While I'm collecting parts for a few other projects, I decided to get started on one I have most of the parts for. I purchased the frame, forks, chain guard, crank, sprocket and neck from 2manybikes back in May. Thanks Mark! I had a plan and knew I had the perfect set of wheels off of another Cleveland Welding bike that I parted out. I'm still missing a few small things like the rubber rim bands, a lucky seven seat post and doing a little welding on the handle bars to extend them back a few inches. A trip to the LBS, a fellow biking buddy and my son's house tomorrow will take care of those. I do need a set of Roadmaster fork truss rods if anyone has an extra set lying around. I have the upper bracket and need the rods and nuts, though I'd buy it all if you have them.
Anyways the cleaning and refurbing of all the parts was done this week in my spare time. Cleaned and repacked both hubs. Replaced questionable and missing spokes in both wheels and trued them up in my spare time at work this week. Scrubbed the frame up good and and cleaned what little chrome there is making sure not to disturb the years on aging. I'm adding a set of tomato soup red tires to finish the look. The remnants of white/maroon paint and pin stripes are really beautiful in person.
Heres everything cleaned and ready for assembly........should be able to get started tomorrow!
Anyways the cleaning and refurbing of all the parts was done this week in my spare time. Cleaned and repacked both hubs. Replaced questionable and missing spokes in both wheels and trued them up in my spare time at work this week. Scrubbed the frame up good and and cleaned what little chrome there is making sure not to disturb the years on aging. I'm adding a set of tomato soup red tires to finish the look. The remnants of white/maroon paint and pin stripes are really beautiful in person.
Heres everything cleaned and ready for assembly........should be able to get started tomorrow!
Really, really sweet!
