Starting Work on CB750-1001250

[BenelliSEI]

Back from the painter today and the results are VERY satisfactory.

[Sam]

Sounds good! Keep up us posted!

[acruz]

Nice work.  Frame and bits looks great!

[BenelliSEI]

Fenders, instrument backing plates and rims are at Cambridge Chrome. Nice set of spokes/nipples arrived today. Dismantled the front forks today and ordered seals and boots. Not really working on this project at the moment, but lining everything up for a Winter 2021/22 build. Went through the “chopper” end to end and planning a test ride soon. Carbs are on the bench for a good cleaning. The engine is a very early (Jan ‘70) diecast, built up by Hensley Performance in Dearborn Mich. Alloy rods, big pistons and a FUBAR straight exhaust. Good fun!

[Wayne]

Nice! I love that old school scooter!

[BenelliSEI]

Wayne..... thanks! It’s got me totally intrigued and sure is fun. I just have to finish the carbs and a “test ride” is next.

[BenelliSEI]

Just for fun..... The chopper is finished and really is a hoot. The engine came from Hensley Performance in Dearborn Michigan. Described (by the original owner) as having “big pistons, alloy rods and a cam” it runs on KZ1000 Mikuni carbs.  Pulls like a freight train and is very loud on the period FUBAR pipes!

[BenelliSEI]

Chrome came back from Cambridge! Very nice work..... frame is painted and I was not going to start, but a rainy day got me clearing a few holes and test fitting a few bits......

[BenelliSEI]

Chrome came back from Cambridge! Very nice work..... frame is painted and I was not going to start, but a rainy day got me clearing a few holes and test fitting a few bits......

[Wayne]

Love watching another sandcast resto underway. So far looks great. Waiting for the next update.

PS: did the chopper ever sell? I saw you had it on eBay.

[BenelliSEI]

Chopper sold, going to Indiana! Instruments are back!

[BenelliSEI]

Thinking about the original tank. Looking for a paintless dent remover wizard. It has no cracks in the original paint and the inside is good. Pop the dents, rub it down and fresh clear coat?

[Sam]

Ive had great luck with paintless dent repair. The dents in this tank look shallow with no creases, so I expect you will have a great result.

I would not clearcoat original paint. It's only original once.

[Wayne]

Check with John at Connery Custom Paint in Scarborough. I’m pretty sure he told me he has a guy that will do tanks. Not all will.

http://www.connerycustompaint.com/

[BenelliSEI]

Wayne..... Never thought of him. He painted my Benelli SEI and cb750F. Fantastic work.