Author Topic: Early Sandcast Found...... (Read 95413 times)

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #1375 on:** August 27, 2024, 03:00:26 PM »

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 · « **Reply #1376 on:** August 27, 2024, 03:05:39 PM »

“Before” photo.

newday777 · « **Reply #1377 on:** August 27, 2024, 03:39:41 PM »

Looking very good eh John?

jakec · « **Reply #1378 on:** August 27, 2024, 03:52:09 PM »

I wonder if he can fix mine

RAFster122s · « **Reply #1379 on:** August 27, 2024, 03:54:39 PM »

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

newday777 · « **Reply #1380 on:** August 27, 2024, 03:55:21 PM »

Quote from: jakec on August 27, 2024, 03:52:09 PM

I wonder if he can fix mine

The hard crease lines might not be great

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #1381 on:** August 27, 2024, 04:14:05 PM »

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 · « **Reply #1382 on:** August 27, 2024, 04:49:56 PM »

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

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #1383 on:** August 28, 2024, 05:09:41 AM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on August 27, 2024, 04:49:56 PM

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 · « **Reply #1384 on:** August 28, 2024, 02:45:30 PM »

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 · « **Reply #1385 on:** August 28, 2024, 03:35:32 PM »

Yeah Man

denward17 · « **Reply #1386 on:** August 28, 2024, 04:35:27 PM »

Awesome report on the tank, Looking great John!

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #1387 on:** August 28, 2024, 05:07:27 PM »

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 · « **Reply #1388 on:** August 28, 2024, 05:10:04 PM »

Now you can test ride it !

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #1389 on:** August 28, 2024, 05:13:12 PM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on August 28, 2024, 05:10:04 PM

Now you can test ride it !

As soon as it’s done, it will be out!

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #1390 on:** August 28, 2024, 05:14:27 PM »

Quote from: jakec on August 27, 2024, 03:52:09 PM

I wonder if he can fix mine

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

RAFster122s · « **Reply #1391 on:** August 28, 2024, 06:11:54 PM »

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 · « **Reply #1392 on:** August 28, 2024, 07:30:41 PM »

Quote from: RAFster122s on August 28, 2024, 06:11:54 PM

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 · « **Reply #1393 on:** August 28, 2024, 08:42:26 PM »

Good news, John!
Tank is where it belongs

grcamna2 · « **Reply #1394 on:** August 28, 2024, 09:22:09 PM »

Quote from: PeWe on August 28, 2024, 08:42:26 PM

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 · « **Reply #1395 on:** August 29, 2024, 05:23:21 AM »

Quote from: PeWe on August 28, 2024, 08:42:26 PM

Good news, John!
Tank is where it belongs

Phew!

PeWe · « **Reply #1396 on:** August 29, 2024, 07:39:37 AM »

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 · « **Reply #1397 on:** August 29, 2024, 09:17:22 AM »

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 · « **Reply #1398 on:** August 29, 2024, 09:42:16 AM »

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.

PeWe · « **Reply #1399 on:** August 29, 2024, 10:05:18 AM »

That seat has a puncture

Good to be fixed and look as it should.

John, the original pipes look like these?
Very hollow pipes with minimum of junk inside?

Diffusers/baffles as the fat one to the right?

News:

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