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chuggz
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 10:19 am Post subject: 1982 atc70 resto Reply with quote Back to top

hello there this is my first post on here but been looking on these forums for ages and finally joined, i scored a 1982 atc 70 for $150 dollars aus yes im from australia ,
well it was pretty shabby was missing a front wheel and didnt run ,once i got it home i done the usual checks spark and fuel it fired up so then i set to restoring this old girl and here are some pics of my build so far hope u like

when i got her home



pulled down straightening frame

forks

kreemed the tank cause was rusted to buggery


and did a full rebuild on the motor sand blasted and painted new gasket kit lapped valves new rings honed barrel and got a helicoil done on the spark plug hole



 
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chuggz
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 10:21 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

motor in frame








had to make a new footpeg foot rest thing cause one was missing


my exhaust all welded up and repainted with potbelly black paint



sent my tank and forks out to a mate to paint in his booth waiting on them still


original plastics in good shape no cracks so going to try ans renew them if not maybe buy new ones



so thats all the pics i have for now at the moment im waiting on my tank and forks a full sticker kit rear atc sticker tank decals etc, and my seat is at the upholsterers ill keep use posted as i do more hope u like it as much as i do cheers
 
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chuggz
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 10:21 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

ok heres some updates got my seat back today my tank and forks heres some pics





just waiting on stickers now and reassemble oh and i am makin a custom grab handle like the one i have seen on atrike on the 50 nuts dvd called twinky
 
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chuggz
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 10:22 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

got some updates for yas all

made a new chain tensioner the old sproket one was rooted pics


now ill jjust put some random pics of it together just gotta stick my tank stickers on, i am waiting for the paint to fully cure cause ive had problems when i did my 99 z50 tank stickers, the paint was dry but reacted with the decal and made it bubble, any way heres pics






 
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Mart 300r
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Joined: 02 Jun 2008
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 11:01 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Nice job mate love it.
Oh and welcome to the site!!
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1984 ATC 300R, 1986 TRX 500R,1984 ATC 200X, ATC 70 WITH CUSTOM LAYDOWN 250R ENGINE, 125CC CUSTOM THUMPSTER TRIKE
 
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ForeverThreeWheels
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Joined: 18 Nov 2008
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Location: Maitland

PostPosted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 11:12 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Yeah welcome dude. Awesome post, great trike and that grab bar is unfreakin real.. i love it! Good stuff! Cool
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millsi
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Joined: 26 Jan 2008
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 6:49 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

im a fan!
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1974 Atc 70 custom
1982 Atc 70 for the mrs
1985 Atc 70
 
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HondaGrant
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Joined: 18 Feb 2007
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Location: Newcastle NSW

PostPosted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 9:06 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

That looks unreal, nice job mate Cool .
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chuggz
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 27, 2009 6:17 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

thanks guys,i stuck my tank decals on today they look great really finish it off ill put up some pics soon.

forever hows your trike coming along ur build is awesome cant wait to see more pics
 
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ForeverThreeWheels
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 27, 2009 10:19 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

chuggz wrote:
thanks guys,i stuck my tank decals on today they look great really finish it off ill put up some pics soon.

forever hows your trike coming along ur build is awesome cant wait to see more pics

Gee thanx mate...im waiting on a lot of cool stuff to be shipped from the states...dont worry i'll be sure to post plenty of pics bro!
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HaggLE
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Joined: 16 Mar 2009
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 5:40 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

chuggz wrote:
thanks guys,i stuck my tank decals on today they look great really finish it off ill put up some pics soon.

forever hows your trike coming along ur build is awesome cant wait to see more pics

If you get your mate spray some 2 pak clear over the the tank with the decals they will be longer lasting particularly if you spill some fuel.

One of the best restos ive seen in a long time.
 
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chuggz
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:31 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

hey guys finished my build heres some pics

 
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