BigLeagueDrew Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Hey everyone, just making a first post. Just picked up a '72 521, pretty excited about it. Not sure how active these forums are, but you'll probably hear about the truck as I work on it. Thanks in advance, Drew 3 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Welcome to Ratsun Drew, we have a huge following of 521 members and look forward to some pictures of yours... http://community.ratsun.net/topic/54932-photobucket-ratsun/ Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Welcome. It's pretty active here I'd say. Can't wait to see the truck. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Other than the body, much of the early 620 and lots of the 720 drive train and mods are the same or similar for ideas. Quote Link to comment
HOGIE Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Pictures are worth a thousand words. So STFU and post some pictures of your truck. Welcome Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 More active than your pic game... :P 4 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Lol @matt. Welcome. Quote Link to comment
Ratwagon1600 Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Bad newb Drew! No Oics means no cred for you mate! P.s. Welcome, and good on you for saying howdy to the rest of the asylum. Get some pictures up mate (hint) 1 Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Someone might have mentioned it, but pictures are worth more than words. Also, welcome. How's that for active? 2 Quote Link to comment
VFR800 Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Hey everyone, just making a first post. Just picked up a '72 521, pretty excited about it. Not sure how active these forums are, but you'll probably hear about the truck as I work on it. Thanks in advance, Drew 3 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 I don't want to hear about it I wanna see it Welcome to the parade 1 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 I don't want to hear about it I wanna see it twss Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 No oics yet? Welcome. Quote Link to comment
BigLeagueDrew Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Hey guys, sorry about the photos. I hadn't taken any when I made my account here. So quick update, it's actually a 1971 521 (production date June 1971 according to door placard). I've been working on the truck as I can after work. I don't have any pictures of the interior, which is currently being torn apart, and I just ordered all new brake parts: drums, wheel cylinders, hardware, master cyl. you name it. There was a problem driving it home. The brakes seem to build pressure and not release it fast enough causing the brakes to remain applied, thus causing the engine to want to stall out. It's got a few broken wheel studs in the rear. The frame is straight and rust free, and the floor pans look pretty solid. There is actually very minimal rust on the truck. I hope to get some photos up as I work on it and make the truck right. Bought it from a hobbyist, which is no problem, I just have a higher standard for the work done to the vehicles I work on. 4 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Looks great. 1 Quote Link to comment
HOGIE Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Another flat bed. Sweet. Why is the front valance cut in three? Was that for a bigger bumper or something? Most likely something? 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Tow bar in a prior life? 1 Quote Link to comment
Cosmonaut Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Nice bed Quote Link to comment
HOGIE Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Tow bar in a prior life?that would classify as something Quote Link to comment
BigLeagueDrew Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Another flat bed. Sweet. Why is the front valance cut in three? Was that for a bigger bumper or something? Most likely something? I have no idea. That's just how it was. It's hard telling anything about a car so old with no work history. Quote Link to comment
VFR800 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Hey guys, sorry about the photos. I hadn't taken any when I made my account here. So quick update, it's actually a 1971 521 (production date June 1971 according to door placard). I've been working on the truck as I can after work. I don't have any pictures of the interior, which is currently being torn apart, and I just ordered all new brake parts: drums, wheel cylinders, hardware, master cyl. you name it. There was a problem driving it home. The brakes seem to build pressure and not release it fast enough causing the brakes to remain applied, thus causing the engine to want to stall out. It's got a few broken wheel studs in the rear. The frame is straight and rust free, and the floor pans look pretty solid. There is actually very minimal rust on the truck. I hope to get some photos up as I work on it and make the truck right. Bought it from a hobbyist, which is no problem, I just have a higher standard for the work done to the vehicles I work on. 2 Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 That's a great looking rig! 1 Quote Link to comment
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