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  1. Robertk

    Spitfire 5 - The Cal Custom Cruiser Treatment

    It’s been a minute since the last update. Been collecting parts including NOS Xcalibur seat clamp (same clamp as on the original build), Tuf-Neck stem (same stem as on the original build), NOS Grab-On grips, NOS Suntour Cyclone Black Edition rear derailleur, new cables, chain, etc.
  2. Robertk

    NOS Emory Chain Guard

    Chain guard still available
  3. Robertk

    Spitfire 5 - The Cal Custom Cruiser Treatment

    K&N handlebars from Kon Tiki in San Diego. Gold by C4 Labs
  4. Robertk

    Spitfire 5 - The Cal Custom Cruiser Treatment

    Rear wheel complete with Ultraglide 5 speed cassette, spacer, drum overhaul, Phil Wood spokes, and gum wall.
  5. Robertk

    Spitfire 5 - The Cal Custom Cruiser Treatment

    Found a NOS Shimano Ultraglide 5 speed cassette I’ll be using instead of the more modern cassette pictured earlier in this thread.
  6. Robertk

    Spitfire 5 - The Cal Custom Cruiser Treatment

    NOS kickstand installed. The RRS Schwinn Spitfire 5 had a silver kickstand. I was originally considering a gold kickstand, but decided to keep it silver. Stenciled chain guard also making an appearance.
  7. Robertk

    Spitfire 5 - The Cal Custom Cruiser Treatment

    Headset installed. Fork’s steer tube had to be cut about 1/4”. I’m always nervous when I start cutting even though I measured multiple times 🤪
  8. Robertk

    Spitfire 5 - The Cal Custom Cruiser Treatment

    Cleaned up the Tange fork caps
  9. Robertk

    Spitfire 5 - The Cal Custom Cruiser Treatment

    Found a pretty decent 13/16 gold post in my stash
  10. Robertk

    Spitfire 5 - The Cal Custom Cruiser Treatment

    Going to attempt a stencil for the chain guard graphics
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