Battery Box/Tool Tray build

I confess that I didn't get a lot done over the Christmas break, however I did manage to accomplish several small jobs.

One of these items was the construction of a battery box for the G9 project.  The 1955 frame is a unique one in a few different regards, one being the off-set side mounted battery placement.

Rather than look for an original, I decided to make my own with some scrap lying around.  The box is a little oversize in order to accommodate (small) tools and mountings for my exhaust (more on that next post).  This will also give me more leeway when I eventually buy another battery.

It is always a pleasure to make my own parts, no matter how primitive they may be.  This is the freedom that comes with building a (mild) custom bike rather than a concours restoration.

I wasn't able to take pictures during the welding/cutting/grinding phase, but you get the idea.

The box has since been coated in black chassis paint, the strap came from a discarded Bell & Howell Filmo camera.

Until next time.......

A Man's shop is his Castle....

Since the departure of the Beetle, the Motocode HQ revamp has been in full swing!

After much sorting and clearing of space (with much remaining to be done)  I finally have a fully functional restoration shop.  Many of these items were found in the classifieds (Kijiji) and as a result, a lot of money was saved.   If you take the time to scour the ads and are willing to drive a little distance, a good shop can be built from the ground up even on the tightest of budgets.

I have acquired/added the following:

-Harbor freight benchtop blasting cabinet (Review to come soon)
-Homemade stand for cabinet on wheels
-Motorcycle lift
-Workbenches (x2)
-2.5 HP Air compressors (x2)
-Motorcycle wheel truing stand
-Small parts bins (x2)
-6V/12V battery charger

It took a while, but I should now be able to work freely and finish almost everything in house.

Every time I step in the garage, I feel magic in the air;  I can't stop myself from picking up a tool  and working on something, anything.  

A Good shop should always be inviting!

Forgive the mess in the pictures, it is still a work in progress.

Bench one, British tools in the drawers, item on the far right is a tube/pipe bender given to me by my cousin.  It was originally in a mill pre-war. 

Bench Two.  Still organizing, it sits on wheels and was free!

Vintage and solid, just the way I like things to be.  It runs smoothly and is surprisingly quiet.

I built the cart from leftover wood in the garage, I even managed to fit my containers of media and tumbler
on the bottom shelf.

Side view.

With everything in place, my output of work should increase greatly.  I have a special project that I have been working on behind the scenes, details will be forthcoming!

Until next time.....