New restoration

Maverick · Post by **Maverick** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 9:45 am

I have just started restoring my 65 dream. I want it to look as original as possible. I would like to know what is painted and what is polished.

Engine block?
Engine side covers?
Wheel hubs?
Shock mounts?

The handlebar attachments and carb cover are still silver so I know these.
The starter is still painted silver.

What color red is the best match for original? I haven't been to my paint store yet to see if he has any color codes for hondas.

houseowax · Post by **houseowax** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 4:50 pm

Maverick-

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure I'm not.

Side covers are painted, but removable round covers (oil pump and stator cover) should be polished aluminum.
Starter motor and it's side covers are all painted.
Carb covers are painted.
Header collars and horn are painted.

Some people paint their engine blocks, but I think originally these were just unpainted cast aluminum.

Dunno if the points cover was polished or no (I think it looks good polished) but I know it wasn't painted.
Hubs and shock mounts were unpainted.

I don't know the paint codes for the red, but I'm sure I've seen it discussed here. Look at 4shorts restoration thread for starters, I think he got it right.

Someone will undoubtedly chime in to tell me I'm wrong, so take my advice with a grain of salt.

joeweir1 · Post by **joeweir1** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:09 am

As far as paint if you take off the chrome tank covers the paint is usually still unmolested and they could probably scan it at a paint supplier to get you as close as possible.

Maverick · Post by **Maverick** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 11:14 am

My chain cover is red on top and silver on bottom. Is this correct?

houseowax · Post by **houseowax** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 11:29 am

Nope. But It sounds kinda cool!

Should match the body color on both top and bottom.