Im beginning to understand now, what you just said above is key thank you. The factory number is what was confusing me. How two different rims could have the same number, one with the inner bead and one without. So mine should have a rolled lip being 66 but no inner bead keeping the tire in place.
Man I can relate. Only thing I would add, after eating is,,, sleeping.
Getting educated with the rim chapter, good timing I'm on the hunt for a front.
Yesterday I found and bought one with the correct rim details and factory stamp including a proper hub. Mine currently has the chrome taiwan ted wheels. So one down one to go. Front spot lights next I think which I have a line on.
Taking forever to get blue on these parts. I think I lucked out big time getting this fender though.
Would I be the biggest moron on the planet if I left the inside alone and retained the original hi-fi red to prove its an OEM fender that was in excellent condition?
Last edited by hellonewman; 11-21-2018 at 06:34 AM.
I went with stainless spokes, very sharp looking when complete. But my '70 has gone thru the Chrome ***** phase of life, so shiny works. It would be too much effort and money to go back to aluminum, so I just embrace my one bike that gets called "pretty" by all the ladies. Chrome won't get you hoe, but it will get you laid, seems to be words of wisdom. Ladies like them shiny.
11-17-2018, 09:51 AM
