1941 H.P. Snyder build - Update 9/13

[M.Martian]

From what I've been told over on thecabe it looks like this frame is from a 1941 H.P. Snyder based on their best guess. I picked up the bare frame with primer and rust on it. I had plans to go with a loosely traditional two tone. The head tube would be one color and end with points to the second color.

First step was to take it down to bare metal. After some time in the sand blasting cabinet it was time to hit the whole frame with sand paper progressing from 80 to 320.

Once I had the frame masked off it was time to shoot the red. I work at a sheetmetal shop with a full powdercoating setup so I went that route. I wanted to add a little bit of contrast to the seat tube so I added a diamond on both sides. The big difference is that I decided to go with bare steel and red. The whole frame was then going to get a clearcoat to keep it from rusting. I wasn't sure how the brazing was going to look with just a clear though.

Once the red was laid down it was time to clear everything.

 

[M.Martian]

Re: 41 H.P. Snyder build

Here is a list of what's going on this frame.

early model Schwinn springer front end powder coated red to match the front of the frame.
unknown bars that will be flipped and narrowed also matched in red.
later model Schwinn 1 piece cranks with an unknown chainring that has been blasted and clear to match the frame.
50's Schwinn(?) rear rack with a support bar I had laying around in steel and red with clear.
unknown white painted wheels with a 26x2.125" slick in the rear and a 26x1.5" slick up front.

I will be making a '7' seatpost to push the seat back and as low as possible. The front of the rack also needs to come down a lot to look right on this frame.

Still up in the air is the handlebar stem, seat and pedals. The wheels will eventually be replaced with matching red rims on undecided hubs. Maybe a 2 speed kickback if I can get a deal on one.

 

[Half Link]

Re: 41 H.P. Snyder build

Wow! All sounds good to me. You are well on your way to a really great looking build! Keep it up! 8)

 

[Wildcat]

Re: 41 H.P. Snyder build

I saw the title and thought that was way too much horsepower for a bike.

That clear coat over bare metal is exactly what I wanted to see. Looks good. That saves me some guesswork. How many coats did it get?

 

[M.Martian]

Re: 41 H.P. Snyder build

I saw the title and thought that was way too much horsepower for a bike.

That clear coat over bare metal is exactly what I wanted to see. Looks good. That saves me some guesswork. How many coats did it get?

It has one coat of red powder and then a single clear coat powder. The powder lays down pretty thick compared to rattle can or wet paint.

 

[texasbigjon]

Re: 41 H.P. Snyder build

bare metal and bright red.....beautiful! great choice! bare metal shows the true soul of the bike. really great job! 8)

 

[M.Martian]

Re: 41 H.P. Snyder build

Ok, it took forever for our powder coat guy to get a chance to finish off my parts. It's been KILLING me to get this thing together but it's come together to my satisfaction.

I'm not done with it yet, but I can at least get this on the road. Still got to get my lights on there and get it all wired up.

 

[masterpoop63]

Re: 41 H.P. Snyder build - Update 8/13

SWEEEET!!! :shock:

 

[Markm]

Re: 41 H.P. Snyder build - Update 8/13

Very Cool!!

 

[BillyOlds]

Re: 41 H.P. Snyder build - Update 8/13

bike looks great!

 

[Philphine]

Re: 41 H.P. Snyder build - Update 8/13

looks nice, but everytime i see the thread title i have to remind myself not to click on it 'cause it's not about a 41 horsepower bicycle.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Re: 41 H.P. Snyder build - Update 8/13

I love that raw look with the red, nice choice!

 

[yewhi]

Re: 41 H.P. Snyder build - Update 8/13

Very nice work! I love the way this turned out.

TCN

 

[M.Martian]

Re: 41 H.P. Snyder build - Update 9/13

Finally got a little bit more done on the bike. Lights have been mounted but I was too lazy to take pics. I've not got the chainguard finally attached on there. Although I do want to make an adjustment (drill and cut) so that it sits maybe an inch back.