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Post by jhbietz on Mar 11, 2011 14:45:40 GMT -6
Well I got anouther project. Don't ask me when I will find time to restore it but I would love to be able to ride it before the snow flies again. Attachments:
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Post by mthomas on Mar 11, 2011 14:57:22 GMT -6
Looks awesome,
Please keep us posted with pics of progress.
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Post by jhbietz on Mar 11, 2011 15:20:38 GMT -6
Some more pictures Don't expect any progress on this one soon. I have to get my 150 to 250 conversion done which is turning into a real PITA. I also have to get the little custom 50 done. Attachments:
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Post by jhbietz on Mar 11, 2011 15:38:07 GMT -6
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Post by jhbietz on Mar 11, 2011 19:26:20 GMT -6
I have some pictures of the 150 conversion in the 250 section. I will be updating the three next week when I get the motor mounts welded in. Then I can get the cooling system done and put her back together again.
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Post by wolfhound on Mar 12, 2011 5:53:31 GMT -6
Boy, this one brings back memories!! I can remember visiting the local Western Auto dealer
in Asheville, NC when I was a teenager and lusting after a Cushman Silver Eagle that they
had on display. Every kid I knew wanted one but none of us had the money to buy one.
Please keep us up to date on restorations on this one. A real collectors item.
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Post by madcollie on Mar 12, 2011 8:28:11 GMT -6
This might be THE best project so far, IMHO! Who says there's no American made scooters?  ;D  Jhbietz, go for the all out and you might end up with something like... M/C Attachments:
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Post by jhbietz on Mar 12, 2011 10:56:01 GMT -6
WOW M/C, that one is stunning! I can only hope that mine looks that good someday.
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Post by wolfhound on Mar 12, 2011 12:44:54 GMT -6
Dont forget the Salsbury scooter. Both Salsbury and Cushman started manufacturing scooters
in 1936. Salsbury just a few months before Cushman. Salsbury closed production in 1948, I think and Cushman continued into the early 60s.
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Post by madcollie on Mar 12, 2011 13:16:04 GMT -6
Wolfhound, there are others and one that I know of is building right now in California. They are based on the old school Mustangs. A little pricey but that's America for ya. www.californiascooterco.com/To me, these bikes are very cool! M/C Attachments:
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Post by wolfhound on Mar 16, 2011 10:44:52 GMT -6
MC, I have visited this site before. You are right, a bit pricy but really cool looking scoots.
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