Funny how in those pictures it looks like the rear sprocket is on the outside of the dropout...had me doing a double take...
"WHEATPENNY" 1934 Colson
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The Renaissance Man
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Looking very nice!
Didn't notice the optical illusion until you pointed it out. Strange.
Didn't notice the optical illusion until you pointed it out. Strange.
Those handlebar, upside down, look a little like the front of a vintage go kart!
Looks great!
Luke.
Luke.
Really like this...plz tell me the .....plastic reflectors on the wheels are coming off.
They do that sweet frame no favors...
They do that sweet frame no favors...
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Now it may be 'cause I'm English or have that kind of mind but "getting lipstick on the pig" sounds a bit porny to meGot the lipstick on the pig tonight, so to speak...things went from zero to sexy in a hurry, in my opinion:
Another random detail:
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Its an old saying for dressing up something that is ugly, but I see where you're coming from...
Messed around with the copper leaf a little bit today:
Decided to try it on an old aluminum crank first, rather than mess up some otherwise nice parts. Sanded with 400 grit, applied glue, then the copper leaf:
One thing I learned real quick is you don't want to do this anywhere there is even the slightest bit of breeze. Its probably best if you can even hold your breath while applying it. Its like trying to apply the ashes from a burned up log to something, while trying to keep them as intact as possible. From now on this will be a basement project, not a garage project.
Turned out ok, but it really does show every little brush stroke in the glue, like the instructions say. I'm trying a different way of applying the glue now. Its not unacceptable as-is, but I'm trying a few other methods as well. They sell a spray adhesive, or you can use regular spray paint, but I thought the liquid would be easier to define areas with and without the leaf. The good part is they give you a fair amount of leaf for the money, 25 5.5"x5.5" sheets for around $6.00 with a Hobby Lobby online 40% off coupon.
Here it is with satin clear on it. I think its going to work out great with a little finesse:
I think when the clear coat completely dries it should be ok to handle, not sure how it will hold up on a bike that gets a lot of use though.
Decided to try it on an old aluminum crank first, rather than mess up some otherwise nice parts. Sanded with 400 grit, applied glue, then the copper leaf:
One thing I learned real quick is you don't want to do this anywhere there is even the slightest bit of breeze. Its probably best if you can even hold your breath while applying it. Its like trying to apply the ashes from a burned up log to something, while trying to keep them as intact as possible. From now on this will be a basement project, not a garage project.
Turned out ok, but it really does show every little brush stroke in the glue, like the instructions say. I'm trying a different way of applying the glue now. Its not unacceptable as-is, but I'm trying a few other methods as well. They sell a spray adhesive, or you can use regular spray paint, but I thought the liquid would be easier to define areas with and without the leaf. The good part is they give you a fair amount of leaf for the money, 25 5.5"x5.5" sheets for around $6.00 with a Hobby Lobby online 40% off coupon.
Here it is with satin clear on it. I think its going to work out great with a little finesse:
I think when the clear coat completely dries it should be ok to handle, not sure how it will hold up on a bike that gets a lot of use though.
Looks great! I would be interested to know how well it lasts too!
Luke.
Luke.
I built up my identical '34 Colson a couple build offs back. Looking good so far!
I think that on parts like the stem and the seat post, where there isn't a lot of rubbing and wear, that leaf should be fine. I don't know about crank arms tho...
Carl.
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Two words buddy Spray adhesive.
https://www.google.com/search?q=spr...esive&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=shop
https://www.google.com/search?q=spr...esive&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=shop
Second try on copper leafing the stem...I'm not convinced it looks any better than bad brush paint:
Need to pick up one more pipe hanger to even out my name plate mounts, then I can measure for holes on the template:
Found a drop stand and bolted everything together again to take another look:
Straightened the bars out:
Next up, seat post and start the name plate, may also try some different tires.
Need to pick up one more pipe hanger to even out my name plate mounts, then I can measure for holes on the template:
Found a drop stand and bolted everything together again to take another look:
Straightened the bars out:
Next up, seat post and start the name plate, may also try some different tires.
I know I have said it before, but those bars are awesome!
Luke.
Luke.
The cool thing about copper leaf vs. bad paint is that it is real copper. Also applied a bit at a time and overlapping some is the correct way to do leaf, and it creates a texture that way too.
Looking good bro!
Carl.
Looking good bro!
Carl.
Still working on getting an actual seat post to fit the seat post tube, but for now a wooden dowel will suffice. In the meantime I managed to get a nameplate template cut:
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Looking very good! I really like the stem.
Looking good man!!
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Been busy, just not on the bike, so not much to report but I do have one picture, new tires (26 x 2.30):
Now just imagine the wheels copper-colored...
I have been gathering up supplies on my runs into town for work, so I should have some more to show soon.
Now just imagine the wheels copper-colored...
I have been gathering up supplies on my runs into town for work, so I should have some more to show soon.
