Big Update

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!