First Build

Joe_Knesek

Joe_Knesek

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It's official! I started my first build today. I paid $50.00 for the Worksman but it is rough to say the least. I stripped it down & powder coated the wheels since the frame needs so much attention. I will be using Morini power.

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I tore down the Worksman today & media blasted it which uncovered all of it's flaws but it's ready for chopping. It's nice having a big blasting cabinet.

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F_Rod81 said:
Looks like it's gonna turn out nice keep the pictures coming. (^)
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Thanks, but I have a lot of work ahead of me. This bike was previously used in a John Deere plant & they were not afraid of a MIG welder. Just about every bolt had been welded including the stem. I had to loosen the headset & cut the fork tube to get it apart. The fenders & the basket were even welded in place.

I hope to have a frame jig welded up by the end of the week.
 
MotorNut123 said:
looks good. nice frame. should be a nice cruiser and nice color for the rims
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It will actually be a RestoMod BTR when I'm done. If my brazing goes well I plan to just powder coat the frame in a high gloss clear. Otherwise it will be powder coated in Thompson Green over Super Chrome. The motor & exhaust will be coated in a heat dissipating ceramic.
 
Looks like ur on your way to a real nice mab!

Would u tell me what u used to bake your rims?
do u got infra-red?

I'm still at the toaster oven stage on really small parts...

Best
rc
 
rustycase said:
Looks like ur on your way to a real nice mab!

Would u tell me what u used to bake your rims?
do u got infra-red?

I'm still at the toaster oven stage on really small parts...

Best
rc
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I use a digitally controlled 8'x8'x10' convection oven. Infra-red doesn't really work for custom coating since the parts vary in size & shape.

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Burner & Controls
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Joe_Knesek said:
Thanks, but I have a lot of work ahead of me. This bike was previously used in a John Deere plant & they were not afraid of a MIG welder. Just about every bolt had been welded including the stem. I had to loosen the headset & cut the fork tube to get it apart. The fenders & the basket were even welded in place.

I hope to have a frame jig welded up by the end of the week.
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Hey joe , didnt ya know a mig welder is just nuts an bolts in wire form ? sheesh everyone knows that ! hahaha.
frame cleaned up nicely .
 
Crazy Horse said:
You've got skills bro, can't wait to see your build completed!

Peace Crazy Horse.
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Thanks so much. I hope you don't have to wait too long. I sold my Vette this weekend so I'll be buying the motor, metal & tooling later this week.

thegnu said:
Hey joe , didnt ya know a mig welder is just nuts an bolts in wire form ? sheesh everyone knows that ! hahaha.
frame cleaned up nicely .
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Yeh but I'll be using my new TIG welder!

rustycase said:
Gosh Joe, that's a REAL oven!

:-)
rc
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It sure is. I was able to fit this snow plow in it.

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I like to go big, Here's my parts washer.

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and here's my media blaster.

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and here is my filtration system, yes that's a human on top of it.

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Did some welding to my 76 Schwinn frame and powder coated it candy purple...had a great time spoking the wheels(not).. I designed the rear sproket -2 piece. Pretty happy with my first bike...30mph all day long!

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Mrfixxit said:
Did some welding to my 76 Schwinn frame and powder coated it candy purple...]
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TIG.........I am jealous Joe . I have always wanted one of those.
WOW YOU GOT A PAINT CODE FOR THAT PURPLE if you dont mind I just fell in love with that color .
 
Here's a couple other welders we have in the shop. It's nice to have access to good equipment.

220 Volt Lincoln automatic MIG

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220 Volt Pro Spot MIG. This thing is incredible. It can weld dissimilar metals & metal/plastic laminates while recording every weld.

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I haven't had much time to work on the bike but here are a few shots.

Sportsman 200 tank powdercoated in Sky White.
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Sturmey Archer hub powdercoated in Black Chrome II
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Linkage suspension in Sky White & Black Chrome II
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