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1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE

Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:03 pm
by shieldsm
After almost 18 months of blood, sweat, and tears, the bike is finished.

I want to thank everyone on this sight and all the great companies out there that have made this a reality. If you have been following my progress, I started with a rusty barn find with absolutly no motorycle mechanical experience to an end-result I can be proud of. It not only looks good but it runs with purpose which was my real intent.

Now its time to Ride!!

BEFORE:
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...and AFTER:
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Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE

Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:32 pm
by trevor42
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Looks great! You should be very proud of the work you've done. :crosso

Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE

Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 8:19 pm
by Roady
That's a mean looking ride.

Did I miss your build thread?

Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE

Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:15 pm
by ericheath
Nice work. What did you do to you headers, paint or ceramic?

Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE

Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:00 pm
by brokentoe
Very cool. action1

Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE

Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:10 pm
by shieldsm
My build thread is titled the same as the subject line.

I painted the headers then wrapped it with exhaust wrap. Those black header covers are the original chrome ones byt powder coated.

Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE

Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 12:08 am
by geo_incognito
Heck of a job. Looks great!

Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE

Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 12:35 am
by Roady
Ahhh, that build thread!

I used to be subscribed to that one ... back in the old days. Don't know how I got unlisted and I guess I'll have to read up on what I missed.

Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE

Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 12:42 am
by sunnbobb
Very nice! LIKE

Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE

Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:56 pm
by Fred Camper
nice finished result. Glad to hear she runs great too.

Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE

Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:59 pm
by OO7EDDY
Very nice...

Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE

Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:03 am
by petesgoldwing
:arrow: action1 action1 action1 action1 action1 GREAT LOOKING BIKE WONDERFUL JOB shakehands action1 dancr xmas2 :crosso

Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE

Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2012 3:59 pm
by gregforesi
That came out really well and it's good to here it runs well.

Regarding the name "Tank" though...what ya got there looks more like a P-40 Warhawk or more recently, the tank bustin' A-10 Warthog. It's kinda like an anti-tank bike.

Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE

Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2012 5:56 pm
by Placerville
dancr

Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE

Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 12:45 pm
by Easter
Congratulations, feels great doesn't it.