Guv'nor Look-A-Like

[Crank!Basti]

Hi , this is my latest build.

I found this old Pinarello frame the other day and I always wanted a Pashley Gov'nor. As the original Guv'nor is way out of my budget I decided to make a Guv'nor Look-a-like.

so far:
- cleaned the frame
- powdercoated the frame and rims gloss black
- bought a set of SturmeyArcher hubs (3-Speed with drum brake)

already there:
- brown Brooks saddle
- Brooks grips
- silver bars
- silver stem
- creme Continental tires

 

[brentville]

I really like the look of this one. The Guv'nor style is really slick. I'm doing something similar with an old Sears bike from the 70's that was probably an Astro-Daimler or Puch frame with Huret components and sold through Sears.

What type of shifter will you use? The old thumb shifter on the bars?

Looks good

 

[Crank!Basti]

thanks brentville.

I'm still undecided regarding the shifter. Have to see what I can come up with over here.
First on the list is ordering the spokes an lacing the rims to have the bike ready to roll.

 

[Rustinkerer]

Sweet! I'm all about anything Guv'nor related. Wayyy outta my price range too, eventually I'll get around to building one! -Adam

 

[yewhi]

Very cool! I like where this one is going.

TCN

 

[Crank!Basti]

Update: laced the rims - Sturmey Archer 3-Speed-Drumbrake in the back and SA Drumbrake up front. Looks Killer!

Decided to change the black headset for a chrome one because my d.u.m.b.a.s.s. powdercoated the stem black - so there's not too much black in the front part of the bike. Handlebars gonna be chrome (already there).

Now I'm gonna handle the BB - the cups won't skrew in - dunno yet what happened.

 

[Crank!Basti]

yesterdays progress.

 

[hewey]

Looks fantastic 8)

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Tasty...mmmmmm

 

[yewhi]

yesterdays progress.

Very nice! I definitely like it.

Couple of Questions...

1) What tire and rim combination did you use?

2) what type of crankset is that? It's got a great vintage look.

Thanks!

Tim

 

[Crank!Basti]

hey Tim,

- tires are Continental TourRide 37-622 - 28 x 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 and the rims are somewhat cheap high profile aluminum rims powdercoated black

- the crankset came with the bike when I found it. There is something engraved - but I dont remember - something like "SOLID" - I'm gonna check it when I'm back in the garage.

 

[yewhi]

hey Tim,

- tires are Continental TourRide 37-622 - 28 x 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 and the rims are somewhat cheap high profile aluminum rims powdercoated black

- the crankset came with the bike when I found it. There is something engraved - but I dont remember - something like "SOLID" - I'm gonna check it when I'm back in the garage.

Thanks! I'm looking for a set of creme colored 700C tires. These look nice and they're available in 700c sizes.

Once again great bike!

 

[SSG]

- the crankset came with the bike when I found it. There is something engraved - but I dont remember - something like "SOLID" - I'm gonna check it when I'm back in the garage.[/quote]

Solida I bet.

 

[Crank!Basti]

rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin', ...

 

[badmuller]

Nice,I love this style.

 

[Galtbacken]

I agree completely with badmuller. The brake handles are nice, who makes those?

 

[hewey]

Absolutely gorgeous 8)

 

[Crank!Basti]

Thanks a bunch!

The brake levers a Tekro I think. Got them used on ebay.

I just started pinstriping the lugs in gold - but pinstriping and tooooo much coffee don't get along so well - damn my hands were shaking. Came out okay anyway.

 

[tatman]

definatly a super sweet ride, i love the colors!

 

[Crank!Basti]

striped the rims and lugs and some parts!