74 Ross Compact

[Modelcarjedi]

My grips arrived today

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[Modelcarjedi]

For such a simple build it’s moving slooooow. My work schedule is holding me up.

On a positive note. I’m ditching the S-7 rear rim in favor of a 3speed rim. ind-chuckz whipped me up a rear rim for it. Now it’s time to choose some tires for it.

Tires I’m considering,
I doubt I’ll go gumwall

Rear

Front

 

[OddJob]

What's the size difference (width wise) between the rear and the front tires?

 

[Modelcarjedi]

What's the size difference (width wise) between the rear and the front tires?

The rear is 1.75” and the front is 1 3/8”


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[Modelcarjedi]

This showed up today. [emoji1591][emoji41][emoji1591]

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[Modelcarjedi]

The. black rim gives it a hot rod look.

I need to either replace this nut with a thinner one or stretch the frame. Maybe both [emoji2373]

I’m going to spread the frame a tad. I only need a half an inch or so.

Forgot to use the tape measure in this pic

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[Modelcarjedi]

It fits !! Now to figure out how I’m running the cable. I’m thinking tucked up inside the chain guard

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[Klunkruiser]

I saw some green wall tires somewhere. A dark green. Wanted to maybe use them myself, but now can't find them.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I really like the cleaned and polished original paint and chrome parts. Have you considered lacing that hub in the original wheel?

 

[Modelcarjedi]

I really like the cleaned and polished original paint and chrome parts. Have you considered lacing that hub in the original wheel?

I wanted a wider rim for the rear. I bought a rim to speed things up. My original plan was only to use vintage parts. BUT my work schedule has been hectic and I really want to finish on time. Maybe at a later date I might go with skinny tires all the way around. I love mantaray and fastbacks. I could see this thing becoming a 5speed in a later version


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[toro1978]

Funny enough I couldn't find any information on Shimano hubs with a clickbox, or anyone selling them. Are these discontinued?

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

this is looking great.

 

[Modelcarjedi]

this is looking great.

Thank you! I wasn’t feeling this build until I slipped on that rear rim. All I see now is a cool street machine [emoji41]


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[Modelcarjedi]

Funny enough I couldn't find any information on Shimano hubs with a clickbox, or anyone selling them. Are these discontinued?

I don’t really know much about it


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[Modelcarjedi]

Funny enough I couldn't find any information on Shimano hubs with a clickbox, or anyone selling them. Are these discontinued?

Check with ind-chuckz he built it for me


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[Modelcarjedi]

Not much happening this week. Ordered some tires and cut my grip.

Goodies

Had to shorten my grip

Vroooom!

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[Modelcarjedi]

My parts arrived. Now to find time to finish this build up !

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[Modelcarjedi]

Had a few minutes to slip my rear tire on. I like it !

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[OddJob]

Meaty!

 

[Chad T]

Nice tire for a muscle bike build. Has the squared-off profile like the old slicks.