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Wally Watkins TRM tribute build *FINISHED*

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Cherrypicker:
I’m really sorry I bought it out from under you, but I had no idea you existed back then. I mean... I still would’ve bought it. But I’d have felt guilty about it. Probably.  :2funny:

Really grateful to take part in this, thanks Ady  :daumenhoch:

Andy1970:
Great stuff. got to love trms.  :daumenhoch:

Ady:

--- Quote from: Cherrypicker on December 12, 2018, 10:22 AM ---I’m really sorry I bought it out from under you, but I had no idea you existed back then. I mean... I still would’ve bought it. But I’d have felt guilty about it. Probably.  :2funny:

Really grateful to take part in this, thanks Ady  :daumenhoch:

--- End quote ---

Mate..
If it wasn’t for you personally, this build would never got off the ground  fistblump
Plus it went too a good home , well sort of  ::)  :LolLolLolLol:

Ady:
Thanks for the great feedback guys. fistblump
Just a quick update to what been done.
Wally had a set of Araya 7x with red at the rear , blue at the front.
I had a set which needed a good refurb and decided to use these, plus no bugger would reply to my wanted ad   ::)






Had a few scuffs used my sander from 600 to 2000 to remove , then wet and dry on my block sander with great results..

Onto my buffer using black block first , then green , and brown .







Then finally a bit of mother’s job done..



Shame I got too spray them as they came up super minty..


I messaged taipan as planning on spraying these puppies and recommended using this stuff.
He has used it a few times with great results.





Made a start on the rear wheel.
Masked off the sides .
Degreased wheel then tack cloths.
Bit of cardboard for my home made spraying booth..

 







Only needs very light coats , the more coats the darker the anno effect , it runs very easy so light coats if planning using .
This stuff requires heat for it to cure hard.
Luckily my oven just big enough to place a wheel inside.
I pre heated the oven at 180’ turned it off and placed wheel inside .

Few days passed started too build the wheel using stainless steel spokes .
Missus wasn’t happy using the bespoke dinning room table but needs must lol..

This truing tool is great .

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/tacx-t3175-exact-wheel-truing-stand/rp-prod33904

Here is a great site too work out the spoke lengths.

https://www.prowheelbuilder.com/spokelengthcalculator

Plus a simple detailed guide to building a wheel x3 crossover.

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They came up pretty good..









Will update when the front is done..

Taipan:
You have my attention  :)   :popcorn:  :daumenhoch:

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