1964 CA77 Restoration

Seadog · Post by **Seadog** » Sun May 31, 2015 3:01 pm

48lesco wrote:That is the right part and it is a close fit by design. Seadog don't give up the ship. I'd work both the new part and the hole with some red scotchbrite and clean it very carefully. Then try to kinda screw it in with some light lube like Blaster. When seated it doesn't have to spin or even rotate freely, you just have to be able to turn it with the special tool you made for the weird slot.
-48

Thanks for your encouragement. I did stick with it and in the end; it fits fine and rotates freely. I spent most of my effort on the hole. I did Scotchbrite the part as well, but it was difficult to get the narrow portion close to the stop. The only casualty was a bit of paint around the outside of the hole.

Seadog · Post by **Seadog** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 2:44 pm

I worked on the "metal carrier" shock/fender struts today. Both were badly scratched and gouged. Some of the gouging remains. I did what I could and polished them afterward. A bit too shiny for my liking, but if I don't clear coat them, they'll dull up a bit. I believe they must have been clear coated at some time because some of it remained under the little covers and had to be removed with paint stripper. Original or added later by a previous owner?

I'll need new hardware for these as some was missing and what remained was in terrible condition. My list of needed hardware is growing.

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 2:49 pm

Nice bling!

G

48lesco · Post by **48lesco** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 8:00 pm

Kiss those with grey Scotchbrite and they'll dull up nicely.

Seadog · Post by **Seadog** » Mon Jun 08, 2015 7:15 am

I've received word from that my wheels are ready for shipping and I continue to clean up, repair or replace small parts. I ran into a dilemma with my break pedal, which is in terrible condition. I'd like to replace it, and while CMS has new ones, they're for later model Dreams (from 1965). Those on ebay are in almost as bad a condition as mine and I cannot be sure that they'll fit. If anyone can explain the differences in design, I'd appreciate it.

All parts are now back from paint, although I had to bring the gas tank back because I found some unacceptable flaws along the top seam. I should have it back this week.

Seadog · Post by **Seadog** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:27 pm

It was such a beautiful day here that I went for a ride for a few hours and when I got home, found that the wheels have arrived from Central Wheel. Hallelujah! New wheel adjusters had also arrived in the regular mail.

Steverino · Post by **Steverino** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 1:32 pm

Beautiful. I love seeing those polished hubs!