Making some progress on the Norton.

[gahi]

Took it out yesterday, and found a whole new set of things that need to be done.

I recently moved, and just got into a new shop. Here's the fleet.

the 1957 BSA is getting picked up today, :'( Its heading to its new owner in Vancouver.

 

[Gordon]

WHAT A LINEUP!

Thats seriously a beautiful lineup! Are they all yours?

 

[gahi]

thanks, Ya, except the '57 isn't anymore.

 

[Tim]

To heck with the bikes () - what else goes on in such a HUGE shop? In my dreams I don't have a space like that to work in.

 

[gahi]

I'm a sign maker. So the signs pay for the shop space (hopefully, its a new business, in a new town, so I'm just getting going.) I do fab and body/paint on the side too for a little extra cash.

 

[rudy]

To heck with the bikes () - what else goes on in such a HUGE shop? In my dreams I don't have a space like that to work in.

Was gonna say, that shop sure is purty! I NEED!!!!

 

[stuco]

Your Norton is beautiful. What do you plan on doing to it? What have you done already?

 

[IagainstI]

looks like someone is doing well for themselve or found a really sweet sugarmama.

 

[Ease]

Damn, no kidding... that shop looks crazy.

Nice lineup.

 

[valvesprung]

That hard tail is the shit...

 

[Canuck Plumber]

Thats some serious square footage. Great rides 2.

 

[ctavel]

so the car guy is coming out in the wrong forum, but I see huge potential with the Model A-- what are your plans for it?

 

[gahi]

Thanks guys,

Your Norton is beautiful. What do you plan on doing to it? What have you done already?

So far I've just done some parts swapping, the tank, seat, rearsets, clubmans. I've replaced the isolastic motormounts on the front, and trying to tal myself into starting on the rear. They're a nightmare. Next is the forks need rebuilt, I'm thinking of cleaning out the section where the oil tank and battery are. Get the taillight finished, finish wiring the headlight. stuff like that.

so the car guy is coming out in the wrong forum, but I see huge potential with the Model A-- what are your plans for it?

Its a 1928 Hupmobile. I got it as just a body. I'll finally be able to work on that now too. Before I had everything in a long 1 car garage. Its got a 440 ci engine, 4 spd trans, 9" rear. Next step on that is to start replacing all the wood with steel.

As for the shop, dont get the wrong idea, I'm renting the space in an industrial park. There's a reason I sold the '57.

 

[jay_kent]

Man I hate having shop envy. And that rusty ride of yours, I've got one sitting in my Grandma's barn needing a shop like yours to put into.