Bonanza Scout project.

[SaltCoupe]

Went and got this one Wednesday. I've already started on it. Seems to have some clutch issues. Takes off really slow but once you get it wound out it's fine. I.D. tag is missing from the motor plate. Maybe the Bonanza gurus can give me some info such as an approximate year?

 

[07Motorboy]

Wicked cool. I have that 3hp Briggs and like it a lot.

 

[bayareaburrito]

Not sure of the year
Here's one I've been working on..

 

[SaltCoupe]

Very nice Burrito! Were they all orange? Mine obviously was and all the pics you posted are as well.

 

[bayareaburrito]

Yes SC i believe they were orange..

 

[SaltCoupe]

Wicked cool. I have that 3hp Briggs and like it a lot.

Thanks Motorboy. Motor starts first pull and runs great. Think I'll just clean up the motor and concentrate on the frame. Forks are a little tweaked so I have to straighten those and I'll paint the frame as well.

 

[SaltCoupe]

Yes SC i believe they were orange..

:thumbsup:

 

[Brooklyn Bob]

Looks like a nice little project.

 

[markus]

cool bike, OMBwarehous has the plates to fix that frame :thumbsup:

Bonanza Jackshaft Plates - Replacement

http://www.OldMiniBikes.com/images/P/SBJSP10-STORE.jpg

 

[SaltCoupe]

Thanks Marcus! I was going to fabricate a piece for that now I won't have to!

 

[SaltCoupe]

Looks like a nice little project.

:thumbsup:

 

[Havasu Dave]

Nice project Salt.

Dupont paint code 4602LH is a very decent "competition orange" you can get in single stage. Looks like that's what came on them from the brochure.

 

[SaltCoupe]

Thanks Dave. I was wondering what color of orange would be correct (or close enough to it). :thumbsup:

 

[bayareaburrito]

I used rattle can chevy orange..Reminds me I need to buy a few more cans..lol
ran out in the middle of painting the frame :scared: ..so nobody look to closely :doah:

 

[Havasu Dave]

Thanks Dave. I was wondering what color of orange would be correct (or close enough to it). :thumbsup:

Hey Salt, here is a link to a Cat I painted with that paint code. I used poly urethane on top for durability, but it was good to go without it. (Single stage)

Just to give an idea how it looks on a mini bike.

http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/strictly-us-vintage/65273-starting-two-cat-2501s-7.html#post564863

 

[bayareaburrito]

Dave
thats a sweet looking color!!
Might have to repaint the MB250 :doah:

 

[SaltCoupe]

Hey Salt, here is a link to a Cat I painted with that paint code. I used poly urethane on top for durability, but it was good to go without it. (Single stage)

Just to give an idea how it looks on a mini bike.

http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/strictly-us-vintage/65273-starting-two-cat-2501s-7.html#post564863

Dave, that bike looks great! Very nice job! Thanks for the info. :thumbsup:

 

[SaltCoupe]

I used rattle can chevy orange..Reminds me I need to buy a few more cans..lol
ran out in the middle of painting the frame :scared: ..so nobody look to closely :doah:

Chevy orange is something I know alot about. Both my hotrods have small block Chevy's painted orange. However I have noticed that different brands of paint are a different shade of orange. (Dupli-color etc.) seems to vary from one manufacturer to another. Happen to remember which one you used? Thanks again buddy!

 

[Havasu Dave]

Dave
thats a sweet looking color!!
Might have to repaint the MB250 :doah:

:thumbsup: Everyone who saw that orange bike thought it was the best color I'd done, compared with the purple, red and green bikes I've done. By far, a crowd pleaser.

Good coverage with that paint, and application was a cinch, even for a novice like myself. Those Bonanzas would look good I think.

 

[SaltCoupe]

:thumbsup: Everyone who saw that orange bike thought it was the best color I'd done, compared with the purple, red and green bikes I've done. By far, a crowd pleaser.

Good coverage with that paint, and application was a cinch, even for a novice like myself. Those Bonanzas would look good I think.

Agree'd! :thumbsup: