Tuxstir Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 i likei can see you've put in a lot of effort into it.
davetapson Posted August 20, 2011 Author Posted August 20, 2011 Ok, one and a half coats of primer later. Ran out half way through the second coat. Went down to BW to get another can and of course they were sold out of black primer. Had to go to another BW and of course that took > 1 hr. And with Rustoleum, you can recoat within the hour - or you need to wait 24hrs. $£%"$!! Anyway, is looking pretty good already. Almost looks like it doesn't need the top coat. Have had some graphics made up that should finish it off nicely... Frame: Headset: Toptube:
davetapson Posted August 20, 2011 Author Posted August 20, 2011 And one warm hansa to the person who can find the one small FAIL I noticed when spray painting and can't be bothered to sort out. For now, anyway.
Let's Ride Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 Rear holes for the wheels seem covered in paint?
eggsovereasywithteandtoast Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) Edited August 20, 2011 by eggsovereasywithteandtoast
Breezer Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) If you turn the old handlebar upside down and saw them of just after it start to bent you have a custom bull bar. Edited August 20, 2011 by Breezer
davetapson Posted August 20, 2011 Author Posted August 20, 2011 Eggsovereasy has it as one of his markings...
Guest agteros Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 NO brakes, it is a fixie (ok, MAYBE a front brake)Tensioner / drop outs not itGood question about the fork... Maybe another colour? So I'd go with the obsolete cable guide on rear chain stay
Tuxstir Posted August 21, 2011 Posted August 21, 2011 And one warm hansa to the person who can find the one small FAIL I noticed when spray painting and can't be bothered to sort out. For now, anyway.you still have your headset cups on
davetapson Posted August 21, 2011 Author Posted August 21, 2011 So I'd go with the obsolete cable guide on rear chain stay That's it. Your prize is redeemable at Grapes, Friday afternoon... I'll tell them to leave one out the fridge.. ;-)
Guest agteros Posted August 21, 2011 Posted August 21, 2011   That's it. Your prize is redeemable at Grapes, Friday afternoon... I'll tell them to leave one out the fridge.. ;-) Rather transfer it to eggsovereasywithteandtoast as he actually spotted it
davetapson Posted August 21, 2011 Author Posted August 21, 2011 Rather transfer it to eggsovereasywithteandtoast as he actually spotted it Well, eggs just used the shot gun approach. The thought process should have been 'why the hell go to all the hassle of cutting the gear-shift mountings off and then leave the rear derailleur cable retainer on!?'. But no sweat, he's welcome to join us...
davetapson Posted August 22, 2011 Author Posted August 22, 2011 you still have your headset cups onHeadset cups need to get painted too...
crankbrother Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 Hey Dave. Don't want to hijack your topic, just wanted to show you my project, completed. Recently took off the front brake, got used to leg speed control and skidding. Have fun...I actually enjoyed building it more than riding it, HAHAha. Before and after photos:
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