I purchased this frame off ebay a while back; my idea for it was to make it
look as original as possible, but lighter, faster, better brakes etc.
Specs are: Velocity P35 700C rims, Velo Orange crank and Left Bank handlebars,
SRAM P5 hub with coaster brake, Sturmey-Archer front drum, Schwalbe Road Cruiser
tires in cream, and a replica luggage rack made of aluminum made by myself.
I'm still scraping up enough money for nickel plating, and a seat. Paint is done except
for the black pinstripes and painting the rack red.
I used automotive paint with a catalysed clearcoat; primer was a high build epoxy primer,
which was needed to fill in all the pits on the frame and fork.
Handlebars and alloy stem; the handlebars will be extended by a couple of inches
and will have lighted glass jeweled ends. I'm also making a semi replica of a battery
canister from an old tea tin, and a authentic-looking headlight and rear reflector.
I made the rack using the shear, bending brake and punch at work; still a few pieces
to fabricate.
The bike will be getting a bottom bracket conversion to go with the new crank.
I'm hoping this will make a nice, comfortable touring/cruising bike for me, for taking
longer trips than I do now. I love the idea of having an adult-sized bike; and the fact
that it is so old is a real trip!
look as original as possible, but lighter, faster, better brakes etc.
Specs are: Velocity P35 700C rims, Velo Orange crank and Left Bank handlebars,
SRAM P5 hub with coaster brake, Sturmey-Archer front drum, Schwalbe Road Cruiser
tires in cream, and a replica luggage rack made of aluminum made by myself.
I'm still scraping up enough money for nickel plating, and a seat. Paint is done except
for the black pinstripes and painting the rack red.
I used automotive paint with a catalysed clearcoat; primer was a high build epoxy primer,
which was needed to fill in all the pits on the frame and fork.
Handlebars and alloy stem; the handlebars will be extended by a couple of inches
and will have lighted glass jeweled ends. I'm also making a semi replica of a battery
canister from an old tea tin, and a authentic-looking headlight and rear reflector.
I made the rack using the shear, bending brake and punch at work; still a few pieces
to fabricate.
The bike will be getting a bottom bracket conversion to go with the new crank.
I'm hoping this will make a nice, comfortable touring/cruising bike for me, for taking
longer trips than I do now. I love the idea of having an adult-sized bike; and the fact
that it is so old is a real trip!