It started with a badge

[Just Jeff]

Fork is done and on the bike. So glad I fixed it because it’s so much better than the painted fork was

 

[Just Jeff]

And one last thing today. My first attempt at recovering a saddle. I had a crusty old chopper seat with a nice piece of leather on it still and a crusty old Troxel saddle that was in dire need of a redo. A little paint, some new foam, and some spray glue. What could go wrong.

A few observations. Different foam would help, but hey, I used what had laying around. Next, no distractions while working in the future. I was interrupted in the middle of the job, and it was not fun. Lastly, with strong spray glue, be careful around it. My work jacket now has a 6” strip of glue residue attached to it because I wasn’t careful. Live and learn. At least the saddle came out ok for a first time noob

 

[Just Jeff]

After lunch the saddle go on the it’s new home, the bad mofo Dx

 

[CURTIS L LINDGREN]

The work you did on the chain guard really helped blend it in better. The donor threaded section looks like a good call . Looks like you added some length as well . Truss rods will be nice on that chrome fork set up. Cool build....................WAY COOL BADGE !! ride safe !

 

[Just Jeff]

Thank you. Once I find my truss rods it will be done. Hard part is finding them though

and one last pic with the recovered saddle installed

 

[CURTIS L LINDGREN]

Pretty soon that Saddle will be "Form Fitted " !! Looks like your having fun . Keep the rubber side down !

 

[Shawn Michael]

Thanks for sharing your build. I looks like fun and inspires me to get to work on my projects. I do like the look of the red tires best.
Shawn M.

 

[Just Jeff]

To be honest, I liked the clay tires more too. So I bought another set on the way home today. Guess I’ve got 1 more small change in store for the Dx

 

[volksboy57]

Fork has been fixed! So tomorrow the Dx will be completed. Can’t wait to get to work to get it assembled and go for a ride!View attachment 1144847
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Nice welding!

 

[Just Jeff]

Thanks! A friend helped me with it. The welding part is easy, the light hand with a grinder is always the hard part for me

Btw, the badge was a huge hit on Facebook with the Schwinn group I’m in. Everyone wants one now! Lol

And one last update on the Dx. Clay tires are back on. So, until I find my truss rods, I think this build is done. Time to ride!