72 CT 70 - Should I bite? - Page 3

Jim · 05-30-2010, 02:13 AM

Yes, I'm especially happy to see the spark plug guard on there, only $20, I couldn't find one with good chrome or re-chrome one for that... I will have to go over the bike and see what I need to order.

I need a seat cover, but I may get it on eBay. I need that spark plug guard, seat foam, plastic battery area cover thing-a-majigger, and a grommet for where the wiring exits the frame near the steering neck. Not sure what else yet.

SpudRider · 05-30-2010, 02:26 AM

Indeed, the C198 spark plug guard is a beautiful reproduction.

You hit the jackpot when you found that vendor, Jim!

Spud

Weldangrind · 05-30-2010, 02:37 AM

I'm in the mood for a blasting cabinet again as well.

There's one at Harbor Freight on sale for $119.00, but they'll also accept a 20% off coupon (like the one in Hot Rod). It would totally be worth the drive to Everett.

SpudRider · 05-30-2010, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'm in the mood for a blasting cabinet again as well.

There's one at Harbor Freight on sale for $119.00, but they'll also accept a 20% off coupon (like the one in Hot Rod). It would totally be worth the drive to Everett.

Are you talking about this blast cabinet, Derryk?

http://www.harborfreight.com/40-lb-c...net-93608.html

Spud

Jim · 05-30-2010, 03:28 AM

If that was on for $119 with another 20% off (or not even) I would be all over it...

I'm looking at a similar model from KMS I believe, but it is a friend/relative who has it, and he doesn't like it. He apparently has tried to sell it in the past but had no takers, now he says I can just have it but I said no, I'll buy it... He insists I take it and give it a test run first, but I imagine I will be happy with it.

From that HF ad, I read the review, and the second one seemed like good advice. Seal it up at all the seams with caulking, and use a good shop vac for a dust collector. I think he didn't like his because it doesn't do the dust collecting, so some modifications and it should do the job.

TurboT · 05-30-2010, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'm in the mood for a blasting cabinet again as well.

There's one at Harbor Freight on sale for $119.00, but they'll also accept a 20% off coupon (like the one in Hot Rod). It would totally be worth the drive to Everett.

I don't think you have the room for it. 8O 8)

Jim · 05-30-2010, 05:20 AM

Spud, I found the cabinet W&G was referring too, it is this one, http://www.harborfreight.com/abrasiv...net-42202.html I don't know why, I didn't find it the first time I looked. It looks better then this bench one from KMS http://www.kmstools.com/bynford-benc...t-cabinet-1472

Doing some research, these guys don't recommend the sand reclamation kit I mentioned in my other post, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=231494 they say go with a shop vac.

This topic is also pretty cool http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...ght=tech+blast

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Weldangrind · 05-30-2010, 11:59 AM

You found the right cabinet Jim; sorry I forgot to post the link. I've used one just like the benchtop HF unit before, and it worked really well with glass bead and a Shop Vac. Didn't think of a respirator though. 8O

I enjoyed those HAMB links. There's a guy named Groucho on the first link that I've chatted with before on another board. He builds awesome cars, and I even have an old Hot Rod mag with his 'Vette on the front.

Weldangrind · 05-30-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'm in the mood for a blasting cabinet again as well.

There's one at Harbor Freight on sale for $119.00, but they'll also accept a 20% off coupon (like the one in Hot Rod). It would totally be worth the drive to Everett.

I don't think you have the room for it. 8O 8)

I'll thank you and my wife for not ganging up on me.

Jim · 06-08-2010, 05:54 AM

Wow, this is what it SHOULD look like

I also made up a list of most of what I figure I need for it, aside from paint, I'm looking at around $300 I think.

phil · 06-08-2010, 06:08 AM

i think i have that blaster and (just use sand it works cheaper i dump all the desiccant i get in too ) and i like it well, take my advise it will be a labor of love. to get the frame cleaned up on my z50 i used "dads easy spray" trust me i tried everything on a tuffer job its the best and its at better flooring +
hardware stores here and its also reasonable, one last warning dont start a price tag you wont want to know, mine took a couple of years, and when your done i want to see yours :wink:

its all honda except for a few case bolt,yes correct tires and rear fender and i dont even want to know $ or time it was my first bike 1971 i got second hand

Jim · 06-08-2010, 06:40 AM

Wow Phil, you did an amazing job on that, it looks great

Do you have a before picture?

Which blaster are you referring too, the bench top unit Derryk was looking at or the floor model?

Cal25 · 06-08-2010, 08:56 AM

Thats a great little z50!

I have been considering a blast cabnet for a while. After looking over the homemade model, I am now considering it instead. I have access to a donor barrel here at work. I think it would have moer room inside than the cometial units too. I could put it together for quite abit less than the commertial units as well.

SpudRider · 06-08-2010, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim

Wow, this is what it SHOULD look like

That's a nice little bike!

You should have a lot of fun aiming for that high mark.

Spud

SpudRider · 06-08-2010, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by phil

...its all honda except for a few case bolt,yes correct tires and rear fender and i dont even want to know $ or time it was my first bike 1971 i got second hand

You did a beautiful job, Phil!

Spud

05-30-2010, 02:13 AM	#31
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Yes, I'm especially happy to see the spark plug guard on there, only $20, I couldn't find one with good chrome or re-chrome one for that... I will have to go over the bike and see what I need to order. I need a seat cover, but I may get it on eBay. I need that spark plug guard, seat foam, plastic battery area cover thing-a-majigger, and a grommet for where the wiring exits the frame near the steering neck. Not sure what else yet. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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05-30-2010, 02:26 AM	#32
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Indeed, the C198 spark plug guard is a beautiful reproduction. You hit the jackpot when you found that vendor, Jim! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-30-2010, 02:37 AM	#33
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'm in the mood for a blasting cabinet again as well. There's one at Harbor Freight on sale for $119.00, but they'll also accept a 20% off coupon (like the one in Hot Rod). It would totally be worth the drive to Everett. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-30-2010, 03:28 AM	#35
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	If that was on for $119 with another 20% off (or not even) I would be all over it... I'm looking at a similar model from KMS I believe, but it is a friend/relative who has it, and he doesn't like it. He apparently has tried to sell it in the past but had no takers, now he says I can just have it but I said no, I'll buy it... He insists I take it and give it a test run first, but I imagine I will be happy with it. From that HF ad, I read the review, and the second one seemed like good advice. Seal it up at all the seams with caulking, and use a good shop vac for a dust collector. I think he didn't like his because it doesn't do the dust collecting, so some modifications and it should do the job. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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05-30-2010, 11:59 AM	#38
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	You found the right cabinet Jim; sorry I forgot to post the link. I've used one just like the benchtop HF unit before, and it worked really well with glass bead and a Shop Vac. Didn't think of a respirator though. 8O I enjoyed those HAMB links. There's a guy named Groucho on the first link that I've chatted with before on another board. He builds awesome cars, and I even have an old Hot Rod mag with his 'Vette on the front. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-08-2010, 05:54 AM	#40
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Wow, this is what it SHOULD look like I also made up a list of most of what I figure I need for it, aside from paint, I'm looking at around $300 I think. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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06-08-2010, 06:08 AM	#41
phil Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: wise va Posts: 636	i think i have that blaster and (just use sand it works cheaper i dump all the desiccant i get in too ) and i like it well, take my advise it will be a labor of love. to get the frame cleaned up on my z50 i used "dads easy spray" trust me i tried everything on a tuffer job its the best and its at better flooring + hardware stores here and its also reasonable, one last warning dont start a price tag you wont want to know, mine took a couple of years, and when your done i want to see yours :wink: its all honda except for a few case bolt,yes correct tires and rear fender and i dont even want to know $ or time it was my first bike 1971 i got second hand __________________ halls auto l coolster, modcycles, yanmar & zongshen, dealer fired roketa,lifan and jet moto and apollo quit me who's next
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06-08-2010, 06:40 AM	#42
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Wow Phil, you did an amazing job on that, it looks great Do you have a before picture? Which blaster are you referring too, the bench top unit Derryk was looking at or the floor model? __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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06-08-2010, 08:56 AM	#43
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	Thats a great little z50! I have been considering a blast cabnet for a while. After looking over the homemade model, I am now considering it instead. I have access to a donor barrel here at work. I think it would have moer room inside than the cometial units too. I could put it together for quite abit less than the commertial units as well.
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