70's show bike refurbished; IT IS FINALLY DONE

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Re: 70's show bike refurbished; The beginning

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5speed wrote: ↑Fri Nov 04, 2022 2:24 pm
robin1731 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:08 pm Guess what is back in the shop???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll get some pics later. Frame is here along with the swingarm and wheels.

Just noticed, I've been waiting on him for over two years. :IDTS:
waiting on the chrome for 2 years? :shock:
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I have the frame and wheels so far.
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Just noticed, I've been waiting on him for over two years. :IDTS:
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waiting on the chrome for 2 years? :shock:
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Long story but yes. Glad it isn't my bike.
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WOW…….I would be concerned after 2 years, if they can still locate the parts in their business. crying1
My chrome guy is about 6 months wait time. He always promises 3 months when I drop the stuff off. lolol

I am after him at that point on a weekly basis for the parts. I find he is an out of sight out of mind vendor that does great work, yet not very organized.
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Like I said, long story. Since I know the whole story I can understand. That's all that needs to be said here. anim-cheers1
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Very nice colour. Going to be stunning! Thought about having some chrome work done on my '85 Limited Edition long term retirement project bike, been 7 years now.
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Did I ever mention I hate chrome? It is on parts of this bike where it shouldn't be. In the wheels on the bearing surface was a bad one just to name a couple. I've spent probably 10 hours or more grinding off chrome to make things fit. They put a plug in the front caliper piston area but not on the rear. And the rear is a two piston caliper. Also had to take some off to get the two halves of the rear caliper together. Here are some pics of the progress so far. It "should" go better now. lolol
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I'm with you..can't stand chrome..I by my vehicles to ride and drive..not spend hours cleaning chrome so it doesn't rust.
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all I can say is wow
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A bit more. Yes, some of the parts are gold plated.
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Super nice work,
this is looking great robin !
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dontwantapickle wrote: ↑Sat Nov 19, 2022 12:25 am Super nice work,
this is looking great robin !

TY anim-cheers1

Owner is supposed to bring out engine chrome today. Hopefully I won't need to work on that too much to make it work. LOL
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looks great
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Gold is definitely a... choice. But you can't argue that it leaves an impact.
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Lucien Harpress wrote: ↑Sat Nov 19, 2022 10:43 pm Gold is definitely a... choice. But you can't argue that it leaves an impact.
Wouldn't be my choice and I told him that. But, his brother, the original builder in 78 had some gold so he wanted some too. ;)
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A few more.
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