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Chris Lonergan
Chris Lonergan published a new post in Bluebaby
Aliexpress mirrors
My attempt at adding patina to some new cheap mirrors
Getting a bit creative with some leftover paint to add some patino to some ‘too shiny’ mirrors
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Matthew Finlayson
created a new Build Page Finos build
I built this with my 2 teenage kids in just over 2 months as a homeschool project.
It was a great time teaching them how to weld / electrical / upholstery.
Chris Lonergan
2026-08-04 01:56
Looks fantastic! I’m sure both you and they will look back with fond memories of this build in years to come 👍
Alexander
2026-07-05 04:24
Mick, what size rims/wheels are they? I can see the tires are 3.00-17". Are your rims 1.85 x 17" or wider? Alex
Mick Percy
2026-07-05 22:42
Hi Alexander. These are standard Postie bike wheels which I believe are 1.4 wide to suit either 2.75 or 3.0 tyres. I had the rims refurbished by a local shop and they sourced the tyres. I just asked for some tyres with a period tread pattern and this is what I ended up with
Ben Westin
created a new Build Page Ben Tley
After a long time it's finally on 4 wheels, still a long way to go.
Neil Smith
Neil Smith posted a new video
Part 1 Neils Tassie Cyclekart
Part 1 Planning and started fabricating
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Pursang
2026-05-30 07:59
nice adaption!
Gary Flyght
2026-06-01 14:31
Thank you!
Gary Flyght
Gary Flyght published a new post in Brabham BT19
Frame cross bracing
Aluminium ladder frame to bracethe steel subframe
To allow cross sectional strength to the steel subframe, and provide a base for the aluminium side walls, an aluminium ladder is mounted between the steel rails.Two rungs are then removed to make driv...
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Pursang
2026-05-30 08:38
A riveted or screwed on floorpan, or some X members, even alloy ones, would add some lateral stiffness. Obviously the engine supports and seat structure will help at the rear. Cheers, Daryl.
Gary Flyght
2026-05-31 08:43
Cheers Daryl, yes there is an aluminium cross frame to go between these rails - to be the subject of the next build page. Gary
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