1971 Enduro 360c

Hi Guys, since I started on the 2nd 360c I figured I'd start a new thread. I've decided to try a Full Monty, and since I've rebuilt the motor, it shouldn't be too awful bad. I disassembled the frame last night and separated all the groups, suspension, frame, wheels, controls/electric. They are all pretty dismal. But that's how I buy them. The frame at the bottom front cradle is destroyed and the knucklehead that welded it probably didn't clean the grease off, and where the original pieces that were replaced are not going to stay. Here's some pics. I'll post some pics of the finished motor as well so everyone can see the whole thing without going over to the "oval case motors" thread. Also, are these frames chrome moly or something other than steel? Thanks Chris

Looks a bit chilly in your area Chris....

And the never ending trail of pics!

Sorry Tony, that's not recent, just when i got it out of storage in January. It's been banging around the shop since! Good work on the auto, were you able to find some paint? I have enough to do 2 coats if you want it I'll send it or i can have a new batch made and send it, let me know.

And more pics!

That's mighty generous of you Chris, I took the tank to Cooma, around 55kms from my farm, left it with him as he's snowed under with work, I'll wait and see how he goes first, if no good, let me know a $$$ figure.
Tony.

Started on the frame today after work. Cut the crap and ground it down to the original metal. Tomorrow I'll order some tube to weld in and try to make it look original. I might trim the fronts all the way and start over, we'll see! Pics

I'm gonna make it right!

More destruction!

The last set!

Wow! What on earth did the PO do to it, try to teach the blind how to use a stick welder!
Thankfully it has now found the right home, without your ability to repair that frame, it would have ended up on the scrapheap.

Oh,My! That looks like Death from Below there!! you'll get it right to Above I'm sure!

Got back from vacation, and had today off so I went ahead and got the new tube cut up and welded in. Still needs some side welds but Much nicer than the crap i cut off!

Some more angles! Now to finish the blasting and take it to Powder!

Great work Chris!

Thanks Tony, I looks sooo much better and will probably last forever! You get your auto tank painted?

Not yet, I have the measurements, now that the family have gone home I have some time. That and waiting for my decals to arrive from the USA, 7 weeks since I ordered them.....

Good job Chris!! Another saved Husky.

Marty

Not perfect but pretty good, those short bends were very hard to match.