A Tribute for Dad is delivered to a happy guy!
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Re: A Tribute for Dad, first mock up
I've met him at least once. He was two spots down from me at the swap, just didn't get much time to chat with him. I am just terrible keeping names and faces straight.
I've met him at least once. He was two spots down from me at the swap, just didn't get much time to chat with him. I am just terrible keeping names and faces straight.
Re: A Tribute for Dad, first mock up
I hope he's not getting out of bikes all together. He's a local legend.
I finally went and checked out his stuff a couple years ago after hearing so much about him. I thought I was the only person who had never dealt with Al. Seems everyone knew him. I got to look through 3 of his storage units (one a special double one just for him) plus I hear he has buses or trailers full of bike stuff somewhere else.udallcustombikes said:I've met him at least once. He was two spots down from me at the swap, just didn't get much time to chat with him. I am just terrible keeping names and faces straight.
I hope he's not getting out of bikes all together. He's a local legend.
Re: A Tribute for Dad, first mock up
Yes!! Someone else that works on there bike project in the middle of the night! :shock:
This is really coming together! I had to put my welding helmet on just to look at the chrome! 8)
Looks like you have a great powder coater and chroming shop too!
Keep it up!! She’s Look’n Sweet!
Yes!! Someone else that works on there bike project in the middle of the night! :shock:
This is really coming together! I had to put my welding helmet on just to look at the chrome! 8)
Looks like you have a great powder coater and chroming shop too!
Keep it up!! She’s Look’n Sweet!
Re: A Tribute for Dad, first mock up
Thanks for all the positive comments. I am going to crate the bike and load it on top of our van when we go down to Austin on the 19th for vacation. I just have to get it put together under his nose with out him seeing it before it is assembled! There will be pics and video taken when he gets it and I will post them up. I will be ordering my last few parts from Memory Lane tomorrow. Then I need to get my tires and seat and I can call it done.
Thanks for all the positive comments. I am going to crate the bike and load it on top of our van when we go down to Austin on the 19th for vacation. I just have to get it put together under his nose with out him seeing it before it is assembled! There will be pics and video taken when he gets it and I will post them up. I will be ordering my last few parts from Memory Lane tomorrow. Then I need to get my tires and seat and I can call it done.
Re: A Tribute for Dad, first mock up
Well, the parts are on the way from Memory Lane. Payment has been resent after a snafu with the USPS. The kick stand is the last part getting plated.
Still need to get a hold of Al to get some WF middle weight tires.
So close now.
Well, the parts are on the way from Memory Lane. Payment has been resent after a snafu with the USPS. The kick stand is the last part getting plated.
Still need to get a hold of Al to get some WF middle weight tires.
So close now.
Re: A Tribute for Dad-Final pieces in sight
Well, the parts from memory Lane should be here in a day or two. The seat should follow shortly. And tomorrow I am meeting with Al to get my tires, a NOS WF bell, and who can say what else I will come home with. Should have it ready for the Midwest Historical and Genealogical Society's Julyapalooza show this weekend. Pics will go up as they arrive!
Well, the parts from memory Lane should be here in a day or two. The seat should follow shortly. And tomorrow I am meeting with Al to get my tires, a NOS WF bell, and who can say what else I will come home with. Should have it ready for the Midwest Historical and Genealogical Society's Julyapalooza show this weekend. Pics will go up as they arrive!
Re: A Tribute for Dad-Final pieces in sight
I just saw this for the first time. What an awesome project idea, and perfectly executed! Can't wait to see it finished. :mrgreen: We need some pictures of the "reunion".
I just saw this for the first time. What an awesome project idea, and perfectly executed! Can't wait to see it finished. :mrgreen: We need some pictures of the "reunion".
Re: A Tribute for Dad-Final pieces in sight
No WF branded tires but I did get a set of Carlisle Zypher tires that are 26x1.75 and period correct. Guess I will just have to keep hunting for my WF tires...
No WF branded tires
but I did get a set of Carlisle Zypher tires that are 26x1.75 and period correct. Guess I will just have to keep hunting for my WF tires...Re: A Tribute for Dad-Final pieces in sight
I met up with Al a few weeks ago. He had a Schwinn S-5 front wheel in mint condition for my 64 racer deluxe. Sold it to me at a very reasonable price of $30. A steal considering he had taken the time to overhaul the hub, polish the rim and even put on a new spoke liner before he called me over. He took me over and showed me his storage spaces and there was stuff in there I still wish I could buy. I had to leave before I gave him all of my money.
I met up with Al a few weeks ago. He had a Schwinn S-5 front wheel in mint condition for my 64 racer deluxe. Sold it to me at a very reasonable price of $30. A steal considering he had taken the time to overhaul the hub, polish the rim and even put on a new spoke liner before he called me over. He took me over and showed me his storage spaces and there was stuff in there I still wish I could buy. I had to leave before I gave him all of my money.
Re: A Tribute for Dad-Final pieces in sight
Hooray for parts! Got my box of goodies from Memory Lane today and now I am just waiting for the seat and one more small detail piece. Unfortunately It won't be here before Saturday's show. Any of my local ratters have a red and/or white seat I could borrow for the day?
I am going to show it off Saturday since it will be my only opportunity before it goes on permanent display in dad's living room. After Saturday I am going to crate it up for the trip to Austin.
A few thanks are in order-
Julesjunk for the frame that got me started on this project.
jezusjonz for the excellent head badge
ratfink1962 for the star chain ring
65rat for the wheels
rivercitycyclist for the plating work
weekend-fun for the seat (once it gets here)
and a few non-members
BCA Welding for the powder coating. If you are in the Wichita area I highly recommend that you go see Brent.
Al for the tires
Memory Lane Classics for the grips, the decal, and the light
Nora for doing my recon and getting necessary info from dad.
And my wife for not complaining over the past six weeks about this bike being kept in the dining room when I wasn't working on it and the living room when I was.
But most of all I want to thank my dad for being there for me when I needed him, teaching me what I needed to learn, listening when I needed to talk, talking when I needed to listen, and for being one of the greatest men I have ever known. I was truly blessed to have you as my father. I could have never wished for more.
Here are a couple of pics after my work on it tonight. I will get some better ones tomorrow in the sunlight.
Repop Grips
Fender Light
WF decal
And a shot of the tires
Hooray for parts! Got my box of goodies from Memory Lane today and now I am just waiting for the seat and one more small detail piece. Unfortunately It won't be here before Saturday's show. Any of my local ratters have a red and/or white seat I could borrow for the day?
I am going to show it off Saturday since it will be my only opportunity before it goes on permanent display in dad's living room. After Saturday I am going to crate it up for the trip to Austin.
A few thanks are in order-
Julesjunk for the frame that got me started on this project.
jezusjonz for the excellent head badge
ratfink1962 for the star chain ring
65rat for the wheels
rivercitycyclist for the plating work
weekend-fun for the seat (once it gets here)
and a few non-members
BCA Welding for the powder coating. If you are in the Wichita area I highly recommend that you go see Brent.
Al for the tires
Memory Lane Classics for the grips, the decal, and the light
Nora for doing my recon and getting necessary info from dad.
And my wife for not complaining over the past six weeks about this bike being kept in the dining room when I wasn't working on it and the living room when I was.
But most of all I want to thank my dad for being there for me when I needed him, teaching me what I needed to learn, listening when I needed to talk, talking when I needed to listen, and for being one of the greatest men I have ever known. I was truly blessed to have you as my father. I could have never wished for more.
Here are a couple of pics after my work on it tonight. I will get some better ones tomorrow in the sunlight.
Repop Grips
Fender Light
WF decal
And a shot of the tires
Re: A Tribute for Dad-Final pieces in sight
Looks awesome!
the only red seat I have is the one on my Indian bike...
you are welcome to it if you want it.
Looks awesome!
the only red seat I have is the one on my Indian bike...
you are welcome to it if you want it.
