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1977 400F2 first restore project
smoothoperator:
Frame is now fully stripped down and I have stripped 80% of the paint from it. I have got the silencer separated from the headers so they can soon be sent for chroming, the 2 clamps are useless so I'll be looking to source replacements, I'm guessing original ones aren't available any longer. The silencer is pretty rotten on the inside so will also be looking to replace that.
smoothoperator:
Bought a Gateros plating kit and started plating with some crank case bolts. Happy with the results so far and it's a lightweight job I can be doing since I banjaxed my back, stripping the frame! Back is on the mend now and the frame is completely stripped, just needs a final clean before painting as it has been stood for a while. Engine work still ongoing.
Plating pics.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/vDCvXd5aR91kTgJv7
Oz350Four:
smoothoperator & Bryan,
What I found when I took my cam chain tensioner bar out the PO applied that much force they actually bent the bar at the flattened section... and they (POs) wonder "how on earth did I strip that thread..???" sheesh...
smoothoperator:
Primed the frame today use the MK I spray booth i.e. Outdoors on a calm sunny day. Also collected some bits that Trigger has fixed so a productive (Birth)day. Fish and chips on the way.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZojbH7ZjffVeP2oB8
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
That gey primer looks good mate!
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