05-30-2010, 02:13 AM | #31 |
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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.
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05-30-2010, 02:26 AM | #32 |
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Indeed, the C198 spark plug guard is a beautiful reproduction. You hit the jackpot when you found that vendor, Jim!
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05-30-2010, 02:37 AM | #33 |
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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.
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05-30-2010, 03:28 AM | #35 |
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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.
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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 For the record (so I remember) Quote:
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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.
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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.
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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
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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?
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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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