Marc 1 Vintage Bonanza Build

[marc 1]

I had all of the original Bonanza nuts and bolts zinc platted so everything you see is from the original mini bike minus a few that were lost in the process! :blink::no: I did get 97.5% of the pieces back, and for that I am thankful!:wink::laugh: I won't tell you which ones are replacments. Also, I think I have an official roller.

 

[buckeye]

Wow Mark. That is a beauty.:thumbsup:

 

[jdogg]

Above and beyond!! Stellar job!!

 

[marc 1]

As promised, here is the updated pic of the roller with t.p.

 

[marc 1]

The brake lever is mounted as is the throttle assembly. Both of these are the original from 1969. Could have saved some money buying some re-pops but I really wanted to use as many original pieces as possible.

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[marc 1]

Yes this is one of the screws that did not make it back from the zinc plating. I should be able to find another. Just don't tell anyone.:wink::thumbsup:

 

[owend]

Great looking bike Marc!

 

[logman]

can I get that color code?
It Rocks!


Bonanza Brotherhood Cheesehead chapter

 

[N8ball]

Wow! You are keeping it real on this build. Even re-plated the original hardware. Next level stuff right here.

 

[marc 1]

can I get that color code?
It Rocks!


Bonanza Brotherhood Cheesehead chapter

I will get you the code soon.

 

[marc 1]

Today I placed the rear chain. I went with the high strength chain. There is no master link for these chains as far as I know. I had to use a chain break to shorten and press together. The gold coloring on the chain matches well with the golden rope on the seat. I also went with this chain because I am tired of readjusting the chain on my 1500.

 

[marc 1]

The motor is getting close. Just placed it in the frame to do some throttle cable measuring.

 

[marc 1]

Wow! You are keeping it real on this build. Even re-plated the original hardware. Next level stuff right here.

Thanks N8. These original parts are just a little higher quality than the repops. And its kinda fun using the original parts put on at the Bonanza factory in San Jose. Brings me back.

 

[YOOP]

sweet :drool::drool:

 

[gobigorgohome]

very nice build

 

[Docdc]

Wow, that bike is beautiful. The chrome just pops.

Doc

 

[owend]

Very nice job Marc.:thumbsup:

 

[cletus]

Gorgeous build man I'm jealous. Wish mine wasn't in such bad shape when I got it or I'd do a resto like that . Top notch man

 

[marc 1]

Thanks guys ! Almost done.

 

[manchester1]

Looks awesome :drool: