Hello once again, I'm James, born in NC but live in TX thanks to 24 years in the AF. I joined a year ago after buying Turtle's 75 RD350 that is featured in Chuck's HPI install discussion. I later acquired a 74 350 that's a completely stock looker, runs, but have yet to tear into it (been collecting parts from HVC and EC). I now just purchased Brian K's 73 350 which also has a lot of Chuck's work on the motor. Should receive that one in less than 2 weeks I hope.
For the 74, I originally was going to keep it stock for two up riding, but the 73 will be better for that, so I plan to get with Chuck and actually spend some money direct for a change and get it sorted probably a stage 1 build with DG heads (and old set I have) or a set of new HVC heads I have and probably DG pipes just for the retro aspect.
I need stock seat trim if anyone has a nice one. I don't see the trim on EC or HVC as of late.
Looking forward to being on here a bit more, getting to know you guys better, etc.
Cheers!
Welcome! :cheers: Nice collection. You went for the hat trick -- one of each year. Congrats
Funny how things turn out. My first RD was a 76 which I bought my junior year in college in the early 80s. This time I wanted to go older school, meaning spoke wheels and a little more raw. I have quite a lot of parts new and old, so adding another 400 would be like starting over in that regard. The 73 is essentially a 74/75 with the clutch upgrade. Both my 74/75 have 520 chain kits ready to go on. I consider my 75 done, and the 73 I won't do anything to as it's exactly the way I want it to be, but maybe will try manifold spacers since I have a set and see if it makes much difference. The 74 is going to be a project, nothing radical aesthetically. Just some mild engine work (crank, upper end, CDI, maybe new low top or flat sided carbs), rear sets, gold 520 kit with 14/39 gearing, and I was thinking sun aluminum rims anodized gold to give it a slight flash. Only thing not working is the brake light switch from the hand brake, and the shipping leaked fork oil onto the front brake.