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"Old & Busted" to "New Hottness"

Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:04 am
by sws
My first twin restoration ('74 750GT) gave me quite an education, but I think it turned out O.K. Can't wait to wait for my next project (a little 350 cafe racer) In the meantime I will enjoy running around on this one. :-D
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Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:25 am
by darren nix
can you give a short story on the who what where and when on that beautiful round case resto

Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 4:28 pm
by DesmoDog
Looks nice! I like the blue.

Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 9:22 pm
by sws
I bought it from a friend who found it at Steele's cycles in Denver. It was pretty much a rolling basket-case, but all the important parts were intact and in good condition once all the grease, dirt, oil, etc. was cleaned off.

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R-Good's Auto Body did my paint work.
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And Woody's Wheel Works did a beautiful job on my hubs and rims.
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I used 13 in. Works Performance shocks for a bit more clearance for my rear wheel. I also used a Dyna-ignition and found an alternator to replace the original from a '98 ST2.
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Thanks to Dave V.S. for the instruction and to Steve Allen for all the numerous parts. What a great website!

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Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:21 am
by BevHevSteve
SWEET!

Steve Likey - that metallic blue must BOUNCE in the direct sun. Good Choice.

Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:52 pm
by tim61
WOW! :shock:

That blue is AWESOME!!!

That is probably one of the nicest GT Specials I have ever seen. Very nice job. You should be proud...

TimO

Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 7:38 am
by sws
I'm currently searching for new ideas for another GT "Special." I thought doing something with a chrome frame would be fun... Does anyone have other cool ideas???

SWS

Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:22 am
by 78SS
How about a polished alloy tank?

Cheers
Graham