PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 9/03

[Rat Rod]

Re: PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 7/21

Received my seat from Memory Lane today.

One small problem...he forgot to put the "S" stencil in there.

Looks like I'll be giving old Larry a call tomorrow.

I'm pleased with the condition of the seat...should be a good base for restoration.

 

[FaceOFFbikes]

Re: PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 7/21

No problems getting mine to seat properly, but if you want them to run smooth you need to make sure you run them at the max. pressure...65psi.

So is it a matter of getting it to seat properly first or will 65 psi make the tire correct itself? I was only up to 45psi..

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 7/22

If the tire is coming off of the rim while you are airing it up, you need to stop, let some air out and try to reseat that section.

The pressure just makes the tires run smooth.

 

[FaceOFFbikes]

Re: PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 7/22

Well my problem is about a three inch section of the tire is sitting lower in the rim then it should be.. It is odd to me..

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 7/22

Take a photo and post it in the "HOW TO" section and we'll take it from there. :wink:

 

[FaceOFFbikes]

Re: PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 7/22

Will do. Sorry for "jacking" your thread.. You should delete of of this.. lol

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 7/22

I'm getting this work done in 1-2 hour chunks...mostly after the monkeys are in bed.

This evening I cleaned some chrome parts and got the stem and bars installed along with the BB, crank and chainring.

It's starting to look like a bike again.

 

[jerrykr]

Re: PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 7/22

I think you went and bought a new replica, and are just teasing us all around........

Man that bike is coming out perfect! Good job!

 

[Hooch]

Re: PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 7/22

actually nothing of Steves really looks this good he just has "Madd Skillz" with photoshop lol

 

[CCR]

Re: PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 7/22

actually nothing of Steves really looks this good he just has "Madd Skillz" with photoshop lol

we got one of those "fancy" cameras a while back, but it seems you need to also get one of those "fancy" photo editing programs to make the pictures look better too :lol:

nice 'shop job Steve :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Hooch]

Re: PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 7/22

next they will be animated and talk like Despicable Me and we will have to have RatRodBikes 3d glasses to view his posts hehe

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 7/22

These shots come straight out of Picasa. :wink:

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 7/22

Day off today = more progress. :mrgreen:

I still think this bike would look killer with a black sprung Brooks B-72.

And for the big screens...

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m130/ratrodbikes/65 Racer/1600/DSC_0001.jpg
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m130/ratrodbikes/65 Racer/1600/DSC_0008.jpg
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m130/ratrodbikes/65 Racer/1600/DSC_0006.jpg
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m130/ratrodbikes/65 Racer/1600/DSC_0012.jpg
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m130/ratrodbikes/65 Racer/1600/DSC_0017.jpg
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m130/ratrodbikes/65 Racer/1600/DSC_0020.jpg
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m130/ratrodbikes/65 Racer/1600/DSC_0021.jpg

 

[thekid]

Re: PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 7/24

:shock: -------------- ------------------- 8) the CLEANEST ! i have ever seen

 

[kram]

Re: PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 7/24

Looking really good Steve! Makes me really want to get a coppertone Schwinn

 

[jonvo4591]

Re: PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 7/24

WOW! that bike is SO MINT!

 

[jerrykr]

Re: PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 7/24

Ok, since, our trade was part of this project, here's what I've done to the Fleet ... so far!

Is a bike ever finished?

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=29261

You are really doing a fantastic job on the Racer.

I too think a Brooks would be a better choice than the S seat. But, I've never cared for the shape of those seats.

Don't let me talk you out of "correct".

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 7/24

Well, I had intended to buy a black Brooks B67 for this bike, but I ended up coming across this new honey colored B17 at the flea market today and decided to give it a try.

Not sure if I'm liking the color on this bike or not. Was thinking that I definitely needed to find some matching grips if I did keep it.

 

[stretch]

Re: PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 8/15

needs some coppertone chubbys. i have some i would be willing to put on that bike.

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: PROJECT 65 DELUXE RACER - update 8/15

Are they in minty shape?