Refurnished the carbs, they were surprisingly clean, new gaskets and o-rings was really all that was needed besides a deep cleaning. The PO's idea of customization was to paint the carb bodies black, but it came off after going through a pile small brass brushes. I checked the cam chain and valves, just a couple were a little too tight but basically all were in spec. Today a set of new plugs, ran a temporary fuel line and hit the key, (the headers were off so I knew it was going to be a short test run.) Fired up immediately, run decent and came back down to idle even with no air box or carb adjustments, charging system worked (headlight wall test), good oil pressure (light went out immediately and there is an old side mount gauge that showed 80 PSI), everything else worked and there was no smoking, therefore, I am happy. Now comes the making it pretty part knowing the engine is good. Most of the parts off of the parts bike are in good knick, and I am really thinking of trying to do the later style paint scheme on the tank with black ground and decals, a real test of how bad I can screw paint up. I have the parts bike in the back shed with the cylinders full of a homemade concoction to break them loose, "maybe." Looking in with my inspection camera, it didn't appear to be all that bad, I fully realize that good be a bad sign.
I also wanted to take this opportunity to show you all my newly re-coated driveway. It took 8 five gallons buckets of sealer and almost a full day. I don't think I have ever been so tired or dirty. I actually throwed all of the clothes and shoes away in the garage trash can after finishing. I went in the house wearing my work apron for the neighbors benefit, at least you all know I am not a total heathen.......