My new SS Build

[kloeshuman]

Thanks, I like them too, although they may end up coming off when I can get the adapter for the BB. They weigh a ton but then again its is a steel bike

 

[Andrew1971]

Wow she is looking good. Wish my ss looked that good.

 

[Easytigers]

Looks fantastic! Looking forward to seeing her fully built!

 

[kloeshuman]

Thanks, it may be a little longer then I thought to finish her, need to get a new wheel set and funds are slowing me down

 

[young Ed]

how did you paint? spray can? did you then varnish or something over this? you did a very good job, looks almost like powder coating!
Cheers Ed

 

[smokeysmoo]

Thanks, it may be a little longer then I thought to finish her, need to get a new wheel set and funds are slowing me down

Can you not just use a SS conversion kit like THIS* until you have the funds for some new wheels?

*check compatibility first. I'm not suggesting this particular one is correct for your existing wheels.

 

[kloeshuman]

The problem with the kits is you still need to have a free wheel of some type, what was on the bike is not a cassette but a 5 speed free wheel. So without a complete rebuilding of the hub(to space it right) I don't think it will work. The old steel wheels have seen better days thats for sure. I can get a flip flop wheel that will work its just coming up with the money to throw at it right now. And yes I did use spray cans, automotive primer first, then with about 3 coats color and 2 coats of clear coat after.