A Proper Rat Rod

[OddJob]

Mark for holes the size of a small brass brad nail, use some adhesive on the back of the badge, tap the brass nails in. These are 13mm long, should work.

 

[ingola]

And I just pulled this guy off the green mens bike that donated the forks and fenders:

anyone got a cheap, easy substitute for head badge rivets?
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JB weld epoxy and rivit tops

 

[twojs.bike]

I bought a bag of these and have been happy. They work well for old Schwinn headbadges. If your screws or nails are too long they will hit the steerer tube.

 

[handyandy1100]

Gorilla double faced tape, and/or pop rivets

 

[Wildcat]

And I just pulled this guy off the green mens bike that donated the forks and fenders:

anyone got a cheap, easy substitute for head badge rivets?
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Use tiny screws and a little epoxy.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Bubble gum, pocket lint, and spit

 

[user 35233]

I heard a coke can works.
(Tiny scissors and a microscope)

 

[user 35233]

how'z bout the obvious?

 

[Ulu]

I have used tiny little screws from a junk computer. The thing is you need tiny little screwdrivers to get them out.

 

[user 35233]

I have used tiny little screws from a junk computer. The thing is you need tiny little screwdrivers to get them out.

Great idea! A cheap glasses repair kit usually has the necessary screwdriver.

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Baskets are done

 

[Jude Ephesus]

For whatever reason, although still satin, my fenders and fork had less of a sheen on them Compared to the frame…

I hit them again

 

[Jude Ephesus]

And……. Drumroll please! ( @Wildcat , I’d take a sushi roll too!)

Introducing the most expensive part on the bike!

It’s technically two parts…. Light and the clamp. That’s the only way I could justify the cost

…. The lamp is empty: time permitting, I’ll convert it to LED

 

[Jude Ephesus]

OH! -and a big thank you to: @OddJob , @ingola , @twojs.bike , @handyandy1100 , @Wildcat , @MattiThundrrr , @Ride 'em High and @Ulu for all your input on the head badge attachment!

I had some ideas, but wow! You guys crushed it!

-actually, I was just going to spend $$$$…. everyone’s input here has either cut my cost on this dramatically or eliminated it completely with some rummaging through my house!

thanks again!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

OH! -and a big thank you to... @MattiThundrrr... for all your input on the head badge attachment!

I had some ideas, but wow! You guys crushed it!

Bubble gum, pocket lint, and spit

Don't encourage him, you'll never be able to get rid of him

 

[SwissGuy]

That's what popped up in my social media feed today:
https://arstechnica.com/science/202...the-first-humans-to-make-synthetic-materials/

 

[Jude Ephesus]

That's what popped up in my social media feed today:
https://arstechnica.com/science/202...the-first-humans-to-make-synthetic-materials/

Who knew Neanderthals were so intelligent!!!!!!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Just throwing some stuff around:

 

[Jude Ephesus]

These were the best pedals of the bunch:

Still had some rust and were not spinning that great, but not a ton of work to get them here.

Rust solution soak for three days, scrub with brush n dish soap, lube, done!

 

[Uncle Shish]

And……. Drumroll please! ( @Wildcat , I’d take a sushi roll too!)

Introducing the most expensive part on the bike!
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It’s technically two parts…. Light and the clamp. That’s the only way I could justify the cost

…. The lamp is empty: time permitting, I’ll convert it to LED
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The aesthetics of that light are the bomb and go well with the front fender detail.