AMC RULES 36,945 #51 Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) I think, I'm really starting to... take a shine to this 500 Special survivor here. Edited September 27, 2015 by AMC RULES 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #52 Posted September 27, 2015 Makes you feel good when everything comes together just right. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,920 #53 Posted September 27, 2015 Gonna paint the Tecky? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #54 Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) Definitely Mike...engine, and rims....was just looking at decals, hate the original balloon... thinking the crossed flags here are the perfect fit for the theme of this , even if not factory correct. Edited September 27, 2015 by AMC RULES 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,185 #55 Posted September 27, 2015 Looks good Craig. Nice machine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,920 #56 Posted September 27, 2015 Gotta have crossed flags on a 500! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #58 Posted September 28, 2015 I really like it too!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #59 Posted September 28, 2015 Lookin good. Lookin good.glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #60 Posted September 28, 2015 Came out real nice Craig, all you need now is an original seat... Oh, and even though I like hub caps ya gotta loose em! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #61 Posted September 29, 2015 Really? This fiberglass bucket, is not it's original seat? How 'bout this dash plate...original or no? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,920 #62 Posted September 29, 2015 Love the Tecky Chain! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,277 #63 Posted September 29, 2015 I'm thinking the dash is original. It's the same as the one on the 500 I was recently given. Parts like that didn't get swapped much over the years. No lighter or gen light either which is correct on a 500. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,920 #64 Posted September 30, 2015 I'm thinking the dash is original. It's the same as the one on the 500 I was recently given. Parts like that didn't get swapped much over the years. No lighter or gen light either which is correct on a 500. No lighter? All the Racers in the 60's smoked like chimneys! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #65 Posted September 30, 2015 So... no confirmation on the seat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,277 #66 Posted September 30, 2015 Good point Mike but there's no power for a lighter on this one. As far as the seat goes Craig, my first reaction was 'I doubt it'. Looking at a gazillion images doesn't really prove much on a part that's a high replacement item. But look at the owners manual. Hmmmmm......now I'm thinking it's very well could be. It does have the logo. It's a lousy picture but the 500 does look to have had a different seat than the others of that era. I remember seeing a brand new 500 at the dealer and trying to get my Dad to buy it. But danged if I can picture the seat on it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,920 #67 Posted October 1, 2015 Imagine a 500 with a dash like this. This is on Bud's Shep 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #68 Posted October 9, 2015 Came home to find my $5.00 Chinese carb came today... finally, was able to get the little Techy to do more than just pop off. Now, we just need to get the choke/ throttle cables, and fuel tank set up...and this Special 500 will be back to doing some business. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,284 #69 Posted October 9, 2015 Love the Tecky Chain! Me too!! Nice job Craig 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #70 Posted October 9, 2015 Sounds good Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,920 #71 Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) I SEE SMOKE!!! Man I had a flash back watching you pull on that recoil! That temporary fuel line wasn't laying on the muffler was it? Oh I forgot:WHOOOMBAH!!!!! Edited October 9, 2015 by squonk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #72 Posted October 9, 2015 Yeah, a little smoke... on it's initial start up, but not too bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #73 Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) C'mon now... If a Techy don't smoke that can only mean that there is no oil in it! A little smoke just lets you know she is still alive and breathing. Edited October 9, 2015 by Ken B 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,876 #74 Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) Definitely Mike...engine, and rims....was just looking at decals, hate the original balloon... thinking the crossed flags here are the perfect fit for the theme of this , even if not factory correct. Craig Is the air clean decal white or red. I believe the lubrication is red. Just wondering what it would be. I have both. Those are Rupp decals? She is starting to come together .Looks good. Take care Gary. Edited October 9, 2015 by T1257 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #75 Posted October 9, 2015 I enjoyed the video this morning Craig! I know you soon will have us a video of that Wheel Horse working and earning it's keep 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
