1964 Royal Blue 305 Dream restoration nearing completion
Thanks very muchThanks for the tank badge suggestion. I will do that. I really want this to be as original as possible, with the exception of the items I mentioned in my first post. If anyone has any more suggestions, I really want to hear it. Thanks, Tom
[quote="sarals"]Tom, that is JUST immaculate! You do gorgeous work. Your paint and chrome are par none. beautiful!
Question? What did you use for the dust boots on the rectifier terminals? I like them![/quote] Thanks, but all kudos for the chrome work go to Rick Caro at RC Classics in Costa Mesa. He does all of my chrome plating for all of my restorations. I usually do most of my own zinc plating, except when I need a true original tint (which I did on this bike). So, Rick also did the zinc plating. Much of the chrome plated parts were severely pitted. This re-chrome required multiple copper plate layers to fill in the pitting before the final nickel & chrome plates. The original rectifier was shot, so I ordered a replacement from Tom at Classic Honda Restorations. Here's the link: http://www.classichondarestoration.com/ ... d_284.html
[quote="kirbb9"]Mark has a good neighbor for sure, Very nice job.
Brady[/quote] I have a feeling that he will be very happy to see his baby returned to its days of glory. And, with all of the aluminum and magnesium polished to a mirror finish, I think it looks much better than showroom condition. I know some purists don't like anything that deviates from factory finishes, and I can certainly appreciate that - but I think even the purists will forgive me once they see the finished product. The "reveal" will be on October 15th.
Mor before & after picturesMore before & after pictures
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