Time has flown since I bought a '79 Special exactly 12 months ago. I bought this partly because I knew it would help aid recovery from a serious brain haemorrhage (Stroke) I suffered 4 years ago and also because I knew it would be a lot of fun. I can't ride as much as I want (chronic pain) but I sure as hell can get into the garage and build!
So, bought as an American import and it was in a typical "barn find" condition, only showing 16,000 miles on the clock. Since then I've torn it down and put my own mark on it and am now looking forward to getting it registered and on the road. I'll post up all the photos I have from when I got it to how it's looking now. It's not complete yet but I must say that I've enjoyed working on it, it's taught me a lot and the help I've had from this site has been invaluable (Paul Sutton thanks for the time you have taken to help me via PM). When It's done I'll possibly be looking for another OR an old 70's BMW project.......I'll be keeping this one though!
So, bought as an American import and it was in a typical "barn find" condition, only showing 16,000 miles on the clock. Since then I've torn it down and put my own mark on it and am now looking forward to getting it registered and on the road. I'll post up all the photos I have from when I got it to how it's looking now. It's not complete yet but I must say that I've enjoyed working on it, it's taught me a lot and the help I've had from this site has been invaluable (Paul Sutton thanks for the time you have taken to help me via PM). When It's done I'll possibly be looking for another OR an old 70's BMW project.......I'll be keeping this one though!
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