Project Chris

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Makes it look like the early single cylinder crank cases pre 1940's.

Has a 1939 Whizzer Model D motor look.


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[kingfish254]

Now you can make a V-RROOMelette!

 

[OddJob]

Now you can make a V-RROOMelette!

That was eggs-actly the kind of yoke I figured you'd serve up!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

You lost me , I don't see it ? , maybe if you have a shot of the engine without it ?

Frying pan crankcase looks awesome! Had to look back to see what you actually did there.

That's the best reactions yet! If you can't see it, then I must have done it right!

Makes it look like the early single cylinder crank cases pre 1940's.

Just what I was shooting for!

 

[KOTA]

And if you order in the next 10 minutes. You can get TWO omelette pans for the price of one....Just pay separate shipping and handling...Call now, operators are waiting.

I hope you continue with this build. Because no matter what build you do, It's going to come right down to the last second.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

...Post it up if you start fiddling with it. We'll take as much TRM tinkering as we can get..

OK Chad, this was option #2. The tires were the one questionable part not knowing if they would squeeze into the frame. They did fit, but just barely! I was still faced with having to true the wheels to near perfection to prevent rubbing.

Had I chose to build this one, I was going to go with a board track theme and also make a tank for it. I was confident that I could pull it off in three weeks. If in the end Chris still don't make the finish line as a ridable bike, I'll build this one up but without the tank. The three week window was for allowing time to whittle out the tank and faux finishing it. Without out it, I can finish it in a day.

 

[OddJob]

OK Chad, this was option #2. The tires were the one questionable part not knowing if they would squeeze into the frame. They did fit, but just barely! I was still faced with having to true the wheels to near perfection to prevent rubbing.
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Had I chose to build this one, I was going to go with a board track theme and also make a tank for it. I was confident that I could pull it off in three weeks. If in the end Chris still don't make the finish line as a ridable bike, I'll build this one up but without the tank. The three week window was for allowing time to whittle out the tank and faux finishing it. Without out it, I can finish it in a day.

Columbia fork....frame as well? And those tires are meaty! Brand / size? I can definitely see this parked on your lane in an early morning mist for a Final pic....

 

[Chad T]

Had I chose to build this one, I was going to go with a board track theme and also make a tank for it. I was confident that I could pull it off in three weeks. If in the end Chris still don't make the finish line as a ridable bike, I'll build this one up but without the tank. The three week window was for allowing time to whittle out the tank and faux finishing it. Without out it, I can finish it in a day.

Ok I wanna see this one now! Make a run for the win with it. Could use the Christy saddle maybe even?

Still want to see the rest of Chris built but you could make this other one a contender I'll bet.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Columbia fork....frame as well? And those tires are meaty! Brand / size?

Yes, Columbia 'GoodYear' bike and fork.
The tires are off of a Schwinn Aerovane. It's the same tires that are on @American Vintage Bicycle Supply 's Project Ed.

Ok I wanna see this one now! Make a run for the win with it. Could use the Christy saddle maybe even?
Still want to see the rest of Chris built but you could make this other one a contender I'll bet.

I'll probably finish it after the build-off.

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Been working on mounting the Christy. Got a 90 Degree EMT Elbow and cut it in half for the rear supports.

Held it next to the frame and marked the position.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Back to the cereal box patterns to determine how to cut the conduit.

Then the pattern was placed over the conduit and marked.

Each side slopes in as the seat stays get narrower toward the top. I marked the offset angle of the centerline to determine how the pattern would fit.

Remarkably the cut was just right on the first pass. It fit snug enough that it holds itself in place without a clamp!

Rinse and repeat.

 

[Fv2]

Not sure I trust EMT on a bike, but I think I like where you're heading.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Not sure I trust EMT on a bike, but I think I like where you're heading.

Should be OK, the force will push down the tube.

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Got some welding done.
I made a mounting point out of an old stem and a piece of angle iron. Not sure how it will all connect yet, but at least now I've got something to work with. Also welded in some 5/16 nuts in the ends of the tubes.

Now I just have to connect the dots!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

These two items have something in common.

 

[OddJob]

These two items have something in common.
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They will both have 'leather and lace(s)'....?
Their 'trucks' will flex and absorb shock?
They will both fit like a glove?

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

These two items have something in common.
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Don't really see anything in common yet ?

 

[The Renaissance Man]

More on the skate picture later.

Today I had a friend do some old school brazing on the seat stands for the Christy.

 

[G-Matt]

Looks good no turning back now . [emoji1303]


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[late for dinner]

These two items have something in common.
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Is it that with either item someone always ends up on their buttocks?

Or...span, sponge, flex, roll?hmm

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Got the seat post figured out.

 

[OddJob]

Yep, one of my guesses was correct! I sense something along these lines in the works....

And after a severe race in the late '90s I purchased this titanium Tamer Pivot Plus post. Saved my back until I went full suspension about 3 years ago. Best mtb suspension post on the market! Hydraulic piston!