But I'am going to finish it as close to the way it came from bonanza as I can .
I must admit to getting a bit hot under the collar on some comments made here recently concerning vintage builds. Over the past few years, I've restored bikes missing several key pieces. All I had to go on were fuzzy printed photos of rehashed brochures I stole off the internet.
Several times I've considered going with my own design instead of adhering to the original design. So much easier, because you're fabricating anyway. On those two Powell rollers I sold, I spent hours trying to find the correct size idler pulleys, and designing individual components within those drive systems so a skilled machinist could turn them for me. (Several parts involved)
A couple of fiberglass Cat seat pans for example. Lots of work and 3D thought patterns.
I like modified and scratch built things, but sometimes building something to original specifications is a lot more difficult than coming up with my own designs and test fitting a few times until it's right.
After that hot rod Powell you made last year, no mini bike is going to trip your trigger anymore. At least that's the way it happens with me. A vintage restoration has it's own rewards, but they're personal. This stainless chain guard is a perfect example. Looks great.