bike flip

[g-ratter]

With the recent sale of my bike Social Deviation then the refurbish job of my neighbors bike my wife thought I might be able to make a little side cash selling custom creations.
Told her of my concerns with liability should a buyer do something stupid,get hurt and try to sue me. She suggested just doing some minor customizations to give the bike some style and make it look different from an off the shelf bike.
So here is my trial run to see if I can keep cost under control but come up with something interesting. Found this bike at a thrift store. It had all its parts in pretty good shape and was able to talked them down in price a little.
Since seeing Kreep's version of a truss bike a while back been wanting to do one and this seemed like the perfect project for it.

Here is what I started with:

A little sanding and addition of bars:

A little bondo and painting is next. Then the forks. I have some blade ones that I am going to add some truss rods to. Pictures to come.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Nice! that should change the look of the bike completely!

Luke.

 

[Kreep]

Looks good Steve! I have had tons of people want me to make them a truss frame after they see mine. Its a simple modification to make a cool looking bike. Looks like your on the right track,let me know if you need any parts. Look forward to seeing the final product.
-Kreep-

 

[yoothgeye]

I think if I dipped bikes in gold they still wouldn't sell around here. I'll be interested in how this turns out for you.

 

[Zumo]

Man it really ads a nice touch to that frame. We have several of those types of bikes and this is a really good option I didn't think about. Good job!

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Here is one I did ,with a 7'' stretch and the extra bar a little higher. It adds a bunch to those
frames.

 

[g-ratter]

U. Stretch,
Yours looks more traditional then mine, from the pictures I have seen. Nice.

Kreep, Looking for a pair of metal pedals something like these,

Also interested in an older looking front sprocket. Anything in stock?

Yoothgeye, First one I just sold I listed for $500 and ended up selling for $350. Since it was all trash picked parts made some money.
Had 2 email only inquires with no follow up. One guy stopped by and looked at it but no sale. Then another guy came to see it and
ended up buying.
Will see how this one goes. I have a gut feeling that $300-350 is about all you can really get for a used cruiser. After that
the Walmart effect kicks in.

 

[yoothgeye]

The Walmart effect around here kicks in at a much lower price.

 

[Kreep]

Steve, I assume your going to need 1/2" pedals? I will look,chances are slim to find that style for a one piece crank. I had to convert mine from 9/16" to 1/2". I have some pedals that will work if you want to convert them(or I can do it for you). And I have a ton of sprockets you can look through. If you don't have my number anymore, just PM me.
-Kreep-

 

[g-ratter]

Thanks Kreep. I will get in touch with you when I am at that stage.
Got the framed bondo'd and primed. Need to do some glaze work and wet sanding but it is looking good so far.
Also roughed in the fork. Here are some images.

Was thinking of going with a maroon color for the frame with cream wheels but finding it harder then expected to get the tires in the size I want (26 x 1 3/8). Might need to rethink the color scheme. Any one know of any?

 

[KOTA]

Pick a color

http://www.ebay.com/itm/26x1-3-8-GREEN- ... 2eb95d1507

 

[g-ratter]

Thanks Kota. I saw those but have my heart set on cream if possible. White is a little to bright for me but may need to be flexible.

 

[yoothgeye]

maroon frame, cream rims, black tires... nice contrast, easy tires.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Love the truss rod set up! Very nice work...

Luke.

 

[GasX]

I think you should clear coat that fork as is.

 

[g-ratter]

Thanks yoothgeye, did not think of that but might solve my problem and still give me the look.

 

[ratcycle]

hey do you still have the orignal fender. If so, how much would you want for it?

 

[cave12man]

I think you should clear coat that fork as is.

Shoot I'd clear the whole thing as is. Love the look right now!

 

[kim_dude]

Was thinking of going with a maroon color for the frame with cream wheels but finding it harder then expected to get the tires in the size I want (26 x 1 3/8). Might need to rethink the color scheme. Any one know of any?

http://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-Delta-Cr ... +bike+tire

 

[g-ratter]

hey do you still have the orignal fender. If so, how much would you want for it?

Which one are you looking for? Front or Back?