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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-21, 07:05 PM
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Views: 871,967
Posted By southpawboston

This is essentially my technique whenever...

This is essentially my technique whenever paint-filling. Either use #0000 steel wool after on the high spots, or wipe off the excess with a towel slightly dampened with mineral spirits.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-11, 10:48 AM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 871,967
Posted By southpawboston

That, sir, is a sweet restoration! But you get...

That, sir, is a sweet restoration! But you get docked two style points for not aligning the valve stems with the tire labels. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-11, 09:07 AM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 871,967
Posted By southpawboston

Before: ...

Before:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1309/5185953152_6209c99bb3_b.jpg

After:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5176/5517044615_14ba88366e_b.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-10, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 871,967
Posted By southpawboston

this was a project that required very little work...

this was a project that required very little work to arrive at the "after". 1988 trek 560, had lived its life hanging in a garage, barely ridden.

before:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-10, 08:12 PM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 871,967
Posted By southpawboston

thanks, mike. the derailleur shifts fine into...

thanks, mike. the derailleur shifts fine into the largest cog, so i don't think the chain is too short, but maybe i should look into it. this is my first simplex derailleur i've worked with, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-10, 09:05 PM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 871,967
Posted By southpawboston

thanks, all! while in process, i wasn't sure how...

thanks, all! while in process, i wasn't sure how it was all going to come together, but everything fell into place and i'm happy with the results.



that's velouria's trek 610, and the tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-10, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 871,967
Posted By southpawboston

before: ...

before:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4308266000_f8860373be_b_d.jpg

after:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4666958127_092c903b22_b_d.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-10, 10:32 AM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 871,967
Posted By southpawboston

1988 trek 560 before (100% stock): ...

1988 trek 560 before (100% stock):


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2688/4343602290_2c54993dbf_b.jpg


and after (non-biopace chainrings, fenders, shellacked bar tape, brooks saddle, bell):
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-10, 11:15 AM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 871,967
Posted By southpawboston

very nice transformation!!! are those the VO...

very nice transformation!!! are those the VO belleville bars? how do you/your wife like them? and are those the $11 VO city brake levers?

great choice of color, and great job on the...
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