Sludge trap up restoration on a UK spec 1966 Triumph Bonnie. I picked up the bike out in South Hampton, where it sat in a mocked up state. The frame had been sand blasted and the original tank and front fender were missing. The rest of the Bonnie was correct for UK spec. I took the bike straight to J and M Enterprises where the frame is going to be powder coated. John Melniczuck is an expert Triumph restorer, after a brief conversation it was decided that everything on this bike was going to be done correct, down to the motor, having all hardware replated and built to be a show quality - daily rider. I have been going down to Johns South Jersey shop and doing as much of the work myself as possible. I guess you could say I'm interning at J and M - which is pretty damn cool. Right now we're going through everything I currently have. The engine has been disassembled and cleaned, the head and jugs are getting machined, the frame is getting powder, a new tank has been sourced and all the hardware has been sent out to be plated. LOTS more on this, coming in the next few weeks!
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| Before, mocked up with incorrect tank. |
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| Ask me how I unloaded this bike by myself with no front end! |
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| Engine stripped and ready for machining. |
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| Sanding all the gouges out of the aluminum parts, |
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| ready for powder! |
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| John makes his case that the engine should be rebuilt despite being a "runner" |
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| This is the oven that bakes the powder! |
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| Parts from the first batch of powder coating! |
What the bike should look like!
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