Topic: Stev-o's "Fiddy-dolla Special"!! - Now running!

[MoMo]

yeah, I really got to pick up a 30mm myself as I am always doing the same thing...using the british standard wrench on a jap bike

no idea where to buy keeper hand tools these days with Sears gone

I have purchased  quality tools at local auctions.  Mac and  Snap On at more than reasonable prices.  Harbor Freight tools are guaranteed-  I bought a metric 3/4 drive socket set that included a ratchet, breaker bar, couple extensions and at least 10 sockets for $39.  Not the greatest quality but certainly fit my needs for large metric sockets and I doubt I could have bought one Snap On socket for that price...Larry

[riverfever]

You’re like greased lightning!

[WhyNot2]

Following........Budget builds are always inspiring as I'm on a slim budget too.

So all my bikes sit till I can come up with the funds. Little bit at a time.

[Stev-o]

If you recall, I broke my 12" adjustable wrench trying to get the top triple off.
Guess hitting the wrench with a big friggin sledge hammer is not the recommended method, even if the wrench in Made in Japan!

So the replacement I bought [$12 shipped Amazon Prime] is a Stanley and of course made in China but does have a lifetime warranty.  I typically only used that wrench for the top triple and rear axle, but I have a 30mm impact socket for the triple now.
I really like the grip on the Stanley....






Really had a hard time trying to remove the tubes from the lower triple. Turns out the gators rubbery material morphed into a tough plastic over the years, I have never seen this before!  I literally had to chip the gator with a hammer claw to get it to break and then the tube slid out.







I then set up this special "jig" to drive the race off the bottom of the triple...







And heres the fork ear Johnnie said is a keeper!  Should buff right out?





 

[MoMo]

He was right, along with some JB Weld to hold it together, you'll be good to go.  Did you try heat gun on those gaiters?...Larry

[DV Red Herring]

Well now I know how to set my jig when the time come. Thanks!!!

[Don R]

 Looks like fun. The front fender reminds me of the triple cut that came on my K0. It was a double cut then the po cut it again. L0L!

[Stev-o]

Great day in Central Texas today, not only is the weather perfect at 67* and sunny, but I picked up my frame that was blasted and has fresh luscious powder! 





But it came at a cost, I paid twice as much for the powder than I did for the bike! 
But I think it was a great deal at 100 bucks, so now the tally is up to $150.


Then after checking my mailbox, an envelope addressed to me arrived from up north.
The bike is now registered but still along way off from being road ready. Add $132.






All in all, a great day.

[DV Red Herring]

The best 132.00 a man can spend.

[Stev-o]

Did you try heat gun on those gaiters?

Heat gun?   My torch would have worked better! (But made a huge mess)

They were hard as rock...

[nvr2old]

The frame looks great.  Good way to spend a C note.  '71-'72 Corvette in the background..?

[Stev-o]

'71-'72 Corvette in the background..?

Good eye, you were close, it a '70 (same C3 body style). 

Guess you missed my #BestXmasEver thread.....


http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,169857.0.html

[BPellerine]

rags to riches builds,I like them stev-o,I started with a diasembled ko engine on my latest project,still collecting!bill

[fireman1073]

like the kawasaki...had a 77 kz1000 back in the early eighties

nice looking frame and good price on the powder coat 

Steve

[Stev-o]

like the kawasaki...had a 77 kz1000 back in the early eighties

Thx, I love the Z1!   I had a '78 1000 LTD back then, it was a great bike.  But when I wanted another a few years ago, it had to be the Big Boy Z1...

[nvr2old]

'71-'72 Corvette in the background..?

Good eye, you were close, it a '70 (same C3 body style). 

Guess you missed my #BestXmasEver thread.....


http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,169857.0.html

Ahh..  I was looking at the fender flair for a clue.  She's a beauty.  Here's a pic of my '68 with a 327/4 spd.  I've owned it for 42 years.

IMGP4345 by Larry Pearson, on Flickr

[Stev-o]

'71-'72 Corvette in the background..?

Good eye, you were close, it a '70 (same C3 body style). 

Guess you missed my #BestXmasEver thread.....


http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,169857.0.html

Ahh..  I was looking at the fender flair for a clue.  She's a beauty.  Here's a pic of my '68 with a 327/4 spd.  I've owned it for 42 years.

IMGP4345 by Larry Pearson, on Flickr

Very nice Larry!  Wow...42 years, that a long time to own a car. 

Yes, I read they added the rear fender flare to prevent rock chips.

My buddy has a '68 convertible too, but with a 454 BB in it.  I'm happy to be in your club!

[02z06dave]

'71-'72 Corvette in the background..?

Good eye, you were close, it a '70 (same C3 body style). 

Guess you missed my #BestXmasEver thread.....


http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,169857.0.html

I missed that too. Nice car! I used to have a 73 in a similar color. I'm a big corvette guy

[Stev-o]

'71-'72 Corvette in the background..?

Good eye, you were close, it a '70 (same C3 body style). 

Guess you missed my #BestXmasEver thread.....


http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,169857.0.html

I missed that too. Nice car! I used to have a 73 in a similar color. I'm a big corvette guy

Thanks Dave. Yes, Iv'e caught a glimpse of your 'vette in some pics, it's a Z06, right?

[MauiK3]

Do you need some headlight ears? I have some from my K3. Chrome is not very good but the metal is sound.
Very cheap, I can ship in a flat rate box from here on Maui.

[Stev-o]

Do you need some headlight ears? I have some from my K3. Chrome is not very good but the metal is sound.
Very cheap, I can ship in a flat rate box from here on Maui.

I seem to recall having a set I replaced on my K4 "Big Bang" but one was slightly bent.  Let me check and I'll get back to you.

Anyone else with cheap, good parts?

[Stev-o]

Picked up more parts with fresh powder....he only want 30 bucks, I gave him 40! So +$40.

Love fresh powder.....







I even had him do my rusty ol' pry bar that I left out in the rain.
Not sure why he powder'd it that color, but who am I to complain?!

[seanbarney41]

new thread title..."Steve-O gets rough with the caveman tools"

[02z06dave]

'71-'72 Corvette in the background..?

Good eye, you were close, it a '70 (same C3 body style). 

Guess you missed my #BestXmasEver thread.....


http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,169857.0.html

I missed that too. Nice car! I used to have a 73 in a similar color. I'm a big corvette guy

Thanks Dave. Yes, Iv'e caught a glimpse of your 'vette in some pics, it's a Z06, right?

Yes, a z06. It's the first car I ever bought. Also the first thing I bought when I got a real job

[mscuiletti]

Subscribed! Beautiful Corvette as well.