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Offline WozzA

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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #45 on: 25.08. 2019 23:39 »
Never gave flipping the leaver over a thought...  BUT I'll pull the wheel out today & see what can be done...     *doubt*
What the Hell does RAASP mean?   *????* 
https://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/RAASP     *dunno*
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #46 on: 26.08. 2019 09:31 »
Quote from: WozzA on 25.08. 2019 23:39
Never gave flipping the leaver over a thought...  BUT I'll pull the wheel out today & see what can be done...     *doubt*
What the Hell does RAASP mean?   *????* 
https://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/RAASP     *dunno*
I blew duTch a raspberry!  *smile*
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #47 on: 27.08. 2019 06:56 »
All good now..   *smile*
& yes the anchor plate bolt has been put back in..   *eek*
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #48 on: 27.08. 2019 15:53 »
Wozz ,did I mention that GB would pull you about the initial brake lever angle ??  Still a wonderful job   *good3* *good3*
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #49 on: 31.08. 2019 12:11 »
What a cracking story and a superb finish.
I love the paint scheme, the silver and black tank looks really good. The dedication on the rear light bracket is a lovely touch.
I hope your friend makes a good recovery.
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #50 on: 31.08. 2019 12:21 »
Good job Wozza
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #51 on: 20.03. 2022 08:47 »
And as the saying goes All Good Things Come to those Who Wait..
After many months of careful consideration I decided to sell the plunger..   *eek*
Not to just anyone but now it's back in the hands of the Sloan family the original owner's.
I made Brian a promise when I purchased his fathers bike that should I ever decide to sell it he had 1st offer.
After he had a stroke he decided he would never be able to ride it so for me to get rid of it if I wanted.
I knew just how hard it was for him to see his fathers bike go after I restored it...
He had 2nd thoughts & a price was agreed upon for just the cost of restoration.. 
So now it's back where it belongs..   As a tribute to his late father.
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #52 on: 20.03. 2022 10:02 »
Your a good man Wozza.
Cheers
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #53 on: 20.03. 2022 10:51 »
Quote from: muskrat on 20.03. 2022 10:02
Your a good man Wozza.
Cheers

Seconded, here here!  *clap*
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #54 on: 20.03. 2022 11:09 »
Wozza, That completes the circle. What a lovely bike.! Brian looks a happy man. Great Karma to you.!
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #55 on: 22.03. 2022 04:04 »
Thanks guys for your support & understanding,  it was a big deal for me to let it go after the 6 year's it took to rebuild.
BUT it was either the plunger or my '57 Flash  *doubt* which was my 1st introduction to A10's & this wonderful web site for information, knowledge, help & the many members / friend's I've made ...  *wink2*
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #56 on: 22.03. 2022 05:09 »
A great story. Kudos for your appreciation of the sentimental value. That, and it's not often one can bring such happiness to a 10'- tall man.

Richard L.
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #57 on: 22.03. 2022 09:33 »
Quote from: RichardL on 22.03. 2022 05:09
It's not often one can bring such happiness to a 10'- tall man.
He dwarfs the bike 😁
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #58 on: 22.03. 2022 21:17 »
Quote from: Greybeard on 22.03. 2022 09:33
Quote from: RichardL on 22.03. 2022 05:09
It's not often one can bring such happiness to a 10'- tall man.
He dwarfs the bike 😁
10 Ft might be pushing it a bit  *whistle*  BUT yes he's well over 7 Ft..  *pull hair out*
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'57 Golden Flash Swingarm

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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #59 on: 23.03. 2022 12:58 »
Quote from: WozzA on 22.03. 2022 21:17
Quote from: Greybeard on 22.03. 2022 09:33
Quote from: RichardL on 22.03. 2022 05:09
It's not often one can bring such happiness to a 10'- tall man.
He dwarfs the bike 😁
10 Ft might be pushing it a bit  *whistle*  BUT yes he's well over 7 Ft..  *pull hair out*

In what year did he play on the Australian Olympic basketball team?  *smile*

Richard L.
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