Here we go again,about to put an A model back together,after an engine re-build,and frame up restoration.The bike was first registered in the UK on the 14th of August 1975,making it a very early A model.according to the frame no.Frame has been blasted,and painted in 2 pac gloss black.New wiring,new wheels,new paint work in Candy Gold.Clocks have been re-furbished,forks re-chromed and polished.All rubber parts re-newed,all bolts re-zinced,re-chromed,or replaced with stainless.Full engine re-build,crank by Applebee,new seals,etc.anyway you get the picture.Now to begin putting it all back together
Will keep updating as I progress.
Cheers,John.
The restoration of LEL **P begins
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Looks delicious stuff. Enjoy the build and here's hoping for an uneventful start-up report!
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Candy Gold..........There's not many of those around John, looking forward to more photo's as you progress.
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Mine is also candy gold.
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A bit more done,now a rolling chassis,clocks,and original bars to go on tomorrow,plus the chain guard.Then with a bit of help from the son,the lump will be in by Saturday afternoon,,,,,,hopefully,,,,,,,,
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Just a small bit more done so far this week,I know that the clocks are not standard,but I personally think that Suzuki should have done them like this.
Anyway,clocks done by Gary Mellors (The Clockdoc) and switches by Kettle Boy,both providing an excellent service.
Anyway,clocks done by Gary Mellors (The Clockdoc) and switches by Kettle Boy,both providing an excellent service.
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Looking good, love the clocks, you're right that should have been the stock look. I'd thought about doing something similar to my manky ones and that's convinced me it's the right way to go. Another thing to add to the winter shed hibernation jobs list
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Re: The restoration of LEL **P begins
Just stunning John; it's looking better than new!
like the chrome clocks as well.
keep it coming!
cheers
like the chrome clocks as well.
keep it coming!
cheers
Andy;
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1976 gt750A; 86 FZ750
1977gt380A
1982 z400j
1981 z650f.....1988 Sufolk punch 14"
"look;it's my bike; when you own it ,you can paint it any colour you like!"
(I once painted my Z650 PINK and had the pink panther logo on the tailpiece)
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Here are a few pictures of the bodywork
Candy Gold No.4,correct for a 1975 A Model.
No spare hands around at the moment,will have to wait to fit the lump!!!!
Candy Gold No.4,correct for a 1975 A Model.
No spare hands around at the moment,will have to wait to fit the lump!!!!
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