Pee-Wee's Big Adventure Bike

BrownieICT

Active Member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #3,381

A little progress! Got the skirts welded and fit... Those things are a pain!!! Also go my button box finished and on!





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Ruddigger

Sr Member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #3,382

Nice progress Browniel. :thumbsup

Abe, I think you know the answer to that, since I just bought a 1940 Dodge truck so I have something to carry my bikes around in.

 

Ollin

Jr Member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #3,383

You got it? Nice

 

DalekMcFly

Active Member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #3,384

Nice Rudd, now you don't have to look in the mirror more than the road! :lol

Anyways my new parts came in today from frank! Super happy with them!

A vintage taiwan mirror and the metal collar!


Restored Mesinger Seat:


I've actually found that my seat post is too thin for the clamp on the seat, does anyone have any ideas?

Also do 26 x 1.75 rims look right? I found some that are pretty cheap brand new.

 

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Ruddigger

Sr Member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #3,385

Haha, you have been reading through the thread

Nice parts too. I cant remember the proper seatpost size off the top of my head.

 

DalekMcFly

Active Member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #3,386

Looks like I'm either going to need a new one, or buy a new seat clamp. I'll check on some of my old BMX bikes to see if there's a usable clamp. BUT! I did notice that my post is quite long, so I might just need to cut a bit off the top which for me with my tools, might take a while! :lol

 

Ruddigger

Sr Member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #3,387

If the bottom side of your post fits the clamp then just turn it over and install it upside down.

 

turboFrank

Active Member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #3,388

Glad the parts showed up ok.

 

DalekMcFly

Active Member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #3,389

Thanks Ryan & Frank!

I also figured since I had two 26" wheels I'd see how she runs now that I have the seat! It's not permanent, simply a test:



I also did place my first spinners on there. The kickstand does feel a bit too short though, even though I got it off a 26"!

 

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BrownieICT

Active Member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #3,390

Got more on the bike today! I was trying to get it rideable for the Thursday night pub crawl but needs more fit, pedals, and chain. Oh well.... Here's what I got going today!


Dalek.... Bike is looking good man!!!

 

DalekMcFly

Active Member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #3,391

Thanks man! Yours is far ahead in terms of parts, I'm ahead in terms of paint! I'm getting my wheel-set hopefully this weekend or next week. Finding one cheap with a coaster brake is a pain, but the guy who works at a vintage bike shop has tons of stuff. Went last week and I spotted a 70's stingray with $100 price tag, hopefully the wheels are heavy duty as I couldn't get a good look at it.

 

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turboFrank

Active Member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #3,392

My gf just informed me that Tina (Alamo worker) in Pee wees big adventure past away today. I always liked the part when she says "well buenos dias"

 

billy baloney

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Oct 9, 2014

• #3,393

Dude, that Blows, Jan Hooks!, I read somewhere that she ad libbed that whole scene, I'm totally bummed out now!

 

DalekMcFly

Active Member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #3,394

She was also on SNL for quite a while if I recall as well, sad to hear. I've been to San Antonio quite a bit myself, and that place holds a lot of memories for me, this movie being one of them.


I also would like to ask, is the 46 tooth sprocket, 1/8th chain correct? I'm looking to buy one I found but have no clue what the specs are on it.

 

turboFrank

Active Member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #3,395

Ok guys I got the mirrors today and I must say it was a cool find.
I promised Adam first pick a while back if I ever found one so he's set. Another sold off site and I plan on keeping the rest of the nos in the bags, this leaves two that are nos but not perfect. I will go in order by interest here on the rpf.

Droidboy
Ollin
Skillcrane
Duck butt

If you want the mirror cool if not give the next guy a shot. Message me.

Mirror "B" $86 shipped and mirror "C" $96.

 

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Abelugo

Sr Member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #3,396

dalek, the original Schwinn clover sprocket should be 46 tooth, if you get a higher number rear sprocket on the rear wheel you can make it easier to pull around all the weight. I think i have either a 18 or 19 tooth, yes 1/8 chain it is usually called cruiser bike chain.

btw guys the interior shots of the Alamo were shot at the San Gabriel mission in San Gabriel, Ca.

 

DalekMcFly

Active Member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #3,397

Thanks Abe! And yeah the interior shown in the film is completely different, but nonetheless it's still an awesome scene! Next time I head down to San Antonio later next year I'll try bringing along my X-1 and hopefully get some cool photos!

 

BrownieICT

Active Member

• Oct 10, 2014

• #3,398

I am still trying to figure out what gearing I want on the back wheel. This thing is already getting super heavy!!!


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BrownieICT

Active Member

• Oct 10, 2014

• #3,399

Anybody else have problems with the spinners hitting the front forks? I was thinking of a couple things to do but thought I would see what everyone's thoughts were.

 

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KansasJack

Well-Known Member

• Oct 10, 2014

• #3,400

BrownieICT said:

Anybody else have problems with the spinners hitting the front forks? I was thinking of a couple things to do but thought I would see what everyone's thoughts were.


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I haven't had that problem on mine, but if you add a washer or two on the axle before you put the forks on, it should spread the forks a little bit and maybe prevent rubbing. Alternately, can you bend or hammer the disk slightly to make it concave?

Also, RIP Jan Hooks!!