So I haven't been updating my progress great, so here is a big update on what I have be doing and where I am at on the project now.
The Frame
After finally getting everything pulled off the frame I spent several days stripping the remaining paint and rust with a wire wheel. Here it is all stripped and masked for painting.
I painted it with the same chassis paint as the rest of the black parts and gave it two good coats.
I managed to break off only one bolt when taking the whole bike apart, the problem was it broke off in the frame. So, I had to drill it out and tap it with a heilicoil.
With that done, I could get started on reassembly.
Wheels
Before assembly I wanted to get the wheels redone, they were in a pretty sorry state.
I was able to clean up the rims with some steel wool and polish. The hubs took quite a bit of cleaning and polishing to get the aluminum shiny. Once that was done I went ahead and replaced the wheel bearings while I was there.
The spokes were a bit of a challenge, the old ones were zinc plated and in a pretty sorry state. I got them all off and managed to order a set of stainless steel reproductions from HVC cycle. I was hesitant to try and re-lace the wheel and true them, it is notoriously finicky. After a couple of tries though, I was able to get them laced and trued within spec. Here is a shot of my truing stand with the dial gauge for checking the hop on the rim.
With this done, I could install the tires and tubes and start assembling.
Assembly
I managed to assemble the front end, fenders (after visiting the salvage yard for a new one) and some of the bolt on frame parts.
Once I got that together I could finally get the engine back in place, now it is starting to look like a motorcycle!
