1978 KE175 fuel tank

[kdx Geoff]

Hi

l always wanted one of these and now, 35 years later, l have one.




lm going to restore it starting with the tank as l dont think l can do anything to it myself.




Can anyone recommend a tank restorer ? As its such a visual part of the bike and l'll never sell the bike, l want it to look 100% original.

There is some rust in the tank but l dont think its too bad (not that l would know  ) what do you think ?



Thanks

Geoff

[Tony T]

GMC is a legend when it comes to working with metal (but don't tell him I said so.....)
Not sure if this is his thing or not, though?
Can't say I've ever seen a KE that early before. Nice one! 

[Canam370]

I know where there's another complete bike of the same year for sale. PM me if interested and I can forward some details.

[Davey Crocket]

I can do that sucker...rust/paint/decals.....ring me tomorrow... 0412 747 729.

[Simo63]

I can do that sucker...rust/paint/decals.....ring me tomorrow... 0412 747 729.

Yes this old Kiwi ^^^^^^ can't ride through a paddock without hitting something big but he can do wonders with fuel tanks .. you should see the one he did for Lochie Fox's CZ250 ..... drool-worthy tank if ever there was one.

[Davey Crocket]

Enough of the "old" sonny....at least I'm not a tree hugger. ...you might have to change your name to Koala63.

[Simo63]

Enough of the "old" sonny....at least I'm not a tree hugger. ...you might have to change your name to Koala63.

I'm no tree hugger either John .. if the greenies saw what I did to those trees they'd be after me for sure ... at least they halted my progress down the hill.

And note the new avatar 

[mainline]

Enough of the "old" sonny....at least I'm not a tree hugger. ...you might have to change your name to Koala63.

I'm no tree hugger either John .. if the greenies saw what I did to those trees they'd be after me for sure ... at least they halted my progress down the hill.

And note the new avatar 

Had a chuckle when I saw that the other day. Not enough Drop Bear references getting around these days.

[Tony T]

I can do that sucker...rust/paint/decals.....ring me tomorrow... 0412 747 729.

ooops.... 
Sorry mate, I forgot about you.... 

[GMC]

GMC is a legend when it comes to working with metal (but don't tell him I said so.....)
Not sure if this is his thing or not, though?
Can't say I've ever seen a KE that early before. Nice one! 

Thanks but I only do alloy tanks, not really interested in touching steel tanks.
I don't do paint either but I do have a nice set of Derwents if you want me to touch it up

[Tony T]

I do have a nice set of Derwents if you want me to touch it up

I'll bet you were one of those rich kids with the BIG box of Derwents too...... 

[kdx Geoff]

I know where there's another complete bike of the same year for sale. PM me if interested and I can forward some details.

There's always room in the shed for another bike  will pm you

I can do that sucker...rust/paint/decals.....ring me tomorrow... 0412 747 729.

and ring you today.

Thanks all

Geoff