★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(DONE!)

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 6-Everything Sanded)

jeeze, all that bare metal is delicious.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 6-Everything Sanded)

I've been studying the fork and I believe Doc is right. It looks like there could be a chance of it snapping at the steer tube Guess I'll sell this fork and get something different...maybe triple trees again, just with no rake :wink:

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 6-Everything Sanded)

WAIT! I think kingfish is on to something....what if you found a set of Schwinn truss rods w/bracket and flipped them backwards! They would attach at the same spots the stock fork did!

Picture it...come on....you can do it....

Someone HAS to have a set they's sell ya cheap. Plus, if you pulled it off....... :mrgreen:
Do you still have the rest of the old fork? You could measure it for reference for how long a set you need. Maybe a set from a ladies bike or a middleweight or even an Electra might fit.....see, now you've got me thinking!

I'll start scrubbing the interwebs for ya!

Cheers,
Dr. T

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 6-Everything Sanded)

Doc,
I dont think truss rods will work. Truss rods go in front of the fork when the original piece went in back. I don't think it would fit right because these forks are straight while regular forks have a curve.

Lots to think about here...I'll get back to work Sunday :shock:

 

[whoinphx]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 4)

hey young american , looking great , you've done alot of work !! you got my respect !! if you want to fix your springer just use anothe fork to replace the bent parts on the old one , you can weld a better fork on to that old bracket !! send it to me and ill fix it for you and send it back :!: :!: your doing a great job :!: :!: 8)

I have the exact same Springer Fork on my '59 Columbia Jet Rider, It is a great fork....
I agree with everyone elses opinion of needing both parts, which is why I think you should take Tin Machine up on his offer...
In the one picture you have that kingfish used I'm not seeing what exactly is " bent and twisted " ?

I am Loving this build by the way, great job in going down to the bare metal.....

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 4)

hey young american , looking great , you've done alot of work !! you got my respect !! if you want to fix your springer just use anothe fork to replace the bent parts on the old one , you can weld a better fork on to that old bracket !! send it to me and ill fix it for you and send it back :!: :!: your doing a great job :!: :!: 8)

I have the exact same Springer Fork on my '59 Columbia Jet Rider, It is a great fork....
I agree with everyone elses opinion of needing both parts, which is why I think you should take Tin Machine up on his offer...
In the one picture you have that kingfish used I'm not seeing what exactly is " bent and twisted " ?

I am Loving this build by the way, great job in going down to the bare metal.....

Thanks :wink:

The support has a dent in the middle :? Looks like someone tried fixing it and ended up puttung 2-3 more dents on back giving it a twist

 

[bebopblu]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 6-Everything Sanded)

Nice work so far and I love that chain guard!!!!! I am using the same fork on my 49 Schwinn build. Check it out - I am calling it Rock Bottom Rat
Good Luck

 

[kingfish254]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 6-Everything Sanded)

I would try to bend it back into shape. You can fill the dents with bondo.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 6-Everything Sanded)

Kingfish-
I might try to fix it, but will see.

Peatbog-
Not positive on what I'm doing with it yet :wink: You'll be first to know if I sell it

 

[char]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 6-Everything Sanded)

I'm keeping an eye on this one! It's going to be cool! Great job on cleaning it up man, all your hard work paid off. Keep it up

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 7- Paint Masking and Wheel Work)

UPDATE 7
Fought the brutal heat today to work on the Hot Rod Deluxe :shock: I sanded the rusty front wheel and then painted it :wink: I also masked off the chainguard for paint 8)
Wheel before:

Wheel After:

Chainguard:

 

[yoothgeye]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 7- Paint Masking and Wheel Work)

Is your sister lined up for some chainguard art?

 

[char]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 7- Paint Masking and Wheel Work)

Nice work! Wheels looks 8) and love that chain guard!

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 7- Paint Masking and Wheel Work)

Is your sister lined up for some chainguard art?

I'm not sure :? This was the first time I masked myself and it came out pretty good :wink:

Thanks char!

 

[yoothgeye]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 7- Paint Masking and Wheel Work)

Is your sister lined up for some chainguard art?

I'm not sure :? This was the first time I masked myself and it came out pretty good :wink:

I agree, that is some smooth masking.

 

[kingfish254]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 7- Paint Masking and Wheel Work)

Sweet work and nice progress!!!

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 7- Paint Masking and Wheel Work)

Sweet work and nice progress!!!

Thanks kingfish

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 7- Paint Masking and Wheel Work)

Yeah, you read correctly Lots left to do including paint, assembly, and finding some much needed parts :shock:


I rebuilt the front hub today, but I'm having troubles :? Here is the page :wink:
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=58911

 

[kingfish254]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 7- Paint Masking and Wheel Work)

You'll get it done!!!!

 

[MplsCoaster]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 7- Paint Masking and Wheel Work)

Nice work on the wheels. Again, your hard work has paid off!