85 R Project

[BLAZERONE22]

I picked up a roller here locally a couple weeks ago, Well, I decided to hold off on the Tri Z since it was running good and fart around with the R, I tore it down and sent parts off to the powdercoaters, and last weekend picked up my motor. Well my parts are back, so here's a couple pics of my progress. I sure like the color of red.

[1984kxtTECATE]

How much did the chrome run for. Im thinking about chroming the frame and some other parts on the Tecate, BTW you do awesome work and I look forward to seeing the end product, keep it up!!!!

[BLAZERONE22]

How much did the chrome run for. Im thinking about chroming the frame and some other parts on the Tecate, BTW you do awesome work and I look forward to seeing the end product, keep it up!!!!

Its powdercoat, LIKE CHROME, Looks pretty good, hopefully it won't look LIKE CRAP in a year.lol Its the first time I've used it, Blackley powdercoating in Clackamas did the work, 275.00 for all of it.

[1984kxtTECATE]

Its powdercoat, LIKE CHROME, Looks pretty good, hopefully it won't look LIKE CRAP in a year.lol Its the first time I've used it, Blackley powdercoating in Clackamas did the work, 275.00 for all of it.

Thanks for the info, that seems to be the going rate for most of the powdercoating shops, Im thinking after this season is over the Tecate is going to get an extreme makeover. So I am reading up now so I know what to expect!!! I also cant belive that that chrome looking stuff is actually powder coated on, thats awesome.

[Dammit!]

That looks damn good for powder chrome.

[hrc85250r]

wow, the local guy that builds choppers by me quoted me 100$ for powder coating the frame and swinger for my 85 R....30$/hr for stripping it....i think i might go with the powder chrome for my swinger and stuff, depends on what he has for colors and stuff....by the way, where did you get the prolink stickers on the swinger?

[Derrick Adams]

We used that style powdercoat on some Mustang brackets. It looks real good, but don't clean it with any heavy cleaners. It will dull out big time. Looks like gray when your done.

[Jeb]

That swingarm looks awesome with the red pro-link decals. good choice blazer!

[twgranger]

We used that style powdercoat on some Mustang brackets. It looks real good, but don't clean it with any heavy cleaners. It will dull out big time. Looks like gray when your done.

I have never had that problem. As long as they put clear on it to you shouldn't have to worry about it.

[BLAZERONE22]

That looks damn good for powder chrome.

Yeah, suprised me how shiney it looked when I picked it up. The prolink decals are for a CR, Seirra Designs made them up, great quality decal.

[toyota200x]

Truely AWESOME job. I always wish I could find a roller and fix it up. How did you find a motor for it?

[BLAZERONE22]

I had a want ad placed over on a local board and a guy with a trx motor responded, picked it up for 6 bills, not to bad, motor was still in the quad running great. I also picked up a custom pipe from him and a home made silencer, we have noise requirements here in Oreogn we have to meet.

[BLAZERONE22]

Well, I got it rolling this week, I think its coming out pretty good. I cut the chain for it last night and installed a new exhaust flange, and mounted up the pipe. I lost my four tapered bolts for the rear sprocket though, if anyone has them pm me. I should of just ordered a 86 R sprocket.

[Bill X_R]

Wow, that really looks good! Gives a guy hope that has one that looks like this!

p.s. How do you make the pics show up in the post w/o the thumbnail?

[Darius1502]

Blazer...

I am sitting here just in awe of what you are doing. You are incredible man!! That R looks awesome.

You do work that I just outstanding.