Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!(Snow day 1/10)
As soon as I can get off my street, I'll be over to check it out!
As soon as I can get off my street, I'll be over to check it out!
The Huffman Build you don't want to miss(Bike Show #2!!!)
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American Vintage Bicycle Supply
Double Nickle
Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!(Update 1/11)
Here is the pictures after I polished up the sprocket and cranks. Also I tried to get a picture of the shine the frame has after the clear coat dried.
The Frame After the clear coat.
The chainguard after the clear coat.
After I polished up the chrome plate on the Forks.
Shinny cranks :mrgreen:
Rusty Cream Pedals :mrgreen:
At first they where locked up, so I when and got some liquid wrench and sprayed it into the pedal bearings. Then I put the pedal in the vise and worked it back and forth until I could break it free and could spin it by hand. Last I put it up to wire brush and got the bolt to spin. The wire brush made the bolt spin really fast. Now the pedals that where once locked up with rust and unusable, spin freely like the are brand new. If that doesn't make sense to anyone let me know and I will post pictures with a step by step guide. It's a great tactic for saving old pedals.
The roads are still iced up and the Mail isn't running. This means the Parts I need for the bike where not coming today, so I decided to practice my pinstriping and lettering. :mrgreen:
Here is the pictures after I polished up the sprocket and cranks. Also I tried to get a picture of the shine the frame has after the clear coat dried.
The Frame After the clear coat.
The chainguard after the clear coat.
After I polished up the chrome plate on the Forks.
Shinny cranks :mrgreen:
Rusty Cream Pedals :mrgreen:
At first they where locked up, so I when and got some liquid wrench and sprayed it into the pedal bearings. Then I put the pedal in the vise and worked it back and forth until I could break it free and could spin it by hand. Last I put it up to wire brush and got the bolt to spin. The wire brush made the bolt spin really fast. Now the pedals that where once locked up with rust and unusable, spin freely like the are brand new. If that doesn't make sense to anyone let me know and I will post pictures with a step by step guide. It's a great tactic for saving old pedals.
The roads are still iced up and the Mail isn't running. This means the Parts I need for the bike where not coming today, so I decided to practice my pinstriping and lettering. :mrgreen:
Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!(Update 1/11)
Looking good bud! Those pedals are gonna look great with the tires you've got coming. Good call on keeping the ratty blue and cream paint. I'll bet DonOne is liking it too!
Cheers!
Dr. T
Looking good bud! Those pedals are gonna look great with the tires you've got coming. Good call on keeping the ratty blue and cream paint. I'll bet DonOne is liking it too!
Cheers!
Dr. T
American Vintage Bicycle Supply
Double Nickle
Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!(Update 1/11)
Yes He IsDr. Tankenstein said:
Thanks, I don't have time to practice much but with all this snow I had all the time I needed. I'm still not good enough to do my own pinstriping for my bikes yet. Maybe someday I will get to that point. Even better get to the point that my Works is worth some money. Right now its just valuable to me :lol:KOTA said:
American Vintage Bicycle Supply
Double Nickle
Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!(Update 1/11)
I gone 2 day with nothing from USPS or USP! :xKJV said:
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Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!(Update 1/11)
I'm really liking where you're going, I think you ought to look into these tires, they have a really cool vintage look to them, and everyone is using the Quick Bricks. they're 26 x 2.35's I'll figure out the brand and stuff for you if you're interested.
I'm really liking where you're going, I think you ought to look into these tires, they have a really cool vintage look to them, and everyone is using the Quick Bricks. they're 26 x 2.35's I'll figure out the brand and stuff for you if you're interested.
American Vintage Bicycle Supply
Double Nickle
Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!(Update 1/11)
I have already bought some cream tires but I still would like to know what those are.
I have already bought some cream tires but I still would like to know what those are.
Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!(Update 1/11)
the tires in the last pics are from electra, they came on bikes like the indy.
the tires in the last pics are from electra, they came on bikes like the indy.
Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!(Update 1/11)
They are Electra Vintage Diamonds 26 x 2.35
SKU: 688465
Retail: $35.99
Amazon has them for $32.75
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030IJZU0...e=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B0030IJZU0
Cheers!
Dr. T
They are Electra Vintage Diamonds 26 x 2.35
SKU: 688465
Retail: $35.99
Amazon has them for $32.75
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030IJZU0...e=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B0030IJZU0
Cheers!
Dr. T
American Vintage Bicycle Supply
Double Nickle
Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!(Update 1/11)
Is that $35 for both, or only 1?
Is that $35 for both, or only 1?
Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!(Update 1/11)
Looking good :mrgreen:
Looking good :mrgreen:
Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!(Update 1/11)
Each, unfortunately. BUT, if you order through the Electra dealer (there's one on the East-West Connector) they typically don't mark them up, you just have to pay sales tax.
So, at the dealer, 35.99 x 2 (71.98) + 6% sales tax (4.32) = $76.30!
Amazon, 32.75 x 2 = $65.50. I couldn't tell what shipping would run, but if it's under $11.00.....
Honestly, for the Huffman, you're go 'rat' right? Use the older ones you have coming already. Now for the Monark restore you're working on......hmmmm... :wink:
Cheers!
Dr. T
Each, unfortunately. BUT, if you order through the Electra dealer (there's one on the East-West Connector) they typically don't mark them up, you just have to pay sales tax.
So, at the dealer, 35.99 x 2 (71.98) + 6% sales tax (4.32) = $76.30!
Amazon, 32.75 x 2 = $65.50. I couldn't tell what shipping would run, but if it's under $11.00.....
Honestly, for the Huffman, you're go 'rat' right? Use the older ones you have coming already. Now for the Monark restore you're working on......hmmmm... :wink:
Cheers!
Dr. T
American Vintage Bicycle Supply
Double Nickle
Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!(Update 1/13)
I started progress on the leaf springer fork today. First I cut the golf cart rear leaf spring in half. At first I thought that I could weld the Leaf spring directly to the fork but my local welder said that it wasn't safe because the material leaf springs are made of will not weld good and my crack or break loose. He sold me a sheet of 1/4 inch steel that I used to make a plate to bolt on to the leaf spring to then weld to my forks. This should keep the Weld from breaking through and keep the Leaf Spring on tight. 8)
Also during this Process I discover that the forks that came with the frame where slightly bent and couldn't be used. Now my leaf spring will be made with a set of blade forks.
I started progress on the leaf springer fork today. First I cut the golf cart rear leaf spring in half. At first I thought that I could weld the Leaf spring directly to the fork but my local welder said that it wasn't safe because the material leaf springs are made of will not weld good and my crack or break loose. He sold me a sheet of 1/4 inch steel that I used to make a plate to bolt on to the leaf spring to then weld to my forks. This should keep the Weld from breaking through and keep the Leaf Spring on tight. 8)
Also during this Process I discover that the forks that came with the frame where slightly bent and couldn't be used. Now my leaf spring will be made with a set of blade forks.
Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!(Update 1/13)
Having seen this bike in person, it's gonna be really cool. I think you're right about the fork color, don't paint it cream, strip it and get it to look like the leaf spring. I may have something to help achieve the color. The cream tires will be enough up front. I'll dig up that weathered stem and get it to you ASAP.
Not sure what you're doing on the wheels, but if you go with painted rims, check out the color Cameron used on his 'Orient Express' rims.
Talk to you later,
Dr. T
Having seen this bike in person, it's gonna be really cool. I think you're right about the fork color, don't paint it cream, strip it and get it to look like the leaf spring. I may have something to help achieve the color. The cream tires will be enough up front. I'll dig up that weathered stem and get it to you ASAP.
Not sure what you're doing on the wheels, but if you go with painted rims, check out the color Cameron used on his 'Orient Express' rims.
Talk to you later,
Dr. T
American Vintage Bicycle Supply
Double Nickle
Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!(Update 1/13)
(Does that make sense?)
I will have to see what Josh sends me First. If the amount of rust matches the front wheel I will leave it rusty. But if the wheel he sends is in nice shape I will go with what Cameron did.Dr. Tankenstein said:
(Does that make sense?)
Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!(Update 1/13)
yep :mrgreen:
yep :mrgreen:
Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!(Update 1/13)
the wheel im sending has a good bit of surface rust on it but it seems solid. it still has the original dark blue paint on it with white pinstripes underneath the rust. the morrow hub you're getting as it turns out is a blackout hub, didn't realize that today until i took it apart and cleaned it up and rebuilt it. . . . and i want one of those leaf spring forks!
the wheel im sending has a good bit of surface rust on it but it seems solid. it still has the original dark blue paint on it with white pinstripes underneath the rust. the morrow hub you're getting as it turns out is a blackout hub, didn't realize that today until i took it apart and cleaned it up and rebuilt it. . . . and i want one of those leaf spring forks!
American Vintage Bicycle Supply
Double Nickle
Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!(Update 1/13)
and I will see what I can do about getting you a leaf springer fork :wink:
OK cool never had a black out beforehighwheelerboy25 said:
and I will see what I can do about getting you a leaf springer fork :wink:
