Rsnip988, I'm not restoring that sandcast. That is a 3600 mile original, One of the first 1200 made. I happened to pick up a pretty complete around #4400 that I'm restoring. I've never restored an Asian bike, only Indians and Harleys. I got this one cheap enough to warrent a back to factory restoration. Some of my Indians are worth way more than the asian bikes I have but I'm more paranoid about riding them as they can only be original once. I do get a kick out of the restoration process as I learn alot about the bikes.
Jinxracing, You are probably the only motorcycle person who would even know what a penguin is. The guitars are a result of my old "rockstar" days. I'm 48 now and built my collection up in the late 70s and 80s. They are my retirement fund eventually.
Kevin, Thanks for the thread of the painter. I emailed Bob Wessner who I've known online for awhile now about his painter, and now I know who it is. We keep in touch about each others projects. I hope he is OK as I havn't heard back from him and that is unusual. Thanks for the # for Jim. Shipping is cheap ,having to repaint is not. I contacted the guy that does Vic Worlds sandcasts. He wanted $1000.00. Eli
