I rebuilt this bike mechanically, then on the first time really out riding it, I got hit in a hit and run accident. I got a payout from the insurance, and finally found someone to work on it.
The first round of parts is back from the bodyshop/paint and looking great! Some parts are still curing or needed to be retouched, so I will get those next week. Red "extra" parts are primed, new horn cast and the original spare sidecovers, but not painted yet.
No material was cut out or added, all the parts are the originals, he did it strictly body hammer and re-weld of the front cross brace that had a broken weld.
He actually could have made a few spots on the floorboards better with a thin Bondo layer, but he thought I said he could not use it, so I have some small irregular spots on the left rear of the floorboard where he could not smooth out the metal.
Still better than what came out of the factory.
Need to run new harness and control cables, that will keep me busy for a while...
Before picture, when I first bought it:
After the accident:
Back from the shop body shots:
You can see the "original" Silver inside the bucket area. He did a dead on match, except the new paint is much shinier and has more depth.
Close up of the painted punched front hub:
All the parts:
