52 Year Old Glazed Ham Restoration..... Oh Wait, Maybe Its a Fuel Tank!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ต.ค. 2021
- Welcome to another RRC Restoration. This weeks video is a bit different as its not my bike im working on its a customers bike i have been asked to do a few little jobs on. So the motorcycle itself is a Ducati Monza 160 junior made in 1969 and has been laid up for a few years now so the owner has asked me to restore the fuel tank back to factory spec and give it a good service and going over to make sure the bike is in good condition to hit the streets again.
So the first job on the list is to remove the fuel tank, but in order to do that i need to remove the seat unit first this is done by remove the two bolts at the rear of the seat and then it just lifts off. The tank was also drained by using my siphon pump so that i didn't end up spilling fuel everywhere. I then disconnected the fuel lines running to the fuel taps and undone the two bolts holding the front of the in place, then it was simply a case of flicking a spring off and lifting the tank clear.
I then took the tank to my workshop and gave it a good inspection and formed a plan of attack. I started by stripping the parts off of the tank this only consisted of the fuel cap and the two fuel taps both of which aren't original or matching but its not my machine so i cant really say anything. Once stripped it was back out to the spray booth for a liberal coating of my super ultra lethal paint stripper to remove the seriously bad paint work.
While the paint stripper was working i stripped down the fuel taps so that i could clean them out and get all the flaked off paint and rust out of the system. This was done with the ultra sonic cleaner and cleaning solution. While that was doing its thing it was time to jump back into the booth and remove all the old paint that the paint stripper had wrinkled up nicely, it did take two coats but eventually all the paint was removed and the tank was ready for sand blasting the remove any remaining paint and all of the rust that had formed under the paint surface.
After blasting you can see I'm left with a pristine clean steel tank, at this point the tank must be primed to stop any flash rust forming due to moisture in the air or on my hands. The bare steel was etch primed and then given a few coats of high build to even out the surface. While that was drying i reclaimed the fuel taps from the sonic cleaner and rebuilt them and sat them aside till the tank was ready to receive them. I also stripped the fuel cap inners and put them in deox c to remove the rust and also gave the chrome outer cap a nice buffing up with a wool wheel and black emery compound and it came out looking as good as new.
The fuel tank was also filled with deox c at this point and left over night to eat all the rust from inside the tank, the next day the tank was drained and flushed with plenty of clean water then dried out thoroughly before coating the inside of the tank with a sloshing compound so that the inside of the tank doesn't rust again in the future.
While the tank sealer was curing, I re-plated all the parts i removed from the cap The zinc coating turned out perfectly although i did make the mistake of leaving the parts in the passivate for too long and they went a bit dark although its nothing to worry about as its not seen and the corrosion resistance isn't affected so i just kept it dark.
Then it was finally time to move onto the final steps before getting thank into paint, the main step being wet flatting the primer to leave me with a defect free and perfect smooth surface for my base and clear coats. It was a case of silver, mask up, red,mask up again, gold, de-mask, apply decals and finally a good clean down and a few coats of scratch resistant clear coat and that was that job done.
In the next episode i will be putting the tank back together as well as getting all the mechanical jobs sorted out and if the weather is agreeable i might even be able the get it out on the road but don't hold me to that as i haven't even been able to get the 916 out yet.
As usual i really hope you enjoy this series of videos and leave a like and a comment to let me know what you think.
Enjoy
RRC
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52 Year Old Fuel Tank Restoration - Ducati Monza 160 - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Don't try to cut the tape, sand through it. I learn something new every time I watch you. I love bringing old stuff back to life, but you make it an art form. Well done.
yup, sanding works way better than cutting for intricate shapes... Proper old skool painter taught me that many moons ago. Thank you very much for your kind comment :)
@Andrew Underwood No doubt about it, he’s definetly mastered the art of restoring old and mistreated mechanical beauties back to the way they should be. It sure takes someone with complete confidence in their work, you make it look easy my friend. Bravo!
yup it's an art form without doubt
...poured myself a glass of wine...didn't get a sip until the video ended...good job with paint and great editing. Thank you!!!
Awesome! Thank you! :)
"This isn't a restoration!" It will be when your friend sees that tank, and realizes that the whole bike needs to match 😆
Yeah it need to be a restoration
Your yellow 916 is simply gorgeous
I absolutely love the styling of the older motorcycles and this is one of them, love to see it finished
You and me both! :)
The 'square style' singles weren't generally considered one of Ducati's better looking efforts, but it is a nice clean design.
@@RRCRestoration Hey , I do restorations on Ducati Singles, got a 160 Monza going right now.. it's a 66' , ..and a 450 mach 3 , and a 350 diana motor, and another 350 motor rebuild(think it's out of a 69' scrambler) , and a narrow case 250 cafe........jeez, i'd better get back to work..lol oh and a complete Bimota KB2 , you would digg the frame on that thing..we even have a 748 in the shop..
would digg trading some pics.. had to cut a hole in my monza tank to knock out a dent..
You’re videos are the best restoration and repairs on TH-cam,, looking forward to seeing more
That tape peel was so satisfying to watch!
Always a pleasure and pick up tips everytime. I have seen people putting fuel tanks in a cement mixer to rotate. Everytime my GC8 project falls behind I look back on your project to kick me up the bum. Nearly there.
The ham thumbnail was perfect lol
A giant ham would be a very cool paint job for a bbq enthusiast!
Wow what a fantastic spray job, Looking forward to the next part of this mini resto. 👍
your paint finishes are on another level ..... absolutely stunning, cant wait to see it back on the bike
Thank you very much :)
From one painter to another. Nice job brother. 😊
Thank you very much :)
I am pleased to note that you like Ducati. Greetings from Italy
Unbelievable work.
Thank you for sharing.
...toujours aussi hypnotique. Merveilleux.
That tank looked like a leg of ham just before you scraped the paint off! 😂
The final 5 coats of 2-pack clear coat - how marvellous.
That is what separates the professional from the DIYer.
I have a '68 that my step-father gave to me. He was the original owner and was able to give me the original title and other paperwork. It is a future restoration project that I am looking forward to. Seeing your work here is inspiring and educational. Fortunately, since I don't have the equipment or booth, mine won't require painting as it is entirely chrome. Should be a lot of polishing.
Sanding through the masking tape is a trick I have never seen before. Very nice move.
You sir have excellent taste in motorcycles 👌
amazing hand job man .... you make it an art form... i love what you do
So satisfying watching a master at work!! I wish I could afford your services, but please keep entertaining!
Thank you very much :)
Very nice indeed. I have never seen a 160 Monza before, only the 250. Interesting that these old Ducati's have right hand gear change, just like the British bikes of the time. A school chum of mine got a 200 Elite for his 16th birthday back in 1963. Most of us were lucky to get an ex-GPO Bantam!
The gloss on that tank, unbelievable!. Damn good job. 👍🏻
Yes!!! An example of the Ducatis I knew and loved.
Right now you are my Discovery Channel. I binge watched most of your channel and now I've got to wait for new episodes. Great work, fantastic workmanship and grateful that you're sharing this with the world.
you are a great artist, sir... brilliant!
Always a pleasure to see your work. Thank you for sharing !
Thank you! Cheers!
nice...nice...! That is advertising for restauration. thank you for represent your work, Sir.
salutations from germany...Berlin
Thank you very much!
Man that yellow 916 looks great in the background. Excellent work as always. Cheers from the USA! 👍
If you want to see more of the 916 dont forget to check out my channel page and see the full restoration ;)
@@RRCRestoration Already watched it. Great job Sir. If I ever make it out to the Isle of Man TT I may have to stop by Scotland to shake your hand. Take care and keep up the good work!
That is absolutely ace mate. Beautiful job.
Thank you very much :)
Absolutely gorgeous! I could watch you all day Mate! Something about watching someone that knows what they’re doing that peaks the interest! 👍🍻
Starting a 1984 GPZ 900r tomorrow with a buddy, you’ve inspired us to do it the best way we can. Thank you very much!!
Thank you so much for your kind comment and im really glad i could inspire you to up your restoration game, Good luck with the GPZ :)
Blue and Silver or Red and Silver? I had the Blue. Great bike.
the absolute GLOSS on that last shot is fantastic
and that's straight off the gun, its not even flatted and polished yet ;)
High class restorations are going on here...🇬🇧🙂
Thank you very much :)
And still the old pillar drill is relegated... 😉 Lovely job on that tank, makes the rest of it look like it needs TLC, glad you're doing that.
Once again, outstanding work.
Great job on the tank! And it's always good to see that George is keeping an eye on you. 😁
Thank you very much, He's never far away lol
This video was amazing. Informative and so relaxing. I really miss riding. Thanks for the video. Greetings from Australia :)
As usual, beautiful work done by an artist! You sir are very inspiring.
Thank you so much :)
Top shelf as always. Great to see an old school bike get the treatment it deserves. Awesome as always.
Great vid. When I was working a guy asked me to weld a leaking tank, i flatly refused I said that I would rather buy you a new tank than risk welding it.
beautiful work there, hard to find people with such skill nowerdays
That clear going on made my life better
Absolutely gorgeous finish, dude! One cracking tank! I know loads of people have already said the same but I would love to see a full-on restoration of this beautiful little bike!
Take it easy,
Andy 🤘
Now I know that it's an old timer motorcycle fuel tank that needs improvement. It was easily mistaken for old glazed ham at first. Was our eyes deceiving us?
Bellisimo! Of course, now the owner will feel the rest of the bike pales in comparison and will want a full restore. I see what you're doing!
mwahaha yup you've guessed what my plan was, as soon as he sees the tank it'll make him want the rest of the bike done ;)
Thank you for this fantastic work
Your work is always awesome. Wish I had a tenth of your skill!
Beautiful work.Well done.I enjoyed that video.
Now…this is a man that knows his stuff! Great work as always pal 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Something very odd just happened. When I clicked on your community link for this video, it was already indicating that I was 22 minutes into watching it, yet in fact I wasn’t even aware of it until now!!! The red progress line showed that the video was 3/4 played. The only other device connected to this account is my iMac which is switched off, so I have no idea how that could be possible. First time this has happened.
Thank you for sharing your restriction of this tank. Such a sweet little bike - which I always thought of as toys when I was a lad.
Yeah i think that might have been my fault, i used a link with a time stamp in it lol I've changed it now ;) Glad you enjoyed the restoration :)
RRC Restoration Thank you for clarifying that. I was wondering if my desktop had been hacked by a random bike restoration fan…! 🧐
Your work is not just good, it’s top drawer. But you know that. I’m 63 and I learn something from every video.
One of my favourite hobbies is catching guys out making a mistake and not admitting it, getting something wrong, passing on duff info, or just being lazy. Why? Because I like to learn from other’s mistakes (they’re cheaper), and therefore spend less time calling myself a T*wat in the workshop.
But I’m delighted to report that I’m yet to catch you out in a single error or deficiency. I was wondering if the tank colour was a match for the Ducati original, but it looked great anyway.
Painting is my least favourite job, so I’m paying particular attention because am determined to get the process right. ‘It’s all in the prep’ has never been a truer piece of advice.
Thank you for generously sharing your skills. It’s much appreciated.
Once Again budd first class job👍💖
Thank you! Cheers!
Great job, just one thing as signmaker . If you do vynil like that. All layers at once on decal , you end up with air pockets. You must carefully place those decals to let air escape or just you do it in layers. Than air cant build up behind golden background. Everything else is superb skill and will. Keep up good work we will be here to support! :)
Thank you for the tip, ill be sure to remember that for the future as i always end up with trapped air under big decals, these weren't bad as they are small but thanks for the info it'll defo come in handy.
I dont think there are any better restoration guys for painting than yourself or mymechanics, you both do the most top notch work. My mechanics with hand painted details with a brush, and yourself with absolutely peeeerfect masking and all the perfect final touches like perfectly placed decals. I could watch you tape up and put stickers on for days mate!
High praise indeed especially being compared to my mechanics his work is out of this world! :)
Amazing job. Thanks for sharing.
Damn what a beauty. I love your channel . Thanks for showing us this bike !
Thank you, always nice to hear from you :)
Superb result as usual. This new project looks incredible. Thank you for sharing your passion with us. Keep it up!
There will never be too many Ducati’s in your shop.
very true! :)
Fantastic video awesome work stay safe looking forward to next video's 🇬🇧👍
Thank you :)
something about sandblasting is so soothing & satisfying, I can sandblast all day
Perfect restoration, as always!
Very usefull video ! I'm restoring an Alpino F48 Roma Sport from 1956 and the tank is in an awfull state. Thanks from Holland.
Nice work,
Cheers from Bologna
In a period of my life I owned this bike, mine was with a metallized gray tank ..... I remember it had excellent acceleration and good speed ... good times
Excellent job, the tank looks so beautiful....
Thank you :)
Your mission should you choose it is to do a restoration on your Red Snap-On tool cabinets. Great content as always.
Hours of rotating later.... love it. ;-)
Cheers,
Norm.
Essa é relíquia, muito bom 👏👏
Nice to see you put the termie stickers on the 748☺
916 ;) and i did indeed i think it looks great with them on :)
Looks properly well done. Top job.
i like your restorations so much. its such a relaxation or meditation for me when i watch it. and result of your work is always superior! thx u!
Learned something watching your paint prep. Quick spray with black or some color when wet sanding, this way you know you got all the areas evenly. Awesome tip.
Yup, its called a guide coat, Enjoy the tip :)
You are a very talented artist. Congratulations!
Oh my god…. If Carlsberg made tank restorers!!! THIS is the way to restore a tank properly- excellent excellent job!!!
High praise indeed :)
just seen this,another marvelous job there.well done.
Thank you :)
I love the new paint job looks amazing! As always a fantastic video many thanks for taking the time to make and share these videos with us!
Incredible as usual & why I watch this cat do his work.
Amazing work 👏 🙌
Excellent as always, trouble is once you restore one part it makes the rest look shabby!
Haha thats my fear, once the tank goes on the rest of the bike is going to look quite worn but it is what it is lol
@@RRCRestoration well we're quite happy to watch you restore the whole thing, you're definitely the person to do it.
Allways wanderfull ! Thanks man.
The tank came out very nice! The super dangerous top secret toxic paint stripper worked well!
Thank you very much, I see you are getting into model train side of things now?
@@RRCRestoration It's always been a hobby of mine. Been waiting on parts and weather to cooperate before continuing to move on the larger projects. The Suburban needs clutch hydraulics, the Go-Kart needs an engine new engine (no saving what's in it now, unfortunately), and the Zero-Turn needs new deck bearings which we have but it's just been too darn hot and we've had other projects (home improvement stuff, etc.) taking priority. The little model railroad stuff I can do quick little 15-30 minute videos on that I can record inside whenever I get a few spare minutes and put up with minimal editing. So i've been doing those here and there and then just scheduling them to post every monday to keep new content coming onto the channel. But... I'd REALLY like to get some more work done on the Suburban. IT'd be great if I could get it moved here to the house instead of having to go to the storage lot to work on it.
You did a really great job on this tank and great on 'how to' with a reasonable amount of skills, I have a good area to work reasonably well kitted out mechanically but not for paint, I have a circa 64, 200 elite along with a few other little interesting Italian bikes in need of full restoration. I look forward to you going into the motor. Thanks.
Hello a great video perfect job👍👍 greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 👋👋👋Kai🛠
Thank you very much! always a pleasure to hear from you :)
Beautiful old bike
It sure is!
Another work of Art! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice T4, a man of taste clearly! :)
Thank you, I love my T4 :)
Amazing content as always! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
You are such a great master restoring…Keep up the good work…!!!
Thank you very much!
that gas tank @ 8:16 looked like a baked ham!
What a cool side stand !
I so glad you said that as i think its awesome too :)
wow what a beautiful bike and what a great paint job.
Thank you very much!
I've just discovered your channel and subbed. Looking forward to a binge watch later today. There's something about Ducati singles of this era that I love.
You just make awesome things more awesomer!!! That is a real word😂😂 great job as always, love anything you put out!!
Thank you so much 😀
So satisfying, as always! Very nice job, the tank looks awesome!
Thank you! Cheers!
Ok i dont need sleep before work i have to see this!!!
Love what ya do, I’d really appreciate more explanation of some of the processes. Keep up the good work
I watch as many of you wonderful posts as i can, and love your attention to detail. I watched this while having a couple of pints and i must say from 19:20 to 20:25 i had to pee three times. Outstanding work as always.
Very well done again!
I find your videos sooo smooth and relaxing, also teaching me a lot of stuff and giving me confidence do do it on my own 😊
That's awesome, Glad you enjoy them and are learning at the same time :)
Excellent work! Can’t wait to see the finished product!