shinny side up

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gringo
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shinny side up

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well, there is no shine just yet....

i now am the proud owner of a basket full of triumph motor cycle parts... ::ds::

it appears to be a johnnie cash basket...
a twin, unit engine...
lots of rusty and greasy parts that look like two wheels, frame, tank...maybe a fender or two...perhaps a speedo an tack...
::super_happy::

photos will follow as i unearth an clean some of this junk...
dang black widows are an issue.
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shinny ? ::shrug::
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:shock:
i'm dsylexic remember...?
allow me to remove the offending n

Shiny: adjective 1. bright or glossy in appearance. 2. filled with light, as by sunshine.
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It's easier if you just buy one that's already together. Put a couple of Geckos in the basket first then dig the parts out. Danged spiders.
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Congrats Gringo! ::tu::
Can't wait to see the pics.
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i always owned bikes. i have a bmw cruiser and a goldwing at the present time. the only time they get washed is when its raining while i ride. rain doesn't bring out the shine all that much. never was one for all that glitter. but to each his own............ ::tu::
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When I was at Ft. Bragg, NC in 1968 and 69, one could travel to Greenville and purchase a brand new, still in the crate, Triumph Bonniville for $800.00.

Bring it back to Bragg, take it to the motor pool and the guys there would uncrate, assemble, oil and gas it up the first time for you.

There were a lot a Bonnevilles riding around Ft. Bragg.

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Awesome Gringo a basket-case Trump! ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
That sounds like a fun project.
What model is it?

Be sure to show us pics when you get it put together.
You can do a do a tutorial on reassembling a Trump basket-case! :lol:
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