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[idiotboy]

Wait a minute!?! That tire....?? Is that going on this bike?!?

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just background clutter. it's a new front tire for the ice racer, I leaned it on the furnace in december so it would warm up and be easier to mount but our season got cancelled due to the lack of ice. I just haven't found a better place to put it yet

 

[ingola]

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[idiotboy]

I forgot I put the head badge on my desk to clean it! Whoever painted this bike blue got some on the badge and I wanted to get it off without hurting the original paint

an x-acto knife and a bit of scotchbrite did the trick, I didn’t want it shiny, just a bit cleaner. Someone on here once said to stop before you think you’re done, and I did that

final assembly should start tonight or tomorrow…

 

[OddJob]

"Remember OJ's rule of thumb when applying RaT-ina: "Always stop before you think you are done."

Nice work on the badge, Schultzie!

 

[idiotboy]

Cleaned badge back in place , along with headset cups. The bottom one has a bit bigger OD than the one that fell out when I took it apart

kickstand and fender next

i used a fender brace mount from one of the parts donors for a frame plate mount, split it and cleaned it

finished frame plate

then lubed and adjusted the bottom bracket, installed the crank and my $5 swap meet score GT Bmx pedals

here’s where I’m at now

hopefully more tonight…

 

[Kevin B]

Really liking this build. New panel is great.

 

[idiotboy]

Really liking this build. New panel is great.

thank you!

 

[OddJob]

OOOooooOOOhhhh! That panel!

Daaaannng!

 

[idiotboy]

Rear wheel and chain done

then fork and truss rods

i found a headlight in my pile of parts that I wanted to use, the mount was meant to go under the top steering nut but I didn’t like the look of it that high,so I chopped off the round part and bolted it to the truss rod bracket

much better! Also painted the shell to match the frame

so here’s where I’m at right now, one or two more evenings of work and I should be ready for a test ride…

 

[OddJob]

Make sure you keep this one for your Finished Thread photos....way to tie it in!

 

[One-eyed Sailor]

I've met some idiots and you, sir, are no idiot.

 

[Jude Ephesus]

I love the bike AND your shop!

 

[ParkRNDL]

great looking build! The filler panel is a great touch.

 

[kingfish254]

This is really turning into one sexy beast!!! Keep it rolling man. Loving it.

 

[idiotboy]

Thank you all!! Into the cellar with some inspiration View attachment 242807

to install the seat post and seat

and the mandatory New England beverage opening system that I forgot removing from the last bike it was on

then the $5 road bike stem from the bargain bin at my favorite bike shop

cruiser bars and bar tape

looks like a bike now

final piece of the puzzle, the chain guard

it was pouring rain when I finished so a test ride is gonna have to wait for another day, but I had to bring it outside for the first time in a few years to take a picture.

 

[Uncle Shish]

Thank you all!! Into the cellar with some inspiration View attachment 242807View attachment 242810to install the seat post and seatView attachment 242811View attachment 242812and the mandatory New England beverage opening system that I forgot removing from the last bike it was onView attachment 242813then the $5 road bike stem from the bargain bin at my favorite bike shopView attachment 242814cruiser bars and bar tapeView attachment 242815looks like a bike nowView attachment 242816final piece of the puzzle, the chain guardView attachment 242817it was pouring rain when I finished so a test ride is gonna have to wait for another day, but I had to bring it outside for the first time in a few years to take a picture.View attachment 242818

Cheers to one fine ride! I don't often say this to a fella, but that is one huge crank sprocket you got there!
I am a connoisseur of tasty beers and that is one I've never had the privilege of enjoying.
Great build - Bravo!

 

[OddJob]

That's what he said ^^ !

The sullen day with a few rain drops on the saddle and frame kind of add to the look of this build. Looks formidable and like it could last 100 yrs of hard use.

Please tell me (us - right Unca Shish?) more about that intriguing beer !

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Wow! This has really came together down the final stretch!

BTW, it may be a small thing but this solution caught my attention. Very outside of the box thinking on the little fender/speed plate bracket! Looks very cool.

 

[idiotboy]

Wow! This has really came together down the final stretch!

BTW, it may be a small thing but this solution caught my attention. Very outside of the box thinking on the little fender/speed plate bracket! Looks very cool.

Thank you! I’m happy with how it came out, hope it rides good..

 

[idiotboy]

Cheers to one fine ride! I don't often say this to a fella, but that is one huge crank sprocket you got there!
I am a connoisseur of tasty beers and that is one I've never had the privilege of enjoying.
Great build - Bravo!

That's what he said ^^ !

The sullen day with a few rain drops on the saddle and frame kind of add to the look of this build. Looks formidable and like it could last 100 yrs of hard use.

Please tell me (us - right Unca Shish?) more about that intriguing beer !

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Thanks guys!! I hope it’s rideable! Innis & Gunn is a Scottish brewery that makes a line of barrel-aged beers. Kinda hard to find around here but worth searching for. I’m sure the Brits would be disgusted that I’m drinking it icy cold but it’s 90 and humid here so frosty mug it is..