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Title: How can i repair crushed tubes
Post by: moochalargo on June 14, 2010, 11:31 AM: Hi guys.

Ive just got my self a curtis in ok condition.

I am going to get it rechromed and all that is in hand..

I have a couple of issues with crushed tubes on the frame that i would like to put right before she gets her rechrome.

The first and worst of the two is the brake bridge has been squashed in to an oval well a little flatter that that to be fair. and i would like to know if any of you have managed to some how get this tube back to nearer round shape any way?

Also the seat post tube has bee squashed a bit so again id like to try and get this back to its origonal size! any ideas and does anyone know the correct inside tube size for this tube on a curtis?

Any help would be great guys!!

Cheers Lee
Title: Re: How can i repair crushed tubes
Post by: stevochb on June 14, 2010, 12:56 PM: Hi Lee, take a few pics and post them up, there are a couple of people on here who can help :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: How can i repair crushed tubes
Post by: moochalargo on June 14, 2010, 02:49 PM: (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/cc146/warehamlee/DSC00187.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/cc146/warehamlee/DSC00188.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/cc146/warehamlee/DSC00189.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/cc146/warehamlee/DSC00190.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/cc146/warehamlee/DSC00191.jpg)
Title: Re: How can i repair crushed tubes
Post by: brummie on June 14, 2010, 03:28 PM: they dont look too bad tbh mate, have seen a lot worse and these should cover up when a brake and seat post clamp are fitted :-\ the chrome looks very good as well from the pics. if it was mine id give it a lick with autosol and buid it as a nice survivor

lot cheaper as well ;)
Title: Re: How can i repair crushed tubes
Post by: stevochb on June 14, 2010, 03:46 PM: I agree with Brummie, give it a good polish, build it up and you wont see the crushed bits.
Title: Re: How can i repair crushed tubes
Post by: MartyC on June 15, 2010, 02:39 PM: For the brake bridge I'd use a slide hammer and be gentle :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: How can i repair crushed tubes
Post by: meticulous on June 15, 2010, 05:59 PM: i'd use the oval section in some pliers, use masking tape around the bridge just to protect it from scratches, and gentle crush it the other way.... :)
Title: Re: How can i repair crushed tubes
Post by: Redline on June 15, 2010, 06:24 PM: Quote from: meticulous on June 15, 2010, 05:59 PM
i'd use the oval section in some pliers, use masking tape around the bridge just to protect it from scratches, and gentle crush it the other way.... :)

Only attempt this technique if your "Bionic" like Sammy though :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: How can i repair crushed tubes
Post by: meticulous on June 15, 2010, 06:54 PM: dont be cheeky!!! :D
Title: Re: How can i repair crushed tubes
Post by: Redline on June 15, 2010, 07:09 PM: Quote from: meticulous on June 15, 2010, 06:54 PM
dont be cheeky!!! :D
:LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: .... well ya must be Sammy - look at the size of them fookin arms ;)
Title: Re: How can i repair crushed tubes
Post by: MartyC on June 16, 2010, 12:54 PM: Quote from: cheekythirtysix on June 15, 2010, 07:09 PM
Quote from: meticulous on June 15, 2010, 06:54 PM
dont be cheeky!!! :D
:LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: .... well ya must be Sammy - look at the size of them fookin arms ;)

I heard Sam's wife is called Olive....