Firewing 1953 Columbia 3 Star DeLuxe (2nd) - 3/15 TRADED
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Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/18 GIJoe WHERE'S JAKE?? GTB!!!
That seat set up is awesome!
Luke.
That seat set up is awesome!
Luke.
Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/18 GIJoe WHERE'S JAKE?? GTB!!!
Light bulbs are awesome aren't they?!?! Nice work bro!
Light bulbs are awesome aren't they?!?! Nice work bro!
Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/18 GIJoe WHERE'S JAKE?? GTB!!!
hey you ought to go with the shoes...kingfish254 said:CMAN, those are pretty cheap, but there is still no way I am wearing those!! Something tells me that Yoots has already ordered a set though. :mrgreen:
Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/18 GIJoe WHERE'S JAKE?? GTB!!!
Lots of cool stuff going on here...not sure my lights are highlight worthy but thanks for noticing.
Lots of cool stuff going on here...not sure my lights are highlight worthy but thanks for noticing.
Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/18 GIJoe WHERE'S JAKE?? GTB!!!
Wondering that myself, action figures beat rabbits...kingfish254 said:In an effort to see if Jake Sensei is hiding out there in GTB Ninja Mode, I brought in GI Joe to help.
Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/18 GIJoe WHERE'S JAKE?? GTB!!!
Shhhhhhh,,,,you'll make BEER RUN and Flexy jealous.
Circa Cycles said:
Shhhhhhh,,,,you'll make BEER RUN and Flexy jealous.
Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/19 Springer Nanner Bracket Cut
Good day so far on FireWing.
First I took apart the rear section of the Persons saddle. This brace will be perfect for mounting up the two rear braces together. Unfortunately, I am going to cut some of the upper tabs of the Elgin skirt guards.
Broke out the art paper for some brace pattern tracing
Then out to the lane to start cutting the shelving. This is 1/16" steel and I was able to cut it nicely with the metal sabre saw blade.
The braces are cut, now I need to break out my cobblers anvil and fork them to fit. My biggest holdup has been trying to come up with the best way to attach this to the seat stays. I really didn't want to tap into them with any holes. What I decided to do is cut the three tabs you see. I plan to bend those at a 90 and wrap them around the tire side of the stays. Then I will cut a slot n the brace just above the tabs and clamp them to the stays using stainless hose clamps. The brace will end up riding on the centerline of the seat stay.
Good day so far on FireWing.
First I took apart the rear section of the Persons saddle. This brace will be perfect for mounting up the two rear braces together. Unfortunately, I am going to cut some of the upper tabs of the Elgin skirt guards.
Broke out the art paper for some brace pattern tracing
Then out to the lane to start cutting the shelving. This is 1/16" steel and I was able to cut it nicely with the metal sabre saw blade.
The braces are cut, now I need to break out my cobblers anvil and fork them to fit. My biggest holdup has been trying to come up with the best way to attach this to the seat stays. I really didn't want to tap into them with any holes. What I decided to do is cut the three tabs you see. I plan to bend those at a 90 and wrap them around the tire side of the stays. Then I will cut a slot n the brace just above the tabs and clamp them to the stays using stainless hose clamps. The brace will end up riding on the centerline of the seat stay.
Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/19 Springer Nanner Bracket Cut
Nice detail!
Nice detail!
Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/19 Springer Nanner Bracket Cut
Hey Kingfish254 you might want to cut out another set of tabs that you can rivet to the back of the brace so you can make a U shaped set of tabs to wrap around both the front and back of the stay then slot and clamp with the hose clamps. Hope this makes sense to you. :mrgreen:kingfish254 said:(snip)
The braces are cut, now I need to break out my cobblers anvil and fork them to fit. My biggest holdup has been trying to come up with the best way to attach this to the seat stays. I really didn't want to tap into them with any holes. What I decided to do is cut the three tabs you see. I plan to bend those at a 90 and wrap them around the tire side of the stays. Then I will cut a slot n the brace just above the tabs and clamp them to the stays using stainless hose clamps. The brace will end up riding on the centerline of the seat stay.
(snip)
Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/19 Springer Nanner Bracket Cut
I am pretty sure that I do follow what you are saying. After making more progress today, I don't think I will need that. It seems to be pretty strong. I will know more in the next couple of days as I wrap this up.
I got kinda burnt out this afternoon an left it unfinished. More updates to follow.
dracothered said:
I am pretty sure that I do follow what you are saying. After making more progress today, I don't think I will need that. It seems to be pretty strong. I will know more in the next couple of days as I wrap this up.
I got kinda burnt out this afternoon an left it unfinished. More updates to follow.
Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/19 Nanner Springer Bracket Fit
Drilled out the pipe clamp slot and sanded the bracket while everything was still flat.
Curling the chainstay tabs was actually quite easy. This should work well.
Curled over the top section where it meets the fender.
Still need to trim and drill for joining the spring bracket with the left and right bracket.
Got burnt out, so here are the final mocks for the night.
Drilled out the pipe clamp slot and sanded the bracket while everything was still flat.
Curling the chainstay tabs was actually quite easy. This should work well.
Curled over the top section where it meets the fender.
Still need to trim and drill for joining the spring bracket with the left and right bracket.
Got burnt out, so here are the final mocks for the night.
Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/19 Nanner Springer Bracket Fit
Is there any way to put the fender over top of the brace so it looks cleaner?
Is there any way to put the fender over top of the brace so it looks cleaner?
Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/19 Nanner Springer Bracket Fit
Not without reducing the strength of the brace.
Everything is more obvious with that bright blue brace. By the time I am done, both the brace and fender will be equally ratty.
dracothered said:
Not without reducing the strength of the brace.
Everything is more obvious with that bright blue brace. By the time I am done, both the brace and fender will be equally ratty.
Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/20 RRBer FireWing Parts
As I have been pulling this build together, I thought it was pretty cool how most of the parts (and bike) came from RRBers.
Here is the list so far.
RRBer FireWing Parts
1953 Columbia Three Star DeLuxe bicycle - from Nateyboy (trade)
1950s Columbia Tank - from Spokeshave (bought)
Banana seat - from Burrkrayecycles (trade)
Teardrop pedals - from Dbubbleguy (gift)
Project 356 shifter - from BillyZ (bought)
Wald "Billy Goat" (ramshorn) handlebars - from Lopo68 (bought)
Elgin skirt guards - from CWC (trade)
Cadet Speedo - from Oz1972 (bought)
White Torpedo Grips - from ???????? (trade)
As I have been pulling this build together, I thought it was pretty cool how most of the parts (and bike) came from RRBers.
Here is the list so far.
RRBer FireWing Parts
1953 Columbia Three Star DeLuxe bicycle - from Nateyboy (trade)
1950s Columbia Tank - from Spokeshave (bought)
Banana seat - from Burrkrayecycles (trade)
Teardrop pedals - from Dbubbleguy (gift)
Project 356 shifter - from BillyZ (bought)
Wald "Billy Goat" (ramshorn) handlebars - from Lopo68 (bought)
Elgin skirt guards - from CWC (trade)
Cadet Speedo - from Oz1972 (bought)
White Torpedo Grips - from ???????? (trade)
Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/20 RRBer FireWing Parts
king you did exactly what I thought for the sprung nanner. looking good but no slacking allowed now get ta buildin
king you did exactly what I thought for the sprung nanner. looking good but no slacking allowed now get ta buildin
Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/20 RRBer FireWing Parts
This is the KING of total funk! If Rick James had a Rat, this would be it! Nice work :mrgreen:
This is the KING of total funk! If Rick James had a Rat, this would be it! Nice work :mrgreen:
Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/20 RRBer FireWing Parts
Thanks for turning that light bulb on for me buddy!!
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someguy83 said:
Thanks for turning that light bulb on for me buddy!!
NewOrleansFlyer said:
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Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/20 RRBer FireWing Parts
:lol:
:lol:
