★★ The Young American ★★ (DONE!)

[Dr. Tankenstein]

In all seriousness, this is a sweet ride, nice mix of 'Rat' and 'Rod'. The fact that your sis and dad helped, man, that's just cool and speaks to the unity of your family.

You are double lucky, cool bike and a cool fam.

Cheers to you all,
Dr. T

[RetroGlide]

great work !!!! you have a gift , you might be able to turn into a business , great job

Lookin' good, Nick! Thanks for crediting me on my paint jobs.

Thank you! Maybe I'll pick up a couple odd jobs sometime, but I'm always so busy with my brother's bikes.

And thank you everyone else for the nice comments on this bike! Nick really poured his heart and soul into this thing.

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Lookin good bro!

Thanks buddy, right back at ya

In all seriousness, this is a sweet ride, nice mix of 'Rat' and 'Rod'. The fact that your sis and dad helped, man, that's just cool and speaks to the unity of your family.

You are double lucky, cool bike and a cool fam.

Cheers to you all,
Dr. T

Thanks Doc Really means a lot

[RADDAD]

Believe it or not Nick did all the work himself except shortening the chain.I have little patience for mechanical things in my older years.
I am more surprised everytime I see the bike.

[RestoRodSchwinn]

Just read this build thread start to finish. Great job!! Much like a build I'm planning on the near future. Nice, consistent theme throughout. Be proud of it!

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Just read this build thread start to finish. Great job!! Much like a build I'm planning on the near future. Nice, consistent theme throughout. Be proud of it!

Thanks, it means a lot

[Jake Sensi]

GREAT BIKE MAN!! I'LL SEE YA AT THE FINISHED PAGE. BUT FOR NOW HAT'S OFF TO YOU AND YA FAMILY! CUE THAT SLY AND THE FAMILY STONES "FAMILY AFFAIR" SONG AND ...GET TA BUILDIN'!! PEACE

[SCHWINNRAY69]

http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=43582

[RADDAD]

Looks like a real winner to me Nick.Excellent job!

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Looks like a real winner to me Nick.Excellent job!

Thanks Dad

[MplsCoaster]

Hey Schwinnray,

How is The Young American riding?
Have you got any pics?

I'm still waiting for those wheelie videos
If you need some different gears to make it happen, I can help
I have lots of gears
I'm thinking 20 or 22 tooth hub gear
It looks like you have 44/46-18 combo now
Let me know

I hope your having fun with your cool bike!

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Wheelies won't be done on this bike I'm good with singles speeds, thanks though I went for a 9 mile ride today with only one problem...I was riding along at a pretty good speed when I hear a loud crash. As the happens I feel something rubbing and stop to take a look. Somehow the nuts on my back wheel loosened COMPLETLY and smashed my tire into the fender and chainstay Luckily nothing got damaged and my Dad brought along tools. Kinda funny

Hey Schwinnray,

How is The Young American riding?
Have you got any pics?

I'm still waiting for those wheelie videos
If you need some different gears to make it happen, I can help
I have lots of gears
I'm thinking 20 or 22 tooth hub gear
It looks like you have 44/46-18 combo now
Let me know

I hope your having fun with your cool bike!

[MazdaFlyer]

Neat looking bike, Looks like you are talented beyond your years.