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  • haztoys

    #1801
    Did some welding on my Ford Capri Parana rally car ... The roll cage is out of spec so it needed replacing ...Scary old girl to drive ..LOL ...

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    • GS ace

      #1802
      It's a Buick.

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      • cowboyup3371
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        • Apr 2010
        • 13996
        • In Ohio Now

        #1803
        Tried cleaning up my tensioner with 400 grit paper last night but realized it's more of a job than I need considering the rest of the engine looks pretty bad. At least the major dirt and grime are off of it.

        I might hit it with a wire wheel on my Dremel tonight but we'll see.
        Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

        1981 GS550T - My First
        1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
        2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

        Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
        Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
        and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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        • Guest

          #1804
          Originally posted by GS ace
          It's a Buick.
          Thanks, I like it

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          • 979roadrunner

            #1805

            this buick (prob not this color)

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            • Guest

              #1806
              Originally posted by 979roadrunner

              this buick (prob not this color)
              Ok you can stop the teasing now

              I really like that era where they all had such distinct shapes and features... back when cars were cars...

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              • GS ace

                #1807
                It has the identical paint scheme, but is a four-door. It underwent a frame-off repainting, got a new wiring harness, suspension, reupholstering, and a complete engine rebuild. I'm now going through the chrome (geez, there's a lot of it!), polishing what is good and packaging up the pieces that need rechroming.

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                • chuck hahn
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                  • May 2009
                  • 25897
                  • Norman, Oklahoma

                  #1808
                  Cleaned up all my tools and put them away..Then rearranged the 1 car garage and stuffed the 76 Hondamatic in there. I have 6 bikes in the gargae now..tight spacing but the doors close!!!
                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                  • Guest

                    #1809
                    Originally posted by GS ace
                    It has the identical paint scheme, but is a four-door. It underwent a frame-off repainting, got a new wiring harness, suspension, reupholstering, and a complete engine rebuild. I'm now going through the chrome (geez, there's a lot of it!), polishing what is good and packaging up the pieces that need rechroming.
                    Sounds like it's gonna end up real nice

                    Will you be posting completed pic's somewhere? Would like to see

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                    • GS ace

                      #1810
                      I'll take some pics when it looks more like a car.

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                      • 979roadrunner

                        #1811
                        Originally posted by GS ace
                        It has the identical paint scheme, but is a four-door. It underwent a frame-off repainting, got a new wiring harness, suspension, reupholstering, and a complete engine rebuild. I'm now going through the chrome (geez, there's a lot of it!), polishing what is good and packaging up the pieces that need rechroming.
                        I of course am totaly jealous

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                        • Guest

                          #1812
                          *Finally* figured out how to get the trip meter reset knob of the speedo (it's threaded) and got the speedo out of the housing.

                          Next I need to work out the best way of cleaning them up... degreaser, kero, or metho.

                          Then I need to work out the best way of lubricating them... Mr Sheen or Silicone based spray lubricant...

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                          • Mindless

                            #1813
                            Finally...











                            Is falling in love with titanium pipes wrong?

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                            • 7981GS

                              #1814
                              How could those welds possibly be done any better? WOW!

                              Daniel

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                              • redstedman

                                #1815
                                Man is that bike beautiful! Fine build.

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