Basket Case CB750

[alee56]

Hey everyone. Heres the chronicles of my basket case. It's a CB750 with a '74 frame and a '71 engine. I got it on craigslist for 200 bucks in about 6 boxes with no clue as to its condition. Eventually I want to make it into a badass cafe racer like the rest of the bikes in the forum. I started by cleaning everything as best as I could. I spraybombed the frame, swingarm, center stand and headlight bucket. I cleaned off the engine and steel wooled all the covers, exhaust and wheels. I took apart the carbs and cleaned them and put in new needles. Also, I replaced the seals in the swingarm and forks. I just started putting everything together and have the engine in, exhaust on, rear brake hooked up, bucket on, battery in and I'm working on the wiring.

Oh yeah and I electrocuted the tank too.

 

[Brass_machine]

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Oh yeah and I electrocuted the tank too.

To remove the rust inside? If so, how did that work? I have heard mixed reviews on that technique but have never tried it myself.

Eric

 

[alee56]

I followed this post http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=21623.msg223400#msg223400. I think it worked very well. The guy on the original post said his tank was spotless after one hour but i did mine for like 3 hours and there was still rust inside. Even though it wasn't spotless it was still a crazy improvement. I guess if i wanted to do it longer i could get it spotless.

 

[Hdaddy]

Oooohhh another 750 build!!!! MORE PICS, MORE DETAIL c'mon I need my fix!! My project is still in the early stages and I love seeing these things come together. Sweet bike!!!!