V50 Guzzi re-paint ie: Therapy

[nvr2old]

Funny you should say that about the Monza, Pete..I thought it looked pretty cool the way it was, too. I likes the blacked-out wheels especially, I even suggested sand blasting the mufflers and painting those black, too..but Jim wouldn't have any of it..

[steve murdoch]

And certainly the Marzocchi piggyback shocks look appropriate on just about any Guzzi.

[pete]

So you could say he's rescuing the Monza from himself then?

[nvr2old]

Hahaha..I guess that would be one way to look at it.

[alke46]

Larry, did you get my PM from yesterday or is your inbox full?

[nvr2old]

Just saw it..sorry for the delay.

[850 Combat]

I don't believe that it would be possible to do work to the quality standards you do without loving the work. Thanks fot the photos of the plastic repair, in particular.

[nvr2old]

You're very welcome. Yeah, I do really enjoy doing this kind of work. During the 40+ years that I've been painting, I've worked with some really talented people and learned a lot of my finishing techniques in particular from a guy that used to work for Chip Foose, and he also painted Riddler award winning cars. Not hitting that standard is just something I find hard to do. Time is starting to catch up to me a bit these days..but I hope I can do it for years to come albeit less and less, sadly.

[MaurieG]

What more can I say, other than ... superb!

[dorkburger]

Just chiming in, as I've been watching quietly. Absolutely beautiful work, and thanks for taking the time to share it. Sometimes sharing a long thead online is a bit of work in itself.

Larry, off topic and I recall you mentioning heath issues last year, but have you done anything, or made plans for the ElCamino?

[nvr2old]

Just chiming in, as I've been watching quietly. Absolutely beautiful work, and thanks for taking the time to share it. Sometimes sharing a long thead online is a bit of work in itself.

Larry, off topic and I recall you mentioning heath issues last year, but have you done anything, or made plans for the ElCamino?

The amount of hand sanding still bothers my surgically repaired shoulder a bit, now my other one is starting to act up....but I feel the heart attack at this point was actually a blessing in disguise. I feel way better then I did a year ago.

When I went to pick up the '67 El Camino and got a good look at it, I found the floors rusted out and so much more work then I was able to take on. I was seriously bummed. It went to my brother in law who has it about 1/2 way restored. New quarter panels, floors, hood and all the metal work done. I'm going to help him with the finish work this winter. I'd love to own that car. It was so cherished by my late friend and it would be an honor to be a caretaker of it. I passed along the parts and books you gave me, dorkburger, to my brother in law and all will be used. I appreciate it.

The Guzzi parts have all been sanded down and ready for final polishing and detail work this weekend. I had some things I needed to do last weekend so the sanding was all I got done. Looking forward to putting a wrap on the V50.

[dorkburger]

The amount of hand sanding still bothers my surgically repaired shoulder a bit, now my other one is starting to act up....but I feel the heart attack at this point was actually a blessing in disguise. I feel way better then I did a year ago.

When I went to pick up the '67 El Camino and got a good look at it, I found the floors rusted out and so much more work then I was able to take on. I was seriously bummed. It went to my brother in law who has it about 1/2 way restored. New quarter panels, floors, hood and all the metal work done. I'm going to help him with the finish work this winter. I'd love to own that car. It was so cherished by my late friend and it would be an honor to be a caretaker of it. I passed along the parts and books you gave me, dorkburger, to my brother in law and all will be used. I appreciate it.

Nice, I hope see pictures at some point. 66 and 67 are my favorite years for those, particularly when viewed from the rear 3/4 view and looking down the body lines.... anyway...
Back to the topic at hand.

[nvr2old]

On to the final stage of polishing everything.. Theses are the only three pads I need. A coarse wool, a yellow medium, and a black finishing. My trusty variable speed drill, and the three compounds.







To start, though, I wanted to get the inside of the fairing satin black. scuffed it up with some 600 masked a border and grabbed a spray can.





While the fairing dries I jumped onto the side covers.



Then the tail section.







The fenders were next. A very cool and overcast day. Not the best light for pics..

[nvr2old]

The tank was next.



Love those crisp reflections..











Lastly, the fairing after the inside dried for a couple hours.

[nvr2old]

Attached the wind screen temporarily just to get an idea of how it would look.




So there we go. I'm happy with the results. This 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 Monza is done. Thanks very much for the continued interest. And thanks to my friend Jim for his undying patience. Can't wait to see all the parts back on the bike. I'll post some finished pics when I get them. Shouldn't take too long.