1973 Midget build by ianjoub

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Well, I hope VB shipped in a timely manner. I hope to have parts tomorrow (the new jet), and do some work tomorrow evening after normal shop hours.

I would like to fire it up, see if the carbs will allow it to run smoothly. One of my carb pistons does not move as freely as I would like, I may need a new one.

I also have to make 2 brake connections still: the hard lines into the proportioning valve (splitter on the right side of the engine bay). Once those are done, I can fill and bleed the brakes and see if the master cylinder and rear wheel cylinders are ok.

Also in my VB order is a 7/8" front sway bar and all the poly bushings for both the front and rear suspensions. I may have to plan more time for that install as I want to media blast all the suspension components and powdercoat or paint them. I have a powdercoat system but need to find a free oven on craigslist.

2-5-2011

Ok, VB didn't ship in a timely manner or UPS is dropping the ball :shrug:

Here is some progress though:

New caliper and stainless line. I turned this rotor, but it is too thin. New ones will be ordered.



I left this rotor alone, no point in turning it.....



I worked on fitting the fiberglass bugeye front clip. It looks like it will be useable. The lines to the existing body will work when I make the front hinge





Looks good from the front as well



The only problem was the radiator was too tall. The top of it prevented the front of the 'hood' from going as low as it needed to. I removed it for the previous pics. It appears I will have to find a properly sized radiator and electric fan setup. The bike radiator will fit when I do the conversion. I hate to have to spend the $$$$ on one 'just for now', but I have to do what I have to do! I am fairly sure my local 800 radiator vendor will do the legwork for me when I call him with some measurements.