1988/89 Clockwork proto (project thread)

[brocklanders023]

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Glad you are putting the effort in to this that I never would have.

 

[Retroms68]

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Cheers Edd

Ive now removed the rust and it seems that the second brake boss has at some time been replaced as there are grinding marks around it.
So I may as well remove both of them , clean up the legs and fit new bosses.

 

[Wold Ranger]

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Watching with interest now, what colourway are you painting her up in?

 

[Retroms68]

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It will be kept original team fade. Bob Jacksons will be painting the frame. The forks and stem will be kept gloss black though I am tempted to let Jacksons do them pearl white.

 

[Muddy paw]

Pearl white would look really cool ..

 

[Rich34]

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Following this with interest, lots of hard work going into it. An iconic bike!

 

[Retroms68]

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Cheers Rich

The brake bosses are now removed from the forks. The "good one" has been removed and cleaned up ready. The grind marks are deeper than i thought and i didnt want to compremise the wall thickness so I didnt completely file them out. They will be dressed with braze when the new boss is fitted.
I havent cleaned up the other side yet as the weld was quite thick and I didnt have my grinder at home.

Some pics.

 

[Rob H]

So were the original bosses welded on an the replacement braised on?

 

[MatBH5]

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Interesting to see the steerer marked Tange. My forks on the yellow/white are just marked 'cr-mo' and maybe AKISJ '89. Will be interesting to see whether the forks on my Prestige are marked as yours are.
Looks like you are doing a VERY thorough resto, thanks for sharing!

 

[Retroms68]

So were the original bosses welded on an the replacement braised on?

Im not sure but they have both definately been replaced/refitted.


Matt , i also was surprised to see the Tange mark. Which is one of the reasons i decided to renovate them. They feel nice quality.