Atc 70s are fun.

[a7t0c]

I joined 3 Wheeler world to try and PM a member here to order some 7" aluminum rims. I have two 1984 atc 70's. One is near mint with only a dent in the gas tank keeping it from being primo. The second is currently being built with a Pitster Pro 140 motor. I would have posted pics up by now but none of my attempted posts are going through. We'll see if this one makes it. I found this site by search for ATC70 wheels.
Here's a pic of the 1984 70's

[a7t0c]

When I get to my other computer I'll post some progress on the build. I wish Xowner would log in and check his PM's I want a set of 7" rims and am hoping he still has some available.

[Steve-Hoog]

I would love to have one much less two, just never see these for sale locally.

[Flyingw]

Steve, I have an 84 for sale for $650.00. Its got new tires, powder coated rims, oil change, fresh points, plastic tank, and a new carb. It needs a home where its going to be ridden. I'm in Choctaw (East OKC).

[a7t0c]

I said I'd post a little of the build I've posted these on a different forum but I guess it can't hurt to post twice.

I started the tear down and followed some advice given to straighten the frame. I used a pipe and a 1ton chevy jack to go from a humpback tube to a nice straight tube.

[a7t0c]

Next I finished the disassembly. I used plastic bags and a marker to organize nuts/bolts/parts so that I'll remember where stuff goes later on.

[a7t0c]

Next I mocked up the motor to make sure it would fit before paint. I had to grind a little bit of the frame on the exhaust side upper motor mount. I also did some figuring on where to weld the oil cooler mount.

[a7t0c]

Time for a lot of wire brushing, paint stripping and sanding. Followed by a bit of Bondo.

[a7t0c]

$26 at Harbor Freight got me this High Volume Low Pressure paint gun set up.



I had read good reviews about the gun and for the price I thought I'd give it a go. I'm pleased with the results.

[a7t0c]

First paint coat.

[a7t0c]

The paint was going on good but the gnat on the gas tank during drying sucks. You can see how I decided to go with the oil cooler mount.



Tomorrow I hope to do a little wet sanding and final paint coat before prepping for clear coat. I may even get aggressive and plan out my airbrushing plans for the tank.

[a7t0c]

I got too busy with other things to finish painting but I did get some masking done.

[DesertRider]

That looks really good. I have a couple in my garage, someday ill get to them.

[ps2fixer]

Neat tip on the frame bender tool (truck jack).

Nice build so far

[a7t0c]

1st clear coat layer is laid down, new seat foam and cover installed, and plastics have arrived. I'm getting excited for this build to progress.