marylandpkwy
New Member
Years ago, before I learned the value of a "running" bike, I bought two BSA A7 Shooting Stars ('57 and '59) and took them apart but couldn't put them back together. Realizing they were beyond my skill level, I recently took them to a reputable vintage restoration shop in Las Vegas, where I live. The mechanic eventually responded, in applicable part:
"...I have started the inventory of your bikes and you are missing a lot of parts. There is not enough here to assemble even one engine, most of the fasteners are thrashed. I am sorry to say that I believe that this project is too much for me to accomplish..."
I believe that most of the parts are there and he was referring to the absence of good fasteners when he said "there is not enough here."
Frames:
Both frames have good titles. One is in good shape but the other has has a kink in the frame- probably from falling on something. They have both been media blasted.
Body:
The fuel tanks, oil tanks, and tool boxes are in good condition, although some pieces have dings. I don't know if the headlight shells or fork sheaths are original- they look like it.
Wheels/Brakes:
Look original and are complete.
Engines:
Well, I don't know. They appear complete to me but need alot more work than I have time to learn how to do.
So, I'd like to sell these bikes. They'd make awesome cafe racers. I'm kindof gauging interest to come up with a price. I'd really prefer to trade both of them for a running European or Japanese bike, with title, from the 60's or 70's.
Please let me know if you're interested. I'll post pictures in the next couple of days (I wore myself out getting them back from the mechanic in boxes today).
"...I have started the inventory of your bikes and you are missing a lot of parts. There is not enough here to assemble even one engine, most of the fasteners are thrashed. I am sorry to say that I believe that this project is too much for me to accomplish..."
I believe that most of the parts are there and he was referring to the absence of good fasteners when he said "there is not enough here."
Frames:
Both frames have good titles. One is in good shape but the other has has a kink in the frame- probably from falling on something. They have both been media blasted.
Body:
The fuel tanks, oil tanks, and tool boxes are in good condition, although some pieces have dings. I don't know if the headlight shells or fork sheaths are original- they look like it.
Wheels/Brakes:
Look original and are complete.
Engines:
Well, I don't know. They appear complete to me but need alot more work than I have time to learn how to do.
So, I'd like to sell these bikes. They'd make awesome cafe racers. I'm kindof gauging interest to come up with a price. I'd really prefer to trade both of them for a running European or Japanese bike, with title, from the 60's or 70's.
Please let me know if you're interested. I'll post pictures in the next couple of days (I wore myself out getting them back from the mechanic in boxes today).