Carlton International 1963/4 WIP

[bagpuss]

Dark evening etc....
Build in progress.Picture link
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74418119@N ... 246613715/

Right assortment of bits.Chain and cables to do .Pedals to fit not sure what make yet.
Bar tape colour Maroon or Dark green?

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[bikenut2010]

ridiculously lovely

 

[OldTel]

That is really lovely, you must be really proud of it. Just some left field thinking, why not some biege cork tape, instead of a strong colour. Also it may not be exactly the right period pedal, but it deserves a decorative pedal like a Brampton B8, just some thoughts, thanks for showing it. Terry

 

[Nob]

the color is great & lugs well renovated

 

[bagpuss]

Old Tel I like your idea of the tape colour. It would soften things up well.I will see what pedals i have.
NOB.
All the chrome work is original including the head lugs . It is down to the base nickel on the rear stays. The chrome on the front forks was reduced a little due to a couple of poor areas. I prefer to save chrome if posslbe . To much polishing etc if replaced.

 

[Spokesmann]

Full of Carlton gorgeousness. I have found a mixture of Autosolv polish and aluminium foil a great way to revive old chromium plate - it worked on my Constellation. Keep those images coming.

 

[bikenut2010]

I have a friend with a similar colour frame , he went for burgundy cloth tape which looked stunning...bacofoil and vinegar is great for chrome, you do smell like a bag of chips tho' :0)

 

[Robbied196]

That is reem

 

[Spokesmann]

That is reem

Too much 'Im a Celebrity'!

 

[Robbied196]

That is reem

Too much 'Im a Celebrity'!