Thanks for the rear arm bushings suggestion. My front tie rods are fine, just the boots are disintegrated. I ordered new boots and will add a zirc as suggested.

 

Painted and Mikuni Carb installed. Installed the exhaust as well.

 

Nice project!!

What did you use to remove the factory red paint? Thanks

 

Thanks! Paint Stripper rattle can from Home Depot. 2 cans. Took only 1 can paint too.

 

Wheels painted two toned.

 

Finally got the tie rod boots so I could start assembly. Getting closer.

 

Well she's 90% done. Last thing is to put the bearing caps on. Rear tail light bulbs on order. Need to get a gas tank vent line and this is ready for the desert. A little adjustment on the carb, I think the idle jet seems too small, but we'll see after some a/f adjustments. Idles great.

 

A little video of the first start