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[idiotboy]

Frame looks incredible! I’m glad you’re finishing this bike I really like the direction you’re going with it

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Frame looks incredible! I’m glad you’re finishing this bike I really like the direction you’re going with it

Thanks! Appreciate the input!

I’m super bummed my July schedule just didn’t work out to hit the deadline, but I didn’t want to rush this thing.

I plan on using this and enjoying this bike for a long time so I’d rather take my time and get this guy 100% the way I want it with no compromises.

I do think I’ll get this thing done in the next 2-3 weeks.

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Sorta sparkeley in the sun!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

The hardware is definitely showing it’s age versus the fresh paint….

 

[Pondo]

The hardware is definitely showing it’s age versus the fresh paint….

You need a bench grinder with a polishing wheel and some metal polish. A lot of hardware will polish up surprisingly well. That paint job really pops!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

You need a bench grinder with a polishing wheel and some metal polish. A lot of hardware will polish up surprisingly well. That paint job really pops!

Thanks!!!

I’ve had good luck with vinegar and foil…. The headset cups actually have some peeling chrome.

It’s all good…. A little patina can’t hurt!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Fork truss on: may need to tweak a fuzz once the front wheel is on.

Thing is HEAVY!!!!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Thing is HEAVY!!!!

Lol you're just too accustomed to road bikes. Tanks are supposed to be heavy

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Lol you're just too accustomed to road bikes. Tanks are supposed to be heavy

Meh….. I log most of my miles on a 39 pound Trek 3900….

I just weighed this guy. It’s not that awful yet.

-as is, it’s tipping the scales at just over 12 pounds.

Definitely heavier than most of my other recreational bikes.

 

[OddJob]

Man, Jude the paint job really went up a couple levels when you added more blue and red. And the braces look good on there!
Can't wait to see it as you add the other parts.

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Man, Jude the paint job really went up a couple levels when you added more blue and red. And the braces look good on there!
Can't wait to see it as you add the other parts.

Thanks @OddJob !!!

-so, super difficult to go back and do rework.

Even more difficult knowing I could slam the thing together and make the deadline and still have a pretty cool bike!

It was tough, but no compromises on this guy.

I definitely wanted a red, white and blue bike. The original paint looked like a white bike with red and blue accents!

I know it’s sort of splitting hairs, but do agree the added color makes a HUGE difference in the look of the bike.

-gonna keep pressing on and hopefully will have this guy done and exactly as I want in a few weeks!

Thanks again and do good!!!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Fun with stickers:

 

[Jude Ephesus]

The blue on the seat tube is tape so when I clamp it in to my rack it doesn’t damage the paint

 

[twojs.bike]

Wow!! You have taken this to another level!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Wow!! You have taken this to another level!

THANKS!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

And a big shout out to @Wayne !

Your knowledge and input on the seat post saved me some serious scrambling!

I tested one of my old Schwinn seat posts, it fit like a glove, I went to eBay and bought a matching seat post and seat hardware and now I can use the seat I had originally planned!!!

Thanks Wayne!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Little by little

 

[OddJob]

Jude, this is really coming out well. Love the stickers, well placed and just enough Saddle is spot on, bars and stem looking smart!

Wheels and tires can often 'make' a build really stand out. It's been a while since I've seen your plans on those. Keep er rollin'!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Jude, this is really coming out well. Love the stickers, well placed and just enough Saddle is spot on, bars and stem looking smart!

Wheels and tires can often 'make' a build really stand out. It's been a while since I've seen your plans on those. Keep er rollin'!

Thanks OJ.

I’m using the wheels n tires as shown earlier in the thread.

the wheels are off of an 80s Murray cruiser / 3 speed.

The tires are the ones you recommended off of eBay. I think cst rock hawk

On paper it should work…. But, we’ll see!!!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

And….. I’ve got a problem!

Anyone got any input?

I thought it would be easy-peasy swapping parts off of my Murray cruiser and putting them on this guy.

My issue is the bottom bracket assembly.

Cups fit fine, bearing and crank SEEM to fit fine….. but when I put the assembly together, it rotates roughly and really doesn’t fit right:

Do the older 1 piece cranks have different components than the newer ones?