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today I worked on this old English bike, I have no idea of the year or make. Had to rebuild the the freewheel as the pawl springs had stretched over the years. Made new ones from bobby pins. I took it for a ride, it works well.
 
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Finally got this Spyder ready for it's first ride since probably the '70's. Quickly found that I need to find a shorter crank....
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It had a 115mm crank, just barely longer than the chainring. Tried a 175mm crank. Too long. No biggie. 20 minutes(when I have it) will have that issue resolved. :)
 
Well I’m not going for perfection here but I wanted to blend the fender tip in on my old Shelby. Then I finished the brackets for my dog’s box. I’m calling this one done, it rides really smooth. I’ve had fun tinkering in the garage

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I put new tires and a new chain on this old spyder. Also had to reglue a pad to the shoe on the drum brake and Adjust the derailer with a small hammer. I will find out how well it worked when the snow is gone. And I added the goofy golf ball valve caps
 
Here is a good straight 30's Shelby fork!. Special design sastrugi-style. Tracks straight and looks great! Actually, this is the result after an accident and after I disassembled the bike. If anyone has a mens or women's flat crowned Shelby fork that is straight and undamaged, let me know..thanks..pete
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