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I gave this BB an oxalic acid paste treatment with little success. I will use a wire brush attachment on the Dremel to remove this rust.
I gave this BB an oxalic acid paste treatment with little success. I will use a wire brush attachment on the Dremel to remove this rust.
0 2023/07/16 15:07:50
More neutral white for primer on the bare steel.
More neutral white for primer on the bare steel.
0 2023/07/16 15:07:40
My attempt at Picasso on the drop out.
My attempt at Picasso on the drop out.
0 2023/07/16 15:07:38
Same method for the stay to protect the original paint.
Same method for the stay to protect the original paint.
0 2023/07/16 15:07:34
Some old skool frisket to protect the chrome.
Some old skool frisket to protect the chrome.
0 2023/07/16 15:07:34
It looks a bit rough but some work with a file and some sanding paper and it will be paint ready.
It looks a bit rough but some work with a file and some sanding paper and it will be paint ready.
0 2023/07/15 20:49:31
Some of the removed material on the inner side of the dropout and more of the extra material filling the yoke.
Some of the removed material on the inner side of the dropout and more of the extra material filling the yoke.
0 2023/07/15 20:49:28
It removed a bunch of excess weld material to get the inner side of the drop out back to normal size.
It removed a bunch of excess weld material to get the inner side of the drop out back to normal size.
0 2023/07/15 20:43:02
It took a few passes to get the drop out slim again but it is pretty close. v Some hand filing is in order.
It took a few passes to get the drop out slim again but it is pretty close. v Some hand filing is in order.
0 2023/07/15 20:43:00
The rear drop out with a bunch of slag removed and part of the yoke filled in the process. I thin the excess material in the yoke will reinforce the weld area significantly.
The rear drop out with a bunch of slag removed and part of the yoke filled in the process. I thin the excess material in the yoke will reinforce the weld area significantly.
0 2023/07/15 20:42:55
The seat stay weld with a little excess of the weld left for security. It has cleaned up nicely and will only need some work with a rifling file.
The seat stay weld with a little excess of the weld left for security. It has cleaned up nicely and will only need some work with a rifling file.
0 2023/07/15 20:42:53
The weld is a bit fuzzy in this shot, but you can see how little paint damage was done while welding.
The weld is a bit fuzzy in this shot, but you can see how little paint damage was done while welding.
0 2023/07/14 10:28:11
This shot shows the weld a bit clearer and will need some grinding to get the drop out looking good again. This makes me feel like I have been able to save this one.
This shot shows the weld a bit clearer and will need some grinding to get the drop out looking good again. This makes me feel like I have been able to save this one.
0 2023/07/14 10:28:10
The weld needs to be ground down for a nice smooth finish but it is pretty solid and should not pose a problem going forward.
The weld needs to be ground down for a nice smooth finish but it is pretty solid and should not pose a problem going forward.
0 2023/07/14 10:28:08
The act of welding from the inside section on the drop out.
The act of welding from the inside section on the drop out.
0 2023/07/13 17:17:24
Welder Steve has everything ready and gun in hand.
Welder Steve has everything ready and gun in hand.
0 2023/07/13 17:17:21
The patient on the table with a welding cloth over it to protect the paint from the heat of the weld, even though ti is quite localized
The patient on the table with a welding cloth over it to protect the paint from the heat of the weld, even though ti is quite localized
0 2023/07/13 17:17:16
An old solid axle holds everything together for the welding process.
An old solid axle holds everything together for the welding process.
0 2023/07/13 17:17:03
0 2023/07/13 17:16:53
The tool of destrutctive reconstruction. The Dremel is the thinnest blade that I can use to cut the drop out apart.
The tool of destrutctive reconstruction. The Dremel is the thinnest blade that I can use to cut the drop out apart.
0 2023/07/13 17:05:00
Cutting through the drop out to be sure to get a good weld. If any residual grease or contaminants are in the joint it wont hold.
Cutting through the drop out to be sure to get a good weld. If any residual grease or contaminants are in the joint it wont hold.
0 2023/07/13 17:04:57
A second very minor crack at the seat juncture that looker like a paint crack until exposed. Pre weld prep you can see a bit of brass in the joint.
A second very minor crack at the seat juncture that looker like a paint crack until exposed. Pre weld prep you can see a bit of brass in the joint.
0 2023/07/13 17:04:56
I used a wire Dremel bit to remove the paint for the weld area. Two stage paint application with white on the bottom.
I used a wire Dremel bit to remove the paint for the weld area. Two stage paint application with white on the bottom.
0 2023/07/13 17:04:54
0 2023/07/12 18:48:18
Spacing is set so just some minor adjustments before welding.
Spacing is set so just some minor adjustments before welding.
0 2023/07/12 18:48:15
It came with this special broken rear drop out detail. I plan to work on it today and it will go to the stock car garage to be welded. I am hoping the weld will be an easy one with little damage to the paint.
It came with this special broken rear drop out detail. I plan to work on it today and it will go to the stock car garage to be welded. I am hoping the weld will be an easy one with little damage to the paint.
0 2023/07/12 07:58:55
0 2023/07/12 07:58:37
It came with this broken drop out on the drive side
It came with this broken drop out on the drive side
0 2023/07/12 07:57:44
The bike gets a BOC decal in a prominent space to highlight the BOC game.
The bike gets a BOC decal in a prominent space to highlight the BOC game.
0 2023/07/10 15:09:00
Rear rack & pedals came off the 720 that went to the scrap yard today, with 27" wheels and a single freewheel set up. Bars stem and seat were all junk parts being thrown away.
Rear rack & pedals came off the 720 that went to the scrap yard today, with 27" wheels and a single freewheel set up. Bars stem and seat were all junk parts being thrown away.
0 2023/07/10 15:08:37
0 2023/07/10 15:08:33
The new home for the wayward frame.
The new home for the wayward frame.
0 2023/07/10 09:08:05
Get in the truck Fredo!
Get in the truck Fredo!
0 2023/07/10 09:08:03
I need to put the chain on it but it is mostly done
I need to put the chain on it but it is mostly done
0 2023/07/09 17:08:01
0 2023/07/09 17:07:50
The view from the underside of the down tube. Pretty nasty wrinkle, and paint loss.
The view from the underside of the down tube. Pretty nasty wrinkle, and paint loss.
0 2023/07/09 13:13:35
Bent top tube enough to have slight ridge on the bottom of the tube.
Bent top tube enough to have slight ridge on the bottom of the tube.
0 2023/07/09 13:13:32
The worst of the damage to the frame.
The worst of the damage to the frame.
0 2023/07/09 13:13:30
Most of the parts in the washing tub. Pedals are rough and might not be salvage-able. Good news is the Cat-Eye computer works.
Most of the parts in the washing tub. Pedals are rough and might not be salvage-able. Good news is the Cat-Eye computer works.
0 2023/07/09 13:10:47
After about an hour of part removal. Drive side pedal was stubborn. Campy crank arm remover tool finished the job.
After about an hour of part removal. Drive side pedal was stubborn. Campy crank arm remover tool finished the job.
0 2023/07/09 13:06:21
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