Black Coffee & Cream (8/1 - FINISHED!)

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hey all,

Gold Street has confirmed he is sending payment for one of the badges.

one left. i have given a few of you my price.
first to confirm first to get the last badge.

thanks,
adam

the other badge is going to dumpster diver.

thanks!

dumster diver passed. couldnt work out a trade.

one badge is still up for grabs.

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so it took i would say about 4-5 total hours stripping and sanding this frame.
here it is pre primer...



i used 2 whole cans of Duplicolor Self - Etching Primer.

old girl watches over me while i work.


so the duplicolor primer says i can topcoat in 30 minutes....what do youguys think?

i still need to weld the shortened steering tube back on the fork. my welder is at my buddies shop and he is out of town!
gotta strip the rack and chainguard.

need lights. any suggestions?

[karfer67]

good idea laying down two cans of primer i always believe that with rattle can you can never have too much. as far as time between coats it depends on how hot it is and how daring your feeling. i find that if i recoat too soon there is a higher chance of the paint running. i like the pic with your boxer in the back.

[emanon]

i like the pic with your boxer in the back.

Looks like he's "supervising". Get back to work!

[bikeriderx]

i am going to add a laid back seatpost (anyone have one?)

I make these:






PM me and let's see what we can do!

[bikeriderx]

ok, i mocked it up with the fork.

Nice! Especially the can of "French Roast" in the backround...

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i dont know if these are still around but.........
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=16077

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i dont know if these are still around but.........
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=16077

oh its cool guys.
i have a lucky seven coming monday.

oh and my buddy said i could go grab my welder. he hid a key to the shop.
i can weld up the fork!

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i cut an inch out of the steering tube about an inch above the crown.
i found a a threaded steel pipe coupler at lowes.
it fits perfect. just threaded them in.
tack welded 4 sides while in the vise.
then i filled in. grinded. got bearing race back on easy.






its not too pretty, but its hidden inside the head tube, so whatever.

now, i can do a semi mockup.
stay tuned.

i still need a nice stem. anyone have a deluxe stem?

[deorman]

Neat fix, looks bullet-proof. (well, maybe not .308)

[JOScatRATrod]

how you gonna make your spring line up now you cut the fork short?

[JOScatRATrod]

oh i get it- the suspension just rides a bit higher up with more angle on the swingarms

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oh i get it- the suspension just rides a bit higher up with more angle on the swingarms

i am gonna see how it works. hopefully it will look and work well.
gonna mock it up friday.

[Bendix]

oh i get it- the suspension just rides a bit higher up with more angle on the swingarms

ahhh, now i see. wondered about that...i love the color of dupli-color etching primer! reminds me of old french VAR bicycle tools

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i got my lucky 7.
its too small.

i thought for sure it was a 5/8.
i guess i will have to shim it.