WE ARE BOTH FINISHED!!! thatismytruck vs. ifitsfreeitsforme

[SCHWINNRAY69]

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That's a tough decision, Ian :shock: The fenders look real cool with the Franks tucked in them, but they look cool without them as well :wink: If I had to vote, I would choose the fenders though

Skip, nice parts! I like the safety reflector :wink:

 

[thatismytruck]

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FENDERS!
This is a direct order.
I'm putting a 24x3under mine! Get it done!

 

[yeshoney]

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Oh Ian! better check out what I just scooped up from ebay!!!!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-FIR...226?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2176f3d2


You going to need any parts???

Sorry Skip, did not get same in a Color Flow auction!!!

Joe

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

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Hard to believe you got that for $99. That rack is epic.

I think I'm all set for parts, but thank you.

 

[thatismytruck]

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Worked on other stuff this weekend, but did take the time to pull apart the seat.

Needs a little bit of derustification.

 

[Mole]

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the copper is peeking through from the plating process. On the right, the Spaceliner (higgins) crank has no copper showing. 15 year difference (give or take) in manufacture date. pretty big difference in process. I love the copper look. kinda tiger stripe looking.

I used to work in a plating shop back in the day, running a nickel handline. In layman's terms I did the whole process of chrome plating from cleaning to copper/nickel/chrome by hand. Copper plating is by far one of my favorite finishes on machine work. Too bad it's so darn soft. Sorry about hijacking the thread....

Carry on with the goodness that is the buildoff. 8)

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

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Skip, putting your Polansky to good use I see.

 

[thatismytruck]

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Sorry Skip, did not get same in a Color Flow auction!!!

Joe

No worries.

Got any Spaceliner stuff? I want one of the finned chain guards for another build.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

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I'm thinking about lowering the rack over the rear fender with a cutout if I can. Sort of like the RRB auction bike, but with a fender.

Crude sketch of idea:

 

[yeshoney]

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Ian,
I like where you are going with this build. I pick up my Monark on Friday and will start on it next week.

Not hijacking your post, but I am going to use this wheelset on it.

I'm thinking about lowering the rack over the rear fender with a cutout if I can. Sort of like the RRB auction bike, but with a fender.

Crude sketch of idea:

 

[yeshoney]

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No worries.

Got any Spaceliner stuff? I want one of the finned chain guards for another build.

The only pieces I have are a super nice sprocket with the hub cap. I also have a rear rack (no light box or reflector though. If you need that stuff LMK.

Joe

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

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Ok, I did it. I cut up a perfect 1955 Monark rack.

I like the look:

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

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Looks sweet!! 8) Awesome idea

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

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Glad you like it Nick

 

[thatismytruck]

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sexy! ..... errr .... wait .... this is a contest .... I mean ... it's stupid and ugly!! change it!!

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

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you said I had to use the fenders - so this is your fault.

 

[Sleeper Sedan]

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Ok, I did it. I cut up a perfect 1955 Monark rack.

I like the look:

SUH WEET! I'm wanting to do that too... it's just that everything for me has been long term in the project department. Ugh. I'm liking it, a lot. The wife has returned with more popcorn. Forge ahead.

Clark

 

[thatismytruck]

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you said I had to use the fenders - so this is your fault.

Why you little ....

You are really stepping up, little buddy. I now need to pull out another stop.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

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One half of my tank is rotted through. So I'm thinking of turning the hole into a faux air intake.

Remove rust:

Start shaping perforated metal:

Now how to hold it in place is the question:

 

[kingfish254]

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great idea!!!