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Another picture showing a bit more detail.
Another picture showing a bit more detail.
0 2024/03/20 15:28:37
The original screw on the right and prototype one on the left.
The original screw on the right and prototype one on the left.
0 2024/03/20 15:28:36
NOS Suntour parts and shift cables.
NOS Suntour parts and shift cables.
0 2024/03/20 15:19:21
One replacement decal for a RD, and two frame decals for a early 70's build.
One replacement decal for a RD, and two frame decals for a early 70's build.
0 2024/03/19 16:22:30
I thought I could get them all in one picture but the glare got in the way.
I thought I could get them all in one picture but the glare got in the way.
0 2024/03/19 16:22:28
cool cable ends that don't destroy the cables and give a bit of leverage when tensioning cables.
cool cable ends that don't destroy the cables and give a bit of leverage when tensioning cables.
0 2024/03/18 18:11:34
And special ratcheting Suntour shift levers.
And special ratcheting Suntour shift levers.
0 2024/03/17 15:09:36
Special cable part for Suntour front derailleur.
Special cable part for Suntour front derailleur.
0 2024/03/17 15:09:33
All done and ready to move on to the crank parts.
All done and ready to move on to the crank parts.
0 2024/03/17 14:56:05
And the VAR lock ring pliers for the ring. A Hozan rock ring wrench only catches one of the spaces in the ring where the VAR catches both sides.
And the VAR lock ring pliers for the ring. A Hozan rock ring wrench only catches one of the spaces in the ring where the VAR catches both sides.
0 2024/03/17 14:55:57
Adjustable cup gets the high dollar tool treatment, the VAR is really good at micro adjustments.
Adjustable cup gets the high dollar tool treatment, the VAR is really good at micro adjustments.
0 2024/03/17 14:55:53
So the drive side is locked down. (sorry for the full picture of the completed BB, I lost the build pictures in the transfer top this thread)
So the drive side is locked down. (sorry for the full picture of the completed BB, I lost the build pictures in the transfer top this thread)
0 2024/03/17 14:55:42
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0 2024/03/17 14:55:03
A cheap36mm wrench from a discount store should work just fine besides it is 18" long and has plenty of leverage for locking things down.
A cheap36mm wrench from a discount store should work just fine besides it is 18" long and has plenty of leverage for locking things down.
0 2024/03/17 14:54:55
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Use the proper tool for the job? Naaw! Let's try the junkyard method.
Use the proper tool for the job? Naaw! Let's try the junkyard method.
0 2024/03/17 14:52:35
The stack height wound up being just a bit to short so, it was to the spare parts drawer to find another HS spacer. Everything is in place and ready for use.
The stack height wound up being just a bit to short so, it was to the spare parts drawer to find another HS spacer. Everything is in place and ready for use.
0 2024/03/17 11:05:29
The press in action and the races are fully seated. I took extra care to showcase the HS brand name under the head badge.
The press in action and the races are fully seated. I took extra care to showcase the HS brand name under the head badge.
0 2024/03/17 11:05:18
The not so business part of the HS press. These two are ancient tools from my toolbox, they have been in the box over 40 years.
The not so business part of the HS press. These two are ancient tools from my toolbox, they have been in the box over 40 years.
0 2024/03/17 11:05:07
The races and the press in place on the frame.
The races and the press in place on the frame.
0 2024/03/17 11:04:58
A bit of lubrication prior to the install.
A bit of lubrication prior to the install.
0 2024/03/17 11:04:49
My HS press, the important part. A length of all thread stock some washers and two nuts.
My HS press, the important part. A length of all thread stock some washers and two nuts.
0 2024/03/17 11:04:45
Driving on the crown race with the VAR tool.
Driving on the crown race with the VAR tool.
0 2024/03/17 11:04:34
Var bottom bracket taps for both sides, they are designed to align the BB cups when cutting the threads. If you are just chasing the threads they are the best.
Var bottom bracket taps for both sides, they are designed to align the BB cups when cutting the threads. If you are just chasing the threads they are the best.
0 2024/03/16 19:11:57
Again chrome is a problem for a good picture.
Again chrome is a problem for a good picture.
0 2024/03/16 16:37:05
The chrome makes a picture difficult so here are two shots.
The chrome makes a picture difficult so here are two shots.
0 2024/03/16 16:37:04
The crown race setter ready to go to work.
The crown race setter ready to go to work.
0 2024/03/16 14:41:04
The group that will go on the frame.
The group that will go on the frame.
0 2024/03/16 14:41:04
Same for the Bottom bracket.
Same for the Bottom bracket.
0 2024/03/16 14:40:10
Cleaned a chased the DO threads.
Cleaned a chased the DO threads.
0 2024/03/16 14:39:57
The identifying marks indicating the model and tubing type.
The identifying marks indicating the model and tubing type.
0 2024/03/16 14:38:40
The frame after a bit of cleaning up.
The frame after a bit of cleaning up.
0 2024/03/16 14:38:25
The 950 series originally came with a white and blue Imron paint but this one is silver and blue. Which leads me to believe the paint was a second coat of silver over the white. This bit of wear shows some white under the silver, I will do a cleaning of the insides of the tubes and then start a build with Campy NR.
The 950 series originally came with a white and blue Imron paint but this one is silver and blue. Which leads me to believe the paint was a second coat of silver over the white. This bit of wear shows some white under the silver, I will do a cleaning of the insides of the tubes and then start a build with Campy NR.
0 2024/03/15 19:37:31
A small ding on the inside of the fork shows a bit of white under the silver, and there is a bit of white on the steerer that appears to have been polished off when the silver was applied.
A small ding on the inside of the fork shows a bit of white under the silver, and there is a bit of white on the steerer that appears to have been polished off when the silver was applied.
0 2024/03/15 19:37:31
This one came in from AMCO and is to my best guess a 1981 959 model. I suspect it was a special order due to the paint and the way some of the wear spots show the original paint.
This one came in from AMCO and is to my best guess a 1981 959 model. I suspect it was a special order due to the paint and the way some of the wear spots show the original paint.
0 2024/03/15 19:37:27
My choice of Benotto white tape is a carry over from the Race Across America days. All of those bikes used a very built up bar, of one layer of protective tape, one layer of foam tape and then on thick layer of Benotto white. This is only one layer of protective tape and two layers of Benotto for the outer layer.
My choice of Benotto white tape is a carry over from the Race Across America days. All of those bikes used a very built up bar, of one layer of protective tape, one layer of foam tape and then on thick layer of Benotto white. This is only one layer of protective tape and two layers of Benotto for the outer layer.
0 2024/03/09 13:30:01
Same Modolo treatment for the rear but nothing special needed to be added for the fitment.
Same Modolo treatment for the rear but nothing special needed to be added for the fitment.
0 2024/03/09 13:29:55
My choice of dark anodized Modolos with new salmon pads from KS. I had to find a spacer and change the anchoring nut for the recessed brake feature.
My choice of dark anodized Modolos with new salmon pads from KS. I had to find a spacer and change the anchoring nut for the recessed brake feature.
0 2024/03/09 13:29:49
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