75 project - "Pete"

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Re: 75 project - "Pete"

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Thermostat, housing, upper water tubes and upper motor mounts all on. I guess wiring harness and shelter frame come next.
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Re: 75 project - "Pete"

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Wow, stuff that leaks is all done. Great news.
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Re: 75 project - "Pete"

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Aluminum polished up, brakes begin. Pulled one of the fronts apart, used grease gun to pump the piston out. That's about all I had strength for today.
"Love 'em all.... let God sort 'em out!"
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
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