Klunker 2.0 - RRBO Revisited (Are you really ever done?)

[thebigorangecat]

Seems I also had a spacer issue - the bearing race on the sprocket side was too far back (away from the bottom bracket shell) and shifted the threads too far out causing me to run out of threads on the outboard side. Problem fixed with the right cup and spacer.

 

[thebigorangecat]

Wheel Set from a 1984 Star Cruiser - Big Heavy spokes, but getting rid of the white walls in exchange for some knobies!

 

[thebigorangecat]

NOS Shim And a Post!

 

[thebigorangecat]

Seems I also had a spacer issue - the bearing race on the sprocket side was too far back (away from the bottom bracket shell) and shifted the threads too far out causing me to run out of threads on the outboard side. Problem fixed with the right cup and spacer.

Here is a photo of the thickened spacer I ended up using to fix my problem.

 

[thebigorangecat]

Hammer Time!

Resulting in, success!

 

[thebigorangecat]

Sneak Peak -

Was thinking of wrapping the bars in some black header tape? Wonder if the fiberglass will be a problem? Perhaps there is an alternate that looks the same?

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Hockey stick tape.....same look only fabric


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[Robertk]

So what was the seat post size solution?

 

[thebigorangecat]

So what was the seat post size solution?

Well, with the work done to this frame already, I was afraid to be hitting it too hard - but realized the post clamp bolt was crushed all the way in with no shim and no post. After opening that up a bit the shim went in and the 5/8" post to follow. I'm just so used to new frames where the micro millimeter fractional tube sizes are an exact fit. Things were more rudimentary in the 1930s'.

 

[thebigorangecat]

Picked up a set of Suntour XC_II's at the swap meet today - just the right look for this build! Just need to find some klunker correct three piece cranks - deez' are 9/16"

 

[thebigorangecat]

Something is off...... This must be a 28" frame...... trying some different tires I have in the stash.

 

[thebigorangecat]

While I work out the "WHEEL" issue, I got a good grip now!

 

[thebigorangecat]

Parts is better now.

 

[thebigorangecat]

Different wheels (Electra) and a few minor changes, but I'll call it phase one complete!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Looks great!

 

[thebigorangecat]

Not super happy with the frame, so I got a new one - ships today - cant want to see it in person.

CURRENT FRAME = 1935 HAWTHORNE:

INCOMING FRAME = 1940 WESTFIELD:

 

[Dizzle Problems]

I think you’re right that the first one is for 28 wheels. Look forward to the swap!

 

[SILVERKINGPC]

I think you’re right that the first one is for 28 wheels.

I'm not so sure about that DizzP....look at the width of the seat stays. It is most likely not a 28, but a 26. 28's have narrower seat and chain-stays. It also might not be a Hawthorne, but something else without the Orig. Head Badge intact. I agree, the parts choices didn't "fit" the frame.

 

[RustyGold]

I like the '35 frame...looks like enough room to stick 27.5"s in the back

Jason

 

[thebigorangecat]

I like the '35 frame...looks like enough room to stick 27.5"s in the back

Jason

Maybe even 29's......