Quasar restoration

Brian — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:33:51 +0000

An introduction

Hi All

Just become a member

I have been interested in Quasars since the beginning (late 70's) when a guy living opposite me owned one.

A stroke stopped me from buying Paulâ€™s when it was up for auction (and the price) but I have kept in touch with Mark since then attending one gathering and lending a hand at the Quasar Garage whenever I have visited Mark.

So what am I doing on this list?

1) I have built more Quasars than anyone else (OK - OK so they are only models)

2) Mark and I currently own the SOLO QUASAR and with the blessing of the Newell family I have undertaken to restore it to its former glory.

Yes the "WHITE WONDER" is to be restored as the show mock-up that Malcolm originally built

The plan is to transport the bits to my home and display them at the first Poole Bike Night on Tuesday 1st April 2008

Then spend the summer restoring the bike before showing it (fully restored) at the last Poole Bike Night on Tuesday 30th September 2008

BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP

Known facts about this bike

1) It was shown around the shows in the late 1970'S

2) It is in Marks back garden

Not a lot to go on for a restoration project but with your help we can do it

Anything that you know about this machine will be gratefully received and I do mean anything, roomers, myths, legends or even boring old facts. The more information we get the more accurate a picture we will get and the better equipped we will be to restore this unique creation.

Make a note of the date (1st April) and drive down to Poole for The Bike Night, bring your creation and put on a show of FF's that will help get the project of the ground in the best way possible.

Email me off list if you want to but please DO get in touch

Brian Walker

Project manager, Mechanic, Engineer, Grease monkey, Welder, Plaster, Sculpt-person, Painter, you get the picture

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Quasar restoration