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65 CA77 305 Texas Rebuild
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 12:36 am
by Onemilewest
Let me start by saying that this is a project that I have been wanting to do for a while. Second; if anyone lives in the DFW area, speak up. I supply the beer and the BBQ for those who can come by and "visit" days.
I brought it home and was ready to go. Then, I opened the gas tank... below is what it looked like when I brought it home. The second is off to sandblast and powder coat. I bought my own powder coater and oven, but can't fit the frame and front forks. I will do everything else.
I will post more detail later, but its late.
My first question: Anyone want to sell me a spare front fender? the front can be trashed if you have one. I can cut and tig the back flap. I will send a picture of it later.
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 3:29 pm
by 4shorts
Looks like you got it all planned out well. Keep posting, we'll keep watching. Good luck. Paul
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:05 pm
by starnix
It is good to hear someone else in the area is working on one of these as well I just got a 1965 CA77 305 if you find a good place to get parts please let me know.
Starnix
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 8:03 am
by Oilleak
I've got a '63 and a '64. I live northwest of DFW airport.
Re: 65 CA77 305 Texas Rebuild
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 8:14 am
by Oilleak
I have a fender or two. Not perfect but can be made that way. Who did you get to do your powder coat and how did it end up?
Onemilewest wrote:Let me start by saying that this is a project that I have been wanting to do for a while. Second; if anyone lives in the DFW area, speak up. I supply the beer and the BBQ for those who can come by and "visit" days.
I brought it home and was ready to go. Then, I opened the gas tank... below is what it looked like when I brought it home. The second is off to sandblast and powder coat. I bought my own powder coater and oven, but can't fit the frame and front forks. I will do everything else.
I will post more detail later, but its late.
My first question: Anyone want to sell me a spare front fender? the front can be trashed if you have one. I can cut and tig the back flap. I will send a picture of it later.
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 12:55 am
by Onemilewest
Sorry for the delayed response. I have been working many hours lately. I used a place in Denton called cross link powder coating. He is fast, priced very reasonable and the quality was outstanding. I ended up taking a few other items to him. I had the rims coated fire engine red. I did the spokes black and the hubs aluminum silver. I will put white wall tires on them. I will take a few pics and post shortly.
I have a question on the rear shocks. I took them apart, cleaned them up and powder coated the covers. I continue to screw them up time and time again trying to put them back together. I have sand blasted and powder coated 3 times and I am about to snap. Any advice on re-assembly tips???
One last question about the threads on these things. These are JIS, correct? Well in my haste to powder coat, I coated some of the holes. Where can I get a tap and die set for this thread standard?
Oilleak, my email is
onemilewest@hotmail.com. I would like to stop by and look at those fenders. Let me know and I can ride over.
Onemile
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 5:01 pm
by Oilleak
Onemile, sent an email reply. I haven't had my shocks apart yet, but I know others here have. Thanks for the info on the powder coater. I use one in Dallas. Anxious to see pics of your bike.