Author Topic: 76 Convert Restoration (Read 17896 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 »

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #50 on:** April 17, 2024, 04:33:35 PM »

It is always a good day when I can pull the wood engine support box out and have it standing on its own.

The forks needed new fork tubes, because the old were rust pitted. New Wirth progressive fork spring, dampers, and seals.

Canuck750 · « **Reply #51 on:** April 18, 2024, 08:38:55 PM »

Looking great Dave!

I never knew there was a rubber boot on the clutch activation arm, where these rubber boots on all of the big Twins?

Thanks

Jim

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #52 on:** April 18, 2024, 08:56:07 PM »

Quote from: Canuck750 on April 18, 2024, 08:38:55 PM

Looking great Dave!

I never knew there was a rubber boot on the clutch activation arm, where these rubber boots on all of the big Twins?

Thanks

Jim

Only the Convert.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #53 on:** April 19, 2024, 06:15:59 AM »

In my continuing effort to be as upside down as possible on this restoration, it will be sporting new Ikon rear shocks.

Now to restore the rear drive. It is nasty looking.

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #54 on:** April 22, 2024, 11:17:38 AM »

Thats going to be the nicest Convert in the country!

The rubber boot on the clutch arm looks like a good repop. Is there any chance the gent will make some more,and sell them? Ive been running mine without it, but that area sure seems to accumulate alot of road grunge after a while.
Rick D.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #55 on:** April 22, 2024, 11:45:26 AM »

Quote from: bigbikerrick on April 22, 2024, 11:17:38 AM

Thats going to be the nicest Convert in the country! The rubber boot on the clutch arm looks like a good repop. Is there any chance the gent will make some more,and sell them? Ive been running mine without it, but that area sure seems to accumulate alot of road grunge after a while.
Rick D.

Charlie donated his best boot to Chad for producing a few of these. I have sent him an email.

Chad M · « **Reply #56 on:** April 22, 2024, 12:33:08 PM »

Quote from: bigbikerrick on April 22, 2024, 11:17:38 AM

Thats going to be the nicest Convert in the country! The rubber boot on the clutch arm looks like a good repop. Is there any chance the gent will make some more,and sell them? Ive been running mine without it, but that area sure seems to accumulate alot of road grunge after a while.
Rick D.

Hi Rick, send me your email address in a private message and we’ll see if we can’t get you fixed up.

Chad.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #57 on:** April 22, 2024, 02:30:00 PM »

Standing on both feet!!

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #58 on:** April 22, 2024, 06:09:51 PM »

Quote from: Chad M on April 22, 2024, 12:33:08 PM

Hi Rick, send me your email address in a private message and we’ll see if we can’t get you fixed up.

Chad.

Thanks alot, Chad, Thats awesome! PM sent
Rick

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #59 on:** May 02, 2024, 03:58:41 PM »

Parking brake is installed and the TC plumbing is all set and primed. The braided steel enforced lines passed muster but the others were replaced.

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