Author Topic: 76 Convert Restoration (Read 3099 times)

Dave Swanson · « **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.

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #31 on:** March 15, 2024, 03:51:51 PM »

Lookin' good.

Dave Swanson · « **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.

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #33 on:** March 26, 2024, 01:10:32 PM »

Thats an excellent "compromise", Dave. Looks very nice!

Rick

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #33 on:** March 26, 2024, 01:10:32 PM »

Canuck750 · « **Reply #34 on:** March 27, 2024, 02:47:18 PM »

Wow, I thought I had seen some rough wheels!!

Great job saving them.

Dave Swanson · « **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 · « **Reply #36 on:** March 30, 2024, 02:18:09 PM »

Center painted silver. Looking better than before.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #37 on:** March 31, 2024, 11:58:25 AM »

Many hours spent on prep; scrubbing, long sessions at the wire wheel , a few bloodied finger tips (those small bits are the worst to wire wheel), and $93 at the plating company results in this satisfying pile.

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #38 on:** March 31, 2024, 06:13:04 PM »

Quote from: Dave Swanson on March 31, 2024, 11:58:25 AM

Many hours spent on prep; scrubbing, long sessions at the wire wheel , a few bloodied finger tips (those small bits are the worst to wire wheel), and $93 at the plating company results in this satisfying pile.

One of my favorite times during a restoration - when the freshly plated hardware returns.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #39 on:** April 02, 2024, 04:45:09 PM »

My clutch release arm boot was toast. These are NLA. I ran into a guy online that made a couple of these and he sent one to me. It is quite good. Much better than nothing at all.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #40 on:** April 02, 2024, 04:49:01 PM »

Assembly moving along now that the plated bits are back.

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #41 on:** April 02, 2024, 09:45:20 PM »

Quote from: Dave Swanson on April 02, 2024, 04:45:09 PM

My clutch release arm boot was toast. These are NLA. I ran into a guy online that made a couple of these and he sent one to me. It is quite good. Much better than nothing at all.

Glad he hooked you up with one. I sent him the best one I had to use as a pattern.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #42 on:** April 03, 2024, 12:47:09 PM »

Dialing in the Sachs.

Spec is within .002" I was able to get it to .001"

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #43 on:** April 03, 2024, 02:44:11 PM »

Before and after.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #44 on:** April 07, 2024, 01:57:30 PM »

Wheels trued and freshly ground brake disks from TrueDisk installed. So nice.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #45 on:** April 08, 2024, 04:47:38 PM »

In my continuing effort to be completely upside down on this Convert there was a number of the chrome parts that were too rough. I had to bite the bullet and have them rechromed.

I am lucky to have a good chrome shop nearby that still does custom work for a reasonable fee. He is also good with taking dents out of stainless fenders and does a great job polishing.

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #46 on:** April 08, 2024, 06:49:53 PM »

Nice!

Chad M · « **Reply #47 on:** April 08, 2024, 10:32:09 PM »

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on April 08, 2024, 06:49:53 PM

Nice!

Double nice... awesome job on the iConvert Dave

Hello and thanks again Charlie!

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #48 on:** April 10, 2024, 04:52:20 PM »

The frame was very crusty and gnarly. I scrubbed the major grunge off and today I had it outside for open air sand blasting followed by a thorough cleaning session. It was perfect weather for painting also.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #49 on:** April 12, 2024, 05:32:07 PM »

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