Alright guys, you are both on track. Pat's musings are exactly what Eric (OND) and I were working on last night through PMs. I used AJ's provided measurements against the "cremains" of the originals to locate the new bracket, so it's in the correct location. The angle does impact the location of the fender and it's fixable. See next post.
Dr. Shop Teacher's - "Lil" Indian Model 600 - (Vintage Class)
Off to the coater....
I spent about 4 hours (and dearly paid for it, later) sanding the frame to clean up the flap disk marks from the repairs (Vibratory sanders make mincemeat of a healing back). It's pretty good for being 52 yrs old but not new looking. So, it's done and delivered to the powder coater to be blasted and made purdy.
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I spent about 4 hours (and dearly paid for it, later) sanding the frame to clean up the flap disk marks from the repairs (Vibratory sanders make mincemeat of a healing back). It's pretty good for being 52 yrs old but not new looking. So, it's done and delivered to the powder coater to be blasted and made purdy.
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Now that looks great Pete :thumbsup:
And this gives me an idea for the missing cable stop on my Power Dyne :thumbsup:
And this gives me an idea for the missing cable stop on my Power Dyne :thumbsup:
A Little spritz of coolant goes a long way when drilling stainless. Helps your bits also. The cable stop looks great. It's really not that far from an original and probably works better.
I think you nailed it on the fender Pete! Most of the bikes and such have the fender located as you show it. More to the back of the bike. Also, I'm not sure what you were doing as far as paint on the jackshaft plate but I believe they were color matched. Not that it really matters since it's pretty well hidden but just wanted to mention in case you weren't sure. My original has factory color on it. I think the accessory version you could buy separately were silver.
I think you nailed it on the fender Pete! Most of the bikes and such have the fender located as you show it. More to the back of the bike. Also, I'm not sure what you were doing as far as paint on the jackshaft plate but I believe they were color matched. Not that it really matters since it's pretty well hidden but just wanted to mention in case you weren't sure. My original has factory color on it. I think the accessory version you could buy separately were silver.
Good job on the fender, looks way better :thumbsup: couple of the frame I had in the past looked like they slightly twisted them for fitment after they were welded on. they were always repainted or modded bikes so I dunno for sure if that something that got done over the years or if they just weren't very precise at the factory.
I know you worked hard on your brake cable adjuster, but for next time :wink:........
Vintage NOS Bicycle Brake Caliper Cable Adjuster w/ Mounting Bracket - Qty of 1 | eBay
That ones not exact match to the LI used one, but if you swap the adjuster out to bolt head instead of serrated it should look more old school. But I bet you can find a good match on an old bicycle frame or brake caliper. I had spotted them at one time on a certain brake or bike but cant find the info. from what I remember though it didn't do much good, the only way to get it was to by the entire used piece it was mounted to.
I know you worked hard on your brake cable adjuster, but for next time :wink:........
Vintage NOS Bicycle Brake Caliper Cable Adjuster w/ Mounting Bracket - Qty of 1 | eBay
That ones not exact match to the LI used one, but if you swap the adjuster out to bolt head instead of serrated it should look more old school. But I bet you can find a good match on an old bicycle frame or brake caliper. I had spotted them at one time on a certain brake or bike but cant find the info. from what I remember though it didn't do much good, the only way to get it was to by the entire used piece it was mounted to.
Markus,
(PM also sent) Thanks for the link! The stop was a "quickie." :laugh: The hard part with some of these builds is all you have are photos...some are grainy originals or only restos. I was really wondering if the only cable adjustment was at the caliper since the brake lever is also non-adjustable.
(PM also sent) Thanks for the link! The stop was a "quickie." :laugh: The hard part with some of these builds is all you have are photos...some are grainy originals or only restos. I was really wondering if the only cable adjustment was at the caliper since the brake lever is also non-adjustable.