beenridin
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83 CR250 - I am not doing it but......
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beenridin
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We were there
NQ1965
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I got set back by the China-Virus earlier this week, but still managed to get a little grit blasting in yesterday and today.
I've still got some touchup work to do and then a real close inspection but getting closer. Been real lucky on the weather. I'm gonna knock out the 84CR frame while I'm at it.
Getting all of the tight spots around brackets and mounts ate up some time.
I've still got some touchup work to do and then a real close inspection but getting closer. Been real lucky on the weather. I'm gonna knock out the 84CR frame while I'm at it.
Getting all of the tight spots around brackets and mounts ate up some time.
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NQ1965
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With precious little spare time and when the weather would cooperate, I've managed to get a little progress.
So, a whole lot of our not-at-work time is spent either at our oldest granddaughter's track meets or at the ballpark for the other two grandkids, coaching.
At least with the frame's getting closer to being finished, I can get back to engine work and everything else.
Picked up a little Harbor Freight grit blaster which didn't do too awfully bad. And with using a tarp to catch most of it, I recovered and reused almost every bit of blast media. This blast hood that came with the unit absolutely sucks, so I bought a better more professional one off of ebay, but haven't used it yet.
Getting the original paint and powder coat off of the 84 frame took some time. I definitely need a higher capacity air compressor.
Earlier today before the final coats of Tahitian Red and Flash Red.
Final coats on the 82 CR
Final coats on the 84 CR
So, a whole lot of our not-at-work time is spent either at our oldest granddaughter's track meets or at the ballpark for the other two grandkids, coaching.
At least with the frame's getting closer to being finished, I can get back to engine work and everything else.
Picked up a little Harbor Freight grit blaster which didn't do too awfully bad. And with using a tarp to catch most of it, I recovered and reused almost every bit of blast media. This blast hood that came with the unit absolutely sucks, so I bought a better more professional one off of ebay, but haven't used it yet.
Getting the original paint and powder coat off of the 84 frame took some time. I definitely need a higher capacity air compressor.
Earlier today before the final coats of Tahitian Red and Flash Red.
Final coats on the 82 CR
Final coats on the 84 CR
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NQ1965
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A few minutes here, a few minutes there.
Struggled with the paint. The first paint I used was too glossy. Then after some digging on some VMX rebuild posts, found guys using VHT Brake Caliper paint for a nice high temp satin black finish. I went that route, and it turned out great. But then I noticed that it scuffed really easy, and that was after two weeks of curing time. I finally decided I was going to have to give it a light clear coat for added protection. Bam, right back to glossy, haha. No matter...I can live with it.
Struggled with the paint. The first paint I used was too glossy. Then after some digging on some VMX rebuild posts, found guys using VHT Brake Caliper paint for a nice high temp satin black finish. I went that route, and it turned out great. But then I noticed that it scuffed really easy, and that was after two weeks of curing time. I finally decided I was going to have to give it a light clear coat for added protection. Bam, right back to glossy, haha. No matter...I can live with it.
Rough Scramble
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If your going to use rattle can paint in your restorations I have found a paint made by Seymour called MRO that has a very high 'solids' formula that covers super nice, its durable, plus it is gasoline proof. Try a can, you'll be hooked.
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NQ1965
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Good tip, Thanks.If your going to use rattle can paint in your restorations I have found a paint made by Seymour called MRO that has a very high 'solids' formula that covers super nice, its durable, plus it is gasoline proof. Try a can, you'll be hooked.
Seymour Paint | Premium Spray Paints and Coatings
Seymour’s premium spray paints and coatings for the projects on the job site, at home, or in the garage. Trusted by pros, made for everyone!
Biggest challenge it seems is getting the right colors.
Another tip from an old co-worker for clear coating parts, particularly front Fork legs was Nyalic coatings. Haven't tried it yet but looks promising.
evomx244
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So how's the CR project coming along ?
A better question, did the kids get their swing set back for this year?
NQ1965
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Was moving along nicely but had to make decision on a project detour.
My intention was to press forward with both the 82 & 84 CR's to completion and was pleased with the progress I was making.
BUT, I had another important project in the garage that has been waiting, that I had committed to, not just sitting on "undone".
Back in 2015, Nancy and I made the trip to New Jersey to purchase our 1972 Mustang. The car ran and was a driver but needed small bodywork and tore down and refreshed. Fast forward to this last December and it occurred to me that we've now had this car for 8 years, and that bothered me. So, I made the decision to momentarily park the bike projects, and push like a madman to get the mustang engine pulled and rebuilt. So, in mid-December I started the tear down, and on Christmas Eve while I had all of the boys at our house, I asked them to help me pull the hood, and that weekend I had the engine pulled.
On the 82 CR250 I only got as far as getting the engine back in the frame:
And so it began:
Fortunately, this car only has 76,000 original miles on it, but it set garaged for over approx 20 years. Most all engine measurements were still within original specifications of the two Ford engine manuals that I have. The biggest challenge has been the time commitment to ramrod the project through to completion ASAP.
My big challenge at the moment is getting my cylinder head work finished, which is taking way longer than I had hoped.
Making sure we were at most all of Utica's Basketball games to watch our granddaughter cheer, we knew we had very limited window of time before Spring would bring her Track meets, and grandson Colins varsity ball games. What we did not see coming was that I would later have my riding accident at Honda Hills (April 28th), and the following week my mom would have another stroke, and that I would be at hospital for her every night. So even the Mustang engine project has been on-hold.
It has been a month now since my wreck, and I got back out on a couple of my bikes yesterday, and my mom finally got released from hospital on Saturday, so we are moving again in the right direction. Plus, our granddaughters Track meets are now over and we are halfway through our Ball season. So................. BACK TO WORK!!!!
My intention was to press forward with both the 82 & 84 CR's to completion and was pleased with the progress I was making.
BUT, I had another important project in the garage that has been waiting, that I had committed to, not just sitting on "undone".
Back in 2015, Nancy and I made the trip to New Jersey to purchase our 1972 Mustang. The car ran and was a driver but needed small bodywork and tore down and refreshed. Fast forward to this last December and it occurred to me that we've now had this car for 8 years, and that bothered me. So, I made the decision to momentarily park the bike projects, and push like a madman to get the mustang engine pulled and rebuilt. So, in mid-December I started the tear down, and on Christmas Eve while I had all of the boys at our house, I asked them to help me pull the hood, and that weekend I had the engine pulled.
On the 82 CR250 I only got as far as getting the engine back in the frame:
And so it began:
Fortunately, this car only has 76,000 original miles on it, but it set garaged for over approx 20 years. Most all engine measurements were still within original specifications of the two Ford engine manuals that I have. The biggest challenge has been the time commitment to ramrod the project through to completion ASAP.
My big challenge at the moment is getting my cylinder head work finished, which is taking way longer than I had hoped.
Making sure we were at most all of Utica's Basketball games to watch our granddaughter cheer, we knew we had very limited window of time before Spring would bring her Track meets, and grandson Colins varsity ball games. What we did not see coming was that I would later have my riding accident at Honda Hills (April 28th), and the following week my mom would have another stroke, and that I would be at hospital for her every night. So even the Mustang engine project has been on-hold.
It has been a month now since my wreck, and I got back out on a couple of my bikes yesterday, and my mom finally got released from hospital on Saturday, so we are moving again in the right direction. Plus, our granddaughters Track meets are now over and we are halfway through our Ball season. So................. BACK TO WORK!!!!
MarctheSharc
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Great Stuff!!!!
Dano762
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That is a lot to manage - glad your mom is out of the hospital and you are mending.
Just when you set your own priorities,,,, life has a way of defining what is a true priority and re-focusing everything. And then what amazes me is that I can't find time to get "my" projects, but when big life events crash down on me, I manage to find time to cover what I must cover.
Impressive engine rebuild and refresh!!! Now every new part you get makes all the other parts look old - and so the avalanche of cash begins.
Just when you set your own priorities,,,, life has a way of defining what is a true priority and re-focusing everything. And then what amazes me is that I can't find time to get "my" projects, but when big life events crash down on me, I manage to find time to cover what I must cover.
Impressive engine rebuild and refresh!!! Now every new part you get makes all the other parts look old - and so the avalanche of cash begins.