Realised I had forgot a couple of things. Firstly I am done restoring filthy rusty parts. I need to sort the stem with these, but that is enough. I've been doing this crap now since Feb and I am now done for the year. Holiday in a couple of weeks, and I need it tbh.
The first thing I did was get a new seat clamp. With the original Maurice logo long gone from the original and the bolts absolutely f***ed (I've soaked them in vinegar, wire brushed etc, they are horrible still) I am done with it. IE, I can't even be arsed busting out the black paint. And then making a decal for it, etc etc. It's big, heavy, and a pain to get on the frame (need to reverse the bolts and spread it open). So, I got this for 12 quid from Ebay.
I also bought a rim strip. I was going to make one out of a road bike one, but again it is just more sodding around for the sake of very little money. I have also bought all new bolts for the stem. I am praying they are the correct size, as they were IDed by an American on a forum. They are Imperial, and again, rusted as fug. I could paint or try to get a blow torch and heat them/dunk in oil but again over the sake of 8 quid I just got a set in stainless.
So other than a good clean for the stem, minor touch ups and replacing the lettering with this.
I should be good to get it all built up.
