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1967 R69S restoration

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Daves79x wrote:
Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:41 am

Just curious - how did they match Dover White in powder?

Dave
I was told ... when they called PPG for the paint they were informed PPG now carries the matching powder. #3087

They actually brought in a paint sample and in the bright sun we could not tell a difference. To be sure they are going to scan the two to see how close they are. To the naked eye they looked identical.
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Great! That's so cool. I assume you are painting the tins?

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This is a lot of fun to watch unfold. You've gotten a lot done in less than three months. I
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Daves79x wrote:
Thu Jul 21, 2022 12:45 pm
Great! That's so cool. I assume you are painting the tins?

Dave
That is correct. Everything else will be painted. They said about 3 weeks. In the meantime Ill start on the frame.

Today I was able to get most of the threads on the frame and front forks cleaned up.

This afternoon Ill be fiddling with the front end. Im replacing the old steering head ball bearings with tapered bearings. That changes some of the parts so I want to make sure I do it right. The schematics are not very clear of the order.

Thanks Patrick.....
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The front fork is on. Not much else I can do until I get the shocks back. Time to take a break. :-)
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Finally got the wheels ready for installation. New rims, hubcaps, SS spokes, tubes, tires, bearings and seals. All I need now are the swing arm bearings and seals to install.
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Progress in the shop today. I was able to install the front and rear swing arms as well as the wheels. We have a roller ....

I cant go any further with the frame until I get all the parts back from paint and polishing.
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Looking good!!! Here is my before & after
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808Airhead wrote:
Tue Aug 02, 2022 6:21 am
Looking good!!! Here is my before & after
Very nice. I'm liking the small windshield.
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I forget to include some of the swing arm pics.
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