Blogs from the 4 Corners of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona
Now I need to find parts to put this one together. The kids at the Catholic Church behind me watched while I painted this. They got a kick out of it. I got a lot done today until I stopped getting a lot done about ten minutes ago. The lesson for tomorrow is ready. The... Continue Reading →
It looks red but it really is electric pink. This one is for Sandra and Gary Helken's granddaughter. Now it needs a chain, hand grips, a better seat and a chain guard. That's all for this afternoon then I'll get onto the old Schwinn.http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.png
The operation is moved indoors for the day.A very small child's bike.How small?This will be pink and purple/violet or my second favorite color ultra-violet. (First favorite color - infrared)And again, one of my bikes from two summers ago shows back up with flat tires and ruined brakes. It's back together again for round 2.http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.png
This is my winter project. I have about four hours into tearing it down and scrounging parts. The reason for the picture of a sprocket and chain is simple to me but I wonder how many people know the difference by looking. This is called a "skip tooth" because they were made for smoother pedaling.... Continue Reading →
If I had the time and temperament to take another picture I'd show how well the Chinese can weld tube steel. This is a sorry excuse for a bike but since most 10 year-olds will never look at the welding I'll not waste my time with it either. This is a Pacific, boy's 5 speed. I spent about... Continue Reading →
A day and week...I'm guessing it had taller wheels like 27" or so but the 1.50 X 26" make it look more modern.http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.png
The Schwinn only needs fenders now. I have them clinging to paint right now but need to get the brackets mounted first. The wheels are from a men's road bike. I had to change brakes so the smaller wheels work. Oh, and the zebra just stood there through the whole thing....and it is finished see... Continue Reading →
This is the next project and it is all there. Just need to finish primer, paint and back together it goes.Should it be patriotic or colorful?For now I can rest a bit...http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.png
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