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27 May 2008 21:19 #216318 by JohNLA
Replied by JohNLA on topic 83 GPZ 550 H2 Fighter
No thanks, I just got the budget talk from today from the better half.:angry:
Also, I already got two good runners and a spare engine.

Put it up on the For Sale page here
www.nwsca.com/scripts/gpz_forum_2005/default.asp
There are quite a few members with H models.

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83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles

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01 Jun 2008 18:59 #217260 by JohNLA
Replied by JohNLA on topic 83 GPZ 550 H2 Fighter
Been busy with the airbrush.
The tank needs another pass but you can cee where I am going with the theme.
ALIEN:woohoo:

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83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles
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01 Jun 2008 19:00 #217261 by JohNLA
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83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
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01 Jun 2008 19:01 #217262 by JohNLA
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83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
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01 Jun 2008 19:01 #217263 by JohNLA
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83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles
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01 Jun 2008 19:02 #217265 by JohNLA
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Last one for now.

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83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles
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19 Jun 2008 05:11 #220857 by CoreyClough
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Looks like it coming along real nice John. You'll soon be back in the saddle again. Whatcha gonna do with the color of the wheels?

'85 GPz550(ZX550-A2)

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19 Jun 2008 16:10 #220974 by JohNLA
Replied by JohNLA on topic 83 GPZ 550 H2 Fighter
Thanks Corey, I am finding custom painting requires more than just free hand airbrush knowledge. Some things work and others don't. The tank ended up not working. I went to far:unsure:
The good news is I am starting to get close to finishing up everything except the tank and fender. Fender is ready and I think I got an idea of how to approach it.:silly:
Then I get to re-sand and re-paint the tank.
I think the fork seals and engine leaks may have to wait because the painting is taking a lot longer than I thought.
It's ok because I am enjoying the learning process.

s49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/JohNLA_photo/1983%20GPZ%20550/
83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles

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19 Jun 2008 21:22 #221037 by Becker
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I am finding custom painting requires more than just free hand airbrush knowledge. Some things work and others don't. The tank ended up not working. I went to far

To far? I thought the tank looked fantastic in the pictures. It looks like its all going really well.

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19 Jun 2008 21:36 #221040 by JohNLA
Replied by JohNLA on topic 83 GPZ 550 H2 Fighter
Ah right. I didn't explain "to far"
I took another pass the morning after those pics were taken. I was trying to cover my knike marks and other early mistakes:blush: and ended up putting on to much black and the knife marks are still there:angry:
Hopefully, Mark Wing the master will see my work when its done. So it can't suck.:S

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83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles

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19 Jun 2008 22:05 #221050 by KZ250LTD
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That paint looked wicked, too bad it didn't work out. Your bike is looking awesome B)

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20 Jun 2008 11:24 #221137 by loudhvx
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That paint was amazing. It really stands out from the crowd. Can't wait to see it done!

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