home After a few hours cleaning fuel stuff and buffing it ,Its alive! Decided i would play around in photoshop with it and it new set of shoes Shortly after that i attended showfest in Tunica Ms with the little jewel Few random pics with diffrent wheels Got tired of looking at the old rusted out bed so i figured a quick fix Will post some pics of how it sits now soon awaiting them to upload !! Quote Link to comment
llll_fusion_llll Posted December 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Engine shot bed shot And this is how it currently sits Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 damn fine 1st post!!! Welcome to Ratsun! Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Welcome to Ratsun Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Welcome. Great lookin' 521. Did u use lowering blocks on the rear? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Ride height is fine in last pictures. Liked the first rims but so what? Hate the 'west coast' mirrors. Fill the holes when you get it painted and get rid of them for something more conservative. I had a '71 back in the 70s. Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 I like your bed trick.. Got any pictures of whats holding wood up.?? Quote Link to comment
llll_fusion_llll Posted December 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Welcome. Great lookin' 521. Did u use lowering blocks on the rear? yea i used 4 inch block and the wood added a little bit more lol Quote Link to comment
llll_fusion_llll Posted December 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Ride height is fine in last pictures. Liked the first rims but so what? Hate the 'west coast' mirrors. Fill the holes when you get it painted and get rid of them for something more conservative. I had a '71 back in the 70s. Yeah mirrors are gone as of now just have em hanging in the shop, i am a wheel whore to be honest lol i am looking to find some new ones now Quote Link to comment
llll_fusion_llll Posted December 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 I like your bed trick.. Got any pictures of whats holding wood up.?? Quote Link to comment
jon521 Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 hell of a first post. love the ride height, i would like to bring mine down that at least that much. welcome! Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 i really like the bed Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 looks good,what size wheels are the last ones. Quote Link to comment
phiz Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 That's a sweet 521! Now we need to see a build thread started on this one. :D Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Nice. That is a good height. Quote Link to comment
llll_fusion_llll Posted December 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Thanks guys , the wheel size in the last pic is 18x7 not sure the offset, the bed was constructed from an old barn I seen getting torn down I got the 16" wide planks to keep the old retro theme of the truck , the build is about to begin once money is right an the shop is cleaned out got big plains if I can figure out the route wanna take I need ro get started on some sort of disc brake for the front hope I can get pointed in the right direction on this site! Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Thanks guys , the wheel size in the last pic is 18x7 not sure the offset, the bed was constructed from an old barn I seen getting torn down I got the 16" wide planks to keep the old retro theme of the truck , the build is about to begin once money is right an the shop is cleaned out got big plains if I can figure out the route wanna take I need ro get started on some sort of disc brake for the front hope I can get pointed in the right direction on this site! This is where I would go for the disc brake kit for your 521. wayno http://community.rat...__fromsearch__1 Quote Link to comment
Jayden71 Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 I like seein another 521 get some lovin :cool: Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Thanks guys , the wheel size in the last pic is 18x7 not sure the offset, the bed was constructed from an old barn I seen getting torn down I got the 16" wide planks to keep the old retro theme of the truck , the build is about to begin once money is right an the shop is cleaned out got big plains if I can figure out the route wanna take I need ro get started on some sort of disc brake for the front hope I can get pointed in the right direction on this site! On ebay there is a really nice wilwood setup for i think 599.00.But they are stout kits and comes with everything you need to set up your front brake kit.You would not be disappointed.I have wilwoods all around my truck and i love it.well the backs are not done yet but just about. Quote Link to comment
xxmass Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Great work! That's a sweet ride. Can you list info on the wheels and tires in the photos please. Quote Link to comment
blackdeth666 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Cool truck! I like the stamped steel chev wheels, I wanted to put those on mine (but found others instead) and had never seen them on a 521 until now! Ive been eyeballing that wilwood kit, if you get it let us know how it works outQ Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Cool truck! I like the stamped steel chev wheels, I wanted to put those on mine (but found others instead) and had never seen them on a 521 until now! Ive been eyeballing that wilwood kit, if you get it let us know how it works outQ i have it the kit it is great,no cutting nothing just bolt right up bleed and look good.its from al or the datsun parts store guy on ebay he lives right up the street from me.i have a new kit being made back and front with top hts and rear wilwoods with the e-brake.just being anodozied and there ready.also like your 18x7 set up thinking of going the same route or 17x7 and 18x7 or 8 if i can fit them. Quote Link to comment
xxmass Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 is your gas 4.48/gal ? Quote Link to comment
xxmass Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 oh I see that's for cigarettes. duh! Quote Link to comment
RadioRedline Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Sweet ride, looks familiar . Radio Quote Link to comment
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