1937 LaSalle bomber

[Captain Awesome]

Some more progress. Color sanded it. I started with 1500 grit to knock down the tape ridges, finished with 2000 grit. I then applied the LaSalle down tube transfer. Finished it with 2k clear coat. Now it needs to cure a few days and I'll hit it with polishing compound and start building it up. There are some flaws in the paint but considering where it started, I can't complain.


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Looks amazing. Quite the transformation

 

[Couch tater]

Looks amazing. Quite the transformation

Thanks! My favorite part of this hobby is finding bikes that are way beyond needing some attention and making them riders again. I cut the cable long before it was cool, so the time that I don't spend glued to a tube is better used in other frivolous pursuits

 

[Couch tater]

And it is done. It's been light rain on and off today so I decided to try to wrap this build up. Early this morning I compounded the clear coat. The fork steerer had to be cut shorter. I decided to use a Greenfield alloy sidestand. To anchor the drum brake I used an Odyssey posi stop seat clamp. I took a short ride and I like it, the brakes are very linear, riding position is spot on for my 6' 1" self, saddle is comfortable. There are a couple of spots in the paint that I need to touch up and it needs an after build cleaning. I'll post a full photo thread in the Klunkers and Mountain bikes forum when the weather lets me get it out and about for some photos.

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[JA331]

Beautiful work mate.

 

[Couch tater]

Beautiful work mate.

Thanks! It was a fun project. I learned some new things and finished with a bike that I'll enjoy for some time to come.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Almost unrecognizable, great job. How does that drum brake feel?

 

[Couch tater]

Almost unrecognizable, great job. How does that drum brake feel?

Thanks! The drum is smooth and very controllable. There is no fear of a lock up but it will get it stopped quick if you squeeze it. I used a vintage Polygon 4 finger lever assembly that seems to be a good match for it.

 

[OZZY1972]

Awesome work !