1972 450CR

The Joy of restoring........

I run into that stuff all time. Gets frustrating.

Just a few shots of recent progress.
My first experience with a Husky Clutch, I am thankful for this site as I discovered a washer was missing:

Here is the offending culprit secured in place:

And finally the clutch installed:

Finally the clutch cover installed. Haven't located the 450 CR decal yet but I have time.
I was able to get a replacement swing arm that is straight!

niiice!

Looks great! For decal...... Mine is wrong and says 390 OR. It should be 390 CR.
What I will do down the road, is use chrome tape, match the font size up on my computer then go have some graphics place make me the numbers and letters to put on. Just thought?

That a great idea ! I had not thought of that.

Now I have to order a base gasket! I had one and can't find it, must have gotten in the trash. My work bench has been a disaster.

Well, at least you didn't throw your rear motor mounts away after chrome plating them!

Throwing out a chromed motor mount, especially those unobtanium Bufo bolts..... I would have to open a bottle of tequila and drown myself.

That's just sad.

Here is a picture of a partially assembled 450. Pay no attention to that high tech stand!

Still have a tank to work out and paint. Have a swing arm on the way and a set of Curnutt shocks.

I've been lurking watching this build. You are doing a wonderful job. Good choice on the shocks. They can be rebuilt and are period correct.

Looking sweet!

Here is your decal:

http://www.husqvarna-parts.com/catalog/item/3736888/5471220.htm

Thanks for the find. I see they have a 390 CR decal to!

I'll call and place an order. I can't get the drop down menus to work on my phone.

I see that but George at Uptite gonna look plus need XC 125 one as well.

the drop downs arent working at all, let us know if you are able to order

Site is having problems but phill answers his email promptly.