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Cousin Chilidog:
Somebody ran into a curb and bent the fork. To straighten, apply force in the opposite direction. You can probably straighten it out. If not, they are readily available. I have a dozen or more in my basement. I believe there are threads in this forum discussing various means to straighten forks that include the use of vices, big pipes, turnbuckles, and rope. As for the beat-up dropout, use a bigger washer on the axle.
Have fun!
1963 as for the drop out and fork I would add some metal to that drop out to make it right if I were going to ride this very much. Either replace the fork or cut the steer tube off and have another welded on. V/r Shawn
I was given a similar (possibly the same design?) Huffy frame last summer and had some fun building it up. I assumed mine was a ‘Road Side.’ Horrible name for a bicycle, I mean; things that break down are on the road side? Anyway, it rides great and I really enjoy it. I too had to replace the fork. Have fun!
I believe there are threads in this forum discussing various means to straighten forks that include the use of vices, big pipes, turnbuckles, and rope.
Rear drop out could be remedied by using a larger washer but if able weld some close to the same thickness metal over it & recut the profile. They ride pretty good for what they were & klunkers
Bloody hell. The paint stripper just wouldn‘t cut it. Actually had to wire brush the paint off. Cleaned the paint off the rims. Fixed the dropout. Straightened the forks. Painted the frame red. Just need to get some clear coat. Going to cut the fenders shorter and paint them.
I may decide to go the Klunker route. What exactly makes it a Klunker?
Bloody hell. The paint stripper just wouldn‘t cut it. Actually had to wire brush the paint off. Cleaned the paint off the rims. Fixed the dropout. Painted the frame red. Just need to get some clear coat. Going to cut the fenders shorter and paint them.
I may decide to go the Klunker route. What exactly makes it a Klunker?
Hodge podge of parts you dig or like = klunker. As far as cheap paint stripper nowdays = Goo Gone Graffiti Pro works best when you don't want to save anything. Rest seems to be diluted of the harmful chemicals that burn the skin. Be safe using any of it
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