1941 Firestone Cruiser Done 5/22

[Walker]

Re: 1941 Firestone Cruiser Stripping it down for repaint

Thanks Luke, I'm glad to have some forward momentum on this project. hoping to get back out tonight and finish off the tank, front fender and whatever else I can..

curved braces...

might have to make a pattern of these..

40% done. I'm just going to hand scratch the underside of the fenders.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: 1941 Firestone Cruiser Stripping it down for repaint

Nice progress so far! That orbital sander works like a champ :mrgreen:

 

[Walker]

Re: 1941 Firestone Cruiser Stripping it down for repaint

More parts in the done bin

Orig seat is pretty rough

might use this one instead, the vinyl is kind of faded so maybe recover depending on what the color scheme turns out to be

Need to start thinking about converting this light to LED. Switches are rusted solid...

Re-pop white torpedo grips

Might use these white tires, not quite ballooner size but we'll see. I also have a clean set of white walls, some brick red's and plenty of all black

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: 1941 Firestone Cruiser Stripping it down for repaint

I vote for solid whites! 8)

 

[Walker]

Re: 1941 Firestone Cruiser Stripping it down for repaint

should I recover the seat in white as well? I hate picking colors, might as well be colorblind

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: 1941 Firestone Cruiser Stripping it down for repaint

should I recover the seat in white as well? I hate picking colors, might as well be colorblind

Yeah, that would look awesome! White grips, white tires, and a white seat...maybe even a white chain? :idea:

 

[Walker]

Re: 1941 Firestone Cruiser Stripping it down for repaint

the stripe separating the 2 tone green was originally white, I thought an off white/creme color would look nicer but maybe I'll just go with the orig white stripe and white accessories. Wonder where I might get some white pedal blocks?

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: 1941 Firestone Cruiser Stripping it down for repaint

http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=67714&p=656442&hilit=pedals#p656442

 

[Walker]

Re: 1941 Firestone Cruiser Stripping it down for repaint

thanks for the link, but I dont think those blocks will work with the teardrop pedals..

 

[Walker]

Re: 1941 Firestone Cruiser Stripping it down for repaint

rear Delta reflector cleaned with soap n water then a vinegar bath. Unfortunately the chrome was pitted so the copper plating is showing though. I have a plan though 8)

 

[npence]

Re: 1941 Firestone Cruiser Cleaning chrome bits

I have some nos reflectors and you won't have to worry about the chrome or have some rechromed ones.

 

[Walker]

Re: 1941 Firestone Cruiser Cleaning chrome bits

I got this far on the frame and a huge chunk of the sanding pad on my orbital went flying so no more sanding till I can replace the pad

 

[Walker]

Re: 1941 Firestone Cruiser Starting primer!

OK, so I repaired my orbital sander and got back to work. all parts are ready for paint with the exception of the rear rack which I will need to do some wire brushing or something along those lines.

Here's my progress with primer

frame and chainguard, sorry for the sideways shot

fender set in my "paint tent"

spent some time on the truss rods and fender braces. Might do a hammered finish on them? a little more touch up with a wire wheel and they'll be done.

This is how I heated up the tent, works pretty good actually

mounted up the white tires on the Nexus wheelset. I think I'll add a pinstripe to the rims to add some color, either in green or red, not sure yet.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: 1941 Firestone Cruiser Priming underway 02-11

Nice progress, Walker

 

[ind-chuckz]

Re: 1941 Firestone Cruiser Priming underway 02-11

Going to be nice...

 

[Walker]

Re: 1941 Firestone Cruiser Priming underway 02-11

thanks guys, I hope it turns out well.

paint question: should I spray the white (which will be the pinstripe between the 2 colors) first, then mask accordingly for each color or do the white last?

 

[Walker]

Re: 1941 Firestone Cruiser NEED paint advise :0

Applied the creme accent color and did first coat on the frame tonight

 

[ZygoteLittle]

Re: 1941 Firestone Cruiser Painting!!

It's starting to look good!

 

[Rockit!]

Re: 1941 Firestone Cruiser Painting!!

I am green with envy! :roll: :lol:

 

[Walker]

Re: 1941 Firestone Cruiser Painting!!

More painting.....

sorry for the poor quality photos, using my kodak flashless camera. If the sun shines tomorrow I'll take a couple of natural light photos.

if you are doing pinstripes, especially on curves, this stuff is the bomb

Chainguard

Tank halves prepped for paint

kaboom

The fenders are the next big challenge. Not sure how to make that taping job any easier...