Hello All!
Just got back from a 5,500 mile round trip drive from Wisconsin to Tucson, San Diego then back, with two round trips to the Hartung Collection auction in Chicago last week thrown in for good measure, mostly to take the Wayne 615 I just finished restoring for my Dad to their home in Arizona. During the project I talked to several of you on here for advise and help with souring parts (mainly the cylinder) and I thought you might all like to see the final results of my first restoration project, both the before and after. It was fun, and although I started it last minute (5 weeks before I had to leave and take it to Tuscon) the nights and weekends paid off as it came out looking great (I think) with the 15 coats of paint on some pieces, nickle plating, Indian Refining Co gas can, matching Wayne padlocks, and original documents & 615 installation manual I got from Jack Sim (Thanks Jack!) and had framed, it was as complete a package as I could make it and when my Father get down to Tucson at Christmas time and see it, I'm sure he'll love it.
Just wanted to post the link to all the pictures as I know it's fun to see other peoples before and after and how others what pumps restored - the more modern Indian brand was my Dad's choice. I'll link a few of the pictures to this post, but you can view the whole set by clicking here:
Wayne 615 RestorationThanks and see you around,
~ Aaron
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Afters (I hope one could tell the before and after without me stating the obvious! :-)
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