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    #16
    I can tell you for sure the "dents" are supposed to be there. Just got finished sandblasting my frame a couple months ago! Do like Chuck Hahn suggested. Fix it! Or.....wait a month or so, until I'm finished with my rebuild and I'll sell you a mostly complete parts bike!!! A lot less than $1500 too!
    Ron
    When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
    1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
    1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
    1982 GS1100E
    1999 Honda GL1500SE

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      #17
      You will have to trouble getting that welded up, sandblast or remove all the paint somehow first, there may be other surprises.
      GSX1300R NT650 XV535

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        #18
        Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
        Here's a nice example of water / freeze damage. Square tubing? Not anymore.
        That looks painful.. any pics of after the surgery?

        Originally posted by 1978GS750E View Post
        I can tell you for sure the "dents" are supposed to be there. Just got finished sandblasting my frame a couple months ago! Do like Chuck Hahn suggested. Fix it! Or.....wait a month or so, until I'm finished with my rebuild and I'll sell you a mostly complete parts bike!!! A lot less than $1500 too!
        I just dropped it off today to Custom Cycles. Their welder is gonna clean up some of the factory welds while he's got it, and reinforce a few spots too. I may still be interested in that parts bike, or at least a few things off it though. There are still some parts I have to source for my build...

        Originally posted by derwood View Post
        You will have to trouble getting that welded up, sandblast or remove all the paint somehow first, there may be other surprises.
        I had my powdercoat guy sandblast it for me. Uncovered a couple of other spots that were hiding under the paint that the welder is going to touch up. I'm glad I had it blasted first. This way I caught the hidden surprises, and can get everything done at once.

        The guys at the custom/resto shop that's doing the welding seem pretty cool, and very knowledgeable. They specialize in vintage Brit bikes: BSA, Norton, Triumph, etc. They started as a BSA dealership in the 60's. They do a bit with Japanese bikes as well though. After meeting them and seeing some of their work in person, I feel like my frame's in good hands.
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        Check out my rebuild thread here: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...GS-750-Rebuild

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          #19
          Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
          Here's a nice example of water / freeze damage. Square tubing? Not anymore.
          "Bring them inside during the winter - it's cold out there"
          ...{sorry}...I honestly think your problem is far worse - your engine fell out somewhere!

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            #20
            Ha, I picked this up this morning as an intended frame donor. I noticed the damage pretty quickly.
            I almost left empty trailered, but the price dropped, and there are some parts on it I can use - just not the frame.
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            When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

            Glen
            -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
            -Rusty old scooter.
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              #21
              Even better.
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              When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

              Glen
              -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
              -Rusty old scooter.
              Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
              https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
              https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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