Spitfire 5 - The Cal Custom Cruiser Treatment

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Cleaned up the Tange fork caps

 

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Headset installed. Fork’s steer tube had to be cut about 1/4”. I’m always nervous when I start cutting even though I measured multiple times

 

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NOS kickstand installed.
The RRS Schwinn Spitfire 5 had a silver kickstand. I was originally considering a gold kickstand, but decided to keep it silver. Stenciled chain guard also making an appearance.

 

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Found a NOS Shimano Ultraglide 5 speed cassette I’ll be using instead of the more modern cassette pictured earlier in this thread.

 

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Rear wheel complete with Ultraglide 5 speed cassette, spacer, drum overhaul, Phil Wood spokes, and gum wall.

 

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K&N handlebars from Kon Tiki in San Diego. Gold by C4 Labs

 

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It’s been a minute since the last update. Been collecting parts including NOS Xcalibur seat clamp (same clamp as on the original build), Tuf-Neck stem (same stem as on the original build), NOS Grab-On grips, NOS Suntour Cyclone Black Edition rear derailleur, new cables, chain, etc.

 

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Handlebar ends

 

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Some progress…

 

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How’s this build coming along @Robertk ?

 

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Hey - had some delays, but almost there. More pics coming soon!

 

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