All good build threads are incoherent messesI just realized we’re 22 pages in to this build and I’m no where near completion. I do apologize for building like a drunk staggering home in the dark. but am at the lake on vacation and had a few
All good build threads are incoherent messesI just realized we’re 22 pages in to this build and I’m no where near completion. I do apologize for building like a drunk staggering home in the dark. but am at the lake on vacation and had a few
Looks like this frame is shot. Looks like the bb is dented, or is it just burned paint that makes it look dented. With this much damage it most likely is no longer straight. Perhaps a car backed into it? You can check the frame for true. A proper repair will cost more than another frame. Those stick gob welds don't look like they penetrated and you might be able to break them off with a chisel. Looks to me like it was welded without proper cleaning down to bare steel.View attachment 766066View attachment 766067View attachment 766068
Well Huffman frame is in hand as is the child's Schwinn. Not quite what I was wishing for in terms of condition regarding the Huffman. I think I will either try brazing of find someone that can to address the problem areas. Your expertise in this will be helpful.
When none other than @Nabeaquam suggests a frame is done for I reckon it is. Sad.Looks like this frame is shot. Looks like the bb is dented, or is it just burned paint that makes it look dented. With this much damage it most likely is no longer straight. Perhaps a car backed into it? You can check the frame for true. A proper repair will cost more than another frame. Those stick gob welds don't look like they penetrated and you might be able to break them off with a chisel. Looks to me like it was welded without proper cleaning down to bare steel.
Maybe a friend can weld it proper and straight. Years ago I had a rear klunker triangle break. I felt like I was riding a swing bike. It broke on a rock garden. I had ridden this trail several times on that bike but for some reason it just let go.When none other than @Nabeaquam suggests a frame is done for I reckon it is. Sad.
I just realized we’re 22 pages in to this build and I’m no where near completion. I do apologize for building like a drunk staggering home in the dark. but am at the lake on vacation and had a few
Repop, not the original, but still very nice indeed.