Taco 44 project

[Taco Loco Joe]

Started working on this 1967 44' I picked up last November. (Thanks TacoRyder). So far I had the bad shock fixed. Sent the frame out for Powder Coating purple what else?! First time going powder and I learned that frame has to be perfect. I filled in some spots and imperfections with the welder. I heard JB weld can fill in also. Stripped the frame to bare metal. Came out pretty good. Karen is making my seat . We know Manchester makes a quality product. The Old Taco wheels are being Bead Blasted. I have a Briggs 4 horse that runs fine so I'll paint it and get some decals from mini bike Paul . I'll post pics when completed . I'm

faster at finding mini bikes than building them.

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

Almost Forgot, Thanks OND for the re pop Clutch cover! I haven't painted it yet but it looks Exactly like one of my aluminum ones.

 

[Twid]

Cool! Can't wait to see it completed. We're did you get it powder coated?

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

Cool! Can't wait to see it completed. We're did you get it powder coated?

West Coast Powder Coating in South San Francisco. Not far from Dudley Perkins Harley Davidson.

 

[mrpat]

I love the Tacos. Good luck with your build, I look forward to your progress!

Pat

 

[Twid]

West Coast Powder Coating in South San Francisco. Not far from Dudley Perkins Harley Davidson.

Cool great place! Did AJ give you a good deal?

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

Yup. The place I work sends him a lot of business.

 

[SCooke123]

I like that color you chose - nice!

 

[manchester1]

Looks great:thumbsup: Slow down, I'm working my way down the list.:laugh:

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

Looks great:thumbsup: Slow down, I'm working my way down the list.:laugh:

No Hurry on my part Karen . The part I enjoy the most in this hobby is finding unwanted mini bikes and the stories that come with them. Kinda like an animal rescue for mini bikes.:thumbsup:

 

[manchester1]

I like that...............animal rescue.:laugh: I have a lot of animals:laugh:. Glad I don't have to feed them and they live in the garage.:thumbsup:

 

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Looks Great Joe, I love that color !:thumbsup: I hope this one is a keeper.

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

Thanks and I have cut a few mini bikes loose lately. Even the Purple Variety!

 

[Scottessey]

Looks great, Joe! :thumbsup:

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

Looks great, Joe! :thumbsup:

Thanks Everyone . Gathering more parts right now.

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

Looks great:thumbsup: Slow down, I'm working my way down the list.:laugh:

It's a great day at work when I receive a package from Karen , Manchester1. Seat looks awesome . Wheels back from Bead Blast. want to get them ball burnished. On the look out for some Carlisle Double Indian Head tires. TLJ

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

Almost Done! Working on it when I can find the time.

. Thanks go to Taco Bill, NotSoMiniBike, Scottessey, Karen, Karterman , OND for parts. And TacoRyder for contacting me about the Mini Bike while I was on Vacation in Hawaii LOL!

 

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She turned out great Joe ! :thumbsup: Nice Job.

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

She turned out great Joe ! :thumbsup: Nice Job.

Thanks! Don't tell anyone the Taco Cover is fiberglass.

 

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