Cleveland Welding for 9yr olds christmas

[Skipton]

Way back in December I bought this from RatRod member "sonatageek"
Final got it put together.
I did receive it well packed but its been sitting like this for 8 months

All put together

A few months ago my 6yr old bought this NOS seat for $5 at a swap meet

Any one know anything about this hub I sprayed carb cleaner to get the grim off and found this

With seat a better grips

One happy dude!

Seems a little big for a 24 maybe was set up with 26s originaly?
The tires even hold air I took it a round the block no problems
The fact its a little to big for him gives me some time to strip it down and do the three color paint job he wants
Thanks for looking
Skip

 

[socal_jack]

Re: 24" Cleveland Welding for 6yr old

He'll grow into it fast, better rehab it quick. Love the look of the Roadmaster frames.

 

[2manybikes]

Re: 24" Cleveland Welding for 6yr old

He'll grow into it fast, better rehab it quick. Love the look of the Roadmaster frames.

I will second that 8) it might be a little big for now, but he will be able to use it for a year or two longer than a 20" bike.

 

[Skipton]

Re: 24" Cleveland Welding for 6yr old

Bump!...This one from the dead!!!

Time to do this bike up right!

I am going to try and sneak a cool paint job on this, As a Christmas gift with out my now 9 year old knowing :roll:

The fork needs to be straighten. Got the best fab guy in town working on it already ( thanks Gary :wink: )




Paint job inspiration

Updates soon!

 

[LowpowerD]

Re: 24" Cleveland Welding for 6yr old >Christmas Update 12-4-11<

That's a rockin' bike. I'd be proud to ride it. And those Morrows are stupid easy to rebuild.

 

[Charles]

Re: 24" Cleveland Welding for 6yr old >Christmas Update 12-4-11<

Excellent project for the holidays!

 

[jackdaw]

Re: 24" Cleveland Welding for 6yr old >Christmas Update 12-4-11<

Lo-coooOOOO...motive!! Sweet!

 

[pick]

Re: 24" Cleveland Welding for 6yr old >Christmas Update 12-4-11<

Kool Skip! Can't wait to see how you do the paint! He's gonna love it! 8)

 

[243]

Re: 24" Cleveland Welding for 6yr old >Christmas Update 12-4-11<

Very nice looking bike and your boy will be proud!

I guess he knows what santa is bringing this year

 

[XC204]

Re: 24" Cleveland Welding for 6yr old >Christmas Update 12-4-11<

Glad to hear you are painting it I'll sand blast the fork and prime it to save you time. Oh amd a funny thing ...this is my next proj. With an ebay Road Master badge in the mail.



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[XC204]

Re: 24" Cleveland Welding for 6yr old >Christmas Update 12-4-11<

Skipton here's some Chicago based colors on the City of New Orleans. Illinois Central early morning train......you know the rest.



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[Skipton]

Re: 24" Cleveland Welding for 6yr old >Christmas Update 12-4-11<

Thanks for all the positive vibes guys!

xc204,
Vintage diesel locomotives had such cool paint schemes.
Thanks for your help with the fork! Let me know we you get it.


Updates to come.

 

[aka_locojoe]

Re: 24" Cleveland Welding for 6yr old >Christmas Update 12-4-11<

Kool Skip! Can't wait to see how you do the paint! He's gonna love it! 8)

Same here.

 

[Skipton]

Re: 24" Cleveland Welding for 6yr old >Christmas Update 12-4-11<

Great news! XC204 got the fork straight 8) 8) ..... Thanks Gary!

More to come :wink:

 

[XC204]

Re: 24" Cleveland Welding for 6yr old >Christmas Update 12-4-11<

Some pre/post bend photos Got the fork bent back with my home made 8 ton press. also some uncovered fork stencil paint.

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[MplsCoaster]

Re: 24" Cleveland Welding for 6yr old >Christmas Update 12-4-11<

Good Luck on the Christmas Present for your son
Can't wait to see how it turns out!

 

[XC204]

Re: 24" Cleveland Welding for 6yr old >Christmas Update 12-4-11<

Hey Get this thing already! Its been cluttering up the bsmt for day...........Both the fork and truss rod bracket are done. I also tapped a 10-32 hole for the top fender screw. See ya soon.
Gary



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[Skipton]

Re: 24" Cleveland Welding for 6yr old >Christmas Update 12-4-11<

Like I said best Fab. guy in town

Even tapped a screw hole and blasted and primed it..... truss rod bracket looks great also!

RIGHT ON!

Thanks Gary!

I will be out there soon!

Good Luck on the Christmas Present for your son
Can't wait to see how it turns out!

Thanks this is a fun one for sure!

 

[Skipton]

Re: 24" Cleveland Welding for 6yr old >Christmas Update 12-4-11<

Dissembled..

Some parts...

Not going to use the skiptooth stuff on this one. Swapped out the rear wheel for one I got from Ratina
I plan to use the JC Higgins chain guard and chain ring

Plus I finally have a reason to use my $4 Kenda's :mrgreen:

I have Monday and Tuesday off I need to get a lot done!... looks like the weather is going to cooperate

Thanks for looking!

 

[MplsCoaster]

Re: 24" Cleveland Welding for 6yr old >Christmas Update 12-4-11<

Congratulation on your pile of parts, it's a good feeling, especially as you're getting down to the wire
Can't wait to see the 24X2.35 on it ($4 ?!)
Good Luck!