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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 22,774
Posted By TullySteve

Yes, I would say it matched as expected. Never...

Yes, I would say it matched as expected. Never dealt with this powdercoating process. It was crazy, I stopped by after they had only done the color layer, before the clearcoat, and he got my frame to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-21, 12:48 PM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,785
Posted By TullySteve

My 1973 Motobecane Grand Record. I've had it...

My 1973 Motobecane Grand Record. I've had it since 74. Unused for several years and in rough shape after being stolen (and recovered!) and abused a few years back. This summer project turned it into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,845
Posted By TullySteve

This weekend I'll get a good look and more...

This weekend I'll get a good look and more importantly a good ride. It's especially satisfying because this is the first good bike I ever owned and used it for everything it was not designed for. In...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-21, 01:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,845
Posted By TullySteve

BBD Powder Coating in Syracuse NY did this. Yes...

BBD Powder Coating in Syracuse NY did this. Yes there was no overly heavy layer on the lugs. It was a 3 layer job, plus sandblasting: primer, color, clear to bring out the final color (Illusion...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-21, 12:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,845
Posted By TullySteve

Removing the Stronglight BB was such a pain (and...

Removing the Stronglight BB was such a pain (and thank you to all the forum advice I got) that while it was off, the powder-coating shop recommended a metal guy who made up this tool for me. I gave...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-21, 12:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,845
Posted By TullySteve

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-21, 07:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,845
Posted By TullySteve

Motobecane Grand Record (1973?) update

Well, I've completed my first build after 50 years of biking. I bought this Grand Record when I was around 20, rode it for 30ish years, then upgraded to a Moser Leader AX (now itself vintage). This...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-21, 01:21 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,569
Posted By TullySteve

spanner

For anyone who has followed or chimed in here: I have the bike back from powder coating (gorgeous) and found a local metal shop to make a purpose-built 8 sided spanner for not a lot of money. Even if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-21, 02:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,265
Posted By TullySteve

Well I was successful using the threaded rod...

Well I was successful using the threaded rod through the dropouts method. I took a few days just nudging it along. I think I went out to around 165 before it came back to 130. Using a string (no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-21, 06:47 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,569
Posted By TullySteve

I hear you, but since the rest of the setup will...

I hear you, but since the rest of the setup will be hardware store bolts & washers like the Sheldon Brown tool, and it will be custom anyway, I like the idea of an 8-sided purpose built wrench to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-21, 01:53 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,569
Posted By TullySteve

I have a friend who is a tool & die guy, he's...

I have a friend who is a tool & die guy, he's going to make me a custom 8-sided spanner to fit this Stronglight cup before I have to reinstall it. I'll have to inscribe the handle to make sure my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-21, 07:34 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,569
Posted By TullySteve

Well we got it out in good reusable shape!...

Well we got it out in good reusable shape! Combination of the Sheldon Brown tool, overnight soaking in canola, and my LBS used a version of your method to clamp a regular large adjustable wrench to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-21, 01:41 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,569
Posted By TullySteve

I tried the Sheldon Brown "tool" method and...

I tried the Sheldon Brown "tool" method and couldn't get it to budge, the nut side of the tool turned regardless of the torque I put on the sandwich. I did not find the finer pitched bolt that he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-21, 09:07 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,569
Posted By TullySteve

Just went back to look at this but it requires...

Just went back to look at this but it requires the correct spanner for this 8-flat cup, which I don't have. But I get the concept of creating safe leverage while "locking" the spanner to the flats....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,265
Posted By TullySteve

I think you are correct about all 531 tubing...

I think you are correct about all 531 tubing (decals all gone but catalogs that I've found online show either 531 main tubes or all 531). No visible cracks or defects. Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-21, 12:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,760
Posted By TullySteve

Thanks for all the ideas! A fine pic and sharp...

Thanks for all the ideas! A fine pic and sharp fine file, great light and $5 "jeweler's loop" from Harbor Freight cleaned up the threads to start. Then good lube and gradually working the cup off...
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