Brief update. Wasn't happy that the outlet bushing in the tank would solder properly, so I removed it to clean it up and re solder it-
Prepped and painted a few parts, tank and straps finished. A lot of work involved to reach this stage.
Also one of the control levers finished, where I had to make a new limit strap and rivets, as it was too rusted (see 3rd pic in post #13) -
.
Tank and straps have had a coat of fuel proof lacquer to protect it and I'll give it a final 'shake up' with stones, kerosene/redex to swill the residues out.
I've got 2 tank lids, one original and one a few years younger with it's own measure for the correct oil to petrol ratio !.
Fuel line will be done near the frame completion stage.
Shaft bearings next and look's like I'll have to make several fixings including 'Butterfly' Wingnuts as several of the originals have had the wings broken off, now unobtainable.
tbc