73 atc70 project

[Tomcall]

This is my second atc 70 project. I started with a frame from the salvage yard that had the forks, rear end assembly, and rear axle. Had to cut the axle to get it
out of the housing. Had the frame, fork and other parts power coated. It has been a slow labor of love. I will post a couple of pics.

[Motorgidd]

Looks good, I would like to get my hands on a first gen 70, they are getting hard to find around my area.

[coolpool]

Love the look of the 73's. Did you have a tank? I've always wondered if you have to do a little bodywork to a tank how hard it would be to match the powdercoating. Did you bead blast the kill switch housing or is that silver powdercoating?

[coolpool]

Oops, I just checked your comment back to me on the atc70 group forum. You answered my question about the tank, should look awesome , thanks.

[MattDragontamer]

I love the look of the 73-74, that's why i made it my first build. It. Sucks that you had to cut the rear axle. They are hard to find and not cheap.
I am assuming you exhausted all options before cutting, it just sucks.
Can't wait to see the end result.

[Tomcall]

Yea, cutting the axle was the last resort. soaked it, heated it, etc. Had to find one on Ebay.
Yes I have an original tank as I had said. Put a lot of $ into that tank. To my frustration the gas cap doesn't seal as the lip is uneven. Sure wish I noticed that first. Been experimenting with liquid steel. It's getting better, not done yet.
I went with chrome, one piece rims. Matching the Daytona Orange for the 73 was not exact. This was as close as we got and in the pic. you can see it is not an exact match to the new fenders.
New exhaust system, risers and fat bars. I was really lucky to find that head light.
I spent the day today getting the carb to balance out. It seemed too rich. Went down to a stock #66 jet. As predictable it would not get enough gas when accelerating and just sputter. Went back in with a #76. I think this may work. a little sputtering when I stepped on it, but it may not have warmed up. In a couple of minutes it stopped. I would be curious to know what others have used with the big bore set up.

[MattDragontamer]

Looks like they used a florecent or standard orange. They should have been able to match fenders with construction orange at least...
When i get mine done i will get them to do the headlight bucket first to see if the end colour matches or is close.

[Atc70noob]

That is a sweet project...love how the exhaust is centered.

[Tomcall]

Thanks for the comments.
I think experimenting with one part first is a good idea!!!!!!!!
A couple of issues at least are always part of the project. One was where the rubber gasket that holds the fuel tank couldn't be installed due to a plate welded to the top of the tabs. Used a saws all to repair.
Added a plate onto the ignition coil for an electric switch. Turns out I ended up with a head light that had the switch on top and really didn't need it. I'll think of something to use it for.
Also went with the cdi set up.

[Tomcall]

Hear is pretty much the finished product. Still need to re-chrome the grab bar after grinding a bit more. AND the fuel cap problem, which is turning out to be a big problem. The liquid steel isn't going to be the answer. I am going to post some pics of the opening of the tank for anyone's advise on what to try.

[Tomcall]

Here are some pics of the opening where I can't get a new fuel cap with new gasket to seal up. Please anyone who has run into this with a successful fix let me know some feedback. Looking at these pics I think I am seeing the top of the tank pressed in which could be the problem or part of the problem??

[fastatc70]

I have built a couple of ATCs. I have found that it is very hard to match plastic to any paint color or power coat. If it looks good in the garage then once you move it to the sun light the colors seem to change.

Your build is awesome and i would love to build a gen one. I have been waiting for one to pop up. Very nice build.

[MNhondaguy]

My suggestion for the fuel cap issue is to get a new tank, or a newer style cap that has a nipple on it for a short piece of fuel hose with a vent on the end of it.

[Tomcall]

Thanks fastatc70

MNhondaguy_ what about that cap do you think it will work? I really hate the idea of getting another tank. that year are hard to find, and I have a bit of cash tied up in this one already

[MattDragontamer]

Try this cap... It is the oem replacement from Honda.