Spaceliner custom... long and low!

[BobbyStillz]

So this is my next build (first on the site). I am taking a 1964 Sears Spaceliner, making it look as long as possible, and adding my personal style to it. I have a couple of questions for the 'vets':
1. I have a 36 spoke 2spd bendix kickback. Can it be machined to take 72, without compromising structural integrity?
2. Should i do color and chrome, or bare metal with color on the detailing?
3. Where can I find a veriety of handlebar styles? Thinking of using the originals, but I want this beast to look as long as possible. Suggestions?
4. I would like to do a banana seat, or a regular seat that will fit in the crook right between the stem and the rear fender (chopper style) how do you mount that?

here are a few before pics, and a first mock-up.
P.S. The springer is from yeshoney (thank you much).

 

[BobbyStillz]

The mock up has a 20" on the front, but i will probably do a 24" TBD...

 

[BobbyStillz]

Here are a couple more mock-ups. Definitely going with the 24" on the front.

Stripped it down, and started going at it with steel wool and a wire brush

Here is one of the donors...(have parts if anyone's looking)

 

[BobbyStillz]

Finally got this build together! I now have time and space that align to start new projects, and finish old ones. The first 2 pics are the mock up I did for 'TOUR DE FAT' Denver last weekend. The last few pics are the final concept save for a lucky 7 seat post that will extend the line, and balance the reverse goose neck. I flipped the stem to create a stair step effect from stem, to beehive, to fender. Also, a 'bike build' first (as far as I have ever seen), a double front fender. Because I put a 24" on the front, there was a bit of a gap from the fender to the top of fork. I played around with a few ideas, when i came up with this one. It gives a 'satellite' dish effect that plays into the whole 'Spaceliner' namesake. Anyway, hope ya'll enjoy it, it was a long time coming on this Rust Rocket...BTW, I am looking for the white sears grips to go on this build. I am willing to trade the black ones, or name your price. Thanks: 'Stillz