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Post by Rodger on May 26, 2019 5:08:48 GMT -6
G,Day All Rummaging around in the cupboard for stalled projects I found this. Not sure where or when I got this one.  1986 reissue.     All there except the very tip of the spike. Rear suspension has been broken and the chrome is worn out. Glue bombed to the max. Some thing to do between builds. |
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Post by Rodger on May 26, 2019 6:05:14 GMT -6
Looks like they broke the suspension trying to get the completed diff in.  |
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Post by kabdriver on May 26, 2019 10:43:29 GMT -6
Nice find Rodger! Totally looks save-able!
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Post by Count Dragula on May 29, 2019 7:03:30 GMT -6
Looking like a good restoration project ya got there,Rodger!!!
Of all of the models that I have built,this ranks as one of my favorites! Simple,big,and it looks really cool when finished!!!
Todd
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Post by Rodger on May 30, 2019 4:07:03 GMT -6
Thanks guys for the encouragement.
Biggest hurdle I saw was the chrome.
Found a good system I can use (ALSA Easy Chrome)
So its full steam ahead.
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Post by Dennis M on Feb 29, 2020 12:17:02 GMT -6
Bring her back to life Rodger'' that is a very fragile kit.
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Post by 41chevy on Mar 1, 2020 11:47:57 GMT -6
COOL!! I'll be watching your progress.
Post some info and pics when you use the chrome system please. Paul
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Post by stevielewis on Mar 2, 2020 8:39:30 GMT -6
I'm watching this one too! I've only seen one other built up.
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Post by Rodger on May 3, 2020 6:29:26 GMT -6
G’Day All Quick update. Got the chrome system the other day so working on getting what needs to be chromed ready.  Rear suspension was broken in three places and required steel pins.  Sump was a wrestle. One side had two drops of glue and the other had two tubes of glue. Best part of three nights to separate and still managed to break bits off.  Manifold had been mangled and needed a lot of filler to fix the sink holes.   Helmet and tank were pretty straight forward, Thanks for Super glue and Talc. |
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Post by farmboy on May 3, 2020 6:59:21 GMT -6
Nice when a vintage find can be rebuilt, I'm curious about the chrome system too. Looking forward to process with pics.
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Post by kabdriver on May 3, 2020 14:33:49 GMT -6
Looking great so far! Can’t wait to see it with some chrome on!
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Post by hobbybobby on May 3, 2020 17:51:03 GMT -6
Thanks guys for the encouragement. Biggest hurdle I saw was the chrome. Found a good system I can use (ALSA Easy Chrome) So its full steam ahead. Great progress on this project, Roger, looks very time consuming... … and because it's so time consuming, it would be a shame if the chrome didn't work...  I don't want to discourage you, on the contrary! But I am rather skeptical about products that should just work out of the box, because I have tested a lot and have not been successful with the majority, the best so far for me is the Molotow stuff, but it also did not always work for me and mine purposes, do not know personally yet your chosen chrome system, but here is something: Therefore I would like to ask you to pass on your experience to us, if that is possible.  |
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Post by showrodjohn on May 4, 2020 6:12:52 GMT -6
Bobby I have used the Molotow chrome pen I must admit it is fantastic.
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