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Posted by on November 8, 2007, 11:20 am
>someone@some.domain wrote:
>>> I just picked up a '59 Thunderbird last weekend, it needs a complete
>>> rebuild. Looking to build this one as close to stock as I can, with a
>>> few upgrades for reliability. It has the old "slick shift" transmission
>>> that disengages the clutch when you shift gears. That'll take some
>>> getting used to.
>>>
>>> http://triumphchoppers.com/albums/album147/aac.sized.jpg
>>>
>>> This should be fun...
>>>
>>> Les
>>
>> lucky dawg, it's about as easy a rebuild as it gets.
>> i like pre unit twins, wish i hadn't let greed talk me out of my 58 a10.
>> it was dead stock except for black paint. didn't like the factoey colors for
>> that year, though i still have the hutchinson paints.
>> keep us updated with progress, ok? take it slow so you don't burn out and
>> quit. happens about 75% of the time and gives me spare cash turning them
>> over....
>
>I don't get burned out working on my bikes. They help me keep my sanity.
>Last count, I have 10? bikes in various stages, from complete running to
> incomplete baskets.
>
>I'll add more photos as I build it. I'll need to track down some of the
>missing parts. The lady I got it from might have some, if so, I'll be
>able to get them from her. Gotta sort 30+ years accumulation to find
>'em. Gotta love the old shops that have been around since the '70's.
>
>Les
great, tell us when you add pics, ok?
do you know about walnecks classic cycle trader?
great source for dealers and parts yards.
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