Featured 1970 T100c

I received delivery on a 1970 T100C a couple of weeks ago. I have already started ordering parts. This is a bike I am looking to first make rideable and then I will get to the complete restoration. My 92 yr old Dad is advising me in working on the bike. He started racing in 48 on a 47 AJS. It's a project for both of us. I am already seeing a huge difference in parts...some are from the US, some English and many are from Taiwan. We are going to go slow and take our time.

 

Thanks I figure I'll replace the cables. Non of them are routed correctly. Lol. The throttle cable drives me crazy Haha. Hanging down like that.

 

I found out the other day that my neighbor across the road from me has a 1970 T100S that was first purchased new in England, toured the country then shipped to the states. I is about the same condition as my C but his tank has a small rust pin hole in it. It is interesting to see the differences in the bikes from the same year. The handle bars are much narrower on his S and lower. More of a cafe style I think. I am trying to talk him out of it as well. He is a Morgan car guy..he has 4 of those so he might need the room, so the bike might be something I can get. It would be cool to have two bikes from the same year but both T100.

 

I believe everything is original as far as the rubber goes. Wiring sure is and it needs to be replaced. It's amazing how much a wiring loom will set a person back. Are the wires gold? LOL

 

This one does have both mudguards painted..with the silver stripe. The front has the license bracket that isn’t needed here in the US. It hasn’t been run in probably 10 years or more..all the gas was drained, no oil in the engine or tank and battery has been removed. I am going to give him some time to think about it then see if I can make him a good offer.

 

a question on painting the frame. A friend of mine tells me he powder coats all frames now. He restores old dirt bikes. Huskys, Hondas, DKW and the like. I am not a huge fan of powder coating as it adds to the thickness of the tubing and it can't be easily patched when it gets chipped. So what do you all recommend? What is the correct paint to use?

 

I looked up the 2K paint that I can get...seems it is a either a black Urethane primer or an Epoxy primer...so I assume this would then be sprayed with their clear coat for finish? Or am I looking at the wrong products. Eastwood 2K Aerosol paint is what I am looking at.

 

Thanks you, as always good advice. I have already purchased the paint from Don Hutchinson and the tank is at a small local paint shop. Taking my time on this bike is how I intend to proceed. I learned along time ago with wood working that it is better to walk away for a while than to proceed when I am frustrated as short cuts tend to look very appealing.