What Else Have You Restored?

[moonpup]

Thought I'd see what other things members have restored and I'll start it off with something a little out of the ordinary. 

Back in 1998, my garage caught fire and burned up my next resto project, a 1970 Datsun 240Z. After getting everything rebuilt and the garage stocked up with new tools, I wasn't sure if I wanted to do another car or not, but those tools were just calling out to me.

One day on the way to the Post Office, I spotted a garage sale and decided to stop and check it out. I went home with $10 less in my wallet and this...... a 1966 Western Auto Wizard Roto-Tiller by Gilson Brothers!

[moonpup]

and a close-up of the engine....

[ziggy stardust]

I restored this 76 RE5A about five years ago.




Z

[reed]

This is what i have restored a Porsche 911 SC.
I do have some new seats to put in at sometime.
Great car to drive.
Thanks.
Steve.

[moonpup]

 I definitely need to start restoring things that are more fun to use when finished like you guys!

[BS Mechanic]

Moonpup I agree!  A few years ago, while working on my daughter's old Citation, I suddenly realized that when it was finished, and it was running again, it would still be just an old Citation!

[reed]

This is one to be restored its a old Kwik- way seat cutting and valve refacing machine.
Its so well made.
Thanks.
Steve.

[ziggy stardust]

That's boring Steve, this is exciting!   Click on the photo for a closer look.

Z

[reed]

Lee,
Wait till you see the ts 250 Suzuki i just waiting for the tank back and the front and rear mud guards etc.
Thanks.
Steve. 

[disc_valve]

How about a pair of Suzukis. The little 50cc M!2 dates from 1966, and I learnt to ride on it back in 1969. It doesn't seem to be as fast these days - I'm sure it did nearly 80mph when I was 16!??!

The other one is a 1971 T125 Stinger, which I bought part restored about 10 years ago and finished off. I absolutely drooled over the T125 back in the day, but couldn't afford one on a student's allowance, so I had to stick with with my original BS90 DeLuxe. The Stinger looks gorgeous, makes ALL the right noises and is a real hoot to ride.

Graham

 

[ziggy stardust]

This was a challenge, click on the photo for a closer look.

Z

[ziggy stardust]

The finished restoration.  Click the photo for a closer look.

Z

[rocketman]

 Nice lot of Suzuki's between Graham and Zig. I have a friend with a mint Stinger, they are a really cool little bike. Zig's RE looks like a typical Bridgestone restoration when found, without the H20 of course. Thanks, Mark.

[coxy]

if i can find my other memory card i will post some pics of the bikes but this clock is my great grand parents i suppose early 1900's this clock used to hang in the brighton baths which closed down at least 40 years before i was thought of there are no council or any other photos of the clock or the baths which is a real shame and i am not sure weather to restore it as it still works .

[reed]

This is a Kawasaki z1000 i restored years ago it came in a box of parts.
So i put it together, and i put a four into one exhaust and it ran well.
Thanks.
Steve.

[reed]

This is how the motorcycle came to me in a real mess, it was a fun project.
Thanks.
Steve.

[coxy]

hey Steve i am going to be baby sitting a z1000 j for a friend for a while i also had a z1r mk11 along time ago

[Mopar5426]

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[moonpup]

"Any Guesses On Whats The Inside"

Pretty Mopars?       

[ziggy stardust]

Oh I don't know? A collection of Bridgestone motorcycles maybe?

Z