I had initially thought to just stick it on the road and have a play with it before deciding on whether to restore it or not. I encountered a few problems at that point, like it not having an electrical system, a fuel tank that was full of rust and leaked like a sieve or any brakes.....
So I decided to do a strip and rebuild. Its been a bit of an education for a number of reasons. Firstly I did not take most of it apart so had no memory of where bits went and there were a lot of bits missing that I subsequently identified from drawings.
I had to make a lot of the parts for it myself on the lathe/milling machine which was actually a lot of fun to do.
Paul at Military Can Am needs a mention here as he has been amazingly supportive in getting me bits and pieces that I needed on a constant drip and has been full of sage advice. He is a real gentleman and I would not have got to the stage I am at without his help.
I also had a lot of help from Tony (forumite Can AM) who is a good friend and a Can Am nut and also Can Am clinic.
Ok so thats the Oscar speech over. A few photographs follow. As usual all comments and questions welcome.
Day 1 after collection from Ron.
Today - Nearly Done!!
Pictures of some of the work I have done a to it.
Fuel tank repairs, brazing the holes up!!
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No wiring loom!
New build wiring loom
