I had posted this bike in fresh finds. Now its time to get to work on it. I was very lucky to find this. In `71 I bought a new 22" frame orange Varsity. It was made in April as is this recent find. Now I will begin the rebuild.
As found, not bad shape, has most of most of its original parts and very little rust
The teardown begins
6-3-13
The frame and many components have been cleaned, polished and installed. Next up is wheel building. Waiting on the correct seat and fenders to come in the mail.
6-5-13
Front wheel is finished
Rear rim was just to rusty, so I will use the better one shown beside it.
Rear wheel finished and now adjusting gears.
More original parts going back on.
Fenders I picked up from ASBOLTNUT.
Nearing completion. Still waiting on the correct seat that's coming in the mail. I thought the white line tires would be a nice touch.
As found, not bad shape, has most of most of its original parts and very little rust
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The teardown begins
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6-3-13
The frame and many components have been cleaned, polished and installed. Next up is wheel building. Waiting on the correct seat and fenders to come in the mail.
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6-5-13
Front wheel is finished
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Rear rim was just to rusty, so I will use the better one shown beside it.
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Rear wheel finished and now adjusting gears.
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More original parts going back on.
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Fenders I picked up from ASBOLTNUT.
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Nearing completion. Still waiting on the correct seat that's coming in the mail. I thought the white line tires would be a nice touch.