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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-19, 09:28 AM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 931,692
Posted By HPL

I hear ya! Just "rebuilt" a friend's new Kent...

I hear ya! Just "rebuilt" a friend's new Kent mtb; it would serve better as a boat anchor; but being aluminum it's too light, maybe add some flukes. I couldn't believe how maladjusted everything was,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-19, 09:38 AM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 931,692
Posted By HPL

A Little Behind Schedule

More parts to install this coming year. Got a little behind in spring/summer, now need to do about a bike a week to catch up. Ended up with another 7 bikes/frames, some donated, that needed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-19, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 931,692
Posted By HPL

Hercules roadster front wheel rebuild

Missing spokes, surface rust on rim and "out of whack". Removed front wheel, stripped down, cleaned and repacked hub (Hercules HR PATTERN), hammer and wood block "trued", and cleaned rim inside and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-19, 01:41 AM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 931,692
Posted By HPL

? Pre-War Sports Tourist

Not sure as to the year, hubs probably not OE (still old, no date code on "AW" hub). I have it's "brother" in another time zone (or maybe universe). More poor quality photos! Turning into an orange...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-19, 06:44 AM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 931,692
Posted By HPL

Thanks Tom, I was just never a fan of the...

Thanks Tom,

I was just never a fan of the "musical tuning" by the twang sound each spoke made and since I'd never been schooled on lacing/truing I've probably erred on the "loose" side of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-19, 02:24 AM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 931,692
Posted By HPL

Torquing of Spokes/nipples

I've never used a truing stand before; always doing it on the frame and probably doing it wrong. My "Collective" is going out of business this month and getting rid of their tools/stands/inventory...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-19, 01:59 AM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 931,692
Posted By HPL

ALWAYS TRY WATER AND MILD DETERGENT FIRST BEFORE...

ALWAYS TRY WATER AND MILD DETERGENT FIRST BEFORE TRYING THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS. SOMETIMES THE STUFF WIPES RIGHT OFF!

I would try regular car wax; which does act as a very minor "abrasive" and might...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-19, 12:35 AM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 931,692
Posted By HPL

Fondriest x-status 1998

Completed main work last weekend. Riding this week! Changing pedals, post ,and saddle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-19, 10:08 AM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 931,692
Posted By HPL

But Tom, won't that cause premature/improper wear...

But Tom, won't that cause premature/improper wear if ridden at too low of a pressure (without knowing what your tires are spec'd at)? I do ride a little bit softer for the trail with road tires, for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-19, 03:02 AM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 931,692
Posted By HPL

Asso

"New" drivetrain and stem to install.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-19, 07:24 AM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 931,692
Posted By HPL

Retromod 1974 Schwinn

Another project finished! https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20190702_200658_0d31877e9a3107ea71327a2ed9394987962f037b.jpg
74 Schwinn World Tourist retromod. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-19, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 931,692
Posted By HPL

Sr silstar modified cranks schwinn rack

Not much wrenching; mostly machining, filing, polishing, and painting of parts for customization and modification of 1974 Schwinn World Tourist. Building for University of Florida fan, thus the ...
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