resto

The old '85 Chevy shop truck got tired and started fouling plugs, the body was covered in primer spots, so we yanked the carbureted 4.3 V6 and dropped in a fresh Vortec 4.3 as well as all the components to make the swap CA legal...which proved to be a nightmare. That and the money black hole it...

I guess it is time to start a build thread.......... Picked. Up this little jewel last weekend as an " almost roller " (missing the front wheel). Paid $50 for it. Immediate plans are to gather parts and formulate a game plan. I am thinking about making this a little rat bike. Picking up (4) old...

Ok, so I believe I've now gathered nearly all the parts I need to take the plunge on my build project. While I'm still lacking a few minor items, I can at least now get to work and have this thing ready to assemble over the Winter. Thanks to Guardrail Dave and Minibike Paul for supplying some...

just finished my first Bonanza resto here is what I started with

getting bored so I started tearing into this one.summer project maybe get 'er done before the snow stars flyin' again in a couple months engine's out body off floorpan is shot crossmember is shot cut that out and will replace it later.

Well maybe not a 100% correct resto, this will be a rider on a budget so we will see. Picked this 70 rupp roadster up a couple weeks ago, it is missing a lot but got a tank and some well worn/used and abused parts. I am going to try to use original rupp parts as much as possible and try to keep...

I have had this for about a year or two...I was going to do a full blown resto with all the bike back to mint but I see they really are not worth a a heck of a lot.. so here goes nutting...where would be the best place to get the same looking cables grips and so on??? looks like a wrench never...

restoration time on my 67 bonanza 1300 goin custom on it.

Here it is...... This year for the build-off I've decided to restore my 1972 Moto Skeeter 550. These bikes were made by the Moto Ski company out of Quebec, Canda, only made for 2 years, 1971 and 1972. They are kinda tough to find, and parts for the 5.5hp BSE 2-stroke are really scarce...

Im contemplating moving foward with my taco build,without the correct briggs engine.the 3hp needs a coil and is missing all the carb and gov linkage. I cant seem to find the linkage for sale. The coil is not a problem. Help a new guy out with input please...

I got this fixed peg from a guy in Baltimore last year and I'm just getting around to working on it.I think it's a goose but I'm not really sure?? ancient azusa 5" tri-stars look alot like the old McCullough wheels. hs50 Tecumseh I got from k.c. on the forum,thanks k.c. ... neat nos Taylor...

we bought this pedal car turned hot rod a month ago or more. its powerd by a 3 horse briggs has dual exhaust, go cart alum wheels and slicks on all 4 corners. Harley davidson footpegs. you get the idea. We was going to leave it as is but the hot rodders in us decided to paint it. We are having...

This is a fuel tank from a Cyclops mini bike. Obviously,it needs a LOT of work. If someone is good with metalworking,perhaps it could make a decent dummy tank for a resto. This tank was used on a few other brands as well. I am asking $20.00 shipped anywhere in the lower 48 states. No...

looking for an early 60's late 50's mustang minibike, preferably complete but needing resto

I got this bike about 5 years ago. It's almost finished. Next one will have to be a complete bike that's in better shape.

I just finished my 1969 Rupp Banchi restoration. I just got the chain guard back from the chrome shop and installed it today. I have more money in that guard than most people have in their entire mini bike. I can see ever restoring another mini bike soon.

Ok guys, newish member and decided to post some pics of my 1st mini resto. Its a Sears Roper (I think) that was picked from a swap meet. It was in great condition and still retains its origional seat. I believe it came with a 4 hp Tech and after several failed attempts to find one, I went...

Hi Guys, Took my first ride on my restored Fox mini bike! Great feeling! My first restoration. Predator 212cc engine runs good. I'm surprised at how quiet it is compared to my Murray riding lawn mower. I had the throttle screw in half way, guess I got to about 20 MPH. Can't wait for break in...

Well today I bought a 1972 Moto Skeeter 650 mini bike for $150 under the condition that I fix it up and send a picture of it restored to the guy I bought it from. So here it goes... This is the bike when I got it, almost all complete except for the headlight and tail light. Now...

My Grandfather bought this new and everyone in the family has ridden it at one time or another over the years. It's sat in the shed for about the last 20 years without running and after looking for a few basic parts to get it running again yesterday I ran across this site and OldMiniBikes warehouse...