Re: WTF did I get myself into 64 Triumph Trophy Bobber
Dang, that's looking nice.
As to farming out work you aren't up to (for WHATEVER reason), I like "Dirty" Harry Callaghan (Clint Eastwood) putting it this way: "A man's got to know his limitations".
I've done quite a lot on old bikes over the years, but I KNOW MY LIMITATIONS.
I don't paint. Not that I CAN'T paint, but to do it right would take up more than half of my shop.
I don't do machine work (not in my own shop, anyway). Again, too much space required, and the equipment cost BIG bucks. I couldn't amortize that cost out, in exchange for what I pay to get it done by my machinist of 30 years.
I don't do powdercoat, lace wheels or polish aluminum engine covers and what-not. I tried polishing a few times, it's WAY too much work, and very dirty (so I can't do it inside in air conditioning).
I haven't busted a tire on a rim in years. There's a guy down the street that will do it for $10.
Other than that...