MrPat's 2015 Vintage class OldMiniBikes build off entry: Taco T100

[buckeye]

Cheezy is always right Pat...shhhh, don't tell him though.

Looking great Pat.

 

[manchester1]

I finally completed the first shock. We got till end of May, right? Lol

Looks great.:thumbsup: I'm going need all that time to the end of May:laugh:

 

[mrpat]

Thank you Tom and Karen!

 

[mrpat]

This is one of the rims. Both front and rear rims have 2 coats of silver paint on them but there aren't any gouges or scuffs on them, so that's a bonus. I'm going to attempt to remove the paint without blasting the rims.

 

[manchester1]

Let me know what you get the paint off with. My wheels are painted also and I am not blasting them.

 

[mrpat]

Hey Karen, I used this stuff since I've been working in the basement and it seemed to work well with a plastic scraper. Unfortunately the front rim wasn't as pretty under all that paint. Lol

 

[mrpat]

I got the sprocket ready for sand blasting then paint!

 

[mrpat]

Got the sprocket and backing plate all painted up with some epoxy paint. I'm hoping that the epoxy paint will hold up a little better than enamel.

 

[mrpat]

I was messing around with the sand blaster and this busted up, dirty, painted rim half. The sand blasting is sooo cost effective and does an excellent job.

 

[OND]

:scared: Scared me mrpat...I thought you blew plum threw the good wheel . lol Sandblasting, is a quick and easy way to clean a ton of stuff.

 

[mrpat]

I've decided to go ahead and blast my rims. 45 years of gunk and paint disappear in 5 minutes!

Before......

After.......

Does anyone know how thise rims were originally finished? I can't really tell from the ads if they were just painted silver or if they were all polished up.

 

[JTG]

Pat, That drum sprocket and brake are not the originals Taco used. Your drum sprocket looks like a Bonanza and your Bendix brake fits a lot of bikes. I mention this because this may cause problems when it comes time to secure the brake. I saw the correct drum sprocket for sale at Mac's yard sale. The original brake is still made by Azusa today. I to media blast wheels. I would suggest you consider switching to glass beads over sand. Glass beads leave a much more desirable finish which in many cases don't require paint. If you want the shinny finish consider having the wheels ball burnished...it's cheap.

 

[JTG]

Got one of the shocks with first coat of paint. I used a gloss epoxy paint and I am impressed so far. I would like to replace the shock bushings but I can't find a place in the states that sell them. I did find a place in Italy though.

Would anyone know of a place to buy some Ceriani shock bushings?

Thank you,
Pat

Maybe these guys can help:https://www.suspension.com/shockeye.htm

 

[mrpat]

JTG, thanks for your input. It is much appreciated.

 

[buckeye]

Looking real good Pat.

 

[mrpat]

Thank you Tom. This build is moving a lot slower than I first anticipated, but as long as I keep making small steps it will get there.

 

[CarPlayLB]

Thank you Tom. This build is moving a lot slower than I first anticipated, but as long as I keep making small steps it will get there.

It's a long race Pat...pace yourself!
You are the guideline for my build! I have to keep referring back to your thread for help with mine! Thank you!

 

[mrpat]

It's a long race Pat...pace yourself!
You are the guideline for my build! I have to keep referring back to your thread for help with mine! Thank you!

Thank you sir. I have been reading a lot and looking at pics trying to figure this bike out. I am trying not to just jump in without a plan.

 

[Not so mini bike]

Wheels look great. Lol :thumbsup:

 

[chipper]

Nice indeed !