( ORBO ) Brave Heart

[OddJob]

Shine on brother G!

 

[OddJob]

ah, G?....how goes the battle?

 

[G-Matt]

ah, G?....how goes the battle?

Slow for a some what basic build . Between not having much time, waiting on parts & wasting time I'm behind the 8ball . When dose this build off come to a end any way ?


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[Fv2]

Slow for a some what basic build . Between not having much time, waiting on parts & wasting time I'm behind the 8ball . When dose this build off come to a end any way ?


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Pretty sure it's over on April 1st. And no, I'm not joking.

 

[G-Matt]

Well guys looks like I blew it on getting this bike built & finished on time . I got to busy at work & other projects . Also I ordered a sturmy archer front drum brake from bike bling .com on the first week of January. It was on sale at a great price but it was on back order & it finally got shipped out yesterday so I still don't have it ya 3 months!!!!!! The wheel set I was going to use wouldn't work so I found out another set up in the attic . I gave them to my buddy that works at a powder coat shop 2 weeks ago I haven't got them back yet , they also anodize so I took a chance . I gave them to him to anodize blue . I haven't got them back yet .
But I can't complain because they were basically free.
Any enough excuses but I will get brave heart finished & look forward to beating on it . When I do I will update some finished pictures . To everyone else great job on all the sweet
Klunkers.....[emoji109]

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[Fv2]

Build offs are fun, but the deadline sometimes makes it tough. Looks good so far though.

 

[OddJob]

You'll get it done right, and I will be waiting for your post when she crosses the "Finished Line"

 

[G-Matt]

You'll get it done right, and I will be waiting for your post when she crosses the "Finished Line"

You know it them always start out simple but then some how I get carried away lol


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[Chief]

great job thus far--better to build what you want verse throwing something together that you won't be happy with.

 

[G-Matt]

great job thus far--better to build what you want verse throwing something together that you won't be happy with.

Exactly my thoughts this one will be in my collection for a long time so might as well do it right. Just wish I was on the ball and got it done on time for all to enjoy....


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[G-Matt]

Pork chop - chop saw 39 tooth & B103 peddles

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[G-Matt]

I also found a sealed bearing head set I forgot I had . I decided to modify the bearing cups . They were a little bit to tight to fit inside the cups . A die grinder did the job nicely . It going to be smooth steering now & sealed from water & dirt ....[emoji109]

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[G-Matt]

Nothing like a sealed drive train & steering system. Everything is tight & so smooth . Bring this 1941 into 2016 , with a whole new feel . I can't wait to try it on the trail !


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[LukeTheJoker]

I also found a sealed bearing head set I forgot I had . I decided to modify the bearing cups . They were a little bit to tight to fit inside the cups . A die grinder did the job nicely . It going to be smooth steering now & sealed from water & dirt ....[emoji109]

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Awesome work!

Bike is looking great!

Luke.

 

[Chad T]

Great looking Klunker.....

 

[G-Matt]

Brave didn't go down with out a fight ! I was just in hiding until the dust settled. . As the smoke disappeared he came riding out with vengeance...
I just wish I had my wheels done last week so I could have finished on time .....

This iron horse rides like a dream . Can't wait to get him out on the trail . This will be in my herd for years to come & look forward to many camping trips with it !


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[horsefarmer]

Nice! I like the cage protecting the fragile shifter mechanism.

 

[OddJob]

G, you nailed it! I just saw your final posts this morning....that is a klunker done right! Your bars, fork and seatpost...what process did you use to get them all the same color? I will be anxious to know how you like the Nexus hub..8 spd? That front drum brake is cool as well. Put that second pic in the new Klunkers & Mountain Bikes forum in Other Bikes and add your build thread....this needs to be seen and appreciated!

 

[CrazyDave]

I love it man! Great work.....Might be a little later than ya planned but she came out awesome.

 

[RustyGold]

Definitely would have gotten a vote from me...I like!

Jason