SWB0 E=mc2 (relatively finished)
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More naval jelly chrome cleaning!
Don't know why I think navel jelly is sounds so funny.
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I trued the wheels a couple of days ago.
I wish that I would've taken a before video. The spokes were as loose as spaghetti and the rim spun in every direction except straight.
I wish that I would've taken a before video. The spokes were as loose as spaghetti and the rim spun in every direction except straight.
Like toe jam.
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More jelly, please.
(Sorry about the crappy photos)
(Sorry about the crappy photos)
Nice. I'm jelly.
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Aww man, don't be jelly. Ain't nuthin' but a thang.
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I got in one of the last few parts needed this week. It's too squeaky clean, so it will have to be 'aged' to match the rest of the bike when time allows.
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...and for the rear fender, I pulled this out of the parts stash. No issues with the patina for this one!
That should do it for the nighttime safety concerns.
That should do it for the nighttime safety concerns.
Re: Certification.
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I pulled this JC Higgins truss rod bracket from a donor bike.
Old paint on chrome is usually a good thing.
After scraping most of the paint away, I followed with citrus striper.
All done after spending the night in vinegar and then scrubbing with a wire brush.
It didn't clean up as well as I had hoped for, but it will do. At least until I can run up on a better one.
Old paint on chrome is usually a good thing.
After scraping most of the paint away, I followed with citrus striper.
All done after spending the night in vinegar and then scrubbing with a wire brush.
It didn't clean up as well as I had hoped for, but it will do. At least until I can run up on a better one.
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I haven't had much time to work on the Higgins because all of my time has been devoted to this client bike.
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Still spending all of my time on the Roadmaster.
Here's a pro tip for masking two-tone paint jobs:
Aluminum foil works great for covering frames. The foil conforms to the irregular shapes without the hassle of paper and tape.
Here's a pro tip for masking two-tone paint jobs:
Aluminum foil works great for covering frames. The foil conforms to the irregular shapes without the hassle of paper and tape.
oo, that client bike is just beggin for Thompson Classic ball end grips. Just sayin. ahem.
Brilliant idea with the foil! Will definitely be using that ’hack’
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I think he is sending me some original grips. Otherwise, yes I agree!
I wish that I could take credit for the idea, but I've seen it used in the street rod world. However, I don't recall ever seeing it applied to a bicycle.
It stays in place without any tape. But I do tape down the edges closest to the mask to keep any overspray from sneaking under. And a 40-sq. ft. roll was $1.25 at the Dollar Tree!
