Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Got a new toy
Traded some motorcycle parts to this 1975 Puch Maxi moped, it has E50 single speed engine: runs pretty good;) I need to make more pictures...
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Monday, October 25, 2010
Elan steering parts
I was planning to paint the frame last weekend, but didn't have any time:( Also, I need to figure out seat mounting - bolting it on frame isn't the best way... I want somethinf different. Need to think:)
Decided to spend some time on steering parts: I left skis assembled, but the skis themselves are scrap metal, so I needed to separate useful parts. I have to admit, they fighted me hard. My victory cost me a few dulled drill bits, broken table (broke the corner with the vice), and sore hands...
Here is the result of using wrench extension:
Reinforced vice:)
Rust is number one enemy of any sled restorer. Surface rust isn't that bad, but then it works like a retainer of axles, bolts, etc. - it's terrible!!! It took me a good couple hours to dissassemble those ski legs... Bolts had to be drilled out. Now they are ready to go in rust removal bath...
Result of drilling...
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Decided to spend some time on steering parts: I left skis assembled, but the skis themselves are scrap metal, so I needed to separate useful parts. I have to admit, they fighted me hard. My victory cost me a few dulled drill bits, broken table (broke the corner with the vice), and sore hands...
Here is the result of using wrench extension:
Reinforced vice:)
Rust is number one enemy of any sled restorer. Surface rust isn't that bad, but then it works like a retainer of axles, bolts, etc. - it's terrible!!! It took me a good couple hours to dissassemble those ski legs... Bolts had to be drilled out. Now they are ready to go in rust removal bath...
Result of drilling...
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