27 JD Restoration

[TechNoir]

Wow even with just those few parts bolted on it is looking fantastic Steve. Well done, I cant wait to see it completed.

John

[Steve Swan]

thank you John, for your kind words. very exciting to assemble the bike, think of all the machining and fitting work that went in to so many of the parts to make the old fellow a motorcycle again. really a pleasure to assemble the parts, going slowly in part to enjoy the process and not scratch anything ! my Dad would be loving every moment were he here ! makes me SO cognizant we are caretakers of these fine machines for such a short time.

[nuklhd]

stunning so far. will love to see it when your finished. great work.

[Steve Swan]

stunning so far. will love to see it when your finished. great work.

Thank you for your kind words !

i expect to have the remainder of chassis body parts in the next few days. when a build is in it's final stage and one has assembled as far as one can assemble, does anyone else walk around the project staring, studying and reflecting.......... for hours ? it can't be just me........

[Steve Swan]

i got my nickle parts back today for my original air pump. i feel very lucky to have found such a probably rare accessory.

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[Steve Swan]

today i installed the horn and headlight. here are a few pics including some detail close up shots.

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[frichie68]

Beautiful, Steve, way too nice!

[Steve Swan]

Beautiful, Steve, way too nice!

Thanks Rich ! i intend to turn it into a used motorcycle !

[Steve Swan]

the front end's finished ! the tanks will be finished next week. i'll have my 1st cataract surgery Thursday and then my 2nd on June 12. will be interesting, as i'll have 20/20 at 2 miles in my left eye and 20/20 at 2 inches in my right eye. will be an adjustment to no longer have my very close up vision. BUT......... i AM really looking forward to not having to wear glasses when i ride a motorcycle ! have worn glasses since i was 57 years. i'll just buy different strength readers for what i need to see closeup.

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[Steve Swan]

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[TechNoir]

Wow Steve, it just keeps getting better and better.

Congratulations x 2. One for getting so close the finish line on the JD and the second for the good news about the forthcoming cataract removal. I have 2 relatives who have had this done in the last 12 months and they say it is fantastic to get done.

Well done.

John