mrbigtanker Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Post pics. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Charlie: Ray? Are you in the room? Raymond: Heh. 2 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted September 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Charlie: Ray? Are you in the room? Raymond: Heh. Funny guy. Lol 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Back in the 1970s I sold a 1942 Harley WLA basket case complete to one of my old girl friends from high school. it took her a couple years working with her boyfriend to get it on the road. Yes she kept it stock with the tank shift and the foot clutch. I caught hell from all my fello men bikers for selling it to a girl. I told them if she can get it put together she deserves it!! This is similar to what I sold 1 Kic Nic. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1942-Harley-Davidson-wla-flathead-/322673170618?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368 Mr Tanker I hope it was Angela and I hope you do not help her put it together! LOL I do not think she can afford your price level of parts! I know I can't!!! LOL 3 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted September 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Back in the 1970s I sold a 1942 Harley WLA basket case complete to one of my old girl friends from high school. it took her a couple years working with her boyfriend to get it on the road. Yes she kept it stock with the tank shift and the foot clutch. I caught hell from all my fello men bikers for selling it to a girl. I told them if she can get it put together she deserves it!! This is similar to what I sold 1 Kic Nic. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1942-Harley-Davidson-wla-flathead-/322673170618?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368 Mr Tanker I hope it was Angela and I hope you do not help her put it together! LOL I do not think she can afford your price level of parts! I know I can't!!! LOL Yes it was and yes I helped her. It's a nice truck and it's a virgin. It's all there and all stock. Angela I ratted you out.lol 2 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Congrats Angela! I think it is great that you helped her Mr Tanker. 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Looked amazing! But need more details. Need lots of pictures. 3 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Post pics. Yeah, your own words. 2 Quote Link to comment
Angela Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Hey all...yes, I guess I got ratted out...thanks Ray :rofl: As some of you know I've been dreaming of finding a 521 for a about a year now. Long story short, In the past, I've thrown a few potential buys out there for input here on Ratsun & got saved from buying projects that just were just not right. A few weeks ago, I found this 1970 521 on CL in Milpitas, CA. I called Ray & picked his brain for advice then dragged my brother with me to drive nearly 8 hours round trip to check it out. I really liked it & made a deal with the guy. I got a really good deal I think. It had originally been an Oregon truck. The previous owner supposedly drove it as he found it from Oregon to California "without a hiccup" & then used it as his daily driver in the Bay Area. He did some minor work to it but basically it's appears unmolested. It still has the original carb, points & a bunch of crusty hoses in the engine bay that I wonder if they've ever been changed out. . Came with a couple extra speedo assemblies & a set of deep dish Rally rims. I love the patina & plan to keep it as is...just shine it up a bit & protect it. Seat needs major love but since I've got a great local upholstery shop that did an awesome job on my wagon, I'm not too worried. I want to replace worn hoses, belts, check brakes, etc, install an electronic dizzy, put one of my webers or a pair of SU's on it & eventually drop in a 5 speed. Oh, & reinstall the heater assembly. So, here are a few oics of how what she looks like now. I appreciate any & all tips, advice, cautionary tales anyone wants to share :thumbup: 5 Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Good find Angela..I would replace worn hoses, belts, brakes and hook up the heater. I would not mess with the carb unless it goes south, same with tranny. 4 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted September 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Good job. Truck looks great all east fixes. Like I said that truck was nicer then mine when I first got it. Congratulations. Angela is one of the girls I mean boys. What ever. Keep the pics coming and let's dump some cash in this bad boy. Lol 3 Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Nice find! Congrats 2 Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 looks like the rats ate the seat that is the best color better than green :poke: :poke: 1 Quote Link to comment
Angela Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 looks like the rats ate the seat that is the best color better than green :poke: :poke: Hey Randy, I'm so in love with this color. I like the green a lot but every time I walk outside & see my truck, I say "damn I love that color"! 3 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 I probably have a hood prop, and possibly nicer eyebrow trim. Don't think I have another battery tie down but you should get that asap. 3 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted September 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 looks like the rats ate the seat that is the best color better than green :poke: :poke: Your going to get it. Lol 4 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted September 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Hey Randy, I'm so in love with this color. I like the green a lot but every time I walk outside & see my truck, I say "damn I love that color"! Green with envy. 3 Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Your going to get it. Lol dude im sorry your arms are as big as my legs please dont hurt me :hug: I love your truck too 3 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted September 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 dude im sorry your arms are as big as my legs please dont hurt me :hug: I love your truck too Kiss kiss 3 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Sweet truck Angela. I happen to have a set of light blue doors that are much better shape than yours. I will get some pictures probably next week as the doors are at Gene's house. If you like the doors we might be able to work a trade your doors for my doors with a little cash. We will see. 1 Quote Link to comment
Angela Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 I probably have a hood prop, and possibly nicer eyebrow trim. Don't think I have another battery tie down but you should get that asap. Matt! Thank you so much. I'm interested. PM me. 1 Quote Link to comment
Angela Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Today I spent the whole day getting familiar with my new 521. I confirmed that it's a matching numbers L16, original carb & that it has an engine light assembly/switch...just needs a bulb & perhaps a lens cover of some type? Anybody else seen one of these before? I pressure washed it to get rid of tons of spider webs, hay, leaves etc from door jambs & underneath, then removed surface oxidation on the outside (hope to clay it tomorrow). Then lubricated the door jambs, inspected bushings & hoses in need of replacement to add my future TO DO list, installed a missing pcv hose, scrubbed & degreased the plastic floor mat...wow, it's actually blue...not grey! I then scrubbed the nicotine & filth from the sun visors & headliner...my rinse water looked like the blackest oil you ever saw. I then took a wire brush to the rusty floorboards so i can get that treated with inhibitor (any favorite brands that are budget-friendly???). Vacuumed & cleaned the whole interior, then I took the hood prop that had been popped off its rivets & bent to hell & pounded it back into shape (mostly)...I think I can drill through the old mounting rivets & re-rivet to put it to work again. Gonna be a fun little truck I think. Lot's of little things on the TO DO list but taking it easy. I need to find some side mirrors & a rear view mirror. My one driver side mirror is there but the "mirror" finish has disintegrated & settled to the bottom of the glass...looks weird. I have the original mount for the rear view mirror but no mirror/glass assembly to pop on to it. I'll put up a WTB ad here I guess & see what folks got to offer :thumbup: 3 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 That's the stock engine room lamp. Just has a bare bulb. It looks like something happened to the hood prop mount...it would have been spot welded on from the factory, not riveted. Here is what I'm running for a mirror. Stock ones go for good money in nice shape or NOS. Too much, IMO, for something that is just going to disintegrate again...http://community.ratsun.net/topic/49689-521-rearview-mirror-mod/ 2 Quote Link to comment
Angela Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 That's the stock engine room lamp. Just has a bare bulb. It looks like something happened to the hood prop mount...it would have been spot welded on from the factory, not riveted. Here is what I'm running for a mirror. Stock ones go for good money in nice shape or NOS. Too much, IMO, for something that is just going to disintegrate again... http://community.ratsun.net/topic/49689-521-rearview-mirror-mod/ Thanks Matt! That's a great option. Looks like that seller is "out of stock" at the moment but I'll keep my eye out for similar items. Thanks for the info! 1 Quote Link to comment
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