Gorgeous, just gorgeous.
Looks like plastic.
It flowed out really nicely. You may have noticed the needle nosed ViseGrips clamped on the underside. That was the only way I could get good coverage on all those angles. I couldn't shoot it hanging on a wire. So I clamped them on and sprayed my hand
Right now the flywheel's back off of it to replace the plug wire. I had redone the ends and it's too short. The muffler is painted and installed. The carb kit's ordered. She's all but done.
You gonna sell it?
No stinking way! For a Stihl nut like me, it's way too cool to sell.
Don't even try. You ain't gettin' it
This saw is cool, but I'm just trying to get it done so that I can get started on the 07S. Now that's going to be COOL!
Pot life once the catalyst and reducer are mixed is only 4 hours. Shelf life of the catalyst once opened is two weeks. The paint by itself should be good for some time. You don't want to waste this stuff, that's for sure. It isn't cheap.
This is saw concours. All saws from the factory had some cosmetic nicks and such. This is more Like Pebble beach for Cars. Perfect in every way possible. One of the most enjoyable threads I have ever seen.
This saw is cool, but I'm just trying to get it done so that I can get started on the 07S. Now that's going to be COOL!
Hey Brad, Just wondering, do you keep track of how much time you have invested in your restore jobs?
I no doubt that you could make a living doing this. I'm sure there is a market for this with as many collectors out there. You defiantly go the extra mile when doing this. Have you ever thought about doing any old Homelites, or Macs? There are millions of them out there just waiting for you. All them orange and white saws are going to make you color blind. I will donate to you the first old Homelite if you want to try it. I have an old Homelie 700G thats would love to speak again.
Brad,
I might be telling my grandmother how to suck eggs, but I have a tip for you.
I've painted a few of those shrouds in the past and before you reassemble the trigger mechanism take a round file to the two holes where the little steel dowels go through that hold the trigger. If you don't there will be paint in the holes that will chip and take some of the surface paint with it as you drive the dowels back in.
I think its a 700G or maybe just a 700. New parts are hard to find for alot of these vintage saws. When it come to collectors, most that are serious will pay top dollar for quality work.I keep track of the $$$ but not the time. I'd really be surprised if I could make money at this. Not only are the parts expensive, but there probably $75 of paint materials for one saw.
What old Homey did you have in mind? I'm assuming parts aren't so expensive for them?
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