I was researching painting the tank and fenders but instead of that I found some deals on eBay that are much more satisfactory and at less cost. Sometimes it works out that way. I initially bought a better rear fender that was solid black. Soon after that I found a pair of fenders, front and rear, from the same seller, I won them both at a really good price. Much less than painting and pinstriping. Black with white stripe in good condition. Then, to top it all off, I ran accross this tank that the seller said has been repainted but for as far as I can see it looks like a factory paint job to me! His story was that he had it repainted and then set it on the shelf on never installed it on his bike. Fine with me!! This takes care of the most critical components to paint; that is all done. I need to find side covers and a seat, paint the frame and misc. components and that would take care of all the cosmetic issues.
Oh, and Luke found this plastic quarter fairing that he is thinking of using. Remember, this is not a restoration, it is a rebuild. What will develop in the long run is a mild cafe bike. I am happy with the black with white pinstripes but the engine is painted black, I believe it is powder coat, and it is done so well that I am not going to try to take the black paint off. Leave it alone. It came without air cleaner assembly and I have gotten a black top engine cover and black air cleaner box from an '80's bike that makes this black /6 look so sharp. Make the best of it.
OK, this gets me all caught up to today. It is winter and I have been working out of state for the last months but that should change soon. I have my Modine Hot Dawg propane garage heater installed and tested. Soon this project will begin in earnest and as it does it is only gonna get so much more exciting!! Here we go!
