Doc Holliday

[Chips_Mahoy]

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you "Doc Holliday"

A 1937 Rollfast (I think) with a 2-speed hub. This will be my last Build Off and last build for a looooooong time.

 

[kingfish254]

Looks like you are gonna go out with a big bang.
Love that frame and that two speed shifter is wicked

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Going to try and make it a good 'un!

 

[raggedjim]

Everyone's breaking out big guns this year!

Great bike to start with, good luck, Rg

 

[OddJob]

Looks like a great start! Rat on!

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

I picked this bike up right before last year's BO. I've had an idea for this since I got it but didn't have a complete plan. Well, now I do. I'm really looking forward to building this bike and being able to ride & show it in the future.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

View attachment 23023 This will be my last Build Off and last build for a looooooong time.

Make it count! Cool bike to go out with!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Nice starting point!

Luke.

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Started the PB Blaster bath today. Hopefully I got some on the bike too.

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Ordered some parts for "Doc" today:

 

[Fv2]

You mounting a holster?

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

You mounting a holster?

Nope, just shaking hands
(Rimshot)

 

[Chad T]

Started the PB Blaster bath today. Hopefully I got some on the bike too.

That stuff never goes where you aim it!

Great looking start.

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Doc had some "deconstructive surgery" today after soaking in PB. Most everything came off or apart but it looks like the crankset will have to be cut and I'm not finding the master link to remove the chain. Not sure I'm going to be able to use the chain guard either. It's been bent up a couple times and is pretty rusted.
Good thing I had my helper today to keep me smiling!

 

[SSG]

You might try alternating between heat and pb blaster on that crank. I've had pretty good luck doing that.

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

You might try alternating between heat and pb blaster on that crank. I've had pretty good luck doing that.

It's getting the pedal off that's the problem. It's so rusty that I'm not sure it's worth the trouble.

 

[kingfish254]

Good luck with that crank.
I also hope you are able to straighten that guard out enough to use it

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Good luck with that crank.
I also hope you are able to straighten that guard out enough to use it

I've got another chainguard I've had laying around awhile that I think will look good on this build with some nice detail work to it.

Today I've been trying to figure out the best way to modify the seat post/mount and still accomplish the look I want and removing the ND 2-speed hub from the original rim.

 

[Chad T]

That's a cool hub. Looks like it might clean up pretty good. Is there a master link in those pics? One of the short links looks like it has longer pins.

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

That's a cool hub. Looks like it might clean up pretty good. Is there a master link in those pics? One of the short links looks like it has longer pins.

If you're seeing something that looks like a master link then you're doing better than me. I haven't taken the chain off the frame yet because I can find a master link, but then again, I've never tried to carefully disassemble a skip tooth chain before.