AMF Firestone Speed Chief year?

[partsguy]

The tank looks good on the outside. View attachment 1204470
But had 60+ years of rust on the inside.
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Wire wheels and scotch brite removed the rust.
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Then I brushed a coat of shellac on to seal it.
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Worked on smoothing the dents out of the tank and front fender.
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Shellac? I never thought to use that for sealing the inside of a tank. Does that insulate from electrical current? I am asking because I think my clear coating of tanks has impeded various grounds over time. None of my tank lights, horns, or radios work anymore.

 

[partsguy]

Correct, paints not a perfect match but the decals are still there. Original paint has kind of yellowed.

I am re-assembling the white Corvette. Contemplating touch up but still undecided.

 

[partsguy]

This will be so beautiful when finished. I cannot wait to see the results!

 

[Woodtickgreg]

Shellac? I never thought to use that for sealing the inside of a tank. Does that insulate from electrical current? I am asking because I think my clear coating of tanks has impeded various grounds over time. None of my tank lights, horns, or radios work anymore.

It does insulate, I think that is what is used on electric motor windings. But it sticks to anything, great as a top coat over decals too. I repaint singer sewing machines, put new decals on them and then spray shellac over them to protect them. That's what the singer factory did when they where new. Only bad thing about shellac is that alcohol will dissolve it.

 

[srfndoc]

Really nice work and the hub shiner's are a nice touch.

 

[BradCon]

Thanks for sharing this restore process. I learned tons from this and as you can see I have my hands full, if I start on this one.
What was your method for cleaning and shining the 'green' painted pieces? Any advice on a seat restore?
Can't wait to see the final pictures...

My newest purchase...

 

[Oilit]

Thanks for sharing this restore process. I learned tons from this and as you can see I have my hands full, if I start on this one.
What was your method for cleaning and shining the 'green' painted pieces? Any advice on a seat restore?
Can't wait to see the final pictures... View attachment 1322957


My newest purchase...

Nice bike! Do you know who made it? Maybe Monark?

 

[BradCon]

Nice bike! Do you know who made it? Maybe Monark?

Honestly I don’t know who made it. In the beginning of this post he says it’s an AMF. ‍

 

[falconer]

Too weird. I also have one, Monark built

 

[falconer]

Brad, yours is Monark built