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11:02 pm
Jul 10, 2011


TEX AMPS

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Hi,

Since I got my Guvnor I have a Bee in my bonnet to build a Path racer type bike. Wanted it to get the Guvnor 2 look.

Found a 60s CCM Reynolds 531 frame for $50 & going to nickel plate it for a 20s feel. Found a nice set of new rims & delta cruiser tires for $220 built with a Shimano coaster brake. Velo Orange bars $29, head set $29, have a stem cinelli & ordered a IRD Defiant 144 Track Crank $170. Should be cool when done. Oh, this is a very light bike, feels like 1/2 the weight of my Guvnor?

7:34 pm
Jul 14, 2011


Adam

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Evening Tex Amps,

It looks like it will be an interesting build. I think most the weight in the Guv comes from the steel rims, still once the old boy is rolling he takes a lot of stopping.

- Adam

8:15 pm
Jul 14, 2011


fossil

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What ho Chaps ,

 that will be a very fine velo Tex ,

and as to the weight of the Guv’nor , I’m affraid to say the the rims are alloy , It must be the combined weight of the spokes and tyre + hub .

 I am in possetion of a pair of NOS chromed steel rims  that I have lined up for the rebuild of my 1935 Tourist All-Weather Model No7.


 Though I might deveiate from the original and make it a Super Sports 


 TTFN Chaps

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1:56 am
Jul 19, 2011


Texamps

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Hi,

Update on CCM 531 build, can’t nickel plate because of some rust around the bottom bracket. Oh well, powder coat in Black gloss $150, wanted British racing green but other colours $250… so black it is. 

Tony

4:43 pm
Jul 20, 2011


SlyRed

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That’s outrageous!  My powdercoater (Powdercoat Studio in Traverse City, Michigan) charges the same for all standard colors.  Someone is ripping off their customers. Yell


Red

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4:46 pm
Jul 20, 2011


SlyRed

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Adam said:

Evening Tex Amps,

It looks like it will be an interesting build. I think most the weight in the Guv comes from the steel rims, still once the old boy is rolling he takes a lot of stopping.

- Adam

It’s the hubs that weigh a lot.   Heaviest wheelset I’ve ever built.  Red

In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity is the vital thing. Oscar Wilde

5:41 am
Aug 2, 2011


Texamps

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Update… Powder coated, 1950s CCM logo all I need is the crank & the Reynolds 531 decal (anyone know where to get a real water slide type?

8:32 am
Aug 2, 2011


The Cycling Photographer

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Awful carpet.…..

9:04 am
Aug 2, 2011


Duchy Wheeler

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Texamps.….….……try  http://www.hlloydcycles.com/page10.htm  for your Reynolds 531 decals.….….……safe rides, DW.

3:13 pm
Aug 2, 2011


Texamps

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Awful carpet? I don’t like it either but it’s only my basement shop.  

PS: DW, Thanks for the decal hook-up & your wing-nuts are great on my Guvnor!

Tony

3:19 pm
Aug 2, 2011


The Cycling Photographer

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Bloody hell.….. basement shop?!

In that case who am I to comment.…. we don’t have basements over here!

Love the bike. Well done!

7:21 pm
Aug 2, 2011


MGCycleChap

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The Cycling Photographer said:Awful carpet.…..

..thats a tad harsh old chap !… personally i prefer plain carpet myself

9:32 am
Aug 3, 2011


Michael2500

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Nice build Texamps…don’t you love it when a plan comes together.…very nice and neat indeed! 

Powder coat black is a great colour to capture the period, and a very durable finish too. What are doing for brakes? Braking hardware will make or break the final look — the less clutter the better!

I also leave my partly built bikes in the house for everyone to see.

Regards

James

PS I like your carpet!Wink

7:18 pm
Aug 3, 2011


Rich Senior

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Looks lovely Texamps, nice job, Sir.

7:48 pm
Aug 3, 2011


Adam

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Evening Gentltmen,

Stirling job Mr Texamps, a fine looking machine you have there.

Regards,

Adam

10:08 pm
Aug 3, 2011


Martin

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Good evening Gentlemen,


Mr Texamps, I must congratulate your good self on such a fine build… I am very much looking forward to seeing photographs of the finished item.


Kind regards,

Martin

5:27 am
Oct 25, 2011


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Dec 1, 2011


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9:08 am
Feb 6, 2012


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Hi !
I’ve just visited this forum. Happy to get acquainted with you. Thanks.
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