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    I need some wisdom you guys

    One last update. Might throw the springers i got on it. I think it might throw it over the edge of too low to pedal comfortably lol
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    I need some wisdom you guys

    Thanx my grampaw had a field day with me for that one kol
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    I need some wisdom you guys

    Lol well it was a tossup between ones that look stock or these ones for another 30ish dollars more so
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    I need some wisdom you guys

    Wellp heres an update on the bicycle yall helped me out with mostly finished apart from needing to order a new stem to actually accept the thinner bars soon.(i just shimmed it with a strip of old pool siding my grandpaw had lyin around lol. She aint nuttin fancy but i luv her
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    Radio Flyer slammed wagon

    Duuuude i need to keep this in mind because iv been pondering a slammed radio flyer for a while and it looks better than i thought it would
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    I need some wisdom you guys

    I appreciate all the attention yall gave me on the thread. I should be gettin my parts in today.. im gonna rummage thru junkyards when they open and see if i can find any bullet style tail lights and old capped headlights. And maybe a seat made out of a stop sign lmfao too bad i alreadt bought a...
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    I need some wisdom you guys

    Thats an interesting finish job to say the least it looks to be heated he didnt specify at least i didnt vatch it skimmin thru the thread. It didnt look as intense as id thought it would so maybe ill skip that. I also came to the conclusion im gonna shop around for my favorite brews in cans and...
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    I need some wisdom you guys

    I was only asking to see if it would take a heat anodizing or patina scheme very well is all.
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    I need some wisdom you guys

    I picked up a can of lacquer based ultra clear coat. But since so many people have suggested linseed oil i think im gonna get a can of that and rag it on instead oh and what kinda material would you assume the frames made out of? I was wondering if i could heat anodize the forks or somthing
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    I need some wisdom you guys

    Ohh thats slick. So im guessing just normal clear coat won't stick very well due to no primer catalyst to grab onto. Powdercoat the only option im guessing
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    I need some wisdom you guys

    Thanx duchess i appreciate everyones patience and hospitality here always weird feeling out new forums. American bb is a good sign those are easy to find stuff for. I was just gonna look into snagging up a caliper and preventing all these dumb questions. And surprisingly enough all the ball...
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    I need some wisdom you guys

    Oooof. (Let my gut fall back out real quick):whew: on that note has anyone done a raw frame finish? Did yall actually use powdercoat clear? Or would a reputable rattle can clear coat suffice?
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    I need some wisdom you guys

    Okay im new here (dont hit me please) i just acquired a sears spyder girls frame for 20$ other than that i cant really find any solid info about it, the year or anything else. They all seem to be the more popular cruiser frame and boys muscle bikes. I dont care about it being original because i...
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