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- Feb 7, 2010
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Since there seems to be a number of new projects happening on the board, I figure I'd throw mine into the mix. It's a 71 roadster rescued from this wisconsin snow covered yard, where it sat for the last 8 years. I shouldn't say rescued YET, I dont know if its gonna be possible, but I'm gonna give it a good go.
A Norton always seemed like an unattainable goal for me, mostly because of the money they usually bring, but this one was in my budget (as you can probably tell by the pics). I'm always up for a challenge, and this is definitely going to be one!
As of today, I've got the motor on the bench and torn down to the crank pinion gear, which is going to be a stand still until I can get a hold of the puller. The pistons are seized solid, the points are one solid piece of rust, but the rest of the engine seems to have been saved by oil. Sometimes wet sumping can be a good thing!
Anyway, get ready to cringe, here are the pics
A Norton always seemed like an unattainable goal for me, mostly because of the money they usually bring, but this one was in my budget (as you can probably tell by the pics). I'm always up for a challenge, and this is definitely going to be one!
As of today, I've got the motor on the bench and torn down to the crank pinion gear, which is going to be a stand still until I can get a hold of the puller. The pistons are seized solid, the points are one solid piece of rust, but the rest of the engine seems to have been saved by oil. Sometimes wet sumping can be a good thing!
Anyway, get ready to cringe, here are the pics