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I got it painted. the color actually came out better than it looked in the can. Still not exactly what I was going for but it still looks 50s ish so im happy with it. Once I figured out the paint needed to be thinned out to about 3/4s laquer thinner it sprayed fine. I never sprayed laquer so it was a steep learning curve. I lightly wet sanded it then sprayed some clear on it and it looks good. now iv got to figure out how i want to do the white accents and get that painted before i can put it back together


 
I did some painting on the frame . I used the same gray color as the wheels so it matches . Iv got an idea of what i want to do on the chainguard im not sure about the fenders yet. also notice the diamond painted on the seat post. I have a raligh badge and I liked it because of its complexity and the red looked good but I ended up with the schwinn badge I thought it suited the bike better and it looks good. If nothing else itll make the bike worth more lol


 
Its all done. I might add an S in the V on the chain guard but other than that its all done and works good. Yea its a workout but what bike isnt. Like they say it never gets any easier you just go faster
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Anyway im real happy with it. On to the next project
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thanks guys! the bike is holding up fine. the only thing I want to do is change the chain. the one on it isnt designed to be used with a derailer so the shifting is real touchy and just generally doesnt shift real well. But other than that lots of fun. I still hanvnt made a video but I will eventually
 
jaybllok Its definatly and older one for more clunky chain i think its only like a 5 speed. but the chain i think it isnt even really bicycle chain i may have gotten it from an old garage door opener. it works great on single speed bikes just not quite smooth enough to get the job done here. I have plenty of other chain around just need to get it done
 

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