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    #91
    Originally posted by nvr2old View Post
    Larry, I know you posted the colours for the Cooley paint scheme, but I can't find them, can you post them again please.
    The colors I use are both Ford colors. The PPG paint is called "St. Lawrence White" and "Bahama Blue". If the paint store can't reference those, may I suggest having them scan your side cover to give them the formula to match the existing parts.

    You're right about the chrome fender, it's too nice to sand blast for paint..do the painted one.. I certainly would hang on to the original, too. It looks to me to be very repairable.[/QUOTE]

    Thanks Larry, I suggested to Leedam who is painting my parts, that I could get the colours and he just gave me that look, and then went on to explain that he has worked in the lab for BASF since he was 18 years old and that he can eyeball any automotive paint and get it spot on, no scanners or computers for him.
    He's a good guy and he also told me how he managed to save the decals on BigD 83's GS650 tank, pure skill, no fancy BASF products, and he may do the same on my tank when he finishes the rest of my parts this winter.

    I saw some of his work that was finished in his shop and it was stunning. so I feel pretty comfortable and fortunate to have him paint my bike,

    Thanks for the info Larry, maybe help some-one else.
    2018 Honda Africa Twin AS
    2013 DR 650 Grey, sold 1981 GS 650E Silver,
    1980 GS1000ST Blue & White, X2
    2012 DL650 Vstrom Foxy Orange, in storage
    1981 CT110 X2 "Postie Bikes" Gone to a New Home.
    2002 BMW 1150 GS Blue & White - Sold
    1975 BMW R90/6 Black - Sold 1984 GS1150EF Sold
    1982 BMW R100 Africa trip, Stolen - Recovered- Sold
    1977-1980 Suzuki GS550, GS1000E, GS1000S GSX750, GSX1100,s
    Hondas ST90, CR125 CB175 , CB350 CB750, NSU Quickly, Yamaha RD's 350/400,

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      #92
      Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild

      I have spent hours on this and made almost no progress, finally managed to get the circlip out and then another day of soaking to get the washer out, now I'm about out of options as the plunger will not come out.
      I will take it to my shop tomorrow to drill and tap the plunger and hopefilly pull or pry it out.

      The rear one was a breeze compared to this one.

      2018 Honda Africa Twin AS
      2013 DR 650 Grey, sold 1981 GS 650E Silver,
      1980 GS1000ST Blue & White, X2
      2012 DL650 Vstrom Foxy Orange, in storage
      1981 CT110 X2 "Postie Bikes" Gone to a New Home.
      2002 BMW 1150 GS Blue & White - Sold
      1975 BMW R90/6 Black - Sold 1984 GS1150EF Sold
      1982 BMW R100 Africa trip, Stolen - Recovered- Sold
      1977-1980 Suzuki GS550, GS1000E, GS1000S GSX750, GSX1100,s
      Hondas ST90, CR125 CB175 , CB350 CB750, NSU Quickly, Yamaha RD's 350/400,

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        #93
        Cooking more parts

        Got another batch of pieces cured in the smoker today, the screws and bolts are very time consuming and I wonder if it's more economical just to buy new bolts and screws but I'm committed now so this is what I'm doing.
        I also added the engine brackets and the horn bracket to the mix.

        2018 Honda Africa Twin AS
        2013 DR 650 Grey, sold 1981 GS 650E Silver,
        1980 GS1000ST Blue & White, X2
        2012 DL650 Vstrom Foxy Orange, in storage
        1981 CT110 X2 "Postie Bikes" Gone to a New Home.
        2002 BMW 1150 GS Blue & White - Sold
        1975 BMW R90/6 Black - Sold 1984 GS1150EF Sold
        1982 BMW R100 Africa trip, Stolen - Recovered- Sold
        1977-1980 Suzuki GS550, GS1000E, GS1000S GSX750, GSX1100,s
        Hondas ST90, CR125 CB175 , CB350 CB750, NSU Quickly, Yamaha RD's 350/400,

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          #94
          Originally posted by Kiwi Canuck View Post

          Also picked up the fender Nejeff sent, again nice job packing the part, it's almost too good to paint as the chrome is in excellent condition.
          Originally posted by Kiwi Canuck View Post
          It's in pretty good shape and way to good to have it painted.
          If you even think of painting that fender, every GS1000E owner will haunt you until the end of days...
          De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

          http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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            #95
            Originally posted by nvr2old View Post
            The colors I use are both Ford colors. The PPG paint is called "St. Lawrence White" and "Bahama Blue".
            I couldn't find the paint code for St Lawrence white. Bahama Blue's paint code is 'MR'
            De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

            http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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              #96
              Dale...somewhere when I first got the Cooley and left your shop, I stopped in Standish and had Trombleys scan the original paint from the bike.

              Somewhere, I think I had posted the info here. Cant recall the thread name though since it was so long ago.
              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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                #97
                Chrome front fender

                Originally posted by rustybronco View Post
                If you even think of painting that fender, every GS1000E owner will haunt you until the end of days...
                These fenders must be rare based on how many PM's I got wanting it, what's the deal with these?

                I spent about 2 hours cleaning it, including the underside, and then buffed out a couple of very minor rust pits on the lower rear, and it came up very nice.

                The fender has 2 very small dents on the front left and should be possible for someone with skill to get them out, but they are hardly obvious unless you get the light right.

                Glad I purchased the other GS1000G fender other wise I would of had a bunch of GS1000E owners haunting me till the end of time.
                2018 Honda Africa Twin AS
                2013 DR 650 Grey, sold 1981 GS 650E Silver,
                1980 GS1000ST Blue & White, X2
                2012 DL650 Vstrom Foxy Orange, in storage
                1981 CT110 X2 "Postie Bikes" Gone to a New Home.
                2002 BMW 1150 GS Blue & White - Sold
                1975 BMW R90/6 Black - Sold 1984 GS1150EF Sold
                1982 BMW R100 Africa trip, Stolen - Recovered- Sold
                1977-1980 Suzuki GS550, GS1000E, GS1000S GSX750, GSX1100,s
                Hondas ST90, CR125 CB175 , CB350 CB750, NSU Quickly, Yamaha RD's 350/400,

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                  #98
                  Painting the engine

                  Looking for a bit of progress after doing 6 hours of chores (the hottub had shut down and would not restart, the lawn mower was burning up one of it's drive belts for some reason and the freezer was icing up) plus all the social obligations on a long weekend, so I pulled out my stash of VHT SP127 this morning and got busy.





                  2018 Honda Africa Twin AS
                  2013 DR 650 Grey, sold 1981 GS 650E Silver,
                  1980 GS1000ST Blue & White, X2
                  2012 DL650 Vstrom Foxy Orange, in storage
                  1981 CT110 X2 "Postie Bikes" Gone to a New Home.
                  2002 BMW 1150 GS Blue & White - Sold
                  1975 BMW R90/6 Black - Sold 1984 GS1150EF Sold
                  1982 BMW R100 Africa trip, Stolen - Recovered- Sold
                  1977-1980 Suzuki GS550, GS1000E, GS1000S GSX750, GSX1100,s
                  Hondas ST90, CR125 CB175 , CB350 CB750, NSU Quickly, Yamaha RD's 350/400,

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                    #99
                    How soon do you need some concrete answers? I cant find my thread or any posts, but I do know where the scan are at the storage unit. I can take pics of the mix code labels in the next few days and post them if you wish.
                    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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                      #100
                      Originally posted by Kiwi Canuck View Post
                      These fenders must be rare based on how many PM's I got wanting it, what's the deal with these?
                      Rusted, physical damage, you name it... Hard to come by in decent shape.

                      When I saw nejeff offering it to you just so you that could paint it, I almost cringed.

                      Didn't get a P.M. from me as I got that particular part covered...
                      De-stinking Penelope - The GSResources Forums
                      http://thegsresources.com/_forum/showpost.php?p=1490246&postcount=86
                      Are you doing a restoration project of some kind on a GS? Let everyone see what you are doing by posting the details here.
                      De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

                      http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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                        #101
                        THAT is the best looking motor i've ever seen. Great paint work!
                        '80 GS1000ST
                        '92 ZX-11
                        Past rides: '79 GS1000SN, '84 GPZ900R

                        http://totalrider.com/

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                          #102
                          GEEE...Thanks bro!!!! LOL
                          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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                            #103
                            Originally posted by Frank Z. View Post
                            THAT is the best looking motor i've ever seen. Great paint work!
                            Thank you, I think the motor looks beautiful as well.

                            Feels good to start making real progress with the engine, after the crank issues.
                            2018 Honda Africa Twin AS
                            2013 DR 650 Grey, sold 1981 GS 650E Silver,
                            1980 GS1000ST Blue & White, X2
                            2012 DL650 Vstrom Foxy Orange, in storage
                            1981 CT110 X2 "Postie Bikes" Gone to a New Home.
                            2002 BMW 1150 GS Blue & White - Sold
                            1975 BMW R90/6 Black - Sold 1984 GS1150EF Sold
                            1982 BMW R100 Africa trip, Stolen - Recovered- Sold
                            1977-1980 Suzuki GS550, GS1000E, GS1000S GSX750, GSX1100,s
                            Hondas ST90, CR125 CB175 , CB350 CB750, NSU Quickly, Yamaha RD's 350/400,

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                              #104
                              Yeah...But does it smell like salmon ? { looks great David }
                              Old age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time
                              Originally Posted by Schweisshund I mean, sure, guns were used in some of these mass shootings, but not all of them
                              1983 GS 750

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                                #105
                                Originally posted by bccap View Post
                                Yeah...But does it smell like salmon ? { looks great David }
                                Nope, actually more like Brisket with a hint of Baby Back Ribs
                                2018 Honda Africa Twin AS
                                2013 DR 650 Grey, sold 1981 GS 650E Silver,
                                1980 GS1000ST Blue & White, X2
                                2012 DL650 Vstrom Foxy Orange, in storage
                                1981 CT110 X2 "Postie Bikes" Gone to a New Home.
                                2002 BMW 1150 GS Blue & White - Sold
                                1975 BMW R90/6 Black - Sold 1984 GS1150EF Sold
                                1982 BMW R100 Africa trip, Stolen - Recovered- Sold
                                1977-1980 Suzuki GS550, GS1000E, GS1000S GSX750, GSX1100,s
                                Hondas ST90, CR125 CB175 , CB350 CB750, NSU Quickly, Yamaha RD's 350/400,

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