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Going to get dirty on this one, I always wanted a cycle truck but something that would take a bit more aggressive riding when not delivering the goods. i know if I got a cycle truck, I wouldn’t do a thing to it but ride it. This way, I get to have a little fun and enjoy it in many different forms. Lots of goodies going on this one.
i am starting off with a 1938 Roadmaster that was a bit twisted up. I straightened it up pretty well and knowing I was going to chop off the front triangle, I wasn’t too worried. I ordered a long head tube and steerer from Nova cycle supply. I made a fixture on my welding table and sized it up. Seeing how far it was bent and what was salvageable.
Tonight I started the cutting process only after carefully taking measurements on the geometry. I am using a Bmx fork for a bit more toughness to make sure the booze gets to those who need it out on the trail. The theme will an old brewery from my home town. Not sure on wheel combination just yet. Love creating on the fly with some rough guidelines.
![9D4866D3-0200-44FC-A80E-8E306509A125.jpeg 9D4866D3-0200-44FC-A80E-8E306509A125.jpeg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/ratrodbikes/data/attach/176/176948-9D4866D3-0200-44FC-A80E-8E306509A125.jpeg)
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i am starting off with a 1938 Roadmaster that was a bit twisted up. I straightened it up pretty well and knowing I was going to chop off the front triangle, I wasn’t too worried. I ordered a long head tube and steerer from Nova cycle supply. I made a fixture on my welding table and sized it up. Seeing how far it was bent and what was salvageable.
![EBBF00EB-7B55-4158-821D-3A8237E2E26A.jpeg EBBF00EB-7B55-4158-821D-3A8237E2E26A.jpeg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/ratrodbikes/data/attach/176/176950-EBBF00EB-7B55-4158-821D-3A8237E2E26A.jpeg)
Tonight I started the cutting process only after carefully taking measurements on the geometry. I am using a Bmx fork for a bit more toughness to make sure the booze gets to those who need it out on the trail. The theme will an old brewery from my home town. Not sure on wheel combination just yet. Love creating on the fly with some rough guidelines.
![EBBF00EB-7B55-4158-821D-3A8237E2E26A.jpeg EBBF00EB-7B55-4158-821D-3A8237E2E26A.jpeg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/ratrodbikes/data/attach/176/176950-EBBF00EB-7B55-4158-821D-3A8237E2E26A.jpeg)
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