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Diecast dormant since '72- DONE! (for now anyway)
« on: October 01, 2008, 04:40:25 AM »
Got this a while ago sans mill and am itching to start a new project. What I can ascertain is the engine was robbed for some other purpose in '72 (last it was registered) and sat in a garage 'til last year when I got it. Not going resto; all paint/coating is original. Planning to build a runner with K1 cases, K3 top, braided brake lines, modern(ish) electrics, 2 cable carbs. I'll post photos as I get more motivated.
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Re: Diecast dormant since '72
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2008, 05:00:59 AM »
Paint looks clean. So does the seat. Should be a nice looking bike when you get it up and running.
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Re: Diecast dormant since '72
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2008, 08:41:03 AM »
wouldn't it be cool to find out that motor was used in that twin engine drag bike or some other such well known SOHC4 bike?   8)


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Re: Diecast dormant since '72
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2008, 04:20:22 AM »
Nice looking bits, hope you find a good motor for her.
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Re: Diecast dormant since '72
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2008, 11:05:43 PM »
Oh, and the oil pressure gauge in the second photo reads: "PEACHES" Atlanta, Ga. Super cool. Wish I could salvage it.
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Re: Diecast dormant since '72
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2008, 11:09:29 PM »
The motor looks bashed.....good luck with that.Welcome to the forum!!! :D :D :D (You have the Two Tired Dialect!!!! :D :D :D) ???
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Re: Diecast dormant since '72
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2009, 01:49:25 AM »
I guess it's been a busy year. I finally got the gumption to get cracking on this again. Haven't had much time with keeping the daily on the road, riding it, finishing another project, and, you know- life. So here's the reassembly as of a few days ago. It's going together super quick; I hope I don't jinx it by saying so. The machinist I took the mill in the previous post to pretty much boned the cases by bead blasting them without plugging the oil galleys. Lesson learned: never assume. Whatever. I bought a complete but untested diecast mill that's going in no matter what. Anyway here's a bit of cleanup, assembly, fork tubes from Frank's:
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Re: Diecast dormant since '72
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2009, 03:19:50 AM »
Ouch, we hear so many times that a bead blast has gone horribly wrong cos the workshop didn't know squat about these old cases. >:(
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Re: Diecast dormant since '72
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2009, 06:09:40 PM »
Keep us posted,Take lots of pic's, Hope the die cast turn's out to a dream come true.   HEAD
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Re: Diecast dormant since '72
« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2009, 01:59:00 AM »
Rollin'. Maybe you noticed the period prerequisite chroming of a few things. It's a good job, so I'm leaving it alone. May not post photos for a while 'cause wiring harnesses aren't that exciting.
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Re: Diecast dormant since '72
« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2009, 03:07:06 AM »
Some progress. Euro bars installed with switch gear. I'm not super hip on the Triumph-ness they lend to the look, but they still feel better than stock bars. Speaking of which- couldn't not throw the tank and seat on to really gauge the feel of the bars. Battery box electrics are installed after rewiring the K1 rectifier and starter switch. I seem to lack the motivation to finish modding the 350f wiring harness to save megabucks on buying an NOS one. Soldering is one of my least favorite activities, and I REALLY don't want to pull the one off the gold bike to measure; I guess I will if I have to. Anyone have an uncut harness laying around to take some measurements for me?
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Re: Diecast dormant since '72
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2010, 12:26:13 AM »
OK, been too busy at work on this thing (and, again, life getting in the way) to post for a while, and let my village photos account lapse in the meantime... different mill found, torn down, prepped and painted, inspirational notes made...
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Re: Diecast dormant since '72
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2010, 12:57:57 AM »
I wish I could remember who's favorite 20W50 filled trash can this is (MCRider?, Gordon? Or if it's Terry or Mystic1 I mean to say 20W50 filled "bin"). Anyways, 657b's were used 'cause: a.) that's what I had, b.) a push/ pull right hand switch is what I had c.) What I didn't have is $$$ or inclination to buy "correct" carbs after the APE valve job, 1st over pistons, webcam 41a, hd studs, etc. So call the resto police. They can chew on the old innertubes I used to wrap the frame for engine entry.
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Re: Diecast dormant since '72
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2010, 01:10:49 AM »
Making up for time away here, folks. Bars changed, engine ready, yes, the oil bag and swing arm are chromed (hey, it's period correct), superhappyfuntime wiring debacle, ORIGINAL no number pipes, wrinkle tank, double cut fender, oil leak at the head gasket (gonna take care of that in a few hundred chilly miles). Don't worry, y'all, I'm not actually smoking most everything from the light at 4500- 5000 rpm on those Bridgestone superspeeds... Seriously, I haven't been chiming in a lot here lately, but I have been lurking and learning so thanks to everyone that posts a tip, trick, insight, a new way of looking at or around a perceived problem, and/ or an inspiration of a finished project. Cheers.
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Re: Diecast dormant since '72
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2010, 01:35:39 AM »
looks gorgeous man, nice work!  :)
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Re: Diecast dormant since '72- DONE! (for now anyway)
« Reply #15 on: November 08, 2010, 02:32:59 AM »
Beautiful bike.......

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Re: Diecast dormant since '72- DONE! (for now anyway)
« Reply #16 on: November 08, 2010, 04:16:22 AM »
Very nice Brantley! Although I think its a pity you are covering up that beautiful chromed oil tank - I think you should send it to me instead ;). Looking forward to the ride report!

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Re: Diecast dormant since '72- DONE! (for now anyway)
« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2010, 05:28:53 AM »
Wow! Nice work.
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Re: Diecast dormant since '72- DONE! (for now anyway)
« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2010, 11:20:17 AM »
Thanks, fellas. Andy, other than a nice hop in the front tire at 40-45 mph that I'm attempting to work out today,
It runs and rides like a mofo! And I haven't had it above 5k rpm yet! Trying REALLY hard to baby/ lug it a little for the 1st 500 miles. With awesome power comes awesome responsibility, or something like that...
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Re: Diecast dormant since '72- DONE! (for now anyway)
« Reply #19 on: November 08, 2010, 03:13:03 PM »
Excellent Job!
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