The starting point is this Murray Monterey.…
Here’s a photoshop of the planned frame modification…
It’s appropriate that the start of the build off is in May because I believe the “05-82” on the sticker on the bottom of the seat post suggests this Murray was built May 1982…
I decided to name it Blackheart after Joan Jett & The Blackhearts whose song “I Love Rock ’n’ Roll” was number one at that time ~ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Billboard_Hot_100_number-one_singles_of_1982
So, earlier in the year I bought two rear rims with ‘broken’ Sturmey Archer SRC3 hubs.
A few weeks ago I dismantled them and found the broken remains of the bearing cages.
The pile of shrapnel in the middle of this photo is from the first hub dismantled…
And this is the other one…
I ordered some parts online, and just as if they knew when the start of the build off was, they arrived today.
So my first job will be to reassemble one of the hubs and see if it works.
I’ve never worked on one before so… yeah… should be okay
Here's a couple of close-ups to leave you all in anticipation...
Glen.