FB71
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awsome, thanks!!
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Long time comin'... '82 Heritage restomod
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FB71
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CBJamie
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It was nice to meet another forum member. Glad I could help.
FB71
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FB71
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Finally making some headway with this project... got the frame modified for rear disc brake, started the teardown of the engine.
FB71
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now, I have a conundrum... what color to paint the frame? I'm sticking with black and gold, as I've always had a soft spot for the Midnight Specials and the John Player Special livery. Do I go traditional black, or paint the frame gold? I'm keeping the fork lowers black, and blacking out the engine, including the side covers. I think a gold frame would make the engine 'pop' more, but not sure if it would make the bike look awkward. What are your thoughts?
FB71
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as a side note, its always best to remember to drain the oil from the engine BEFORE beginning to disassemble it on your workbench... 
If you're goin' all blacked out, a gold frame might be just the ticket. Maybe a silver with just a hint of gold?
FB71
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I'm thinking a gold like this for the frame and wheels, and accents on the tank, fenders and side covers;
http://www.tcpglobal.com/Automotive-Paint/Restoration-Shop-2207/
http://www.tcpglobal.com/Automotive-Paint/Restoration-Shop-2207/
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FB71
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Well, I guess its about time I get back to work on this...
Spent the last year helping care for my inlaws. Last Feb, my MIL was diag'd with terminal cancer. My FIL already has Parkinson's, and she was his caregiver. They lived in NC (Browns Summit), so I spent a lot of time commuting from north east MD every weekend, until we were able to move them in with us last April. She passed away peacefully in Sept, at home with all of us. The rest of us have finally found a daily rhythm, and I'm slowly returning to my projects. I hope to be posting some progress in the coming weeks/months.
Spent the last year helping care for my inlaws. Last Feb, my MIL was diag'd with terminal cancer. My FIL already has Parkinson's, and she was his caregiver. They lived in NC (Browns Summit), so I spent a lot of time commuting from north east MD every weekend, until we were able to move them in with us last April. She passed away peacefully in Sept, at home with all of us. The rest of us have finally found a daily rhythm, and I'm slowly returning to my projects. I hope to be posting some progress in the coming weeks/months.
Good to see you're still kickin' about. Welcome back.
Well, I guess its about time I get back to work on this...
Spent the last year helping care for my inlaws. Last Feb, my MIL was diag'd with terminal cancer. My FIL already has Parkinson's, and she was his caregiver. They lived in NC (Browns Summit), so I spent a lot of time commuting from north east MD every weekend, until we were able to move them in with us last April. She passed away peacefully in Sept, at home with all of us. The rest of us have finally found a daily rhythm, and I'm slowly returning to my projects. I hope to be posting some progress in the coming weeks/months.
Glad you are back FB - you and your family have certainly been through the mill.
Pete
Welcome back, FB !
Looking forward to seeing your latest update.
Looking forward to seeing your latest update.
CBJamie
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Welcome back FB, Family is most important! I'll be watching your progress.
