Rookie builder (CCM cruiser)

[Greedy Glutton]

Hey I'm a newbie @ this, it's my second ever bike build. 1972 CCM I believe the model to be a Rambler or a Fleetwing. The original colour was a metallic candy apple red but somewhere along the line someone gave it the house paint treatment with a brush :shock: :x . My plan is to put a 3 speed coaster brake hub on and give her a proper paint job. I would like make a custom shifter but we'll se where i end up with that. So armed with a little bit of knowledge and a lot of enthusiasm here goes nothing!

 

[Greedy Glutton]

Ok here's where i'm at...i've broken down the bike and stripped all the paint. I'm still up in the air with the colour but I'm leaning towards gloss black and ivory w/ some gold detailing. I won't get a chance to paint till next weekend so I have a few days to decide. This week I plan to tackle the wheels

 

[Greedy Glutton]

Does anyone know a good way to clean up the grips I think i want to reuse them

 

[Walker]

I had pretty good results by soaking in warm/hot dishwater with soap. a little scrub brushing later and all the gook in the nooks and crannies came right out. Might try the dishwasher next time when she isn't looking..

 

[Greedy Glutton]

Doesn't appear as though anyone is keeping tabs on this build but I'll check in anyways. I've been busy with work/other and haven't had a chance to do much. I got some sanding done and put bondo in a couple of "problem areas" and its now ready for primer/paint which I hope to finish this weekend. (will post pics)

 

[masterpoop63]

following just cause you said no ones following it you should get some cream or white tires with gold rims if your doing the gold/shiny black scheme 8)

 

[deorman]

Just waiting to see something happen. :| All you appear to have done is strip it.