Grandpa-RockHopper

[XC204]

Icyuod2 thanks on that complement coming from you that means a lot. Thanks. Bettelguise I'm sticking with the 1930's mustache bar theme as those handle bars were my starting part.
Randy the brake cable sheath is just RG58 cable braid stripped off and slipped over the standard brake cable sheath. The bear traps or open pedals I think would look better also but I bought these and this is the only thing that has 9/16" so maby later unless I run into some cheap .

 

[Skipton]

The bear traps or open pedals I think would look better also but I bought these and this is the only thing that has 9/16" so maby later unless I run into some cheap .

keep checking that bike shop dumpster :wink:

 

[icyuod2]

Icyuod2 thanks on that complement coming from you that means a lot. Thanks.

ya gotta give credit, where credit is due. i really dig your attention to detail!

 

[bikeriderx]

Randy the brake cable sheath is just RG58 cable braid stripped off and slipped over the standard brake cable sheath. The bear traps or open pedals I think would look better also but I bought these and this is the only thing that has 9/16" so maybe later unless I run into some cheap .

Right on! :mrgreen:

 

[XC204]

Got the chain on, cork grips stained to match wood on carrier, bronze colored STX rear brake & cable. The chain line was dead on......Through no planning on my part...just dumb luck I figured I would have to cut spacers for the former 6 speed freewheel at least once. The To do list is:
1) taillight made out of my cool gift from Skipton, an equipment glass indicator lense. I am using one super bright spyder LED no flasher at this point due to time. It will mount in the back of the carrier.
2) a tool tube or box for the other frame mount dovetail. Or maybe a small flask.
The seat I'm not sure of. It goes well and is sprung but may look to modern. I wanted to build one but I'm running out of time I have a Mich. trip this weekend and Denver in two weeks so I'm going to have to wrap it up soon.


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[chaunceysj]

im still in awe from this bike. from biggining to end its 1000% better than it started.

 

[Skipton]

Bike looks GREAT!
A bike that nice needs one of these :wink:
http://www.petracycles.co.uk/product_in ... e=googleus

 

[bikeriderx]

Bike looks GREAT!
A bike that nice needs one of these :wink:
http://www.petracycles.co.uk/product_in ... e=googleus

I agree! Just order one and put it on when you get back! Great job Gary!!

 

[FOUND OBJECTS]

Bike looks GREAT!
A bike that nice needs one of these :wink:
http://www.petracycles.co.uk/product_in ... e=googleus

I agree! Just order one and put it on when you get back! Great job Gary!!

Mee Too

 

[XC204]

Shamed by a seat! got my taillight done thanks to Skipton and his light fingered Grandpa..how fitting.
The lighe consists of a glass jewel cut indicator lense fitted to an aluminum cable clamp nut, a center drilled 1/4-20 brass screw , 1 Spyder red LED, a Radio Shack 2 AAA bat box and switch. Some epoxy and some wire.

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[Markm]

8) 8) 8) 8)

 

[Skipton]

nice work!......................as usual :mrgreen:

 

[FOUND OBJECTS]

Very cool 8)
NOW GET A NEW SEAT! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: J/K

 

[wevelknievel]

It truly is an amazing transformation

 

[XC204]

Shame on you guys! I got a seat on order..not that Brooks, and I think I will modify it when it gets here..go figure.

 

[FOUND OBJECTS]

Shame on you guys! I got a seat on order..not that Brooks, and I think I will modify it when it gets here..go figure.

It'll help the build It's a sweet bike man! It's worth poping for a nice saddle

 

[XC204]

Still waiting on a seat to finish and do photos My dead line is by Sat 17th and I'm In Colorado. Does any one have a Rideable Bicycle Replicas seat # 6221 the small antique style? I need a measurement spring center to spring center to see abiut fabing up a different spring setup. http://www.hiwheel.com/parts/index.htm#
Thanks Gary

 

[FOUND OBJECTS]

Still waiting on a seat to finish and do photos My dead line is by Sat 17th and I'm In Colorado. Does any one have a Rideable Bicycle Replicas seat # 6221 the small antique style? I need a measurement spring center to spring center to see abiut fabing up a different spring setup. http://www.hiwheel.com/parts/index.htm#
Thanks Gary

I bought one on ebay for $52 buy it now with free shipping...search leather saddles.

 

[jahahn]

Wow, this is a nice bike I love all of the details and the theme. great work

 

[XC204]

Got a few things done, a flask for the frame out of a can from American Science and Surplus $.50 soldered a dovetail mount to the can and painted. Silver lid didn't look good so Cu paint .Paint cost is killing me! Got the rack boards varnshed and also the grips thanks to T-B0ne for that sugestion. My seat is on the way! I emailed Tyler the owner of Luxlow.com about my personal deadline and he got it out right then. Nice guy invited me out to check out his setup when I'm in Denver week after this one. Can't wait to do the Wed. Denver Cruisers ride.

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