1989 3CV Streetfighter Project

[Millietant]

Looks like you've got the bit between your teeth now Fred. Great to see

[aviationfred]

The engine and swingarm are installed. Working on alot of small items. A few months ago my brother brought his 89 FJ from Florida for me to work on. I installed a 4-1 exhaust and I kept the OEM exhaust. I have begun the process of removing 35 years of road grime and the OEM paint to expose the stainless tubing..The Tail cowling was filled, trimmed, fitted and mounted.
I also did a test on painting a 2 tone pattern.
Hopefully my wheels will be done today.

Fred

[fj1289]

Last picture looks like you are assembling a transformer!

Awesome progress!

[aviationfred]

Whoo Hoo the Wheels are done...... Now that I will be able to roll it around.... it will be going to the upholstery shop to get a seat made.

Teaser wheel photo.

Fred

[aviationfred]

It is starting to look like a Motorcycle finally. Still a lot of work to be done. The 3 big items are

1: A seat needs to be made from scratch.

1a: Once the bike is back from the upholstery shop, the bodywork can be painted.

2: The exhaust needs to be fabicated/welded

3: The wiring harness needs to be made.

Fred

[Pat Conlon]

Any plans for a hugger?

[aviationfred]

Any plans for a hugger?

Pat,

No plans for a Hugger. I am using this Vertical Mud Guard/License plate holder. The Tag Frame has a built in Tag Light

Fred

[aviationfred]

I went with the EK 530 Z3D chain.

Fred

[aviationfred]

For this build, I wanted a different look and decided against the Renntec engine guards. I found Carbon Fiber Case Savers. They are made in Germany and use Steel inserts embedded in the Carbon Fiber to protect the Aluminum parts. The covers are listed for the XJR1300 on the website. www.carbonadi.de .
I originally discovered these covers on eBay for my VFR's. From the website, they DO NOT ship to the United States. I had to have them shipped to a friend in England, then have it shipped to the US. The 1st photo is from their brochure.


Fred

[aviationfred]

I took the Build to Morley's Muscle and Ryan Ashby helped fabricate the exhaust mid pipes. They are just tacked welded together. They will be finished at the end of the week. I think they look awesome for a couple of amateurs.


Fred

[aviationfred]

Moving along while the exhaust is being welded.
Working with parts received from fellow FJ owners. The lower cowling from Craig Ovadia and decals from Jeff Shaw.

Fred

[joebloggs]

Moving along while the exhaust is being welded.
Working with parts received from fellow FJ owners. The lower cowling from Craig Ovadia and decals from Jeff Shaw.

Fred

I'd have gone with 1188, sounds more impressive then 1200............ If you know what I mean

[aviationfred]

I went to 3 different upholstery shops and left without a warm fuzzy from any of them . I decided to attempt making a seat myself.

I found a material called Kydex that came in sheet form that can be molded into shap with a heat gun. 4' x 6' x 1/16" sheet for $25.00

Kydex cut to shape,  the use of a heat gun, some fiber glass, foam and Marine grade vinyl and I think I have a usable seat.


Fred

[aviationfred]

The painting is now complete.  
Now the real fun begins. Building a new, custom wire harness.



Fred

[giantkiller]

Hey Fred. I'm terrible at wiring. Any and all details are appreciated.
Awesome build Fred.