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Just re-read this whole thread. Really good stuff.
+1. This last thing looks like it could turn out nicely too! As I've mentioned in other threads, I've had a hole just like that welded and it held up fine. Remember to spray some frame saver or linseed oil inside the frame before you build it up later.
russmeyer
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My manager at work sent me on a Velotech course this week as I now need a qualification to do a job I've done for almost 5 years.
Anyway, I briefly discussed Flying Scots with the instructor and it prompted me to have a go at sorting mine again.
When I last left it I'd just scratched off some flaking paint on the underside of the chainstay which had revelaed a pretty sizeable hole. I also discovered the bottom bracket was seized and even my best efforts with the tool in the vice, massive cheater bars and even an impact wrench couldn't shift it. I reckoned the bb needed to come out before I did anything else.
Hit it with the mapp torch yesterday and finally got it out.
Reckon I'll take the frame to my welding class and see if I can just patch in the hole. I did think it'd need a new chainstay which I reckoned I could have a go at brazing in but I have no idea how I'd source a chainstay that fits the lugs and/or matches the other side.
Given that I'd now fucked the nice BJ paintjob, I decided I'd get rid of the rather unweildy lamp bracket from the fork. Some people will probably consider this puppy slaying (?) but I unbrazed it so haven't damaged anything and the mount could be reattached in the future if desired.
Not sure how to build it once I have it fixed up.
It takes 27" wheels and I have a pair of geared wheels with Tipo screw on hubs and another wheel with a track hub that's a pretty good match. I had previously fitted 38c World Tour tyres and they are still in good shape, the sidewalls nice and clean etc so will probably use them.
I have the original 'south of france' bars, drop levers, and Gran Sport mechs. The rear mech is badly worn though so wouldn't be much use. Front mech is what I think they call matchbox type and I think works well.
I think I fancy a kinda porteur type build but I remember using wide bars on it before and they made it feel flexy as an overcooked noodle.