Bob Luland's 22JD Prodject

[Robert Luland]

Bob, because of the slot nut tracks. That would make a great frame table. It would make a great mock up table for just about anything. Just two problems. 1. They want $700 claims. 2. That thing probably weighs in at about a 1000lbs. It would cost me easy $500 clams to ship it. Thanks for keeping me in your sights though. Bob L

[BigLakeBob]

Bob, would this work for your table? http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001EUvsY...cvex-Vbpo9HA== Bob

[bob43wlc]

Good luck with the build Bob. I will be following each step with great interest.

[servicardenise]

Bob,
Best wishes on a trouble free assembly. I hope you enjoy the process of the restoration and always make sure to document, document, document. What you know should be preserved for future generations to attempt to replicate. What a trip either way. You are forced into learning all about your little pieces parts. I look forward to your updates.
Denise

[MMasa]

Joe
That reinforcement was started in 1920 and ran thru 1924 frames.
Mark

Bob

Not to pop your bubble, does your frame have a steering neck reinforcement plate , should it? By 1922 I think it should have the plate that wraps around the lower gusset of the steering head?

joe

[Slojo]

Bob

Not to pop your bubble, does your frame have a steering neck reinforcement plate , should it? By 1922 I think it should have the plate that wraps around the lower gusset of the steering head?

joe

[c.o.]

Right on Bob! I look forward to watching you work the magic!

[alanc48]

I'm glad you got a frame Bob, and I think the frame you got was destined to go to someone like you, that can take it back from it's long sleep. My 1916 J frame was pretty nasty too, but I have to say that the challenge was enjoyable, and I always feel good when I can rescue something that somehow survived the smelter. I envy the guys that find these perfect frames, but they miss out on the bond you make with a frame that has to be beat, ground, brazed, and finessed. I really think that is what gives your bike it's heart. . . . I'm getting kinda' misty eyed.

By the way, I hope you go to Denton in '14. I think I'm going to make an effort to camp there, and bring 1, or 2 bikes. I think you will like that meet, and the people that put it on.

Exactly Eric, there is nothing more satisfying that taking what some people say is junk or not salvageable and giving it a new lease on life. It's a lot more work, but I think it's a lot more satisfying. Good luck on the build Bob, it looks like a great one.

[exeric]

I'm glad you got a frame Bob, and I think the frame you got was destined to go to someone like you, that can take it back from it's long sleep. My 1916 J frame was pretty nasty too, but I have to say that the challenge was enjoyable, and I always feel good when I can rescue something that somehow survived the smelter. I envy the guys that find these perfect frames, but they miss out on the bond you make with a frame that has to be beat, ground, brazed, and finessed. I really think that is what gives your bike it's heart. . . . I'm getting kinda' misty eyed.

By the way, I hope you go to Denton in '14. I think I'm going to make an effort to camp there, and bring 1, or 2 bikes. I think you will like that meet, and the people that put it on.

[Robert Luland]

And then there's more.

[Robert Luland]

Good afternoon Gentlemen (and Ladies if Denise tunes in?), Well with this new category, I decided to get my 22JD project back on line. This also has to do with one 1922 loop frame being delivered today. After four years almost to the date. I have searched for what I call the holy grail. A frame for my baby, I won it on Fleese-Bay from Australia three weeks ago and did everything I could not to fall into the same nightmare Dewey was forced to endure. Let me tell ya. When the USPS says air mail, they mean it. Frame went from down under to LAX in one hop, was released out of customs Sunday morning the 22nd and was ready for pick up in Hoboken at 7:00am the 23rd on the other end of the USA. It’s back where it belongs but with a very sad tale to tell. If you look at the picture of the rear lower motor mount. You will see a piece of the engine case still attached. Whoever did the damage to this frame, did it with a sledge hammer. The engine was beat out of the frame, most likely for aluminum scrape. So in the end my work is cut out for me. The upper motor mount tube has to be replaced. I think I will do it in two pieces to avoid having to disassemble the whole frame. All the rivet studs in the rear axle carriers also have to be replaced. But tomorrows task will be to locate a 2’X5’X1” steel plate to fabricate a frame table. This is going to be a lot of work but it’s fun work! No stress here. I feel like a kid in a candy shop right now.
Bob L