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diggerjames

Been fastening a few bits back on today with new stainless bolts and bought a new battery cheers James

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meadowfield

Next time I want a horse painting, I know where to send it! Blimey, you'll have it finished by Sunday.

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diggerjames

I would take great pleasure in painting yours mark I'm only at Sheffield ! You might not say that when you see them in the flesh !

Thanks James

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diggerjames

Hi all had another semi productive days on the Horse got few more bits painted and fitted hope you all like !

Cheers James

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wheeledhorseman

Daren't blink with this resto or you'll miss something.

 

Lookin' good!

 

Andy

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diggerjames

It's a lot easier resto Andy on this than the D20o as you may no mate !

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diggerjames

Evening all and happy Easter I've busy today down the shed completely rewired the horse which now with its brand new battery charges really well and, it starts with absolutely no choke , which is a first on me ! I had to make a new governor linkage , and set that up but it runs like a sewing machine . More pics to comec

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meadowfield

C'mon then :wwp:

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diggerjames

All good things come to those who wait more pictures as promised !

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diggerjames

And a couple more shots just starting to go to work on the bonnet

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diggerjames

Hi all had a semi productive afternoon today had to do some minor fabrication to the seat pan because it was going rotten in places !

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meadowfield

That confused me!!! Pics in reverse order :D

Good effort!

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diggerjames

I don't know how or why that happened but it wasn't my intention. It's a mystery , only trouble now it's warped the seat pan slightly with all the heat from the welding ..,

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KohlerHorse

I am doing a commando 800 restore currently and using Rustoleum Cherry Red Spray Paint for the body work will post some before and after pictures!

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