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Raining again...worked in garage a while. Cleaned up the battery tube and the light. Wasn’t able to paint so the fender and tank await another day.
I did finish wiring up the battery pack, extension cord and light.
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I also “borrowed” a Klaxon horn from another bike and added my “LaidBack” buddy.
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Trying to find a paint color that gets close to the rear fender and/or frame red. I had three of the colors in my paint cabinet, purchased two others. I think at least one will be close enough with some added patina OddJob style.
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Rather amazing how many different shades of red there are. None really matching so far.
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when it dries and with some massages one should do.

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WARNING : Not for human consumption . Now we need some
sharp cheddar to go along with it ?
 
I also decided to fit the chain. It needed one link added to work with the larger rear cog. Should be a little easier to pedal. With the fixed fender braces and rack mounts using the axle the adjusting screws came in handy on this bike. The rain quit for a while so got the stand out and moved out to drive where I had some elbow room. Managed to get the chain tension adjusted and the wheel centered.
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The tank and front fender are awaiting paint. If I can ever decide on tires I’ll probably stick with the faux 28” look on this bike. A few as is photos.
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Raining again...severe thunderstorm warnings keep showing up on TV and my phone.
And now a tornado warning [emoji3544].

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WARNING : Not for human consumption . Now we need some
sharp cheddar to go along with it ?
Guess you read the fine print...maybe I can rub it down with some cheddar.


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I also decided to fit the chain. It needed one link added to work with the larger rear cog. Should be a little easier to pedal. With the fixed fender braces and rack mounts using the axle the adjusting screws came in handy on this bike. The rain quit for a while so got the stand out and moved out to drive where I had some elbow room. Managed to get the chain tension adjusted and the wheel centered.
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The tank and front fender are awaiting paint. If I can ever decide on tires I’ll probably stick with the faux 28” look on this bike. A few as is photos.
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Raining again...severe thunderstorm warnings keep showing up on TV and my phone.
And now a tornado warning [emoji3544].

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MazdaFlyer Creek...running strong.

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Really dig: the stance.:thumbsup:

Looks like it will be a while;
Before you need to use the lawn mower.:21:
Sit on swing / dangle feet in water.:)

Looking forward to seeing this build, progress.
Rat on :bigboss:
 
Between rain bouts I managed to scuff sand front fender and tank. They got another topping coat of satin black and claret wine.
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I looked through my paint and found 4 white tones that I’ll try for front fender ridge. Waiting on a dry window of time. Test fender piece is ready to go.
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Small detail but they matter. The clamps wouldn’t tighten up completely with the battery tube. So I cut a couple leather straps to use as shims. That seemed to solve the problem.
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Since I have the front teacup light working I starting thinking about a light for the rear. Wanted to come up with something period correct. Then an idea popped into my head about just using old reflectors. I have a few on a display board.
So I had some sheet metal scraps left from making the tanks. I made a sketch and transferred it to the flat stock, cut, bent, drilled and here is the result.
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Just simple old stuff...KISS at work. May have another tire option on Tuesday.
More rain last night yard and landscape is a big bog...alligators may be next. This baby showed up.
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Navajo White stripe added to the rain gutter fender ridge. Initial attempt at distressing the fender color with some acrylic color, a gray and a coffee tone. Rag applied, wiped, dabbed, rubbed. Not two bad need to add some scrapes and scuffs. I used the practice piece first.
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Not quite a match but close...to be continued.


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