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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-23, 10:38 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Here are some photos of the completed build....

Here are some photos of the completed build. There are some teething problems with gear slippage (the chain freewheeling across the top of the gear teeth) which I hope will be possible to sort out....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Hi Aric, You're most welcome and thank you for...

Hi Aric, You're most welcome and thank you for sharing your 'Pug' story. I'm just about to collect my PBN10 from Josca then install lovely new toe clip cages along with the original saddle. Photos...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-23, 12:53 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

The build is almost complete. The good news from...

The build is almost complete. The good news from Josca is as follows:-
"The tiny dropout screw cap nuts have been found in a tiny bag at the bottom of one of your boxes. I will install them as per...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-23, 10:13 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Yes will do thanks. I'm letting Josca make the...

Yes will do thanks. I'm letting Josca make the call and will see what he comes up with. Good to know the correct parts are available thanks again.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Thank you - I shared this with Josca. His reply...

Thank you - I shared this with Josca. His reply as follows:-

Aha!
Thanks.
A minor detail but it may have significance for the relationship of the position of the rear axle further forward in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-23, 04:01 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Ah yes, that's quite likely! No delete key in...

Ah yes, that's quite likely! No delete key in those days.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-23, 04:00 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Hey thanks for the helpful information. I would...

Hey thanks for the helpful information. I would have been none the wiser with the drop-out screws. I've let the bike mechanic Josca know and will probably hear from him in the morning.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 10:49 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20231108_162800085_b210dd9213d24c9252142fcdacebf6d9502f9cd7.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Wow! That is very interesting thank you! I...

Wow! That is very interesting thank you!
I should like to note that I am 1.94 metres tall. So perhaps I need a larger frame still! :-)
Is the PBN10S the same as PBN10?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Thanks for the great pic. Yes definitely, frames...

Thanks for the great pic. Yes definitely, frames made by Healing in Rosebank Road Auckland if I have my facts right. Mine didn't have the sticker. Have reproduction decals and been wondering if I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

As predicted in my October 2022 post, my Peugeot...

As predicted in my October 2022 post, my Peugeot 12-Vitesse is currently being assembled for me by my local bike mechanic Josca Craig-Smith who trades as 'Joscat Craft'. The work is being treated as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-22, 02:18 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

It's good to know this thread has been helpful to...

It's good to know this thread has been helpful to others.
Thanks for confirming existence of the Made in New Zealand sticker. Yes I'd be interested to see it if you feel like sharing a photo.
I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-21, 07:03 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

The crown races came off far more easily than I...

The crown races came off far more easily than I imagined thanks to BFH and an old, blunt edged screwdriver. The ID looks to be 27.0mm when measured with a ruler whereas with callipers I get 26.5mm.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-21, 10:55 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Thanks 1simplexnut. I'm not sure what brand the...

Thanks 1simplexnut. I'm not sure what brand the head set is but assumed it is original to the NZ Peugeot frame. There are no markings on it as far as I can see.
I think I have the required part...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-21, 10:54 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Great thanks for the description. Yes I'm sure...

Great thanks for the description. Yes I'm sure the spare is in good shape. Not sure why I thought the procedure was difficult. I will blame my speed reading!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-21, 03:00 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Crown race surface

I have two sets of chrome forks for this project. Both are usable but one is not as aesthetically pleasing due to rust. The better looking set has some rust spots that can't be removed but overall...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-21, 09:10 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Thanks! Got there in the end and I'm very happy...

Thanks! Got there in the end and I'm very happy with the end result.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-21, 04:02 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Frame - final finishing

Here are some photos showing the frame after sanding and polishing. It took about an hour and a half to complete.
The process involved wet sanding with 1500 then 3200 (yes really!) wet and dry. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-21, 05:41 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Problem with decal

I've decided to edit this post due to over-thinking the problem...twice...and to assist anyone facing the same issue.

After applying two initial clear coats to the frame to protect the paint and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-21, 03:54 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

That was a great shop in a prime position! Shame...

That was a great shop in a prime position! Shame it is no more.
Yeah, so far signs are those frames were locally made. I know it doesn't really matter but hopefully it can be proven definitely....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-21, 12:34 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Hadland's Blog

Continuing my search for information about NZ Peugeot bikes of the 1980s, by remarkable coincidence I have found Hadland's Blog and an article entitled 'New Zealand Bikes of the 1980s'...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-21, 03:21 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

That's a really nice looking bike! Wonderful,...

That's a really nice looking bike! Wonderful, thank you.
Yes I do feel reassured now about the orange tones. There may well have been variances in the printing processes. I wonder if colors can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-21, 04:09 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

I reckon that will look way better than the black...

I reckon that will look way better than the black border !
Dont panic ! :-)[/QUOTE]
Thanks. Now that I'm used to it I agree absolutely. The white makes the name stand out more against the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-21, 10:23 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Thanks and agreed. As I'm often told by my older...

Thanks and agreed. As I'm often told by my older brothers, it's the overall effect that counts. The placement went pretty well or in other words it could have gone far worse! The decals...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-21, 09:00 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

More decals...

Here are some more before and after shots. One or two more differences. The 'new' orange is muted and the text for Peugeot is surrounded by white not black. What a time to discover I've got the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-21, 08:55 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Ha ha, that would throw me! I'd be forced to use...

Ha ha, that would throw me! I'd be forced to use a Sharpie to correct the decal!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-21, 04:57 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Decals part 2

Here's a photo of the complete decals set, minus the one already fitted. There are more pieces than were on the original bike frame. I'm currently trying to work out if they are spares or just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-21, 04:47 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Decals

The time has come to add decals to the Peugeot 12 Vitesses frame. What better place to start than the smallest of the set, the 12 Vitesses decal itself? Chosen as it's the smallest and least...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-21, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Posted By bstrummer

There's nothing I have been able to find but I'll...

There's nothing I have been able to find but I'll have another look just in case - perhaps with a magnifying glass, eyesight being not quite what it used to be!
[pause...]
No - there are no other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-21, 07:57 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Thank you. It's certainly something worth aiming...

Thank you. It's certainly something worth aiming for.

The next job is to polish the chrome forks so they look as good as they can possibly be and there are decisions to be made about the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-21, 11:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Posted By bstrummer

Another possibility is the frames could have been...

Another possibility is the frames could have been made in Australia. Peugeot bikes were being made there also under license to Peugeot France.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-21, 11:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Posted By bstrummer

NZ Peugeot 12-vitesses

To the best of my knowledge - and I am sure I don't have the full story - the Peugeot 12-vitesses model was made in NZ by Healing Industries under license to Peugeot in France. I understand the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-21, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Posted By bstrummer

Help with crankset identification...

Does anyone recognise the logo on this crank? There are no other markings. The crank set is from a mid 1980s Peugeot 12-vitesses assembled in New Zealand. After searching and comparison with other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-21, 10:52 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Doing justice to Pug frame...

Thanks 1simplexnut. I'm doing my very best to do justice and for the hell of it.
That's great advice thanks. Totally agree with your recommendation and definitely taking my time before moving onto...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-21, 07:31 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Clear coat on

Here's a tip for anyone attempting a metallic colour spray job with clear coat. Don't sand the colour coat before applying the clear. As a paint specialist advised, "you really don’t want to sand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-21, 01:35 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Pleased you like the colour and thanks for the...

Pleased you like the colour and thanks for the acid dipping contact. Makes sense for the reason you stated but as you say it's a bit late now. I plan to coat the inside of the frame with linseed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-21, 08:25 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

I read somewhere that to achieve a perfect finish...

I read somewhere that to achieve a perfect finish on a bike frame is a specialist's job. Having just applied the base (colour) coat to my Peugeot frame I can fully appreciate the reasons why. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-21, 04:06 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Thanks for the encouragement. Two coats of fill...

Thanks for the encouragement. Two coats of fill primer went on today followed by a light wet sand with 800 grit paper prior to base coat application tomorrow. Trying not to rush the job but excited...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-21, 04:17 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

After reading plenty of online information about...

After reading plenty of online information about painting bike frames, consultation with my bike repairer friend and an automotive paint supplier, I've decided on the DIY rattle can approach to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-21, 03:35 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

After a long hiatus, not only due to the virus...

After a long hiatus, not only due to the virus but also some personal challenges prior to 2020, at last I've been able to make some progress with my Peugeot 12 Vitesses racing bike restoration...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-18, 02:21 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Thanks for your interest! Now that is an...

Thanks for your interest! Now that is an intriguing combination! There I was just getting used to the concept of a French bike made in NZ! I’m impressed that a New Zealand made frame made it to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-18, 11:16 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

The latest development and unexpected sequel to...

The latest development and unexpected sequel to my original post is that I've purchased a second similar Peugeot 12-speed for NZ$135. The idea was to obtain spare parts. However, it turned out to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-17, 05:18 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Of course, that makes perfect sense. Good call. ...

Of course, that makes perfect sense. Good call. :-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-17, 04:40 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

It's a masterpiece! :-) I admire your courage...

It's a masterpiece! :-) I admire your courage to reinvent your bike to your satisfaction. As another member said, if it's not a Tour de France (or another similarly significant competition) winner...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-17, 04:38 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Thanks again. Yes I came to that realisation re...

Thanks again. Yes I came to that realisation re the eyelets. The window of opportunity I have enjoyed to fully concentrate on the bike is coming to an end but I'm happy that the frame is now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-17, 11:14 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Here is an example of lightly wire brushing some...

Here is an example of lightly wire brushing some of the frame rust to see what happens. Obviously it won't completely remove the damage but there has been some toning down. Likewise on a small...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-17, 11:10 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Here is an example of wheel rim polishing with...

Here is an example of wheel rim polishing with fine wire wool and a very light automotive rubbing compound. The wire wool is more effective than the latter so perhaps it's not worth wasting more of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-17, 11:05 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

Close-up photography makes things look a lot...

Close-up photography makes things look a lot scarier than viewed with the naked eye but it's a good way of gauging how successful cleaning/polishing is. Here are before and after images of tentative...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-17, 09:19 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

I've checked the rear wheel again. The spokes...

I've checked the rear wheel again. The spokes seem solid enough although 'blobs' of rust have formed on some. I've managed to dislodge the rust in some cases with fine wire wool. Perhaps some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-17, 06:24 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 21,467
Posted By bstrummer

I spoke to the owner who recognised the bike...

I spoke to the owner who recognised the bike frame as 'top of the line from Healing'. I think he was horrified to hear where the bike has been stored but too polite to criticise. He was quick to...
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