I started a similar project last weekend but mine is structurally sound. Just a couple of spots to repair and reseal. I’m using rattle can paint and clear coat, and planning on using indoor/outdoor carpet for the headliner
I'm the same as far as "skills", these things aren't that hard to disassemble and rebuild. Here's a link to their website, make sure to get your date code to order the correct rebuild kit.
https://cruiserteq.com/search.php?search_query=keyster§ion=product
Stock Aisin carb, looks to be in the 75-77 era. You can grab the date code that is stamped on the upper left of the airhorn, it wasn't visible in the first two shots but its stamped on the upper left of the sight glass when looking at the front of the carb:
# = Year (your will likely be...
Carburetor weekend for me, followed Pinhead’s lead and did it in the kitchen 🤣. Fourteen years since I first rebuilt this carb, it was time for a bath and refresh.
If you dont mind me asking which spec 17" did you go with? I'm planning the move to big boy tires and want to make sure they'll stuff. BTW, got a little cabin NW of those mtns