Topic: Early Sandcast Found......

[BenelliSEI]

John,you may need to go to that PDR as$h*t and take it away from him unfinished;the man may have issues and I would not trust it.

I hear you! I’m going to go looking for him in the morning.

[BenelliSEI]

Unbelievable! Just got these photos via text. He’s working on it in his garage at home. This is side that was punched in! Promised to finish up tonight. Relief!

[BenelliSEI]

“Before” photo.

[newday777]

Looking very good eh John?

[jakec]

I wonder if he can fix mine 

[RAFster122s]

For all the trouble it looks like he is doing a good job so far

[newday777]

I wonder if he can fix mine 

The hard crease lines might not be great

[BenelliSEI]

Stu and Daviid….. Fingers crossed! Jake….. I’ll show him your photo.

I’ll be interested to see if/ how he works the other side. It’s small, but a good ding.

[grcamna2]

A responsible PDR person is good;how many of them are there around ?

[BenelliSEI]

A responsible PDR person is good;how many of them are there around ?

This was the only one I could find near me that would do a motorcycle tank.

He called and it’s done. Pick up this afternoon. $300. 😀

[BenelliSEI]

The PDR guy drove me nuts, but in the end did a superb job. Still lots to do. Vacuumed it out and rinsed out any traces of old gas with methyl hydrate.

Tomorrow it will get the phosphoric acid/water (“Terry Juice”) treatment for 24 hours. Followed by a quick rinse with gas and two stroke oil brew. Then a serious cleaning, detailing, polish and wax. I have a new cap, side badges and bottom trim strips.

Today I couldn’t resist mocking it in place. The top of the tank is very “orange” and matches the other body parts more than the photo suggests. Everything I need to finish this is finally in my shop. I will sleep well tonight!

[grcamna2]

Yeah Man 

[denward17]

Awesome report on the tank, Looking great John!

[BenelliSEI]

Thanks guys! Just in time….. In just over two weeks I have to load this bike and head off to the Cobble Beach Concours. I rarely attend shows, but this one is an exception. A truly fantastic event.

[grcamna2]

Now you can test ride it ! 

[BenelliSEI]

Now you can test ride it ! 

As soon as it’s done, it will be out!

[BenelliSEI]

I wonder if he can fix mine 

Jake…. I showed the guy your picture……👎 Too deep a crease.

[RAFster122s]

Congrats John, all within reach of completion and you will be able to accomplish it without too much difficulty. I'm happy that in the end your tank came out nice from the PDR guy. Presumably you got your tank hold down device returned with your tank.

Hope your slumber is peaceful and deep...filled with pleasant dreams!

[BenelliSEI]

Congrats John, all within reach of completion and you will be able to accomplish it without too much difficulty. I'm happy that in the end your tank came out nice from the PDR guy. Presumably you got your tank hold down device returned with your tank.

Hope your slumber is peaceful and deep...filled with pleasant dreams!

He pretty much destroyed it! I have the bits. This project has easily been my most challenging, but thoroughly enjoying it.

[PeWe]

Good news, John!
Tank is where it belongs

[grcamna2]

Good news, John!
Tank is where it belongs

I hope John will choose another PDR person in the future,although the person did complete the tasks.. Finally.
I have met individuals who have tested my patience very much;I don't plan to have anymore dealings with them in the future.

[BenelliSEI]

Good news, John!
Tank is where it belongs

Phew!

[PeWe]

I remember the early restore thoughts of this project where Frank eagarly stated to preserve the patina so its age is visible.

The tank and side covers are the very original from inside and out.

I see however, no problem to have an extra costume ordered from Yamiya in a favourite color of a 69

Frank would be happy to see the final with its future trophees.

A Lotus Root 4-4 system next?
This very bike had a set from the very beginning?

[BenelliSEI]

Per….. I think of Frank whenever I decide on a finish! The body work is my own small tribute to the way he pestered me at the start of this thread. “Only original once” and “it all tells a story”…..

I have the original pipes and will eventually restore them to go back on the bike. The Yamiya “no number” pipes are an excellent substitute for now.

[newday777]

Oh.....that flat tire seat......
Now isn't so original John! What would Frank say?
Me? I like it soft and restored for the butt.
You are doing a fine job on it.