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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 22,955
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: 3,872
Views: 1,132,199
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
09-29-21, 07:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,866
Posted By TullySteve

I don't know about a physical badge, but I got my...

I don't know about a physical badge, but I got my decals (including headtube) from VeloCals and they are spot on and applied easily.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-21, 06:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,866
Posted By TullySteve

Well the good news on my end anyway is that I was...

Well the good news on my end anyway is that I was able to eliminate the sqeaks by just being extremely fussy with the available adjustments so the pads now hit flush vertically, on the right line re...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-21, 07:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,866
Posted By TullySteve

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-21, 07:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,866
Posted By TullySteve

Thanks for all the input. I've owned this bike...

Thanks for all the input. I've owned this bike (and therefore these original brakes) since it was about one year old, and I know I've never messed with the arms. I don't want to, so I'll try every...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-21, 11:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,866
Posted By TullySteve

I did purchase a good metal skewer (not Campy or...

I did purchase a good metal skewer (not Campy or Shimano) from LBS with an obviously better grip surface for the horizontal dropout. Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,866
Posted By TullySteve

Ride report

Got her out for several rides this weekend. Smooth, happy with the tire choice on pavement and hard gravel Erie Canal Trail. The Mafac brakes with new Koolstop pads are squealing if I really get on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,866
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, 01:28 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 22,955
Posted By TullySteve

BBD Coaters Inc. Syracuse, New YorkAddress...

BBD Coaters Inc.
Syracuse, New YorkAddress...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-21, 01:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,866
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: 2,866
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: 2,866
Posted By TullySteve

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

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700 x 38 Specialized Pathfinder Pro inflated.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-21, 12:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,866
Posted By TullySteve

Got it. Well, that would be a future project...

Got it. Well, that would be a future project when I'm really bored. Maybe mid winter with a few feet of lake effect snow on the ground!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,866
Posted By TullySteve

I still have the original 27 in wheels. Normandy...

I still have the original 27 in wheels. Normandy hubs, Weinman rims, all in good shape. If I come across another vintage frame that fits me I'd like to make a single speed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-21, 09:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,866
Posted By TullySteve

I will be sure to check for a minimum insertion...

I will be sure to check for a minimum insertion guide, thanks for the heads up on that. For the moment it feels solid in the tube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-21, 09:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,866
Posted By TullySteve

I forgot to mention that I did cold-set the frame...

I forgot to mention that I did cold-set the frame to 130 after stripping it down in order to fit the new wheel with a 10sp casette.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-21, 09:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,866
Posted By TullySteve

They are 700 x 38. With the dropout adjuster...

They are 700 x 38. With the dropout adjuster screws so the wheel is held to the rear, there is enough clearance. I'll take some detailed photos later. I thought at first that I stuck my neck out too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,866
Posted By TullySteve

Truth is, took it around the block after wrapping...

Truth is, took it around the block after wrapping the bars, rain started, rear wheel started slipping in the dropouts so tire rubbed, and today is a soaker. So for now it's just pretty pictures! Yes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-21, 07:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,866
Posted By TullySteve

I also drilled in 4 rivnuts in the seattube and...

I also drilled in 4 rivnuts in the seattube and downtube for water bottle cages or pump since the bike had no braze ons. There is one toptube cable clamp missing in the photo, replacement on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-21, 07:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,866
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, 01:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,333
Posted By TullySteve

Wow, gorgeous.

Wow, gorgeous.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-21, 01:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,333
Posted By TullySteve

So they did two runs of powder coat with masking?...

So they did two runs of powder coat with masking? My guy didn't even offer that option. I assume it would have been prohibitively expensive.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-21, 01:21 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,610
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
08-04-21, 01:01 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 67,379
Posted By TullySteve

My 1973ish Grand Record that I've owned since...

My 1973ish Grand Record that I've owned since 1974. Oxidized and abused, stripped down and ready for a new life as a 1 x 10. And back from powder coating yesterday....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-21, 12:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,333
Posted By TullySteve

My powder coater guy suggest a light wet sand of...

My powder coater guy suggest a light wet sand of the lug with 400 grit, then the automotive touch up paint that I've got will adhere very well he said. Re the narrow liner paint adhering, he was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-21, 12:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,333
Posted By TullySteve

Interesting but I don't quite follow. If you have...

Interesting but I don't quite follow. If you have a minute some more detail would be appreciated. Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-21, 12:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,333
Posted By TullySteve

Ditto that.

Ditto that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-21, 08:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,333
Posted By TullySteve

Is there a link to that randyjawa site?

Is there a link to that randyjawa site?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-21, 08:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,333
Posted By TullySteve

Thanks. Yes I would certainly be masking...

Thanks. Yes I would certainly be masking regardless. The automotive paint dries very quickly so the time factor would not be troublesome. Not sure what to thin it with but I will check with the local...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-21, 07:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,333
Posted By TullySteve

Painting lugs

I just got my 1973 Moto Grand Record back from the powder coater. It is gorgeous (not going for an accurate restoration, something new. Illusion Copper). The plan is to hand paint the two lugs at the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-21, 02:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,280
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: 6,610
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: 6,610
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
06-29-21, 12:52 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,610
Posted By TullySteve

I sanded down a wine cork to plug the spindle...

I sanded down a wine cork to plug the spindle hole, then set up the frame on its side pitched down to make the bb shell the low point, and poured in about 1/2 cup. Some made it up the tubes but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-21, 12:28 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,610
Posted By TullySteve

Yeah my LBS knows of these tools and said he's...

Yeah my LBS knows of these tools and said he's always on the lookout to buy them for various bb just to have them in his kit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-21, 12:26 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,610
Posted By TullySteve

My LBS, who as I've stated is a very trusted...

My LBS, who as I've stated is a very trusted mechanic with a few years on the TDF, was very much against heating a lug brazed frame. I've done plumbing copper and a little other work with heat and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-21, 07:34 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,610
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, 02:01 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,610
Posted By TullySteve

I've got it pitched down to the BB. And it's just...

I've got it pitched down to the BB. And it's just oil, and the frame is a visual mess anyway heading to get sandblasted & powdercoated once this cup is removed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-21, 01:41 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,610
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: 6,610
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
06-26-21, 09:01 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,610
Posted By TullySteve

Well I tried, carefully, the vice method,...

Well I tried, carefully, the vice method, including a thru bolt to "lock" it to the jaws of the vice. It still started to slip ever so slightly enough for me to STOP. The problem as I see is even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-21, 03:12 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,610
Posted By TullySteve

In case I muck things up or otherwise cannot...

In case I muck things up or otherwise cannot continue using the original BB: anyone have any experience with Velo Orange French threaded sealed cartridge? They claim it will work, although their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-21, 03:08 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,610
Posted By TullySteve

I like it, but to be clear: the tightened bolt...

I like it, but to be clear: the tightened bolt would be pulling the frame down to the vice, with the flats between the jaws acting like the wrench. The tendency for the flats to be ejected would be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-21, 02:34 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,610
Posted By TullySteve

Would the marking on the drive side be "one...

Would the marking on the drive side be "one ring", 8 sides?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-21, 02:33 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,610
Posted By TullySteve

Spindle says Stronglight 118. ...

Spindle says Stronglight 118.
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Drive side. 8 flats. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-21, 02:13 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,610
Posted By TullySteve

Alright maybe this is a dumb question but here...

Alright maybe this is a dumb question but here goes: Why would a RH thread (as on this BB) unscrew itself on the drive side? It screws in clockwise. You pedal forward clockwise. What am I missing?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-21, 02:07 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,610
Posted By TullySteve

Thanks good points. Not worried about scratching...

Thanks good points. Not worried about scratching the frame, as it is a beater and getting it powder coated was half the motivation for this project. I don't want to ruin the cup. The races appear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-21, 01:48 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,610
Posted By TullySteve

yeah I just stumbled on that same article and it...

yeah I just stumbled on that same article and it looks like a pretty brilliant solution if needed. Going to try the vice first.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-21, 12:04 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,610
Posted By TullySteve

Removing French BB fixed cup

More on my Moto Grand Record project. I'm down to the BB. Removed the retainer ring & adjustable cup just fine. I thought the Park HCW-4 wrench would work on the drive side, but it is about 2 mm...
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