Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Larger S-K Sockets in a box (missing the Ratchets & Extensions -- Before & After Cleaning
















Sprayed on some "Nox-Rust" metal protectant.  The problem is that this is a sticky material that doesn't dry.  It stays sticky...


Schwinn Superior -- Early '80s -- Part 1

The Superior was the top of the line road bike from the early '80s.
The price for this bike was around $900, in 1983.
  • Reynolds 531c (English Tubing)
  • Mostly Campagnolo Gran Sport (Derailleurs, brake calipers, shifters, seat post, hubs, bottom bracket, rear drop outs, skewers & headset)
  • Sakae Custom Handle Bars (Japan)
  • Shimano BL-1051 brake levers (Japan)
  • SR Royal gooseneck (Japan)
  • Super Champion Rims (France)
  • Schwinn Approved pedal cage (France)


























Jasmine bush near the downspout -- before & after trimming (next is the ficus tree...)



Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Manhattan Beach Pier -- Saturday, May 25, 2019


It was a nice day but too crowded on the beach bike path... (Memorial Day weekend)


Small Plomb tool box -- applied protective coating

This is immediately spraying on "Nox-Rust."  It's a test to see how this product ends up when "dry."  Will let it sit for a couple of days to see... 


A couple of pictures of GB's 1966 912 getting body repairs done at the body shop -- slow meticulous process

It's been at the body shop for over a year and I would guess that it will take another two years to get done...

Early factory sunroof car...