22 August 2005 | Body work, Body work
During August 2005, I’m in France for vacation, so I can go to the body shop, the body is almost finished: sm_173First sight to the beast 😉 sm_174The interior and the front unit are gray sm_175The exterior panels will stay on primer until the final paint...
13 July 2005 | Mechanical, SM, SM, SM, SM, SM, SM
While waiting to go ahead with the engine, I switch to the gearbox: first cleaning with gasoline, first pass with a gross metallic brush, second pass with a softer brush and then finishing with a towel full of degreaser. I found a degreasing product with an orange...
9 May 2005 | Uncategorized
I first thought that I will not have any pictures of the body work, but yes, I got some! Here are the first ones: sm_157We start with an overview: the usual trunk bottom is in bad shape sm_158Then it’s the bottom of each rear fenders, in very bad shape also...
23 March 2005 | Mechanical
I ordered many parts to the french SM Club, like valves, timing chains and engine gasket set. I will be able to start working on the engine. Anyway, I will probably give the engine to a professional to install and adjust the valves and chains. I start by cleaning...
