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Offline RRRToolSolutions

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BSA Restoration Resource Needed in New York Area
« on: February 12, 2011, 04:19:51 AM »
Guys, I had a friend call me a few days back wanting me to restore a 60's something BSA 650 Thunderbolt. The bike is in New York, so it really doesn't make sense to ship it all the way here and then back. Plus I really don't want to do it.

Can you suggest some shops that can handle the restoration, are reputable, and in the north east?

Inputs greatly appreciated.

Gordon

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Re: BSA Restoration Resource Needed in New York Area
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2011, 05:25:54 AM »
Guys, I had a friend call me a few days back wanting me to restore a 60's something BSA 650 Thunderbolt. The bike is in New York, so it really doesn't make sense to ship it all the way here and then back. Plus I really don't want to do it.

Can you suggest some shops that can handle the restoration, are reputable, and in the north east?

Inputs greatly appreciated.

Gordon

As it sits today -


That is a nice bike Gordon. I'll ask a few fella's I know....hopefully I can help you out. ;)
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Re: BSA Restoration Resource Needed in New York Area
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2011, 05:36:22 AM »
Gordon,

I know someone very close to me but it is 50 miles west of Philly.  He and his father designed a belt drive for Triumph twins and have resurrected many old Brit bikes.

That BSA has serious potential...Larry

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Re: BSA Restoration Resource Needed in New York Area
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2011, 06:24:42 AM »
Gordon,

I know someone very close to me but it is 50 miles west of Philly.  He and his father designed a belt drive for Triumph twins and have resurrected many old Brit bikes.

That BSA has serious potential...Larry
I totally agree Larry. Very cool bike and it is in decent shape.
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Re: BSA Restoration Resource Needed in New York Area
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2011, 07:40:21 AM »
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Re: BSA Restoration Resource Needed in New York Area
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2011, 03:07:08 PM »
Hugh Mackie at 6th Street Specials in NYC
Phone: 212-979-6535
Email: sixthstreetspecials@juno.com
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Re: BSA Restoration Resource Needed in New York Area
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2011, 06:47:41 PM »
I do know of BSA Hank in Monroe NJ.
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Re: BSA Restoration Resource Needed in New York Area
« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2011, 07:03:37 PM »
Guys, I want to thank all for your inputs. She has decided to ship it down here to a neighbor of mine who has several of these and I can keep a watch on the progress/spending for her. I know she'll be happy with the work and he will not over-charge her. He just so happens to be a long-time and close friend of mine, so we'll all happy.

Again Thanks!

Gordon
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