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Re: Gee Bee Tribute Bike I stopped at the oldest bike shop in town (60yrs) that just so happens to be around the corner from my house and picked up the seat clamp I need and some little odds and ends. The last big ticket item now is building the wheels, I will probably spend this week's spare...

Re: Gee Bee Tribute Bike *Back at it!* You are far from the only one to make that mistake. Lucky for me, most people dont seem to mind. :? This is not exactly the blisteringly quick pace that I had in mind ...but it IS getting there. Most importantly I have the frame back from powder...

Re: Gee Bee Tribute Bike *Back at it!* And this is why you need to keep your bikes off the ground... We had a considerable amount of rain about an hour ago which unfortunately leaked into the garage. Luckily it only got about an inch deep before it let up. I wont be risking my bikes anymore...

Re: Gee Bee Tribute Bike *Back at it!* Lol, I was Just reading your Merkel build! I love it! There are always amazing builds going on here and I've got a whole year's worth to catch up on! I am SO hopelessly behind... I can trace this whole Gee Bee addiction back to seeing the movie Rocketeer...

Re: Gee Bee Tribute Bike It seems I might as well let the cat out of the bag, before someone spy's my return and calls me out on this. It has been almost a year since I first started on this project and I am Finally just now getting back to it! Some days it seems forever ago, others just...

I've been watching this build for a while now trying to uncover your secret and I think you may have finally let it slip in your last post... Fingernail Polish! Its all so clear now, it must be true! The secret to all that is awesome is Painted Nails! I must run out at this very moment and get...

:shock: So uh... How much might you want for that Bendix 2spd coaster?? :D Very nice finds, I wish I could get some like that down here. I had much better luck up in MI... TN seems to be fairly dry on vintage iron.

I have to point out that I really dont have a specific vision in mind for this one, just trying to assemble a few loose ideas. I've been wanting a daily bike to run errands around town but still take on some of the local trails (now that I live in a place that acctually has trails). To start...

I can honestly say I had no clue, but I never really checked on it either. I was under the assumption that none of these bikes have much value (not many things sold at Sears do :wink: ) The cruiser's condition is fairly astonishing to me too, especially if it might date back to the 70's. Other...

*Third Score in a Week!* I went out garage saleing today and after three or four with absolutely nothing of interest to me I decided to hit one more on my way home. As soon as I pulled up I spotted this bright blue cantilever frame and knew it would follow me home. Turns out to be a Sears Free...

*Update* - scroll down for the second score of the week! I went for a drive today trying to diagnose a problem with my car, while driving down one of those rarely used streets I stumbled upon a small shop with a dozen or so bikes sitting out front. After a look see and a long chat with the...

Re: Gee Bee Tribute Bike Its official as of a couple hours ago, I am starting my new job on Monday! Which means this project is officially on hold ...for now. (Which is mildly funny because one of the last pieces for the bike finally showed up in the mail today! go figure :roll: ) Thanks for...

Re: Gee Bee Tribute Bike You how when you just start to really get rolling on a project, all the sudden something comes along to shake up your whole situation? Yup, thats totally happening to me right now. There is a strong chance that I'll be starting a new job in Tennessee on Monday so I've...

Re: Gee Bee Tribute Bike Wow! That sculpt is awesome! I've got a couple too many questions so I'll just send you a PM.

Things I learned from having a bike on campus: A good lock is Required, and store inside whenever possible.

Re: Gee Bee Tribute Bike Yes, I do all the big stuff with rattle cans. Smaller details will be done by hand. I would have more consistant paint with professional guns but its hard to beat the simple convenience of spray cans. I'll get there sooner or later but after 20yrs of honing my spray...

Re: Gee Bee Tribute Bike Yes, yes you do! lol. Sorry, I totally forgot about the ridges on the chain guard ...just put it on my tab :lol: The front fender has been completed! All four 'tins' are painted and ready to go. I just want to give them some time to harden up before they are shipped...

Re: Gee Bee Tribute Bike I did some research on this poster and this is what my sources tell me: btw, it is now safely in my hands and will be welcome wall decor in short order.

Re: Gee Bee Tribute Bike Its getting there guys. Three pieces down, one to go. I ran out of tape about 2" from the end of the rear fender! lol I'll get more tomorrow and get the front fender done. I'm not sure why but the yellow paint remains very soft, enough that the tape is leaving damaging...

No, but considerable amounts of painters tape were! Look at all that tape torn to shreds! :shock: lol, looks awesome! She's gonna love it.