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Post by henri on Feb 9, 2019 11:43:29 GMT
well , seat turned out so nice i'm keeping it ,got a new cover for original one ,trial fit . badges 004 by henri briggs, on Flickr . a quick scrub off base , glue an re-inforce splits an re-staple the joins . seat bulb 003 by henri briggs, on Flickr . an its coming on nicely , seat spain 001 by henri briggs, on Flickr . couldnt find replacement ali dome head rivets so used these instead ,stainless screw together leather rivets , an 2 steering lock rivets to put "eibar" badge back on . seat spain 003 by henri briggs, on Flickr . H
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Post by henri on Feb 9, 2019 11:48:12 GMT
meanwhile in the shed , spa 001 by henri briggs, on Flickr badges 002 by henri briggs, on Flickr . thats all the easy to get too paint off an 2 more dead flap wheels ,nxt wire wheel seams an bodylines .an convert grinder to belt sander an do the tricky bits ,engine mount area an around steering lock . H
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Post by henri on Oct 10, 2019 13:47:28 GMT
paint 001 by henri briggs, on Flickr enamel paint work done , 2 rims ,centre stand an brackets ,an rear spare carrier in black enamel . span 001 by henri briggs, on Flickr an underneath ,1 coat etch ,1 coat primer,seam sealer , stonechip then sealed with white celly enamel . had to re-do some bits as it reacted were the heat from sanding other side came through . a quick wire wheel an brushed on enamel n its spick n span underneath . thurs 001 by henri briggs, on Flickr thurs 002 by henri briggs, on Flickr an finally prep done an all in etch ,ready for primer an flatting . H
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Post by tzsteve on Oct 10, 2019 15:32:47 GMT
I paint the engine bay with something like this acrylic urethane I find it keeps the rust at bay and is resistant to petrol etc.
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Post by henri on Dec 1, 2019 11:08:27 GMT
friday 002 by henri briggs, on Flickr . finally got a break in weather an work at the same time ,all primed an guide coat applied .1 little run to sort an its time to get some topcoat on ,decided to do this one avorrio (ivory) again ,like my 1st spanish . but no chrome ,all black trim an badges/crest etc .H
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Post by henri on Dec 6, 2019 13:41:24 GMT
ivory 001 by henri briggs, on Flickr . took advantage of the recent dry spell ,heated up the shed n got some paint on . friday 001 by henri briggs, on Flickr . wanted to get it inside before management did something daft ,like putting a tree in its spot . friday 003 by henri briggs, on Flickr . an started decorating it quick , loom/stand/cables on . H
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Post by henri on Dec 12, 2019 15:17:30 GMT
a few productive lunch hours this week . trim 001 by henri briggs, on Flickr weds 003 by henri briggs, on Flickr . 1st the front trim , an front wheel . trim 002 by henri briggs, on Flickr , then glove box an centre mat n runners . weds 002 by henri briggs, on Flickr , brake block an rear carrier nxt . thursday 002 by henri briggs, on Flickr , then engine in , now for all the fiddly bits .H
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Post by tzsteve on Dec 13, 2019 19:03:41 GMT
its at the stage where all work is satisfying
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Post by henri on Dec 24, 2019 13:23:37 GMT
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Post by sdjohn on Dec 24, 2019 18:42:14 GMT
I like the CDI/regulator bracket, works especially well since you have the leggy tool box and don't need the small plastic one.
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Post by henri on Mar 27, 2020 11:09:35 GMT
54mm 003 by henri briggs, on Flickr . an there she sits , done ,finished , ready for the road , good weathers here , but "unridable " . everytime i have a fag break i sit n stare at it an make brum brum noises ,neighbours think the isolations getting to me , H
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