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82 850GL Resto...here we go

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I didn't read the entire thread, but jumped to the last page, so if I ask a dumb question, let me apologize in advance....here's the dumb question...are those oem shocks your re-installing on your bike? why?
 
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I didn't read the entire thread, but jumped to the last page, so if i ask a dumb question, let me apologize in advance....here's the dumb question...are those oem shocks your re-installing on your bike? why?
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No good reason. Just didn't know that replacing them with aftermarket was a good idea until after I had them all cleaned up and the springs powder coated. I've been riding on them thus far with no complaints.
 
Church this morning....fishing tournament this afternoon... no wrench time today.....

Other things are encroaching on my project time. I'm going to have to get focused!
 
Stripping all of the paint off the wheels has proven to be quite the challenge. I've been rotating soda blasting and using ACP remover. You would think it would come of pretty easy, but some of that stuff is really stubborn. I'll get it though!!! :evil::evil::evil::cool:
 
That's why I did a nice light scrub, and painted right over what was left....

I took the easy way out, and I wasn't changing the colour..

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GateKeeper said:
That's why I did a nice light scrub, and painted right over what was left....

I took the easy way out, and I wasn't changing the colour..

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I'm about ready to do the same. I've got 98% of the paint off. If I did get it clean I'd be tempted to soda blast the inside, polish the lip and clear cost the whole thing. Don't think I'm going to get it that clean though.
 
What only 2% left to do and your going to give up...hey that' not the GT I know...

If it's getting to you, leave it for a day or 2 and work on something else, get your mind off the rims for a bit, and go back at them fresh....


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That 2% is hanging on like the last Spartan and if it's not going to affect the paint job then I'm good with it. If I can't blast it off and the paint remover isn't budging it then what's a little primer and paint going to do to it other than dress it up and make it look goooooood. lol
 
Wheels and disks painted.

Build back on.

Thread resurrected!

Before Paint:

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After Paint and polish:

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Back at it!
 
Welcome back to work GT. it's tough during the summer months no? That's why so many of these things are "winter" projects no? Anyway, wheels are looking great. Keep plugging away!
 
I was wondering what happened to this build the other day, glad to see it's still in progress :D
 
Beautiful.....see I said you will get back to it, and it looks mint....
 
Thanks Ray and fellas. Had to take the last month to get some significant "honey do's" accomplished. My build literally got buried in the garage behind all the other "stuff." I couldn't get to it even if I had time to work on it. Spring sprung and kicked my tail for a little bit on the bike build. It's all good stuff though. Pretty cool when you have too much good stuff to do that you don't have time for it all.

Now that I've worked my way back to the bike, I'm back at it. Wiring harness is next. Have to order some more wire from RIWC. Pick up some more connectors and get it buttoned up. I'll probably polish up the lower legs next and get them ready to go back on.

It's good to be back.
 
GT, I am new to the forum and stumbled on your thread while looking for rebuild inspiration (I am considering picking up a project bike) and I have to say your thread has certainly delivered!

Do you have any more pictures of the wheels between "before" and "after"?

Thanks for sharing this with all of us.
 
Thanks lovmac. I would recommend a project bike. I'm enjoying going through mine, even though it's taking longer than I expected. I find a lot of satisfaction with each step accomplished.

I didn't document the wheel process as well as some others. If I had to do it again I would probably polish them, clean them, scuff the paint, mask and paint them. I thought about taking them down to metal and clear coating them, but decided to paint them black instead. They look good now, but I'm glad to be moving on to something else.

Glad to share. Looking forward to seeing your project thread sometime soon.
 
Beaver down

Beaver down

Ok, so I decided to tackle the Eastern Beaver PC-8 fuse block and relay kit today.

I started here:

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Tried this and had that sinking feeling that it was not right.:
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Posted up in the electrical forum and got some good responses. After a conversation with Steve and some additional pictures emailed I had her hooked up.

Soldered the wires:
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Right wires trimmed, put in the right places and tightened down. Have to pick up another 10 amp fuse:
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Wound up with this:
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On to the rest of the wiring harness now. Hope to get that out of the way soon.
 
Played with the arrangement of the new PC-8 and relay kit. Finally decided on placement and started tapping some new holes:
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Everything went on the panel perfectly and looks real tidy:
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And there you have it:
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Very nice job.......

I like all the SS Allen head bolts you using as well....kinda reminds me of another build....LOL
 
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