Bridgestone Motorcycle Parts Discussion Board
Bridgestone Tech Talk => 350 Talk => Topic started by: Richard Clark BS parts on June 10, 2010, 11:18:53 AM
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People who did work on the 350 GTR
Below is a list of people who helped with the project: More will be added as restoration moves forward.
General Restoration:
Steve Reed of Carb Worx supplied: Carburation and carb cleaning, Ultra Sonic Cleaning of crankshaft cases, carbs, most anything! Wheel/rim building, lacing, Expert engine building and restoration, using 30 years of racing background. Also general restoration:
He does the BEST work, very friendly and willing to help you too. Contact him at:
Carb Worx
Steve Reed
PO Box 13
Huddleston VA 24101
540-588-0007
Email: reedme00@gamail.com
Parts Supply:
Richard Clark, provider of this site, supplied all the new and reproduction parts used in this Bridgestone restoration:
Technicial and background history knowledge of Bridgestone motorcycles
We are in process of inventoring all our parts, when completed, will be able to give immediate answers to parts inquires
Richard Clark
4846 Quarry Rd
New Albany IN 47150
812-944-1643 8am-6pm EST Weekdays
Email bsparts@aye.net
Sandblasting and powder coating
Good quality sandblasting without using too much pressure, smooth powder coating using care as to control buildup.
Blue Ridge Power Coatings
434-821-3024
Fuel tank chrome and painting, oil tank and battery cover:
Having a fuel tank restored is a big expensive job, I feel it is best to entrust one shop to do the complete job. This way one company cannot say that other did something wrong. For our 350 GTR fuel tank, we used Scott’s Custom Body, he coordinated the chrome himself.
Scott’s workman ship is one of the best. We sent him a restorable tank, he sent back a much better than new tank, Excellent. Contact information below:
Scott"s Custom Body
4112 Conroe St
Manitowoc WI 54220
920-683-9590
Ask for Scott
Chrome Plating: Thin easy damaged parts:
Mufflers and all thin parts, we used Brown’s Plating; this shop does some of the best work in the country. They are fast and supply excellent service and shipping. However they are very expensive. But the old saying “you get what you pay for” is well said, concerning Browns. Turn around time was only 1 week. Contact information below:
Brown Plating Service
1010 Krebs Station Road
Paducah KY 42003
270-554-1146
Ask for Ronnie
Chrome Plating: Heavy steel parts:
Rims and other thick steel parts were shipped to Shelbyville Plating; this shop does nice work at reasonable prices. You must pack the parts well and ask them to save your packing to return the parts. This is a nice general chrome shop for heavier pieces, they do not use as many plating steps, therefore the parts need to be thicker, so they can buff out the rust pits. The returned parts were very nice, much better than original Bridgestone chrome. We did send them a couple of headlight shells that were not too heavily rusted; they did an excellent job, even on these thin items. Turn around time was about 5 weeks. Contact information below:
Shelbyville Plating
1010 Saint Joseph
Shelbyville IN 46176
317-398-7040
Ask for Mike
General Painting
Smaller parts like tail light assembly, fork legs, other brackets sanded down and refinish painted and clearcoat.
Did nice work with care to match the original Bridgestone colors
B & J Auto Body
tel 434-525-5105
fax 434-525-4172
Ask for Bill Steele