Author Topic: 76 Convert Restoration  (Read 2423 times)

Offline Dave Swanson

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Re: 76 Convert Restoration
« Reply #30 on: March 15, 2024, 02:47:57 PM »
The exhaust valves were quite pitted, so I just put a complete set of new valves in.  The seats and guides were in great shape.

I am currently waiting on my plated stuff to button it up.  Should have all the bits back early next week.

Dave Swanson - Northern IL
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Offline Antietam Classic Cycle

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Re: 76 Convert Restoration
« Reply #31 on: March 15, 2024, 03:51:51 PM »
Lookin' good.
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Offline Dave Swanson

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Re: 76 Convert Restoration
« Reply #32 on: March 22, 2024, 02:02:39 PM »
These were the crustiest wheels I have ever seen!   I almost cried uncle getting the rear wheel spokes out. All but 3 spokes were stuck in the rear hub.  I persevered and miraculously didn't destroy any of the spokes.

I tried various methods to polish the center section of the rims, but they were so terribly corroded with salts I knew I could not get a satisfactory result, which led me to this compromise.  I bead blasted all of the corrosion off the center and polished the outer rim.  I think it will pass muster.





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Dave Swanson - Northern IL
1935 GTS
1968 V700
1973 V7 Sport
1974 Eldo
1974 Police Eldo
1976 Convert
1977 Lemans 1.2
1980 T3 California
1993 1000S - Sparklehorse
2004 V11S - Eraldo-ized
2016 Griso SE - Beetle-ized
2021 V7-850 Stone Centenario
2022 V85TT Guardia d'Onore
2023 V100S

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Offline bigbikerrick

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Re: 76 Convert Restoration
« Reply #33 on: March 26, 2024, 01:10:32 PM »
Thats an excellent "compromise", Dave. Looks very nice! :thumb:
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Re: 76 Convert Restoration
« Reply #33 on: March 26, 2024, 01:10:32 PM »

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Re: 76 Convert Restoration
« Reply #34 on: March 27, 2024, 02:47:18 PM »
Wow, I thought I had seen some rough wheels!!

Great job saving them.
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Re: 76 Convert Restoration
« Reply #35 on: March 27, 2024, 02:55:23 PM »
I'm thinking if I leave the center raw it will hold dirt and be difficult to clean.  I will spray it with clear or silver paint.  This should make it much easier to was the grime off. 
Dave Swanson - Northern IL
1935 GTS
1968 V700
1973 V7 Sport
1974 Eldo
1974 Police Eldo
1976 Convert
1977 Lemans 1.2
1980 T3 California
1993 1000S - Sparklehorse
2004 V11S - Eraldo-ized
2016 Griso SE - Beetle-ized
2021 V7-850 Stone Centenario
2022 V85TT Guardia d'Onore
2023 V100S

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