Tinkering tonkering

The oil was fine, but I changed it anyway. I wanted to make sure the filter was fresh. So today my uncle and I took off for a 50 mile ride through the countryside.

Returned. Glass of water. Decided to head out for more. Click click click... Time for a new battery. That battery had been abused and defeated.

My concerns about my generator and voltage regulator have been put to rest as the system was charging. Even before a full charge was put on.

SEND US YOUR SCHOTT

I thought I'd participate

on the road again

sometimes things don't work out, sometimes lifegets you down.

that's the time you've gotta hit the streets.

it's been awhile

She's finally back together and running decent. Had a slit in a hose that ran from the oil tank, but that's getting fixed. Then the generator bearings were bad and making a wicked noise so that's getting done too. Once those 2 things are done I think I just want to replace any colored wire with black. Hopefully the struts get done someday and maybe I'll find a set of mirrors I like. Looking around for cheap stuff and deals.

Paint job is complete

Well now that the paint is done I've only got a set of struts to get fabricated and painted black. Then I get to slap it all back together, but with 10 inches of snow that hit the round today I don't think I'm going to be in much of a rush.

Last night they polished everything up and got any scuffs and minor imperfections out of it. Should be looking pretty nice when I pick them up.

Double primed, 2 coats of black, then 1 or 2 coats of metallic black, 2 coats of clear, 2 cloats of black cherry and 2 or 3 more coats of clear and she's finished. It looks black but in the sun you see slight flakes of black and a slight shimmer of a dark dark red. I like it.

Engine is in

Alright, this morning I finally got the test strut made. Turns out ten inches is as low as I can go. Any lower and the tire will hit the frame. Here's the most recent shot of the Engine back in the frame. Might be able to fire it up in a week by setting up a mock oil pan. The tins are going to be a couple more weeks I assume before they are finished. I need a time machine.

January teardown

The apes had to go...

Hello Z bars!

 I love this view so much. HA!