Making old parts look new again :)
11-20-09, 06:39 PM
#127
Got done painting the covers and screws. I just stuck this one on, and did not screw it in (since I will have to take it back off anyways). Flash, as usual, makes it look extremely shiny. There isn't as much razzle dazzle as the photo makes it out to be.
11-21-09, 01:19 PM
#130
It looks like the headlight lid's are pretty much welded on. I can't get the screw (why in the hell they used a screw in the first place I don't know) out without halfway stripping it.
Does anyone know if there is another way to get the headlight motor out?
Does anyone know if there is another way to get the headlight motor out?
11-21-09, 01:35 PM
#131
Also this came in the mail today:
Came from Rob at ROTARYSHACK! He even threw in a set of E-tubes and main jets, the specs on the carb, and a free "movie"
. Thanks Rob! I can't wait to put it on, I need to get soem freeze plugs and I will be set.
Came from Rob at ROTARYSHACK! He even threw in a set of E-tubes and main jets, the specs on the carb, and a free "movie"
. Thanks Rob! I can't wait to put it on, I need to get soem freeze plugs and I will be set.
11-30-09, 02:06 PM
#138
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
12-01-09, 04:06 AM
#139
Stu - a LOT of pigeons are going to get ingested when that bad boy starts inhaling atmosphere!!
woo-HOO! cfm-o-rama!
Hint on electrical tape: Eastwood makes TWO types designed for automotive (one adhesive, one not) that are FAR superior to the store-bought household stuff. Really nice to work and wrap with!!!! make your wiring finish real tidy...
Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska
woo-HOO! cfm-o-rama!
Hint on electrical tape: Eastwood makes TWO types designed for automotive (one adhesive, one not) that are FAR superior to the store-bought household stuff. Really nice to work and wrap with!!!! make your wiring finish real tidy...
Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska
12-02-09, 10:25 AM
#142
99c Walmart Gloss black. I decided not to clear over it, I like the "flat"ish look of it.
That movie brought back memories
YES! That is what I like to hear! Maybe I will get something done today. I pushed the grommet through the firewall and felt it stop. Going to measure the hole and prepare to cut another one.
Good call on the tape. I have about 4 rolls of black tape, I might spring for the unsticky stuff.
The carb looks great, just need to find a way to mount a throttle cable bracket.
That movie brought back memories
Stu - a LOT of pigeons are going to get ingested when that bad boy starts inhaling atmosphere!!
woo-HOO! cfm-o-rama!
Hint on electrical tape: Eastwood makes TWO types designed for automotive (one adhesive, one not) that are FAR superior to the store-bought household stuff. Really nice to work and wrap with!!!! make your wiring finish real tidy...
Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska
woo-HOO! cfm-o-rama!
Hint on electrical tape: Eastwood makes TWO types designed for automotive (one adhesive, one not) that are FAR superior to the store-bought household stuff. Really nice to work and wrap with!!!! make your wiring finish real tidy...
Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska
The carb looks great, just need to find a way to mount a throttle cable bracket.
12-03-09, 11:12 AM
#143
Got the headlight motor out yesterday and began painting it gloss black. Same paint as the headlight surrounds were painted. Cleaned off all the grit and grime from the motor and its appendages and began to paint it. Got some on the wires, but a little WD-40 gets rid of the spray paint. A little tip for those who didn't know 
I still have to brass wheel the 3 bolts and 1 nut that hold the motor down. It would look good being a shiny silver on the black motor. I also did the same for the metallic strap that holds itself around the cylinder at the top of the motor.
I still have to brass wheel the 3 bolts and 1 nut that hold the motor down. It would look good being a shiny silver on the black motor. I also did the same for the metallic strap that holds itself around the cylinder at the top of the motor.
12-03-09, 05:07 PM
#146
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really clean looking. So did you end up running the main harness through the fender/framerail? Any close up pics of the harness connector you used? I Repainted my engine bay, and de-loomed all the wires looking at doing this exactly.... that was 6 months ago. now it just looks like a huge rats nest until I get to it!
12-03-09, 05:26 PM
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i used the same wire harness just stripped it to the esentials and cleaned it up heres a picreally clean looking. So did you end up running the main harness through the fender/framerail? Any close up pics of the harness connector you used? I Repainted my engine bay, and de-loomed all the wires looking at doing this exactly.... that was 6 months ago. now it just looks like a huge rats nest until I get to it!
12-03-09, 05:27 PM
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Got the headlight motor out yesterday and began painting it gloss black. Same paint as the headlight surrounds were painted. Cleaned off all the grit and grime from the motor and its appendages and began to paint it. Got some on the wires, but a little WD-40 gets rid of the spray paint. A little tip for those who didn't know
I still have to brass wheel the 3 bolts and 1 nut that hold the motor down. It would look good being a shiny silver on the black motor. I also did the same for the metallic strap that holds itself around the cylinder at the top of the motor.
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I still have to brass wheel the 3 bolts and 1 nut that hold the motor down. It would look good being a shiny silver on the black motor. I also did the same for the metallic strap that holds itself around the cylinder at the top of the motor.
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edit: i just saw your other thread...
12-03-09, 08:01 PM
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