Craigs B-85

Craig brought this little guy a little over 2 months ago and has been patiently waiting as well, thanks Craig.

I've never seen one of these for real but it is so cool, I call it a Baby Blackhood lol. Will be starting on it beginning of next week.

Well, all started out good, got her running but may need a carb, everything there was froze up, then the rear wheels... I finally got the left rear wheel off without damaging anything, but the right rear wheel is gonna have to be cut off. It worried me a little because it had been beat on and heated from the outside before. There sure is a lot of axle in that wheel, this is not a good way to start things.

I've been saying this since the 80's on stuff like this, dead or alive you're coming with me lol.

They are both off, axles and 1 wheel are saved, and the axles are all cleaned up.

She is mostly apart and just got a good washing.

Got some more disassembly done, some blasting, and rounded up a carb kit, breather tube, air filter and some other hard to find things for this engine.

Most of the wiring harness is out, what needs to be taped up is done, and most of it is sanded down, just a little hand sanding left to do around some bolts and such. Looks like a little painting may start tomorrow.

I got 12 of the new LED lights put in today, I think I need sunglasses in the shop now but they sure are nice, it's like working outside but without all the heat lol.

In the back painting red now but had some pics from this morning. Most of the black and silver is done. Here's something you never see around here, some Briggs + Stratton boxes lol.

A little painting, a little sanding, a little blasting.

Every time I blast a hood or rear pan it seems like I say I wish the topside looked as good as the bottom lol.

Got the carb rebuilt and a few more things put together, the seat came out really nice too.

I finally had a chance to catch up on your B85 project. Looks like its coming along nicely. Have you made any decisions on that pesky rear wheel? A sleeve and hub just sounds like the right way to go. If you find a way to key it on. I was half thinking of using a dog point set screw or two. Not perfect and might not hold up. Just not sure. Getting a key in there would be perfect it you can do it.