Neil's '74 Eldorado

Neil's '74 Eldorado

Neil's '74 Eldorado

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On to the tank. On the left is the non-original bushing that was on it. Center is the correct item and on the right the rubber bushing. With the short one, when the tank bolt was tightened, the

On to the tank. On the left is the non-original bushing that was on it. Center is the correct item and on the right the rubber bushing. With the short one, when the tank bolt was tightened, the "ears" were bent inward which could have lead to leaks.

Tank cleaned up

Tank cleaned up

Rear tank bushings modified to prevent then from wearing on the rear of the tank.

Rear tank bushings modified to prevent then from wearing on the rear of the tank.

Removed these non-original bits from the gas cap, added a baffle that was missing.

Removed these non-original bits from the gas cap, added a baffle that was missing.

Installed the new gasket and reassembled the cap.

Installed the new gasket and reassembled the cap.

Tank back on the bike

Tank back on the bike

Working on replacing the headlight. Gooey yellow stuff was used as a seal.

Working on replacing the headlight. Gooey yellow stuff was used as a seal.

Headlight was an original CEV sealed unit.

Headlight was an original CEV sealed unit.

Seal is common window screen spline.

Seal is common window screen spline.

Replaced the burned out left spot sealed beam with a new one. Fluted ones are $32, the clear ones were only $12 at the local NAPA.

Replaced the burned out left spot sealed beam with a new one. Fluted ones are $32, the clear ones were only $12 at the local NAPA.

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Rear tank bushings modified to prevent then from wearing on the rear of the tank.

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Rear tank bushings modified to prevent then from wearing on the rear of the tank.