Blasted Triumph

[cc rider]

Thanks guys. Yeah, all 3 rear wheels were from swappies. As was the bike itself. There's a few swaps coming up soon. So may have a squizz around for (betta) rims. I'm on a very tight budget though, so if I can't get wheels sorted soon, I can go on with the rest of the rebuild & come back to them.
If it would be of any interest to anyone, I think I'll blog about the rest of the bike, since it doesn't really pertain to the blasting subject. It may get boring other wise.
There's a sand blaster behind my bike shop, I'll show him the rim & see what he thinks.

cheers
CC

[YellowDog]

You been to a swap meet and seen suitable rims in better condition than these ones?

Fair comment

I'm more used to taking years to complete such a project and keeping the need for a better set of rims (and other parts) in the back of my mind until they eventually show up, which stimulates me into doing a bit more work.

[cc rider]

Hub all reshaped. Running true. Pics of frame & front end later tonight. Hopefully stripped, if it doesn't rain.
May have to get fabricated rims one day. Like you said YellowDog, in back of mind. About to go see how the front wheel looks.
cheers
CC

[Motu]

I had a 350 version many years ago....and I never got it together.The factory was bombed in WWII,and the tooling for the singles destroyed....but if you own one you probably know that.Lots of ''other'' Triumph parts fit,so some mix and match can be done.Keep us posted with all progress....no matter how small,because they will be important to you,even if not to others.

[cc rider]

Cheers Motu, do you have any pics or info on it? I figure some of the very early (1937/8) Tiger series parts might be interchangable. Haha! Just realized, I probably have some
I do appreciate the support. Yes, getting the last engine bolt out of the frame did put a rather big grin on the face. It's good having folk to help out with answers & feedback, even if it is over an ocean.
Engine & gear box have more bolts in them then the ex's harley. lol
Ya can't really see in these pics, but I've had new engine & gearbox mounts fabricated. They still need to be tidy'd up & painted. The gearbox is a 350 (turns over). The one I got with the bike was a piece of shyte, long story.
So tonights pics are some of the frame & tank (a few dents, but nothing serious.). Dismantling the front end & wheel are Tues jobs.
There's a bearing joint next to my bike shop, so will see if they can help with axle/hub bearings. Won't buy yet, just see what they have.

[Pedrostt500]

I have found POR15 a great product, get rid of any loose paint and rust, then paint the POR15 on, it seals the metal from oxygen so stops rust dead in the painted areas, though it needs a top coat of a UV proof paint, as POR15 has no UV protectin, would be ideal for the insides of your rims, use cheap brushes as when it sets it goes rock hard, also wear latex gloves as its a bastard to get off your skin.

[Dodgyiti]

+1 on that whole post, good stuff, tough as nails but don't get it on your skin, he says after the first time using it on a car floorpan underneath splashing it around willy-nilly

[jellywrestler]

Bead Blasting is fine, I'm BB my Vincent stands this morning and its taking me about twenty minutes a stand even after scraping the paint off where possible before, I mention the time as its certainally not digging into it at all.
I'd stay celar of sand of course although with the right operator sand is ok just you can't be guaranteed the right operator!
Soda or Vapour blasting comes into its own with soft alloy so its overboard for a steel frame whereas beads will be enough to ensure the rust is gone but not too harsh.
A good bead blaster will have the facility to etch prime it pretty well straight after too, if they can't offer this eservice they're not onto it
good luck, I took my Vincent off the build bench yesterday, after 6 years restoring it and have a couple of hours fitting the fuel lines and stands and then a bit of riding to do.

[jellywrestler]

I have found POR15 a great product, get rid of any loose paint and rust, then paint the POR15 on, it seals the metal from oxygen so stops rust dead in the painted areas.

On the contrary I was dissapointed with the POR15. I bead blasted my bits, cleaned with their product and stuck it into the hot water cupboard till painting time, painted as per their instructions to the letter. I made an error when appyling the top coats of two-pack, on the por tiecoat (the correct product for between por and two pack) and had to strip it all off.
Thought it would be a hard job but no, i peeled 6 sq inches of it off in one go with a knife! and the metal had signs of rust. The only thing i can put it down o ista maybe my spray system had water in it, or a inferior product.
Bead blasting a proper clean and a good etch primer is what I'd recommend.
Thenm again ask ten different people abot paint and you'll get ten different answers...

[cc rider]

I have found POR15 a great product.... would be ideal for the insides of your rims

Good one Pedro, ta. I'll see if they have the product over here & read up about it.

Bead Blasting is fine, I'm BB my Vincent stands this morning...
I'd stay celar of sand of course although with the right operator sand is ok just you can't be guaranteed the right operator!
Soda or Vapour blasting comes into its own with soft alloy so its overboard for a steel frame whereas beads will be enough to ensure the rust is gone but not too harsh.
A good bead blaster will have the facility to etch prime it pretty well straight after too, if they can't offer this eservice they're not onto it
good luck, I took my Vincent off the build bench yesterday, after 6 years restoring it and have a couple of hours fitting the fuel lines and stands and then a bit of riding to do.

Sand blasting was out before I even start. I'm kinda keen on trying the Soda. Have been given a good quote for frame, front girder, tank, tool box etc. The rims, should I be able to use them, will probably be garnet blasted.
Had a customer in the bike shop today who turns out to be a local blaster. He's coming round to see the bike next wk. He can etch prime as well.
Ordered some bearings for the rear hub. Just some heavy duty roller bearings, they'll do for now. I didn't have to change the axle size etc, so if I come across something more traditional, it won't require any mods.

Heaps of great info jelly, thanks mate. Hope you got out on your Vincent. Had the trump since 2005 (very slack I know), never did anything with it, except have some brackets made. Been scavenging parts at swapmeets etc.

Thanks for the link YellowDog. That particular rim only had a 3 stud hub, I have 8, but am contacting the seller. Looks like a lolly store, aye.

More pics on Tuesday... ready for blasting.

cheers
CC

[reofix]

Did you know ... 100% of the reinforcing steel in NZ is manufactured from scrap!! All contributions gratefully recieved...

[cc rider]

...well, German steel is good quality

Oh & how's the boxer going?


Luckily my vintage gem is not currently in EnZed

[cc rider]

parts off to baster next week... I hope

[cc rider]

Bit of an update.

I've been slack with the "shrimp's" restoration. I'm moving over soon & have been busy sorting & packing.

Frame, front end assembly & tool box off to blasters. Getting baking powder blasted. As it's being done as a joby, I don't know if it'll be back before I move to NZ.

The tank needs a couple dents popped. What are the chances of finding someone who can beat, blast & paint all in the one place?

Not getting rims blasted at this stage as I would rather get the opinions of some of you guys, if you don't mind having a look. I don't want to waste my time/money if getting repos would be smarter.

I'll have to box up the rest of the bike this wknd as I move on the 12th april.
I'm hoping to ship it as parts & not as a bike import like the hondies. Shipping belongings & bikes in a few mths, once settled. (I hope)
I have one last chance to find parts the day before I leave here. There is a bikes only swappy down the road from my place.

It'll be cool to show you guys the bike in person, if anyone is interested that is. Not much to it, but I think it'll scrub quite nice.

cheers
CC

[cave weta]

back before I move to NZ.

The tank needs a couple dents popped. What are the chances of finding someone who can beat, blast & paint all in the one place?

Bring your tank with you if you have room - I can blast, beat and paint here