My 'new' old 'gas-pipe' Raleigh Pursuit
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LongLegsRetro
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Like it, like it a lot, my kind of build.
That's an impressive paint finish, never tried clay bars before.
Polishing up old components can be quite therapeutic, although once ya start, can get out of hand. . . there's always another bit . . . :roll:
I found using ultra fine wire wool is a good way off cleaning the old chrome up before the metal polish, if you get the stuff used for woodworking its not to harsh.
Replacing some of the tired nuts and bolts, go for stainless steel, bit of Autoglym Metal Polish and a felt polishing mop on a Dremel, 30 seconds and you have a mirror polished finish, looks as good as chromed stuff and won't corrode. Apex Fastners in Slough is a gold mine for 1 of 'these' or 2 of 'those' stainless nuts, bolts, washers, etc. but any good fastener supplier should be able to help.
Looking good.
Like it, like it a lot, my kind of build.
That's an impressive paint finish, never tried clay bars before.
Polishing up old components can be quite therapeutic, although once ya start, can get out of hand. . . there's always another bit . . . :roll:
I found using ultra fine wire wool is a good way off cleaning the old chrome up before the metal polish, if you get the stuff used for woodworking its not to harsh.
Replacing some of the tired nuts and bolts, go for stainless steel, bit of Autoglym Metal Polish and a felt polishing mop on a Dremel, 30 seconds and you have a mirror polished finish, looks as good as chromed stuff and won't corrode. Apex Fastners in Slough is a gold mine for 1 of 'these' or 2 of 'those' stainless nuts, bolts, washers, etc. but any good fastener supplier should be able to help.
Looking good.
Beautiful old machine.
KidDynamite
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Looking great 
waiting to see more photos of the end result. You will enjoy every minute of it
waiting to see more photos of the end result. You will enjoy every minute of it Re:
Awesome build so far! Literally receiving mine in a couple hours.. All logos point to it being a Pursuit, but front forks aren't chromed like yours.. Sadly mine won't be an historically accurate version as it's going to end up as a single speed I can just chuck in the van for getting to work on time... Nice to see what it could look like if I were so inclined. Keep up the good work!
Awesome build so far! Literally receiving mine in a couple hours..
All logos point to it being a Pursuit, but front forks aren't chromed like yours.. Sadly mine won't be an historically accurate version as it's going to end up as a single speed I can just chuck in the van for getting to work on time... Nice to see what it could look like if I were so inclined. Keep up the good work! Re: Re:
Cheers Andy, here's the build thread: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... p;t=293243
Chris.
Andy69":l6m7vb35 said:Thanks very much guys! Good luck with yours Chris_hd....looking forward to seeing it
Cheers Andy, here's the build thread: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... p;t=293243
Chris.
