1948 EL basket case resto
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Starting re-assembly. Cleaned off machined surfaces after work, will start bolting parts back on this weekend. The engine isn't quite ready, valve covers are out at the chrome shop but once they're back the engine will be ready to go in the frame.
The finish is too nice to be correct but I can live with that
The finish is too nice to be correct but I can live with that
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Haha no and thanks. The brake was assembled that way when I bought the bike and I was looking at it on the weekend thinking I need to make sure thats not on backwards because I've seen that mentioned on this site a few times. You made me look it up in the parts book just now and the image makes it unclear so I can see why people flip them around. Had to find a pic on line with no saddle bag. I'll be correcting that today!
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edit : I think I need to swap mine around
Last edited by hellonewman; 03-22-2022 at 02:18 PM.
#260
Upgraded twin leading shoe front brake for the 48, not a fan of the mile long lever so I may transfer the original if it doesn't create a problem with how it works. The cable anchor is in a different location too. Not so worried about correctness but if I can make it look more the part I will. Looks to be very high quality.