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Re: My first sohc project (April progress)
« Reply #50 on: May 02, 2007, 04:48:06 AM »
I like the off center stripe idea, but I think I wouldn't have them quite as far off center.



Maybe center the inner stripe and then have the other to the left of that? I like the width, though. And spacing between looks right on, too.
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Re: My first sohc project (April progress)
« Reply #51 on: May 02, 2007, 05:48:58 AM »
Not to start a war, but I like the placement of the stripes, its different.  Reminds me of the old Lemans race cars... :)
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Re: My first sohc project (April progress)
« Reply #52 on: May 02, 2007, 05:55:24 AM »
i too love the stripes in that location. I think it looks very cool.

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Re: My first sohc project (April progress)
« Reply #53 on: May 02, 2007, 07:17:17 AM »
last couple of weeks have been pretty slow.... I'll try and get some photos up this weekend.
I've got one of the motors back in the frame and am working on cleaning up the wiring harnesses.
Still have to clean up the other motor and get it back in after adjusting the cam chain and tappets etc.
Then on to more polishing clutch cover etc....  and finally to the fun stuff (for me) fabricating a seat pan
and paint & body work.

That one with the stripes I'm starting to lean toward a dark dark midnight blue w/ the stripes being in
a ivory / creme color....   still up in the air.

Again, thanks everyone for the encouragement - this site makes it so much easier than it used to be.
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Re: My first sohc project (April progress)
« Reply #54 on: May 02, 2007, 07:36:24 AM »
Man, how have I missed this thread?  This thing is looking good!  I love that tank... both the color and the stripe placement!  Keep up the good work.

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« Reply #55 on: May 02, 2007, 12:37:48 PM »
Hey greenjeans....I have a 1978 CB750K I also picked up from a guys garage for $300!  I'm about to start my rebuild.  Tear-down will commence this weekend!  It's looking great btw.  Were you talking about the Dallas Mavericks?

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Re: My first sohc project (April progress)
« Reply #56 on: May 02, 2007, 12:49:59 PM »
Yep.... I'm a mavs fan.  300 bucks ?  you lucky dog.... you're not in the Dallas area are you?
Been looking around here DFW for months with little success for a 750 for the next project.
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Re: My first sohc project (April progress)
« Reply #57 on: May 02, 2007, 01:16:49 PM »
Yep.... I'm a mavs fan.  300 bucks ?  you lucky dog.... you're not in the Dallas area are you?
Been looking around here DFW for months with little success for a 750 for the next project.

Try craigslist.  That's where a lot of them are going these days.  I think there's a cb750ss on there now for $700.  Haven't checked in a few days though....

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« Reply #58 on: May 27, 2007, 10:53:14 AM »
Hey Greenjeans....are you in Dallas?  I bought a CB500 about four years ago, and am just now starting my cafe build.  I'm down to the frame, about to strip and paint it.  Let me know if you're in the area, and when i'm finished, we can head to the Dubliner for a pint or three.  The bike looks killer, very very nice. 

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Re: My first sohc project (April progress)
« Reply #59 on: May 29, 2007, 09:20:09 AM »
Hey Greenjeans....are you in Dallas?  I bought a CB500 about four years ago, and am just now starting my cafe build.  I'm down to the frame, about to strip and paint it.  Let me know if you're in the area, and when i'm finished, we can head to the Dubliner for a pint or three.  The bike looks killer, very very nice. 
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I'm just north of Dallas - in Denton.   Rebuilt the brakes/calipers/master cylinders this weekend.  I'm in the process of fabricating seatpans
that will utilize the factory hinge & locking mechanism.... finally getting close to painting (that's the most fun for me)  Will post pics etc. later this week.

I'll take you up on that pint or three, as soon as I'm road worthy.
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« Reply #60 on: June 05, 2007, 07:35:08 PM »
I'm stuck, waiting to find some new fork tubes.  Haven't even begun figuring out the seatpan.  I've got the original seat, and have been thinking about trimming it and shaping it.  Let me know how it goes for you, and I'd love to see some pics when you're finished. 

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Re: My first sohc project (April progress)
« Reply #61 on: June 05, 2007, 07:45:23 PM »
Believe it or not it's Duplicolor annodized bronze wheel paint.... not sure how durable it will be in the long run, but it seems pretty hard...no scratches mounting the tire.  So far so good.

That stuff is actually really good stuff. I used it on a set of track wheels and they held up grate. Here is a pic of the before and after (ran out of paint on the 4th wheel)

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Re: My first sohc project (April progress)
« Reply #62 on: June 10, 2007, 02:46:22 PM »
auto-x wheels?

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Re: My first sohc project (April progress)
« Reply #63 on: June 10, 2007, 02:58:51 PM »
Duplicolor engine enamel paints are really good for wheels/frames/etc..
They come in low/semi/and gloss finishes...
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Re: My first sohc project (April progress)
« Reply #64 on: June 17, 2007, 09:37:23 AM »
WOW!!!  I can't believe I forgot all about this thread.  I haven't checked it out since my last post.  Fine job and great progress.  Do we get to see a side by side of the 2 builds? Pleeeeeeeeease ;D

Man, I just can't get over how inspiring this tread is.  Especially working on the budget your on (I see most of us are frugal, broke, or both  ;))  You have quite a bit to be proud of already.

Keep the updates coming!


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Re: My first sohc project (April progress)
« Reply #65 on: June 19, 2007, 01:07:26 PM »


test...will be posting updates this evening or tomorrow

Finally got a photobucket account.... won't need to resize etc...
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Re: My first sohc project (Update Sept. - Finally paint)
« Reply #66 on: September 13, 2007, 09:23:14 AM »
Wanted some "knee dents" so I got out some hammers, made a template and after a few beers, I had enough courage to start whacking on the tank...  suprised at how easy it was.  You don't really have to tap that hard - I just started in the center and tapped around in concentric circles until I had about what I wanted.  Went really slow around the edge of the shape and was suprised to find out how little filler was needed.




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Re: My first sohc project (Update Sept. - Finally paint)
« Reply #67 on: September 13, 2007, 09:23:56 AM »
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« Reply #68 on: September 13, 2007, 09:25:37 AM »
Sweet!  Keep em coming!

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Re: My first sohc project (Update Sept. - Finally paint)
« Reply #69 on: September 13, 2007, 09:30:51 AM »
Then I needed a seat....  Used the seatpan for one, and fashioned another out of aluminum.  Got some expandable foam and went to town... Make sure you get the sandable, paintable kind

Shaped it with an old hacksaw blade and some sandpaper

slathered some bondo on it to get the general shape I needed
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Re: My first sohc project (Update Sept. - Finally paint)
« Reply #70 on: September 13, 2007, 09:33:20 AM »
after sanding and shaping for what seemed an eternity, I ended up with this:


I strengthened it with some fiberglass resin and cloth that I picked up at WalMart.  3 layers should be good enough.  sanded and shaped some more.....
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Re: My first sohc project (Update Sept. - Finally paint)
« Reply #71 on: September 13, 2007, 09:35:17 AM »
Painting is the fun part...


filled the badges on this one...
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Re: My first sohc project (Update Sept. - Finally paint)
« Reply #72 on: September 13, 2007, 09:38:06 AM »
And finally....paint:


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Re: My first sohc project (Update Sept. - Finally paint)
« Reply #73 on: September 13, 2007, 09:39:06 AM »
The one with the stripes is actually a very dark metallic green w/ ivory racing stripes and pinstriped to match the wheels....
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« Reply #74 on: September 13, 2007, 09:40:15 AM »
And the black one....hard to mess up black....

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