New Build - Carlton Cobra - FINISHED - new pics

Re: New Build - Carlton Cobra

Some progress on polishing, decals now added. Now for some final polish and waxing and then ready for the kit.
 

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Re: New Build - Carlton Cobra

cycletothesea -

Very nice job. It's quite striking to see the full chrome and decals without the distraction of the factory's coloured highlights at the frame joints. Thanks for sharing.
 
Re: New Build - Carlton Cobra

I've got a wheelset built with Campag Nuovo Record hubs laced up to some brand new Velo Orange PBP 27" rims which look shockingly good. I was saving them for a classic lightweight build, but I'm liking this frame so much, they are going on this instead.

Currently polishing a Huret groupset - Svelto derailleur, front mech and double downshifters to give it a period feel.

Also changing the downtube decals, doesn't work with the Carlton headbadge.
 
Re: New Build - Carlton Cobra

cycletothesea-

The Velo Orange PBP rims are excellent. I have a pair of 700C sized ones on my Bertin C 37 randonneuse. They built up easily and have been trouble free. They are also incredibly shiny and will be perfect with the all chrome finish on the Carlton. I am looking forward to the completed build!
 
Re: New Build - Carlton Cobra

Some progress on the Carlton Cobra. Cranks and gears picked, polished and on. Frame is good I think, 3 apps of Autosol and about 4 apps of Carnauba Wax. Decided to change decals on seat tube.
Now onto cleaning and polishing Weinmann brake set and the stem and handlebars.
 

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