Panasonic MC6500 build

[Graham_hkr]

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Nice work Billy, coming on swell...

 

[MattiThundrrr]

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Thanks! Truing the wheels is not easy!

I'm not surprised - I'm using the frame to hold the wheels and judging by eye. One eye closed for increased accuracy. Probably not the best method!

I was proud of myself with the rear as I managed to get it pretty central compared to where it started, but the front was much more difficult as the fork moved around!

It's time to hand them over to someone with suitable competence and perhaps a truing stand!

Just a tip, instead of trying to "eyeball" the rim, attach a zip tie to the stay or fork, and trim the end as a feeler on the rim.

 

[Woz]

Nice project. Something a bit original on quality Japanese steel.

 

[Billy_]

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A couple of updates, trial fitting of a front light and some SRAM linear pull brakes fitted.

 

[Billy_]

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Now suitably modified

 

[Billy_]

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I think it's pretty much how I want it now, can't see it changing much from here.

Grips are annoying me, I've not been able to find anything I really like yet. Ideally after very thin push on grips - suggestions welcome!

 

[magas]

I like the look - the headlamp is ace

 

[Deleted member 53753]

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Tape for the bars rather than grips perhaps?

 

[dongward]

I like the look - the headlamp is ace

+1 - loving the look of this... what brake levers are those, KCNC or the like?

 

[Billy_]

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Thanks for the kind comments!

Brake levers were from eBay. Think they had a long journey here. I was surprised to find the levers had tiny bearings too!

Link https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3327363171