Restoration by Puccio from Tuscany

[kp]

They're looking pretty damn good to me Remember that your bike is not original so you're never going to get original. You do what you like or what you can achieve. Whatb you've done so far looks very very good. KP

[markb]

Hi Puccio,
I agree with KP, they look great.  As far as mine being "correct", I personally prefer more of a brushed finish but that doesn't mean they're correct.  It might be a little closer to original but again like KP says you can never get them like original.  In fact I think it is more difficult to get a nice brushed look.  I believe everyone should do what they think looks good.  No matter what finish you have it can always be redone by you or the next owner to suit their tastes.  I think you're doing a great job.
Mark

[ack3r]

I am seeing a lot of  picture on internet.
In many pictures I see that the covers are glossy but not similar to mirror.
So I taken my drill and refined my work.
Now I'm happy.
I think that the four750 k0 in the museum is like my cycle.

Sorry but is my first four750 

[Steve Swan]

BEE-U-TEE-FUL WORK !!!!

[cb7504]

Sweeeet looking machine, excellent. Marty K.

[frankt]

The museum pic was taken at Barbers and is a Vic World restoration.

[ack3r]

i didn't know this...interesting.
I think, if them put Vic's cycle  in the museum, I think that the cycle is an excellent restore. Is true ?
Where I get some picture about Four 750 k0 ?

Today afternoon in Puccio's garage

[ack3r]

Hi friends,
After many test, I decided....
This is the final glossy before of trasparent paint.
I obtain this state with abrasive paper 400 and successive scotch brite brown with water.

[markb]

  That's just the way I like it.  I have found I get better results by over polishing and then bringing it back to the brushed look.  Don't wait too long to clear coat them.  They will oxidise very fast.  Very nice work. 

[ack3r]

Tomorrow morning I paint the cover.
I find (in Italy) a good product.
The name is Plastivel and the temperature work is to 180 grad Celsius.
Without yellowing effect.

I hope in a good work

[ack3r]

 
Hi, I'm not happy, Plastivel isn't good.
I tried it,but when this is dry, the mechanic strength is terrible.
I sended a mail to Eastwood (England), to know if they can send to Italy.

I wait

[Ferenz62]

Hi Puccio from Italy,

this is Tonm from Germany and I have just discovered your very, very fine work on your K0 restoration.
Beautiful work, really excellent stuff.
Where in the tuscany are you located, in the middle of august I will be very close to Grossetto for holiday
with my family. And if you had time and you are not to far away, we could meet and talk about our Honda passion.
If you like check out my bikes and work on youtube: Ferenz1111

Many greetings from Germany, take care and Four fourever,
Tom.
 

[ack3r]

Hi Tom and Hi to all.

I can try....
tschüss Tom und dankeschön fur ihre Komplimente.
Ich wohne in eine Wohnung im Prato in der nähe bei Florence.
Ich liebe lerne Deutsch. Verstehst du?  

So...
During this time I painted the cover with clear coat.
I chose the same brand of engine paint:  www.restom.com

After the paint is necessary put the pieces in oven at 170 C' for 4 minutes.
The paint became very strong, I tryed to scratch hit, but without result.

How to insert the engine in the frame? Often I am alone in my Garage....How to?

I took some wood....



to be continued

[ack3r]

......And now the work comes....I want to do it alone...
...Before is necessary to dress the frame



prepare the bolts and....



I called my father in law to put the motor on the lifter





mounting the stand step



Now the work is very fast...Shock absorber....



Today afternoon ......I installing the first engine cover



At now...




p.s.
During the assebly of all screw and bolt, I used special greas (grease with graphite).
look here

http://www.superior-industries.com/sgl_5_product_255.html

[ack3r]

Hi Puccio from Italy,

this is Tonm from Germany and I have just discovered your very, very fine work on your K0 restoration.
Beautiful work, really excellent stuff.
Where in the tuscany are you located, in the middle of august I will be very close to Grossetto for holiday
with my family. And if you had time and you are not to far away, we could meet and talk about our Honda passion.
If you like check out my bikes and work on youtube: Ferenz1111

Many greetings from Germany, take care and Four fourever,
Tom.
 

Hallo Tom

I know You, I am also on  Youtube.
My nick is puccetto70.
recently I contact You for some information about the candy paint.
After I bought the Rc motorlack paint from Andy Cepock, and I'm very happy.
So, I live in Prato (near Florence) and to August I can go to You, for know You.
I can take my wife and we can eat a Pizza.

Cb750 k0 gold line

raggiatura

engine painting four 750 k0

You go near Grosseto? Where do You go ?

Bye