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Restoration of Sandcast Frame 5369/ Engine E5479

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UK Pete:
Here goes for another restoration thread, i have another thread going for diecast 9574, which i will carry on with but at an even slower pace than it has been going at, for now the Sandcast takes priority and it will also take some of the diecast parts i had stashed

Here is the bike as i bought it, the head and barrels are off a later bike, there are no brackets or fixings whatsoever, just an incomplete bottom end of engine, frame, swingarm, wrinkle tank, oil tank, wheels, and a couple of beat up guards





As you my well see there is a hell of a lot missing but hey beggars cant be choosers,
The parts i most need are carbs, head and barrels, 9 hole clutch cover, double cut front guard, complete front brake set up

First of all i was itching to get the engine apart, fully expecting to find all sorts of nasty surprises, firstly i removed the studs, never an easy job especially on a 45 year beat up old engine



Then the moment of truth, open up the cases




Well all i can say is thank you god, the inside is in perfect unworn condition, the only mess in there was a small mouse nest, all the bearings were oiled and smooth running, the crank and its shells look as good as a bike thats only done 100 miles 0% wear, all gear cogs intact, and best of all no nasty chain break damage to the casings,
I have to say i have never been so excited about a bike restoration like i am about this one, guys its official i have SANCAST FEVER , and i have got it real bad,
bye for now
pete

Green1:
You lucky lucky beggar
Looks like you've got your work cut out.

Mick

Trigger:
Pete, is this the one from Freddy the Frog?

UK Pete:
Mick certainly have got my work cut out, but thats the fun tracking down parts from (mostly USA), and doing as much work on the bike as i can myself, this is certainly a restoration for the brave, it will be a fine motorcycle when its done
 Graham, yes you got it right it is the one from fat freddy (will dawkins ) from classic bike imorts

mick:
Nice one Pete  8), I'm looking forward to this thread, you've got your work cut out on this one but like you say half the fun is finding all the pieces of the puzzle

make sure you post plenty of photos as you find / do stuff  ;) cheers Mick.

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