1983 aluminum tank restoration

I received as gift this aluminum tank in very bad conditions.
Today I had some time and decided to try to restore it.
First I cut it.....not so difficult job, using an air grinder its easy.
Next days I will start the real restoration. I found an old aluminum welder man here in my area who is willing to help me to weld all the parts and he works so well !!!
Take a look at pics please.
Thanks
RUF

other pics....

...last pics...

BIG dings lucky its white bang the dings out give it a hit with bondo after it s back together

No bondo..... .....no paint, just shining !
We will see soon...
Thanks

White with blue n yellow pin stripes polished scallops or sides like 82 sweet

Just make sure that when you weld it back up . Go slow on the top side so doesn't kinda droop the top towards (downwards) backbone . I go for a little ways then cool it with water and rag. Also, measure backbone on bike and get several pieces of pipe close to size. You can use wooden door/window shims to slide down along pipe. As you weld that inner backbone area likes to warp inward. Then you have to pull it out and you can crack a weld. Also, pressure test it with soapy water to see if there are any pinholes from welding.

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Thanks alot for your help.
I understand you already did that, right ?

Yes, quite few times. The bottom for some reason likes to warp inward . Need any help just let me know?

my method RUF

finish !

Great Claude !
Have you any pic of the left side also, the one damaged so much please ?
Thanks
VERY WELL DONE ......

ok !
powder époxy RAL 9010
(prefere )
cover total tank decals
(MXM ,evo MX ,.....
prefere ! )


Sandblasting before !!

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This one just went for £144.50 on UK ebay in need of work.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/husqvarna...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
I'd like another one just to look at if I can afford it some time

Here is a 82 tank that I restored using bondo, glazing paste, Avery conform chrome knee stickers, base coat and three coats of clear. Not showroom quality but respectable.

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So, that's not that the polished tank metal? It's a chrome sticker?

chrome sticker e bay !

It's like buying a KTM with husky stickers on it
It looks good but deep down its all wrong
No sorry mate red tank looks great
I'll post some pics of a 82 wr tank I've done