Pete and Laz

Pete and Laz
Yeah, Pete it's rough...but it's a runner.

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Singing in the rain....


what a glorious feeling...it's cold and wet again.

That's OK since it is breaking a nearly 2 month long dry spell. Now, if we could get about 7 or more wet weekends like this...the water situation and snow pack would be closer to normal. So last weekend before the rain hit I got a little work done on the 350 project...

What we have here is an early Honda CB750 fuel tank, a K1 first model example. Now, if this was in primo condition I'd have it on E Bay to the highest bidder....but judging by the many layers of paint and bondo it probably isn't a prime example...


Rather than mess with nasty noxious chemical strippers, I decided to give this oh so awesome cordless 18 volt Milwaukee side winder a go, with Gator brand paint and rust stripping pads...




Started off with the coarse thick black pad....


And as I cut through multi layers of paint...maybe close to 3/32'" in places...layers of thick bondo were exposed so kept cutting...


Eventually working down to medium and fine pads...the nice thing about these pads is that they remove very little metal...whereas with sanding pads you can end up grinding off material and over heating it..Overall the tank had far smaller dents than I was expecting...somebody just went a 'bit' heavy on their Bondo job...


This fine wire cup brush did a great job in tight areas...




Starting to get there...


Going to leave the badge holes filled...with the paint job I have in mind, I'm going to try some pin stripe painting...been awhile, will probably have to practice up some...


Earlier style Honda wing..


A later more modern style wing...I'll probably go with the earlier style wing with a 60's 'twist'..  Stay tuned...









4 comments:

  1. yo Larry, swap you some of our 'precipitation' for some of your cali sunshine! go with the earlier sixties wing design, much cooler, just sayin'

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  2. Yeah Tim, for now we are back to normal weather...see how long that lasts.Just saw another Honda associated with a 'big show' up North on the web...and because of it, am leaning in another direction with the wing -thing, less big and graphic....and more....well, can't give it away yet.

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  3. With Timmy fo'shizzle Laz, style and subtlety, don't be swayed by the Portland gig mate, the latter version is too far the other way . . . it's looking good my friend.

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    1. Here's a hint Dave... (Here's lookin' at ya...)....?

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