1960 W. F. Holdsworth Hurricane

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Well, all done, just need to let it cure. Bit scrappy but whatever. Have a ruling pen so might have a go at lug lining next. What could possibly go wrong...

That's come out really nice, I do like the colour choices.

 

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cheers @allenh
Need to resist the urge to start test fitting bits to it tonight...

 

[allenh]

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cheers @allenh
Need to resist the urge to start test fitting bits to it tonight...

Ha Ha yes, give it a week at least and leave it out in the sun as much as possible.

Sadly, Impudent fool that I am, I seldom adhere to that advice.

 

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Ah.

 

[allenh]

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Ah.

Oops couldn't help yourself could you? Most of that should be ok provided you haven't tightened anything up too much but things like the brake fixings, the seat bolt and wheel fixings will mark soft paint, front mechs, cable clips and shifter bands are the worst but anything is a risk until the paints cured.

Don't tighten stuff up until your sure because it's definitely going to be a stunner when its finally built up

 

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Insomnia doesn’t help either.
Haven’t over-tightened anything and am counting on any scuffs, punches and marks are all patina anyway.
I have no patience.

 

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This should be in dropping through the post soon...

 

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Headbadge on, shifter on, tube clamp on, mini guards on, getting there.

 

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It'll be interesting to see how it handles. My '51 Tornado handled like a barge and the fork was so flexible that the front brake rubbed whenever I got out of the saddle. I solved both problems by finding a s/h steel fork with similar crown and chromed dropouts but much heavier, with more offset. It handles very nicely now and I can actually climb hills on it. Cost £100 to get the "new" fork sprayed to match and lug lined, though.

 

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That's a pricey handling fix! Finger's crossed I don't have to contemplate that...