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[GTHOtrod]

So The new fork is 21.1 for the stem
Had a look through my parts and the only 21.1 stems I have are bmx, which won't for my 1"bars. All my 1"stems are 22.2.
Looked on ebay, could only find ugly steel mtb stems too fit.
Sooo, I fired up the old ww2 lathe and made some swarf

Problem solved.

 

[Brian macumber]

Was that a pain to center up?

 

[GTHOtrod]

Was that a pain to center up?

Not at all. Dial at each end, bit of a tap. I was surprised at how easy it was haha

 

[OddJob]

Wow!! I had a lot of catching up to do on this build. Awesome take with the deco theme!

I got worried when I first glanced at this photo.

Your black material (chaps?) laying off the shelf made me think "Is he putting a Darth Vader helmet on the front of this thing?"

 

[GTHOtrod]

Wow!! I had a lot of catching up to do on this build. Awesome take with the deco theme!

I got worried when I first glanced at this photo.

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Your black material (chaps?) laying off the shelf made me think "Is he putting a Darth Vader helmet on the front of this thing?"

Hmm, Darth Vader aero fairing, there's an idea
Fortunately, it's just a fender cover

 

[BobbyStillz]

Hmm, Darth Vader aero fairing, there's an idea
Fortunately, it's just a fender cover

JUST a fender cover?

 

[GTHOtrod]

I got some paint laid down last week. Black base, with green over the top. I sprayed the frame upside-down, to ensure the least weathered areas were well covered, and leaving the more weathered areas lightly coated.

After drying for a week, I sanded and scuffed the most exposed areas to give the 'well used' look i was after.

I will have set them up outside in the rain, to 'mature' for the next few weeks, before I add a coating of BLO.

 

[OddJob]

Diggin' it! We have RaT-ina going on this year from 3 continents, at least!

 

[ingola]

I got some paint laid down last week. Black base, with green over the top. I sprayed the frame upside-down, to ensure the least weathered areas were well covered, and leaving the more weathered areas lightly coated. View attachment 236610View attachment 236611
After drying for a week, I sanded and scuffed the most exposed areas to give the 'well used' look i was after.
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I will have set them up outside in the rain, to 'mature' for the next few weeks, before I add a coating of BLO.

Love that frame you sir are a creator of cool.

 

[GTHOtrod]

Love that frame you sir are a creator of cool.

Thank you so much

 

[JA331]

Mate. Just started on catching up with the class 2 builds. This thing is awesome. I should have a spare alloy 21.1 Schwinn phantom stem if you want it. They’re fitted to late model Schwinns. I have one on La Fugazi.

 

[GTHOtrod]

Mate. Just started on catching up with the class 2 builds. This thing is awesome. I should have a spare alloy 21.1 Schwinn phantom stem if you want it. They’re fitted to late model Schwinns. I have one on La Fugazi.View attachment 236913

Thanks for the kind words. That is a sweet looking stem. Think it would suit the look

 

[JA331]

I’ll have a look later and let you know.

 

[JA331]

Here you go. Has a few marks in the stem that may sand and polish out. Yours if you want it.

 

[GTHOtrod]

Here you go. Has a few marks in the stem that may sand and polish out. Yours if you want it. View attachment 237042
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That Looks perfect for the build, much appreciated

 

[JA331]

That Looks perfect for the build, much appreciated

Cool. PM your address and I’ll post it to you Monday.

 

[GTHOtrod]

Cool. PM your address and I’ll post it to you Monday.

Thanks dude

 

[GTHOtrod]

Spent a bit of time tonight getting the basic bike together. Keen for a test ride tomorrow.

Also got the fenders and chain guard cleaned up and coat of black base coat.

 

[Poor Side of Town]

Looks Great ! I have a question about welding / brazing frame . Was told never electric weld a CROMO frame . The metal will crack later . True or Tale ? Noticed British Bikes are brazed .

 

[rgrrbt]

Loving the lines of this bike. The seat post gusset really enhances the overall flow of the frame. Nice work!