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I like how you filled the frame in with sheet metal, are you going to blend/ fill in the spots where the frame surrounds the seat post tube ? ( Top and Bottom ) I think that would really trick it out. :poutingcat: You'll have a bit of time in on this one..................cutting , welding , grinding.......................then repeat . I hope it rides as per your expectations................can't wait to see it painted . :fearscream:
Ohhhh. OK - Just enough to cover the post tube and stay out of where the chain would run? Maybe align it along the rear fender? I would agree that would look cool.

I'm looking forward to seeing this one painted and rolling as well. Thanks for the updates.
 
I'm not sure I understand what you guys are talking about with filling in the seatpost.

As for what model the frame was, I have no idea, it was in my friends junk pile.

I knew I lost the Varsity look as soon as I added the first piece from the second frame.

I'm pretty sure I finished the welding on the frame yesterday. I filled in the stays at the dropouts, and finished of the front of the chainstays with pieces of seat stays from a scrap frame. I put the bike together to see how it looks, while it was propped up against the deck posts, I decided to see how strong the frame is. I stood on the bottom bar and bounced up and down on it, not a creak or moan out of it!:D

I've got a little grinding left to do today. I hope to blast the frame over the weekend and get it in epoxy primer.
 
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More progress, I've got the holes drilled to run the cables through the frame.

I lied about being done with welding, I forgot I haven't finished the post for the front derailleur mount. I'm not sure how I want to finish it off. I found aluminum number plates on ebay and cut one the same size out of cardboard to see how it would look. I really like it!
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I thought I found the perfect tires for this project. Unfortunately, I didn't know there are two different size 20" wheels. Of course the ones I ordered were 450mm, when I needed 406. I've reordered ones that will fit. I really want to use the 450 front tire, but I haven't found any wheels yet that will fit.
 
I thought I found the perfect tires for this project. Unfortunately, I didn't know there are two different size 20" wheels. Of course the ones I ordered were 450mm, when I needed 406. I've reordered ones that will fit. I really want to use the 450 front tire, but I haven't found any wheels yet that will fit.
I didn't know that either. Good info.
 
While looking at the frame this morning, I noticed if I added a gusset to the bottom of the old seat post, the bottom of the frame would have a smooth U shape to it. I also added one to the back of the tube to balance the look. It's a huge improvement on the overall look of the frame, plus it's more bracing.

I also put the new back tire on to see how it looks, I'm not sure if I like it or not.

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