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#91 PostAuthor: mick znone » Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:26 pm

a reg/rec combo piece, i really want to put those 2 white wires into that single white to double socket on the new unit, :oops: even :cry: a :cry: monkey :cry: can :cry: do :cry: it.
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#92 PostAuthor: bedlow1 » Sat May 02, 2009 7:31 pm

ITS LOOKING GREAT


NOW I CAN SEE WHY YOUVE BEEN ABSENT FROM THE BUCKS MEETS
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#93 PostAuthor: MaineKZ » Sun May 03, 2009 6:35 am

bedlow1 wrote:ITS LOOKING GREAT


NOW I CAN SEE WHY YOUVE BEEN ABSENT FROM THE BUCKS MEETS


No no no - that's cus I'm an antisocial old git :D
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#94 PostAuthor: bunnysZ » Sun May 03, 2009 7:53 am

i've heard you joined the ohnda owners club. :twisted:
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#95 PostAuthor: chainoiler » Mon May 04, 2009 2:24 am

Absolutely stunning job so far. I noticed the finished switchblocks, did you re paint the red and white bits yourself? If so how did you go about it?
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#96 PostAuthor: MaineKZ » Tue May 05, 2009 12:21 pm

chainoiler wrote:Absolutely stunning job so far. I noticed the finished switchblocks, did you re paint the red and white bits yourself? If so how did you go about it?


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Take a look at the earlier pics of me redoing the crankcase DOHC badging. It's the same principle ie overpaint then wipe off. On the switch blocks it's a hell of a lot more fiddly!!

Use enamel paint with lighter fluid to remove excess. That way you shouldn't disturb the underlying black paint which will prob have a cellulose base. 2 pack is the best choice if you can find it.
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#97 PostAuthor: Rich » Tue May 05, 2009 6:15 pm

Humbrol enamel does a good job.
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#98 PostAuthor: MaineKZ » Tue May 05, 2009 7:53 pm

Well here it is - the money shot.

Turned my first wrench on 25th October 08, so I make that 6 months and 1 week from start to finish. For me that's lightening quick - last one took 15 months.

Finally rolled her out of the shed at 5.23 yesterday afternoon. She needs a tune up and a new master cylinder, rear footrests to go on and I'm done. MOT on Thursday if I can sort out the brakes in time.

Have to say I've been grinning like a Cheshire Cat for the last 24 hours, can't wait to get out on the road!

I'll post some more stuff on detail soon but, in the meantime, here she is:

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#99 PostAuthor: Pasc » Tue May 05, 2009 7:59 pm

That looks great Chris. I'm gonna miss your updates now it's done. Whats next ?
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#100 PostAuthor: Pigford » Tue May 05, 2009 8:03 pm

Gorgeous :twisted:
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#101 PostAuthor: PJ » Tue May 05, 2009 8:06 pm

That looks fantastic, credit to you :D
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#102 PostAuthor: tlc » Tue May 05, 2009 8:09 pm

And just remember, it may look superb............................










............but the attention to detail is legend :!:

Well done Chris :D

Now about those spare parts :lol:
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#103 PostAuthor: phil churchett » Tue May 05, 2009 8:16 pm

Lovely.A superb, well documented restoration.
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#104 PostAuthor: Ginger Bear » Tue May 05, 2009 8:49 pm

Just :resp Fantastic
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#105 PostAuthor: mick znone » Tue May 05, 2009 8:50 pm

wow, now that is crisp, very crisp :resp
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