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Bridgestone Tech Talk => 350 Talk => Topic started by: AlanJohn on September 13, 2017, 08:39:43 AM

Title: Another GTO
Post by: AlanJohn on September 13, 2017, 08:39:43 AM

I've just bought another Gto l'll post some pictures as l start it and later when l've completed it that's no four l must be going bonkers it's blue at the moment but l don't think that colour is correct lam sure it was gold originally and painted by previous owner my last one that was red is now bieng repainted in white with black graphics l'll post some pictures of that one soon hopefully it'll look more like it was as new

Title: Re: Another GTO
Post by: BRT-GTR on September 13, 2017, 09:11:25 AM

   Hi Alan.
                  Is this the one from DKs ?   Looks like it was originally a Gold/chrome 1970 model GTO from the info quoted in the ad.  Too late to warn you about the BS addiction  :D ;D :D,  well you can't take it with you so enjoy what makes you happy.  banana.  Where are you, by the way.
                   Brian.
                   

Title: Re: Another GTO
Post by: AlanJohn on September 13, 2017, 11:56:26 AM

Yes it is Brian
Started it all the electrics work and it has a good spark the left piston rings are siezed solid and the chrome plate is shot so that ones off for replayting the right hand side looks like new so l'm intending to leave alone ld be interested in your thoughts on that decision what would you do??
Kind regards
Alan

Title: Re: Another GTO
Post by: moonpup on September 13, 2017, 01:14:26 PM

Wonder which "Blue GTO" it is?

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2004/12/article/memorable-motorcycles-bridgestone-gto/

Title: Re: Another GTO
Post by: moonpup on September 13, 2017, 01:19:28 PM

or this one.....

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1967-bridgestone-350-gto1.htm

Title: Re: Another GTO
Post by: AlanJohn on September 13, 2017, 02:03:01 PM

I just checked and my latest one is a December 1969 which is clearly marked on the silver information sticker under the headlight on the frame which is gold and chrome pretty obvious as the side panels are that colour l just wasn't looking properly it's been a long day
Alan John

Title: Re: Another GTO
Post by: BRT-GTR on September 14, 2017, 02:40:59 PM

Alan,
        Maybe lift the head on the right side to check the chrome. Agree, if it ain't broke don't fix it. ::)
                 Brian.

Title: Re: Another GTO
Post by: AlanJohn on September 15, 2017, 02:44:38 AM

Brian
I did just that it looks like new almost to good maybe it was started to be rebuilt then left unfinished the good side was all bolted down properly the bad side was all lose even the exhaust was undone
Thanks for your input
Alan from sunny Somerset