1974 Husqvarna CR 250 Mag

I just picked up a 1974 Husqvarna CR 250 Mag. I plan on restoring it over time.

It looks like it is an excellent candidate for a restoration. Too bad someone 'soiled' what looks to be the original tank. For your sake I hope it is the original as you really do not want to know how much a trashed tank would cost you, much less a nice one. It looks to be complete except for number plate and the expansion chamber looks to be in very good shape

Nice find!

Can't wait to read your progress.

The Mag is of the greatest bikes IMHO...I have owned a few nd have one today that I race and ompete on regularly...If you need any parts, help, Gas tanks, etc....just shout...great looking bike...

The tank is original, it's just painted over and kind of rusty inside. I've been trying to clean the inside and I've been stripping the paint off of it.

I'll definitely need all the help I can get. This is my first Husky and I probably will have a ton of questions. I was wondering if you do know the color codes for the tank and the frame?

Thanks
Bill

Husqvarna Frame Silver Color Code

Use 611 Fast Harner 50/50
To ensure gasloine resistance
Quart Formula:

CF 20939.3
CF100314.1
CF524.6
CF1228.6
CF1102.8
CF214444.5
CF22470.7

Not perfectly sure on the Husky RED yet but will verify and post ...

Mugella Red is from Club Husky Newsletters. Craig shows the components for DuPont and also mention it was a modified . I would check for a match between a 70's Volvo or Saab. It would make sense Husqvarna would use colors available commonly within Sweden.

There are 2 ways to derust a fuel tank that I know of. Electrolysis and Evapo-Rust. I prefer Evapo-Rust as there is no electricity dancing about in water. I would start by removing the fuel tap and using a cup or 2 of aquarium gravel and water to break down the rust. Rinse out well with water and dry. Block the fuel tap(you can use Silly Putty but I would put the tap back in)and fill with Evapo-Rust. 3 gallon of Evapo-Rust would cost about $24 gallon and after the tank you can use it to treat any thing else that may be rusted. After derusting the inside I would treat the inside with Caswell Epoxy Fuel tank sealer. Anything less than a catalyzed sealer has been proven to fail from the ethanol in our fuel supply. I have gotten Evapo-Rust from Autozone and Harbor Freight stores.

Vinegar works well for cleaning out gas tanks.

Does vinegar derust as that is more of a problem here on the East coast?

White vinegar will derust.... Takes about 3 weeks to work it magic.....Molasses is the best to remove rust from the inside of a tank. I use the molasses I get from the local feed mill....it's by far the best approach I have used...good luck..