A Proper Rat Rod

[Jude Ephesus]

The chain guard on yours had a bracket that wrapped around and pinched in the back

Yup! -I just found one on the women’s sprite I picked up a few weeks ago. (My Fresh finds)

I sort of wanted to keep it on that bike, but the proper rat rod is first priority, so I’ll pluck it off that thing and stick it on the PRR.

 

[ingola]

If using an r nut on the front make sure the hub is stamped Raleigh because they used sturmey archer to and the threading is different

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Chaingauard from the 60s early 70sView attachment 234597 View attachment 234598
One after 75View attachment 234599

We share the same footwear for building!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

We share the same footwear for building!

Oh no not another one

 

[OddJob]

Hey Jude, you really made a ton of progress on the proper build this weekend!

A couple of those photos with the 'aging', both natural and induced, make me want to see as much of the original patina on this bike in finished form. It could be 'proper' and 'ratty' at the same time!

If I had a photo of the guide for the shift cable on the Sturmey Archer set up, I might have a couple of parts here that you could use.

 

[Jude Ephesus]

And…. I got the chain guard off the sprite

I still need to clean it up….

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Hey Jude, you really made a ton of progress on the proper build this weekend!

A couple of those photos with the 'aging', both natural and induced, make me want to see as much of the original patina on this bike in finished form. It could be 'proper' and 'ratty' at the same time!

If I had a photo of the guide for the shift cable on the Sturmey Archer set up, I might have a couple of parts here that you could use.

Thanks OJ: I think I’m good for now!

This thing is turning into quite a task!

I definitely want to (will) save as much of the original patina as possible.

I just wanted to blend that fork and the fender braces so it was clear it was a black bike with green fenders…. And not a green bike with a black frame!

 

[ingola]

And…. I got the chain guard off the sprite

I still need to clean it up….View attachment 234688

60s sprite

 

[Jude Ephesus]

And….. if you look closely at this video, you can see why my chain was getting so snug.

I think whoever got the factory pins out of the crank arms bent the spindle

A big job just got a lot bigger and uglier

I might change the name of this to the proper nightmare.

 

[Jude Ephesus]

I’m curious how thick that Sturmey Archer oil is? I’ve read very differing advice on what type of oil to use.

Ok: so, not quite honey, but thicker than my 3 in 1 oil

My question is, has sitting on a shelf for 30 years thickened this or changed it in any way.

 

[twojs.bike]

Interesting. Thanks!!! I think I used 10w30 last time. That might be a bit thinner.

 

[Jude Ephesus]

If using an r nut on the front make sure the hub is stamped Raleigh because they used sturmey archer to and the threading is different

The R nut was on the axle/ wheel already.

 

[Pondo]

I might change the name of this to the proper nightmare.

It's a 'proper' project alright. Looking good, Jude, keep at it!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

It's a 'proper' project alright. Looking good, Jude, keep at it!

Thanks for the kind words! I was about ready to toss this thing!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Not sure who is crazier:

The Brit’ who designed this contraption

The American who designed a paper thin tool

Or ME who’s sinking time and money in BOTH!!!!!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Some sort of identification on the axle

 

[Jude Ephesus]

And I got the BB cups and bearings out.

I wiped the heavy grease off of them then dropped them in a mineral spirits bath.

I was surprised; the bearings were caged.

 

[twojs.bike]

That’s strange. I’m wondering if the spindle, the bearings, and the cotter pins are not original.

 

[Jude Ephesus]

That’s strange. I’m wondering if the spindle, the bearings, and the cotter pins are not original.

my first time inside a Raleigh BB! Maybe @ingola knows!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

That’s strange. I’m wondering if the spindle, the bearings, and the cotter pins are not original.

I can tell you, getting that right side BB cup off was a BEAR!

-I’m guessing that thing has never been off….