Resurrection of a wreck

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Fri Jun 08, 2018 10:22 am

John

I have something here. I'll look it out.

G

John Watson wrote:Why is there always one item that you need that always slips under the radar? Graham, if you have a gearbox cross shaft, the one that the gear change lever attaches to, could you add it to my list, please? If you haven't got one, if anyone else has, then I would be very grateful.

John Watson · Post by **John Watson** » Fri Jun 08, 2018 1:40 pm

Thanks, Graham.

John Watson · Post by **John Watson** » Wed Jul 04, 2018 6:22 am

Onwards and upwards, as they say, I've only the forks to paint now, most of the rest is pretty much sorted, after the forks I'll keep looking for the odd bits of motor I still need and in the meantime the brakes will be next in line for major attention. Here's the frame painted, not absolutely finished as there are a couple of small areas that need flatting and re-doing:

P6276303 by Happy Grandad2010, on Flickr

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Wed Jul 04, 2018 8:52 am

John

Excellent work. I see that you have a bench there so that you can sit and admire your handiwork! :-)

What other bits are you looking for?

G

John Watson wrote:Onwards and upwards, as they say, I've only the forks to paint now, most of the rest is pretty much sorted, after the forks I'll keep looking for the odd bits of motor I still need and in the meantime the brakes will be next in line for major attention. Here's the frame painted, not absolutely finished as there are a couple of small areas that need flatting and re-doing:

P6276303 by Happy Grandad2010, on Flickr

John Watson · Post by **John Watson** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 3:33 am

Hi Graham,

The items I am aware of are:

Neutral switch
Drive sprocket cover, inner.
Steel clutch plates.
Starter clutch.
Alternator cover, the round one.

Thanks.

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 12:10 pm

John

OK - I'll keep looking through my stash.

Graham

John Watson wrote:Hi Graham,

The items I am aware of are:

Neutral switch
Drive sprocket cover, inner.
Steel clutch plates.
Starter clutch.
Alternator cover, the round one.

Thanks.

John Watson · Post by **John Watson** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 3:41 pm

Now then, absolutely nothing to do, directly, with this restoration, more of a random thought.

Donald Trump is visiting shortly in an official capacity and has often spoken about a trade deal with the UK once we have exited Europe.

If such a deal comes about, I would assume that parts from the US would be much more affordable, customs duty pretty much kills the deal at the moment so I would hope that in the wake of a trade deal, things might well get much better, thoughts anyone?