Topic: Oh dear ...

[69cb750]

Nice bones! 1971?

Yes, 71 - red, gold, brown, valley green

Nice! Another foundling for the flock.

Something very bad was going to happen if no one came.
Engine has compression, I think it will run.

No rust only dust?

Plenty of rust and oxidation

[69cb750]

Squeeze in vise, cut slot with cutters, pull through, saw off, install new.

[69cb750]

Bike rested in Indiana 45 years
Three days to install parts, get running, repair brakes.
Need chain, tire, heat shields.

[MauiK3]

Very nice, love that color.

[BenelliSEI]

Impressive work!

[69cb750]

Valley green chemistry
Base = 80% black 18% white 2% silver
Mid = Lime green dark
Getting close, need a sunny day

[BenelliSEI]

That looks terrific!

[CycleRanger]

That looks terrific!

Indeed it does!

[69cb750]

Thanks for the comments.
Original paint lighter then test piece in sun.
Next test, base = 66% black 32% white 2% silver

[69cb750]

Valve cover date code 44.6.2 = June 2, 1969

[BenelliSEI]

Was that on the ‘71?

[69cb750]

Was that on the ‘71?

Sandcast engine, the 71 ran without repairs.

[BenelliSEI]

Was that on the ‘71?

Sandcast engine, the 71 ran without repairs.

Neat. I think mine is only a few days older!