101 Scout... going to take a while

[BigLakeBob]

Glad you got them fixed. Mistakes happen,T&O should have offered to fix them. It's not like you could have altered the original hole yourself and was trying to pull a fast one on them. Did you buy them direct from T&O?

[pisten-bully]

...still going! My engine is getting closer, the flywheels are in process of being balanced, the cylinders are sleeved to match the new pistons, new valves and guides are finished, all races and bushings are sized and in place, rods are bushed and honed top and bottom...and I'm forgetting some stuff! I dropped off everything that needs painting with a fellow who has a great reputation for restoring Bugattis....he's working on my 101 when he has time between projects.

Here's my motor on Miles' bench last week:

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[PaulCDF]

Harry!
Looking Good!!!

[TH47Indy]

Nice, looking forward to seeing the next steps.

[pisten-bully]

...been a while! Paint is on, I used a pro for that job! But I've done my best imitation of a pinstriper and decal installer....tedious but the first side of the tank is done. I'll follow some advice here and varnish the decals in a few weeks.

I went through a process of elimination on finding the right decal. I didn't want vinyl stickers, and I didn't want really chubby letters...neither would look good to me. After purchasing three different sets from three different vendors I found a very nice water slide. Rick Simpson, Rick's decals, sent me to John Berry in Davenport and John had the decal with the right combination of waterslide and proper lettering....so big thanks to Rick and John!

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[PaulCDF]

BEAUTIFUL Harry. Nice Work

[tfburke3]

Very nice work
Did you pinstripe on top of bc/cc?
Did you use tape or free hand ?spray stripe or brush?
What paint for stripe?Pinstripers gold paint or ?
I have been using ppg concept ss but its apparently no longer available so next job I want to stripe and may try bc/cc for first time.
Any advice appreciated.
THanks
Tom

[pisten-bully]

Tom, no expert here but when I couldn't find a local to do the striping, and I wanted to stay away from vinyl, I decided to give it a shot. Beugler pinstriping tool helps a lot (~$125 from Eastwood). It comes with some guides, I practiced with the guides and decided to go freehand instead. Thin masking tape just off the line was my visual guide. I practiced a lot using acrylic paint (water clean-up) and then I just went for it. No clear under it, just the finish coat. It 'ain't perfect in spots, but it'll have to do!

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[exeric]

Boy ! That tank looks fantastic, Harry. I'm very impressed with your striping, and how well the Beugler tool worked for you. I've experimented with the Beugler in the past but as you said, lots of practice, and learning the tool, and developing technique is critical (not to mention time consuming). I've always used a Mac sword brush for striping but I don't have the eyes, or hands for that anymore. I recall talking to a good striper at a car meet and he said if he takes a week off from the brush, it takes him a week to get back to where he was. As you experienced, I always had to practice brush technique, and paint consistency for a few hours everyday to build the confidence to put a stripe to a painted surface. I always used One Shot because it is so pigment rich, and opaque but I never tried the imitation gold. I think I should have used the imitation gold because the metallic gold had to be 2 layered in places because it was too thin due to my inexperience with balancing the paint to reducer ratio. Long winded, but I really wanted to commend you on an excellent result that I know came with a lot of practice, work, and effort.

[tfburke3]

Tom, no expert here but when I couldn't find a local to do the striping, and I wanted to stay away from vinyl, I decided to give it a shot. Beugler pinstriping tool helps a lot (~$125 from Eastwood). It comes with some guides, I practiced with the guides and decided to go freehand instead. Thin masking tape just off the line was my visual guide. I practiced a lot using acrylic paint (water clean-up) and then I just went for it. No clear under it, just the finish coat. It 'ain't perfect in spots, but it'll have to do!

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Thanks for that info.
Tom

[pisten-bully]

...just an update via a couple of pictures from today:

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I've begun an enjoyable stage, everything has been painted, pin striped, and decaled....so why not see if it will still go together with not too many fit issues. So far, so good! ...the devil is in the details and I'm having a devil of a time sourcing nickel plated fasteners. I'm using cad plated ones where I have to but I'm totally being kind of picky...so if I get some more nickel plated stuff I'll replace the cad stuff (where it shows, anyway )

[RichO]

Harry, nice work. I don't know if you've had a 101 before but they are one of the best machines I ever threw a leg over.

[exeric]

Your 101 is a beautifully proportioned motorcycle, combined with elegant sheet metal, and color. Your mock-up shows what a gorgeous bike you will finish with, Harry. Thanks for the updates.

[Green Indian]

Great work Harry! Totally satisfying to see all of your hard work come together.