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Chuck B's '76 Bonnie Restoration
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ChuckB
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Erick Clay. He is a member of the Shovelhead.us forum that I frequent.
He is also on Facebook:
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That tank is what makes the looks of the whole bike.. The only and most important part of it that I didn't do!
He mixed the color himself based on my vague description and a color square that I emailed him.. Couldn't have been more perfect! I have definitely given him many pats on the back!
Slideshow of the tank being painted (not in order)
Slideshow of the tank being painted
Also here is a slideshow of the "restore". (Very long and may be boring!)
1976 Bonniville Restore Slideshow
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Very long, "boring" slideshow needs to be cross-posted here, and fill in all the narrative!!!
Did I mention that I really love this Triumph??
Holy Moses, and I thought I took a lot of pictures
.You've certainly got a nice record there of everything you've done.
Holy Moses, and I thought I took a lot of pictures
You've certainly got a nice record there of everything you've done.
yes I agree, but many times you're only going to do something once or go somewhere once so lots of pictures capture the moments forever.I compliment Chuck for keeping a photo record
When I restored my Tiger 100 it was the first full restoration I had ever attempted so I took lots of pictures (78 in all) and made many notes of how things come apart and go together.
I did the same thing when I worked on my BSA Victor and am very glad I did.
God only knows how many pictures I'll have of my 5 week trip coming up over the pond. 1000's I wouldn't mind betting.
I've been averaging well over 300 photos per restoration, I have 500+ on my John Player Norton project.
EVERY PHOTO cropped, properly oriented, and resized to max 800 pix on the largest side, for best online viewing. That's not counting "dud" shots, duplicates, etc...
EVERY PHOTO cropped, properly oriented, and resized to max 800 pix on the largest side, for best online viewing. That's not counting "dud" shots, duplicates, etc...
I love those pictures Chuck did a good job!
I've been slow working on the CAD drawing of the bike, and it's taking a good long time due to the fact that I had not drawn an OIF Triumph before, so I'm having to draw several new components which takes time (Lockheed disc brakes, especially).
I hope it does the bike justice when it's done (soon)
I hope it does the bike justice when it's done (soon)
Were waiting!
ChuckB
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Wow nice Paul! Sounds like something cool to hang in my garage!
HUH??? Didn't I get that to you last year?
Yikes.
Send me another photo of the bike, and I'll double-check; also correct address in case I sent it to the wrong one.
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Yikes.
Send me another photo of the bike, and I'll double-check; also correct address in case I sent it to the wrong one.
[email protected]
New guy on the block. Planning to paint my frame once it warms up a bit. Wanting gloss finish and saw that you have used Rustoleum. Your recommendation is to spray Rustoleum directly on the frame. No use of this POR base? You have good success with getting the desirable results from Rustoleum? I'm not looking for concourse, but want a respectable finish!! Bill
