Here's my build thread for A Columbia Firebolt turned into 8 speed Klunker with all modern components.
bought this stuff
Hemisphere tires, Nexus 8 redband coaster, Mavic rims, Brave Stiffe handlebars and a Civia Loring fork. The fork is for cyclocross and has a low axle to crown length, 395, which is tough to find.
Wasn't too hard to fit the 1 1/8 fork. I used loose bearing and the aluminum shim thing for the top race. We'll see how it holds up. Gonna build up the rear wheel today, will update. Tank and fenders may or may not stay.
bought this stuff
Hemisphere tires, Nexus 8 redband coaster, Mavic rims, Brave Stiffe handlebars and a Civia Loring fork. The fork is for cyclocross and has a low axle to crown length, 395, which is tough to find.
Wasn't too hard to fit the 1 1/8 fork. I used loose bearing and the aluminum shim thing for the top race. We'll see how it holds up. Gonna build up the rear wheel today, will update. Tank and fenders may or may not stay.