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The proto-recumbent? Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk

I like that shim idea. My other idea is to buy a headtube reamer and make it take the 1 1/8 headtube. Good excuse to buy a tool. I miss the unlimited access to tools from back in my old bike shop days. Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk

Started to strip down the paint job tonight. Might have had some white pinstripes originally. My neighbor has a buddy who restores hot rods and may be willing to paint it for a decent cost. My other bikes are chrome, lime green and yellow. Need a different color to round out the bike rainbow...

I posted this Rocket in my intro and now time to get to it. I picked this up for $70 and I think I overpaid for it, but that's money under the bridge now. The frame and wheels have been hand brushed on at least one of the multiple coats. I think blue over black over light green over dark green...

Not much under the cover. Maybe blue diamond. Not much else holding it together. Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk

Here's the Rocket. The BB plate is missing, so no SN unfortunately. Might go klunker with it. Don't think it'll make it as a worthwhile restoration. Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk

Obligatory first post. Was a bike mechanic in the 90s, then life got in the way of bikes. Daughter learned to bike last year so I dusted off my bikes and tools and am enjoying being back at it. I've been rebuilding an old GT Dyno to ride around with the kid, but have been searching for an old...