Carlton Corinthian c1955

[Spokesmann]

Frame now being rubbed down. Ill most probably use and oxalic acid solution for some of the bits like stays and BB shell...

Going to redraw this one...

Forks stripped and just need wire brushing down. These will go for re-chroming...

 

[uphillstruggler]

if previous efforts are anything to go by, Im looking forward to seeing the end result.

best of luck with it

 

[capella lugs]

Good work bringing it back into Shape !

 

[mikeymustard]

Great to see the transformation in detail - ready for Eroica 2018?

 

[Spokesmann]

Great to see the transformation in detail - ready for Eroica 2018?

Im on an 18-speed Corsa for next year, doing the '100'

 

[Spokesmann]

Working continues rubbing down the frame and acquiring components. Frame will require a little filling as it has some pitting around the rear stays. Overall its in very good nick for 62 years old.

New clips and straps on the old Milremo pedals...

 

[Spokesmann]

An update on the Corinthian restoration, the frame is now just about bare metal. It will need a little filling in places and and to be prepared for an etch primer. A few images taken last weekend.

22 tooth Regina Corsa rear block on refurbished wheels...

 

[Spokesmann]

Frame back from Universal Cycle Centre in Maltby, yesterday... I did a rough build of the bike before the frame went off and will dig out those pictures. I decided to really add zing to the frame with a much stronger blue and red...

More soon!

 

[weareHKR]

A thin white line would be nice to accentuate those lovely lugs! (lug lining pens are cheap as chips)

 

[Spokesmann]

A thin white line would be nice to accentuate those lovely lugs! (lug lining pens are cheap as chips)

Not really keen on fussy lining, the original paint scheme didn't have it.

 

[Spokesmann]

Work coming along.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Work coming along.

That's a fabulous job!

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

Frame looks a hell of a lot better than before. More patience than me, I would have just had it shotblasted, not rubbed my fingers sore getting that lot off.
Probably had been some sort of beater/commuting hack for years previously for the frame to get into such a shabby state. I like the colour co-ordinated mudguards, very much a feature of an era. You don't see those anymore even on very expensive frames.

 

[Spokesmann]

 

[raleighnut]

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