I`ve had my 380j for just over two years now and initially I`d made good progress with the restoration but then due to some family problems progress stalled for a year or so. I`d had the frame powder coated at Birkenhead powder coatings who did a pretty decent job,the fork stanchions are in dynasurf getting rechromed,I`ve had various nuts and bolts rezinced at alkemi in North Wales(great job,each piece individually wired).Mike sorted out the ignition,fuel cap and steering lock which now all use one key and did a fantastic job refurbishing them(thanks Mike!)Kev is sorting the paint(hawaii green) and refurbishing the sidepanel badges.The carbs are being restored by Baz and the seat has been recovered by P&A.I found a software app which allows me to cross reference part numbers by a company named zedder(I think it cost about $10-well worth it )
I`ve collected some nice bits and pieces over the last year or so and hope to get the bike to a rolling chassis by spring(fingers crossed!)
GT380j restoration
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Re: GT380j restoration
I`ve just had these parts back from Niphos in Crewe, a bit pricey but decent finish.
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Re: GT380j restoration
Very nice indeed ive heard of that Zedder database but could never get into it Expect some PM's for information
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Re: GT380j restoration
I collected my paint set from Kev today,really pleased with the result!
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Re: GT380j restoration
Gorgeous colour! Painted by the master...cant wait to see it on the bike
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Re: GT380j restoration
It's a lovely colour, candy is so seventies !
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Re: GT380j restoration
Which considering the painter is from the 20’s isn’t badcanaletto5 wrote:It's a lovely colour, candy is so seventies !
I’ll get me coat
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Re: GT380j restoration
Cheers Paul !PaulD738 wrote:Which considering the painter is in his 20’s isn’t badcanaletto5 wrote:It's a lovely colour, candy is so seventies !
I’ll get me coat
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Re: GT380j restoration
They're rubbish them Jap bikes lad they won't last five minutes! you want to get yourself a nice Royal Enfield!
A quote from my old dad
I started out with nothing and I’ve got most of it left!
A quote from my old dad
I started out with nothing and I’ve got most of it left!