Acquired is a 1968 Bonneville with about 20,000 miles on the clock. This came from a friend of mine who bought it new in 68 and then parked it in 72. It spent many years in his rec room as a fun toy for his grand daughter to sit on.

Disassembly went very easily. Very little rust and just about every fastener was original and present.

All parts were degreased and given a quick cleanup as it was disassembled. All black painted parts were stored together so that they can be prepped later for paint or powder-coat. (Still to be determined at this point)

The left foot rest had been knocked into the primary cover hard enough to crack the cover. The foot rest was heated and bent back into shape. Then the primary cover was removed to determine whether repair or replacement is the best option (TBD)

Engine will need a thorough tear-down and overhaul. The intake and exhaust ports have been left open to the elements for many years.

Frame was degreased at this stage so that the frame halves and the support stands could be removed more easily. The frame looks mostly rust free thanks to 4 years of healthy oil leaks.