From a "Monkey" to a "GORILLA"

The little bugger is finally finished.  Marie helped me put on the final touches this morning.......today the bike is wearing the title of a "Gorilla".  It started out as a 1975 Honda z50 Monkey and I turned it into an 88cc Gorilla!

So if my readers don't remember I'll refresh your memory.  I bought this bike about 3 blocks from my bar "The Pastime Saloon" in late September.....once again Marie thought I was totally nuts, but her smile was priceless when she was riding it today.  Ok, back to it......I got this running briefly after I purchased it.  I really opened up a can of worms while fixing it though.  I started fixing this and that and then I decided to do a total frame off restoration.  So here is what happened:

Day 1...

Tearing it down...

Glossy black frame...

Allis Chalmers Glossy Orange...

Glossy Aluminum Wheels...

New tires...

Getting ready to prime the tank...

Tank is primed, top coat of orange, and body filler.  I wet sanded before final top coat.

Some of my nicest body work and paint job...

Local upholster customized my seat...

Tearing the engine down to rebuild and install an 88cc kit.

Painted for the "like new" looks...

Finished...

This bike was really fun to build and even more fun to ride all over my neighborhood.  You wouldn't believe the looks I get.  Hopefully someone will buy it for that special person for Christmas.