Skidwell GTS

[HuffnPuff]

Finished my Class 1 build. An Aussie classic refreshed and rideable. Plenty of patina!

Stripped down and oxalic acid bath for parts. Period correct chainguard, cranks, headset etc. Relaced Sturmey archer 3spd to Alloy rim with stainless spokes. Alloy from wheel. Modern thumb shifter nodded to a T-bar shifter. Vintage light and reflector to complete.

From whence it came. Rusty and unloved.

 

[sdframe]

Well done!

 

[HuffnPuff]

Thanks.

Forgot to link the build thread.

BO15 - Skidwell GTS

My Class One entry. I wasn’t going to so I could focus on Class 2, but this is meant to be an assembly project so I can work on something during noise restrictions (ie late at night or during Sunday morning sleep in time) A crusty Speedwell GTS, a bit of a collectors piece locally along with...

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[kingfish254]

Great shifter box work!
Fun rat!
CONGRATS!