metalchewy's latest activity

Not much of an update, but I finally got some thin sheet metal. After weeks of looking, it was my neighbor who got a new range. So now I...

you reversed them from the prototype. I like the top photo best.

Still looking for sheet metal for filling in the frame. I'm trying to not have any money in this build, other than a couple cans of...

I'm brushing on thinned black acrylic paint, then lightly sanding or rubbing with a wet sponge when it sets, to further thin it out...

Baja. Bicycles. Bears. Beets. Battle Star Galictica. System reboot. A supportive wife and many other awesome conditions lead to first...

Montana gold makes a decent transparent black rattle can. An Airbrush with transparent black works paint works a bit better. Never...

I like the weathered bare metal, so I'm going to try to get the fork to match instead of being chrome. My plan is to wire brush it...

I’m liking the look. Threw it together and put a chain on it, and rode it around the garage. Now time to add brakes and do some paint...

Swapped out the fork, and cut the rear end for tyre clearance. Then threw some parts at it for a look see. Planning to run the 7 speed...

In order to set up the fender, I need the front wheel. It’s ready, but my OCD got hold of it. There weren’t a lot of choices for a 16”...

The new lights came in. They are bigger than expected as well! It said 4.5” x 4.5”, but that’s the lens. It’s more like 4.75” across...

An important piece of the 5-speed conversion arrived @JNOACK! I helped get this piece repopped, so it’s good that I needed one!

I'll have to get my wheels built and on the bike to get the stance dialed in. I have a few tire options to help with that as well. I...