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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-22, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,149
Posted By Andy_K

It was too hot to work in the garage, and my wife...

It was too hot to work in the garage, and my wife wasn’t home to tell me she wasn’t happy about it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-22, 01:45 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,149
Posted By Andy_K

I put parts on my red Gitane Friday night for a...

I put parts on my red Gitane Friday night for a Saturday test ride. Before I got too far, I had my junior mechanic check it out for basic viability.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-20, 03:20 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,149
Posted By Andy_K

Yeah, the band spring that pulls the cage back...

Yeah, the band spring that pulls the cage back broke in the LePree. I originally bought the XC just to get the spring and fix the LePree, but I couldn't get it out so I just cleaned up the XC and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-20, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,149
Posted By Andy_K

I've been working on rebuilding my 1969 Raleigh...

I've been working on rebuilding my 1969 Raleigh International after sending it to L'Atelier for some minor Gugificazione (water bottle bosses and front rack mounts). The coil spring on the rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-20, 11:52 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,149
Posted By Andy_K

Used Ergo levers are always a bit of a gamble....

Used Ergo levers are always a bit of a gamble. You never know where they're going to be in the wear cycle. I did a rebuild once and found that I just don't have enough patience to enjoy it. For...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-19, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,149
Posted By Andy_K

No braze-ons for this one. Just some basic frame...

No braze-ons for this one. Just some basic frame work like chasing the bottom bracket threads and tapping the hole for the cable guide.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-19, 09:43 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,149
Posted By Andy_K

Maybe. I've got a TB14 wheelset that I could use...

Maybe. I've got a TB14 wheelset that I could use to give it a look. I'm not sure this finish would play nice with polished rims -- might be too much shine -- and the color feels a bit more modern to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-19, 02:04 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,149
Posted By Andy_K

Thanks. My brain has been saying that to me...

Thanks. My brain has been saying that to me pretty much every time I got through the garage. I can't wait to get this on the road.



Thanks for the guidance. I'm afraid you're right about the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-19, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,149
Posted By Andy_K

I still need to find a way to convince gugie to...

I still need to find a way to convince gugie to let me cut to the head of the queue at the Atelier for some frame prep before the build, and I'm still waiting on a few parts to come in, but I hung...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-17, 01:53 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,149
Posted By Andy_K

A friend gave me this partial 1987 Centurion...

A friend gave me this partial 1987 Centurion Ironman Expert this weekend, saying he wanted to get it out of his garage and thought I might have a use for the 105 parts.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-17, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,149
Posted By Andy_K

Looks right for a Surly the way it is. :p

Looks right for a Surly the way it is. :p
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-17, 10:38 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,149
Posted By Andy_K

Yeah, that's the problem with cleaning the...

Yeah, that's the problem with cleaning the garage. It never makes it to the top of the list. :innocent:

Here's the build thread:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-17, 10:29 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,149
Posted By Andy_K

I think I finally have all the parts together to...

I think I finally have all the parts together to finish my Montello. Here it is loaded up in the stand.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/637/32695380205_579aceb35c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RPbnrP)
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-17, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,149
Posted By Andy_K

Dang! That thing is huge!...

Dang! That thing is huge! (https://cdn.meme.am/cache/instances/folder978/67204978.jpg)

I've been working on a 1982 Sequoia lately myself. Like you, I built it up with parts on hand to see how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-16, 03:27 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,149
Posted By Andy_K

Yep, looks red to me. Mine turned out to be...

Yep, looks red to me. Mine turned out to be "Cranberri" though I'm pretty sure the A-D marketing folks called it "Bordeaux Red".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-16, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,149
Posted By Andy_K

I don't know if this counts as "wrenching" but I...

I don't know if this counts as "wrenching" but I finally got started fixing the numerous paint chips on my Austro Daimler. I've been putting this off for a while because I had doubts about being...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-16, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,149
Posted By Andy_K

That is beautiful! :love:

That is beautiful! :love:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-16, 12:58 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,149
Posted By Andy_K

I'm working on a parts bin build of my Pinarello...

I'm working on a parts bin build of my Pinarello Montello to make sure I like the fit and geometry well enough to commit to the expense of polish, paint and decals.
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