SHOW US YOUR KLUNKERZ

[XC204]

Rat Rod I have your green klunker as my desktop at work every one loves it. Can you tell me what the colors and paint type are?
Thanks Gary

[Rat Rod]

Here ya go Gary....

[Rat Rod]

I sold the Battlecruiser a few months after the build off and I've regretted it ever since. It was a smooth riding bike and I really liked the way the camo color scheme turned out. I know have just about everything I need to reconstruct a replica of this bike, but it's what I chose for my build off this go around. I've decided to use the one bike switch rule this time around and will save the Schwinn F/F for Battlecruiser II.

[XC204]

Thanks Steve I'v got a surplus of green cans and tan now so I'l try some more. Nice article in Kickstand mag. this month. I will be in Denver next month and plan on a few Denver Cruiser rides with Damon and the rest of the guys.

[J_Westy]

Just curious, why did you cut out the lower top tube?

used this frame.. an 'old' columbia


the outcome...

[rolandROSS]

[quote="J_Westy"]Just curious, why did you cut out the lower top tube?

no reason actually... 'see, im into some kind of restoring old balloon tire bikes. but i cant find correct parts for this frame such as, fenders, tank, chainguards ..etc. (its an extra frame though) so, i decided to build myself a rider bike that can go distance. and im just happy with the result, the looks and the ride... very smooth indeed.!

[J_Westy]

Finished the build today. Very happy with the results
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Frame: 1939 Schwinn DX "Schwinn Ace", S/N: B21178
Fork: NOS 1981 Tange TX-1200
Headset: NOS Tange MX-2
Stem: Ashtabula (1978)
Handlebar: 90's BMX cruiser Answer Alumilite 7075
Grips: Ritchey True Grips (contemporary)
Brake Levers: NOS/NIB 1987 Dia Compe AD 290 4-finger levers in grey
Chain: KMC BMX Z-chain in silver
Cranks: 175mm TA ProVis 5 anniversary edition with retro stickers
Chainring: TA 30T
Bottom Bracket: Tange 68x122.5 with TruVativ bottom bracket adapter (both contemporary)
Pedals: NOS MKS BMX-7
Rims: Araya 7C 26x1.75. NOS silver, stripped and re-anodized red
Hubs: Sturmey Archer X-RD8(W) rear; X-FD front
Tires: Cheng Shin C693 26x2.125
Saddle: Brooks B-72 w/ chrome rails
Seatpost: Custom turned solid 6061, clear anodized
Seatpost Binder: Campy

Weight: 38 lbs of klunker fun

Build saga here: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=81547

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[yewhi]

Very nicely done!

Love the Paint scheme and parts selection. Nice work on the pinstriping as well.

How does it ride?

[J_Westy]

How does it ride?

I've only had a chance to ride it on the street this afternoon, but I like the feel and handling so far.

[Rat Rod]

Beautifully done...so many great details to this bike.

The craftsmanship and attention to detail is incredible.

If money were no object, I'd build a bike like this one day.

[GTCOMA]

If money were no object, I'd build a bike like this one day.

Unfortunately, money is an object... but here is what I came up with for the Build Off. I was able to scrounge up some nice parts, but it was still a budget build.

[deorman]

Okay, though somewhat out to pasture now (occasional trip to the store), this bike, in various forms, has been my "klunker" for sooo loong, it was spelled with a "c".

[Markm]

Okay, though somewhat out to pasture now (occasional trip to the store), this bike, in various forms, has been my "klunker" for sooo loong, it was spelled with a "c".

[trktwo]

oh wow!

[HotRodRob]

My 53' CCM. Nexus 4 speed, Sakae cranks and pedals, Felt cruiser bars= tons o fun!