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Offline martin_uk

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Re: Restoration of Sandcast Frame 5369/ Engine E5479
« Reply #75 on: November 17, 2014, 07:23:39 PM »
The frame has had a poor weld repair to right hand rear hanger area.

Could be fixed, but I dont have V5 for it, so could be used for parts unless someone fancies taking on a project?

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Re: Restoration of Sandcast Frame 5369/ Engine E5479
« Reply #76 on: November 17, 2014, 07:25:33 PM »
Martin
Thats fair enough mate good for you to offer your services
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Re: Restoration of Sandcast Frame 5369/ Engine E5479
« Reply #77 on: November 17, 2014, 07:29:02 PM »
Yes thanks for the offer martin, just for the record i would never chop a good one up, thats abuse
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Re: Restoration of Sandcast Frame 5369/ Engine E5479
« Reply #78 on: November 17, 2014, 07:45:24 PM »
Martin, if you definitely want to shift the frame I'd be interested, if so can you tell me what you want for it?
Thanks, nigel.

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Re: Restoration of Sandcast Frame 5369/ Engine E5479
« Reply #79 on: November 19, 2014, 11:05:56 PM »
To shift paint on large metal parts just use a stiff circular wire brush in an angle grinder!......it takes some time and effort, its very noisy and the vibration is a pain (literally) but it certainly shifts paint rapidly. Obviously you need safety goggles, respiratory facemask, ear defenders and thick gloves, and plenty of fag/ coffee breaks but just watch that paint shift. I have beasted a tank, frame, swinging arm, mudguards etc with an angle grinder and it beats paint stripper every time.....just need to do it outside and watch where the sparks are flying.  I suppose blasting is just as good but an angle grinder costs nowt!
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Re: Restoration of Sandcast Frame 5369/ Engine E5479
« Reply #80 on: November 25, 2014, 10:36:12 PM »
I stripped the front hub from the sandcast and my k0 today and i cant believe the quality of the original chrome bits from the hubs take a look they are  amazing for original 1969 parts, no need for re-chroming


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Re: Restoration of Sandcast Frame 5369/ Engine E5479
« Reply #81 on: November 25, 2014, 10:51:03 PM »
well that will save a pretty penny
It's amazing how good the original chrome can be on Yankee bikes.
My bike from Colorado is totally rust free just a little faded but the one from Virginia is pretty grotty

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Re: Restoration of Sandcast Frame 5369/ Engine E5479
« Reply #82 on: December 20, 2014, 01:05:51 PM »
Have you sorted your hinges yet Pete I picked up this seat today with the parts you need. :D know idea why there bolted to the seat.
 
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Re: Restoration of Sandcast Frame 5369/ Engine E5479
« Reply #83 on: December 20, 2014, 04:05:19 PM »
Couple more pics just because I can.
The part of the tube that is still there goes to the outside of the frame.
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Re: Restoration of Sandcast Frame 5369/ Engine E5479
« Reply #84 on: December 20, 2014, 06:58:19 PM »
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Is that inner tube battery any good? ;) ;)
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Re: Restoration of Sandcast Frame 5369/ Engine E5479
« Reply #85 on: December 20, 2014, 07:02:19 PM »
It makes the starter motor bounce occasionally.

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Re: Restoration of Sandcast Frame 5369/ Engine E5479
« Reply #86 on: December 20, 2014, 07:04:41 PM »
Great but I assume only when pumped up ;) ;)
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Re: Restoration of Sandcast Frame 5369/ Engine E5479
« Reply #87 on: December 20, 2014, 07:42:11 PM »
Great but I assume only when pumped up ;) ;)
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Re: Restoration of Sandcast Frame 5369/ Engine E5479
« Reply #88 on: December 20, 2014, 08:07:39 PM »
 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Love it
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Re: Restoration of Sandcast Frame 5369/ Engine E5479
« Reply #89 on: September 23, 2015, 05:26:25 PM »
Hi all i have got moving on the sandcast project again, i had a fellow sohc enthusiast (richard RGP750) kindly heiped me out and made me up some hinges which i welded on the other day, the welds are deliberately rough to match the rest of the 1969 welds on the frame which tbh are shocking



Once lined up using a jig richard made me from his frame i welded up and primed



Then i hung the frame up and sprayed the bugger myself, i just dont trust other peoples work and have had to many disappointments in the past, it has come out great and the gloss level is a perfect match for an original NOS footpeg which i used for reference, a couple of bloody fly's landed on the drying paint so i have that to deal with but that is easily done,







So i have the battery box, tool tray, footpegs, and swing arm to do next, then i can crack on with other bits, it would be nice to get the engine done , so i will report back with the progress on that when i get stuck in
pete
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