Rollchange 2.0

[Brian macumber]

This was my first build off bike from build off 13. Wasn't never really happy with the way it turned out felt like it was missing something.

So I stripped the frame and decided to add a straight bar under the tank.

need to get some wire so I can get it welded up and then figure which way I want to go mainly just reusing the parts that was on it.
Originally the plan was ratrod so probably going that route.

 

[Brian macumber]

Got the middletube welded in and applied a coat of black primer,blue ,white,red primer,and black to match what was on the rest of the frame. Painted new lettering on one side of the tank did a little patina work.

Still have to do the other side then decide on what rims.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Looks awesome!


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[Captain Awesome]

Wicked patina!!

 

[Brian macumber]

Looks awesome!


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Wicked patina!!

Thanks first time trying this hopefully it won't look too fake.

 

[Couch tater]

Looking much better now IMHO. I want to learn how to do realistic patina paint because a) it looks kool and b) my painting skills aren't skills.

I am going to start a thread in the SHOW ME YOUR for former build off bikes soon to see what happened to them. I need to get mine out in the wild for a photo.

 

[Brian macumber]

Got some work done on the fenders today after work and did a quick mock-up to see how it was looking. Not sure about the rims might just use the ones that was on it.

rear hub is a bendix redband could anyone tell me about what year it is and anything else would be thankful.

both rims still have the original hub shiners.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Some Bendix info. Says Red Band was made from 60-64.
http://www.trfindley.com/pgbndxhbs.htmlThis one has parts list and diagrams
http://vancruisers.ca/tech/manuals/bendix-service-manuals/red-band

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Personally, I think the current wheels provide some authentic patina to the build.
I would rebuild the hubs, tune up/true them and go.

I really like the ‘salty old dog’ look of this bike.

Just my .02


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[Brian macumber]

Personally, I think the current wheels provide some authentic patina to the build.
I would rebuild the hubs, tune up/true them and go.

I really like the ‘salty old dog’ look of this bike.

Just my .02


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Yeah I like the rims but think I'm going to change the tires the 2.125 don't look right on there think I have a set of 1.75 I'll try.

 

[Brian macumber]

Not much today just cleaning off paint from the handle bars came off pretty easy with a little acetone and steel wool.

picked them up at the flea market i am thinking they were motorcycle. Need to try and add some kind of knurling to grip the head it barely touches.

 

[horsefarmer]

I have had success using a punch to add dimples under the clamp area.
Don't get carried away, sometimes it only takes a few to raise the dia. quite a bit.

 

[Brian macumber]

I have had success using a punch to add dimples under the clamp area.
Don't get carried away, sometimes it only takes a few to raise the dia. quite a bit.

Thanks I will give that a try.

 

[Brian macumber]

Got everything sprayed with a matte clear just need some drying time then start putting it back together.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Got everything sprayed with a matte clear just need some drying time then start putting it back together. View attachment 139841View attachment 139840

That looks great!

 

[Brian macumber]

Almost done reassembling the bike just need chain, chain guard, and pedals. Disassembled the front and rear hubs cleaned up and regreased bearings front was dry and the rear grease looked like wax.

 

[Brian macumber]

Truing up the back wheel went better than I thought it would only broke about 10 spokes lol. Lucky I had some other spokes that fit. Finished getting the chain guard and chain on and added a few more parts. Took it out for a test ride and it rides great. Also changed out the seat with a messinger I recovered.