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J.C. Higgins Ladies Bike in The Netherlands
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juanitasmith13
Wore out three sets of tires already!
Thanks Gene.
Here we go again.
Picked up the repainted parts this week.
So i could go on building up the bike.
The rearrack decal was put on the rack again.
So it was ready for a last layer of clear coat.
WRONG.
When i brought the rack to the body shop for clear coating it.
I saw that the decal did come loose.
I don't know what went wrong, and now it's waiting for another decal.
This week i had a few days off from work.
So it was time to go on with building up the bike.
Started continuing with building up the rear end.
@ The skirt guards the bike is quite wide.
So I had to be careful, that the cranks don't touch the sheet metal.
The Original vintage Stimsonite #15 reflector.
And the not Original wire hanging over the fenderbrace.
The reflector has been upgraded with 3 LEDs, to function as rear light.
So that the rear end of the bike keeps it's authentic appearance.
The wire for the LEDs is hidden in the fender brace.
Started to build up of the front end.
Just a pic. of the other side.
More to come next week.
Jack,
Such a beautiful restoration; such skill, such care; Yes, the dry run fit up can be so smooth; but, the additional space taken just by primer, paint, and plating can make you wonder what went wrong. I too have failed with decals before... There is a man in Arizona who has words of wisdom about decal installation with clear coat afterwards; dusting the first and second application lightly of clear-coat to prevent lifting...also an ~$18.00 spray that prevents lifting... Google: Hyperytonics [if I remember correctly]. PM me for help if this is wrong. He was into Schwinn stingray and krate bicycles...
Lowjack'r
Look Ma, No Hands!
Thanks juanitasmith13.
You have helped me a lot.
I couldn't find the Hyperytonics, but you have given me a usefull tip.
I did find something here in The Netherlands, which i think it can help me well.
Lowjack'r
Look Ma, No Hands!
Nice to hear there are more lit up reflectors.
I have searched your post, and it looks cool too.
Lowjack'r
Look Ma, No Hands!
It took a little longer, but here the final update.
A few weeks ago, i wanted to build the bike up all the way.
But this is as far as i could.
The rearrack was still not ready, because it took a week longer for the decal to arrive.
But after all they did arrive.
The new decal is of much nicer quality than the first two that I had.
The color is more beautiful, the letters are now centered and the edges are finished much neater.
Here, the new on the rack, and the old next to it
Ready again for clearcoat.
In the meantime, a 8,4 volt accupack is constructed in the tank.
So I don't need to change batteries anymore, and do not get bothered by leaking batteries.
The lights and claxon will be connected to this.
Hanged her to the ceiling for the last time.
To put on a new chain(In the old one, was pressed Taiwan.), wich for me was a no go on a old American bike.
And after that, do the final adjustment of the rear wheel.
Here she is, an American lady with a European Bosch Rotodyn headlight from about the same era.
It took a lot of time and some cursing, but the result is worth it.
I think.
Now waiting for nice weather, so I can ride her.
So far I haven't done that.
A few weeks ago, i wanted to build the bike up all the way.
But this is as far as i could.
The rearrack was still not ready, because it took a week longer for the decal to arrive.
But after all they did arrive.
The new decal is of much nicer quality than the first two that I had.
The color is more beautiful, the letters are now centered and the edges are finished much neater.
Here, the new on the rack, and the old next to it
Ready again for clearcoat.
In the meantime, a 8,4 volt accupack is constructed in the tank.
So I don't need to change batteries anymore, and do not get bothered by leaking batteries.
The lights and claxon will be connected to this.
Hanged her to the ceiling for the last time.
To put on a new chain(In the old one, was pressed Taiwan.), wich for me was a no go on a old American bike.
And after that, do the final adjustment of the rear wheel.
Here she is, an American lady with a European Bosch Rotodyn headlight from about the same era.
It took a lot of time and some cursing, but the result is worth it.
I think.
Now waiting for nice weather, so I can ride her.
So far I haven't done that.
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juanitasmith13
Wore out three sets of tires already!
Fantastic!!!
indiana dave
Finally riding a big boys bike
Turned out very nice!
