Re: Stock Isn't
second guard choice.
O yea Go Rays!!!
O yea Go Rays!!!
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Re: Stock Isn't *** Which Guard?***
Smaller is better.
Smaller is better.
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Re: Stock Isn't *** Which Guard?***
I digging the Elgin guard myself.
I digging the Elgin guard myself.
Re: Stock Isn't *** Which Guard?***
Got up this morning and got to work. This is what I came up with its smaller and the Elgin guard. It's also different ! Will show better pics of it later
Got up this morning and got to work. This is what I came up with its smaller and the Elgin guard. It's also different ! Will show better pics of it later
Re: Stock Isn't *** Which Guard?***
Cleaned up the other skirt guard
Straightened the tank and filled all the rust pits
And finally primed all the parts.
Now I have to finish the frame
Wheels
Seat
Lights and wiring
Fenders
Kick/ drop stand
Pedals
Chain/skirt guard for the right side
Plus whatever else I add to the project
Busy few weeks coming up! Should be done in time though
Cleaned up the other skirt guard
Straightened the tank and filled all the rust pits
And finally primed all the parts.
Now I have to finish the frame
Wheels
Seat
Lights and wiring
Fenders
Kick/ drop stand
Pedals
Chain/skirt guard for the right side
Plus whatever else I add to the project
Busy few weeks coming up! Should be done in time though
Re: Stock Isn't - Progress made!
Been waiting to see ya build that since ya posted ya got the bike. Build on.
Been waiting to see ya build that since ya posted ya got the bike. Build on.
Re: Stock Isn't - Progress made!
Ive been waiting to build it since I got it!!! How did you get the chainguard to fit over the sprocket and still fit the chain guard? Smaller sprocket?
Got the hubs Rebuilt last night. Soaking a new chain in gas now, Rebuilding some pedals today as well.
Ive been waiting to build it since I got it!!! How did you get the chainguard to fit over the sprocket and still fit the chain guard? Smaller sprocket?
Got the hubs Rebuilt last night. Soaking a new chain in gas now, Rebuilding some pedals today as well.
Re: Stock Isn't - Progress made!
I couldn't get the chain guard to mount and not hit the crank. Ended up moving the front mount in some to clear the crank. Other than that it worked. The sprocket is real close to the guard, if I don't run my chain real tight it bounces and hits. Also couldn't use a front skirt guard to chain guard bolt it would hit. I'm not sure what sprocket is on mine, believe its a girls Elgin.
I couldn't get the chain guard to mount and not hit the crank. Ended up moving the front mount in some to clear the crank. Other than that it worked. The sprocket is real close to the guard, if I don't run my chain real tight it bounces and hits. Also couldn't use a front skirt guard to chain guard bolt it would hit. I'm not sure what sprocket is on mine, believe its a girls Elgin.
Re: Stock Isn't - Progress made!
Nice progress. Good luck with the skirt guard and chaing guard fitting issues. I'm sure you'll figure it out. I like the transition you did with the two.
Nice progress. Good luck with the skirt guard and chaing guard fitting issues. I'm sure you'll figure it out. I like the transition you did with the two.
Re: Stock Isn't - Progress made!
The girls sprocket explains a lot. Im using a 26 tooth which would be 4 inches greater circumference. It doest hit anymore though I cut out quite a good chunk of it to move it up and then mount to the skirt guard. I still have to move the front mount down but that is pretty simple. Should make some good progress this week. I have to pull a couple tricks out for the fenders, that will be revealed when I do them, if it works.
Got the pedals cleaned up and ready for finish sanding and then paint. Also got the chain cleaned up and oiled down looks better than the last one.
The girls sprocket explains a lot. Im using a 26 tooth which would be 4 inches greater circumference. It doest hit anymore though I cut out quite a good chunk of it to move it up and then mount to the skirt guard. I still have to move the front mount down but that is pretty simple. Should make some good progress this week. I have to pull a couple tricks out for the fenders, that will be revealed when I do them, if it works.
Got the pedals cleaned up and ready for finish sanding and then paint. Also got the chain cleaned up and oiled down looks better than the last one.
Re: Stock Isn't - Progress made!
Looking good.Go RAYS!
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Looking good.Go RAYS!
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Re: Stock Isn't - Progress made!
Thanks did a little work today after work.
Some of the body work on the frame, and what could these rods be for?
Thanks did a little work today after work.
Some of the body work on the frame, and what could these rods be for?
Re: Stock Isn't - Progress made!
Got some more done, haven't had quite enough time but the deadline is quick approaching primer and a complete mock up must be done be the one month mark :/
Anyway, who needs fender braces they just clutter up the look. So I removed them and put the rods I bent inside the fenders. Then welded them in place and used 3m panel bond on them. This gives a solid structural bond the length of the rod and greatly strengthened the fenders. I also welded the front fender to the fork and it became on solid piece. Again welded the rods in place and applied panel bond.
I'm not very good at remembering to take pics in the middle. Once I start working I find it hard to stop until the thought is complete.
Here are the few I took.
Got some more done, haven't had quite enough time but the deadline is quick approaching primer and a complete mock up must be done be the one month mark :/
Anyway, who needs fender braces they just clutter up the look. So I removed them and put the rods I bent inside the fenders. Then welded them in place and used 3m panel bond on them. This gives a solid structural bond the length of the rod and greatly strengthened the fenders. I also welded the front fender to the fork and it became on solid piece. Again welded the rods in place and applied panel bond.
I'm not very good at remembering to take pics in the middle. Once I start working I find it hard to stop until the thought is complete.
Here are the few I took.
Re: Stock Isn't - Fender Braces???
That's a great idea. Gonna look cool.
That's a great idea. Gonna look cool.
Re: Stock Isn't - Fender Braces???
Got some more done this morning still have to finish up the body work but all the fab is finished. Mocked up minus the bars. Cant make up my mind on them yet. Also found a pair of NOS Torrington 18s that will go on in place of the quill pedals.
Got some more done this morning still have to finish up the body work but all the fab is finished. Mocked up minus the bars. Cant make up my mind on them yet. Also found a pair of NOS Torrington 18s that will go on in place of the quill pedals.
Re: Stock Isn't - Mocked up.
That's a cool idea with the fender supports. And the bike's gonna look cool -- what color are you thinking?
...and the Rays can bite it. Go Tigers!! :mrgreen:
That's a cool idea with the fender supports. And the bike's gonna look cool -- what color are you thinking?
...and the Rays can bite it. Go Tigers!! :mrgreen:
Re: Stock Isn't - Mocked up.
Thanks, I also shaved all the nuts/bolts that show on the outside for a nice smooth finish. I Have a couple of color options in mind. The main one is all Black with seafoam green and salmon pin-striping. Was also thinking about Antique white with the same two colors of
pin-striping.
Thanks, I also shaved all the nuts/bolts that show on the outside for a nice smooth finish. I Have a couple of color options in mind. The main one is all Black with seafoam green and salmon pin-striping. Was also thinking about Antique white with the same two colors of
pin-striping.
Re: Stock Isn't - Mocked up.
Both sound good. I think black could make the pinstripes "pop" more.
panelman said:
Both sound good. I think black could make the pinstripes "pop" more.
Re: Stock Isn't - Mocked up.
Got some body work done today running about a week behind. But work has been extra busy recently and can't turn that away for a bike. I'll have to make it up at night I guess. Laid primer on the fork/fender combo, rear fender, chain/skirt guard, and the rack.
Got some body work done today running about a week behind. But work has been extra busy recently and can't turn that away for a bike. I'll have to make it up at night I guess. Laid primer on the fork/fender combo, rear fender, chain/skirt guard, and the rack.
Re: Stock Isn't - Primer
I have always loved those Elgin front fenders that fit over the fork legs. Stylish as all get out.
I have always loved those Elgin front fenders that fit over the fork legs. Stylish as all get out.
