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Z1a Restoration

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 2:07 pm
Author: BigZCas
I did say that I would start this thread at the weekend so here goes.
Never done a restoration before so lots of questions will be asked i'm sure :lol:
The intention is to strip down and paint frame and the original swinging arm and then rebuild using as much of the original parts as possible, even if not 100% good, also paint tank and panels.
Anyway I have started -
Will keep you posted as time goes on :D

Re: Z1a Restoration

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 2:09 pm
Author: BigZCas
Already have a couple of questions but I will post in the appropriate place :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: Z1a Restoration

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:18 pm
Author: BigZCas
Original Z1 Swing arm has arrived from Ohio,US. :)
Quick fit up just to prove out all is well before continuing strip down.

Re: Z1a Restoration

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 6:48 am
Author: baz
First bit of advise.............buy an hydraulic bench :wink:

Re: Z1a Restoration

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2017 11:55 am
Author: BigZCas
Advice taken,
Hydraulic something :lol:
Cracking on......

Re: Z1a Restoration

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2017 7:36 pm
Author: 8 Valve Mark
looks like a cracking basis for a summer resto
good luck cas

Re: Z1a Restoration

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 7:11 pm
Author: BigZCas
Coming on,
Had to stop for today though,
Must have been the penetrating fluid making me feel dizzy :lol:

Re: Z1a Restoration

Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 9:06 am
Author: BigZCas
Bracket made and welded.
Next for Paint and Chrome :)
The Drawing PDF that I put together is attached should anyone require one.

Re: Z1a Restoration

Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 6:12 pm
Author: BigZCas
Quick update -
Powder Coating back
CJ Ward Stove Enamelling,
Sutton.
2 Weeks

Chrome Back -
Classics And Chrome,
Hinckley
2 Weeks

Clocks Back -
Al Marshal
Lovely Job :D

Re: Z1a Restoration

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 10:47 am
Author: BigZCas
Ball Burnishing back today.
Sutton Soda Blasting
1 week.

Great natural finish :)
Probably not for bling lovers.

Re: Z1a Restoration

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:26 pm
Author: wilsonsjw11
BigZCas
Nice to see the bitz come back with no bling on as per the factory finish but then again the frame came out with a blow of black paint and not powder coat.
I prefer to see a painted frame and associated bitz.
Regards
Steve

Re: Z1a Restoration

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 9:36 pm
Author: Ultim8pc
wilsonsjw11 wrote:I prefer to see a painted frame and associated bitz.


I've got a '77 z1000a to do (after I've tidied up my z900) and I'm fancying painting the frame myself. What would you (or anyone else) recommend to get a decent durable finish that's close to factory?

Oh and nice job you;re doing there BigCas..

Re: Z1a Restoration

Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:18 pm
Author: BigZCas
Paint came back today.
Lovely job From Trig, Coalville.
Plating also back.

Build started :)

Re: Z1a Restoration

Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:27 pm
Author: LeeJackson
Now for the fun part!! Enjoy!

Re: Z1a Restoration

Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 10:21 pm
Author: ZedHead
I've got a '77 z1000a to do (after I've tidied up my z900) and I'm fancying painting the frame myself. What would you (or anyone else) recommend to get a decent durable finish that's close to factory?


Powder coating finishes won't please everyone but the finishes available now are pretty close.

Frost Extreme Chassis Black has been used by at least one member in the past with good results.

http://www.frost.co.uk/frost-frame-chas ... easer.html

Great job Steve :up