An example of why the restoration costs are so high.
Recent eBay sale (not me on either end)
Sold. $455 + shipping.
I have all the parts now for my BC1300 build and just finished painting the frame color matched to the original Bonanza blue.
$300 alone for the paint (epoxy primer, base blend of two blues with a green tint and clear coat).
The restoration is the part I enjoy, but often maddening. I bought a nearly complete roller just to get the clutch/chain guard which will need some repairs.
Chrome will be over $1,000 but I have an extra pair of fenders and front lower forks I threw in.
I wonder if the fully restored bike will be worth as much as the parts. That said, I like bring things back from the dead and there will be one more complete and original BC1300 on the scene. Strange, but I’m not a collector (except for tools) so once I get it completely finished I’ll
probably put it up for sale (and then regret it
Recent eBay sale (not me on either end)
Sold. $455 + shipping.
I have all the parts now for my BC1300 build and just finished painting the frame color matched to the original Bonanza blue.
$300 alone for the paint (epoxy primer, base blend of two blues with a green tint and clear coat).
The restoration is the part I enjoy, but often maddening. I bought a nearly complete roller just to get the clutch/chain guard which will need some repairs.
Chrome will be over $1,000 but I have an extra pair of fenders and front lower forks I threw in.
I wonder if the fully restored bike will be worth as much as the parts. That said, I like bring things back from the dead and there will be one more complete and original BC1300 on the scene. Strange, but I’m not a collector (except for tools) so once I get it completely finished I’ll
probably put it up for sale (and then regret it