Honda CB750 Sandcast
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Steve Swan on October 16, 2013, 11:40:32 pm
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ok, i know this bike is not pertinent to this site, but anyway..... here goes. Don't feel bad about your sandcast, Marcello. I'm starting out with a decent engine, transmission, frame, front and rear hubs and a nice set of original tanks as the basis for a 1927 Harley Davidson restoration project. I know KP's gonna chime in here, i can "Harley" wait ! Along with the other Harley admirers. ok. ok. My Dad bought one new. I want to experience what he experienced. I've already spent more money than i can keep track of. But, i've got alot more parts than i started out with ! Beautiful perfect large and small reproduction parts are available and not unreasonably priced. And, there are other parts that cost very dear ! And parts, at this point in time, i have no idea where i will find them. Here's a couple pictures, one of the bike when i bought it and one of a set of forks i am rebuilding. And, one of my Dad on his 27. I'm into the passion of the project; keeping track of what i spend takes the fun out of it.
Well, shucks. my pictures are too big. i'll try posting one of what i started with.
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No my good friend I'll not slag off at your Hardley-a-Bike. Whatever floats your boat I understand is the saying. I do believe however, you need to think about the challenge ahead. I doubt I have the initiative or dedication for such a project. Is the engine in that frame a sand cast engine? :o
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Nice. Looks like a great project and there's nothing wrong with it being a Harley. I get it. ;)
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Thanks, guys. i appreciate it. Pretty much all the parts the bike is made of are sandcast. it was the common method of the day, then. i found a set of forks not without problems, but not insurmountable. i have everything i need to lace up wheels. and, sheetmetal, correct carb, generator. and all the parts to rebuild the transmission and clutch. so, i've found and collected quite a bit i'm off to a good start. my list of what i need is not that long, but it is of the more obscure parts.
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Dear Steve, thanks for the encouragement, you really have a big challenge ahead that only men with your ability and dedication can overcome.
Congratulations.
Marcello