Hey kids, Donzie here. Not new to "Rat Rods", some years back I built a Model A tub before the term Rat Rod was even coined, I thought it was just old school.
I've been scanning thru the gallery and I gotta say, some of you guys are Fn crazy (in a good way). there are awesome looking rides on here.
I haven't seriously rode a bike since the late 70's, I had a Scwhinn that I'd ride to work.
A year ago we moved in to the city where there's streets and sidewalks so we've decided to buy some bikes. I'd been looking at the Cruisers and vintage looking bikes that are on the market (I am definetly old school). I came home yesterday and my neighbor had this Ross Dune Rider in the front yard for sale. I got it for $20. Not sure if I paid too much but I thought it looked cool. Not sure of the year but looks like maybe 50s or 60s.
Needs new tires and tubes and a chain. The rest is cosmedic stuff.
So are there any rules on this? The chrome fenders, handle bars and rims have some light rusting. The black frame still looks pretty good. I was wondering if I should paint the rims and fenders or just clean 'em up the best I can. I don't think this bike has a lot of collectible value so I don't know if I'd be hurting anything if I make changes to it.
I'm open to suggestions so fire away.
Thanks.
Donzie
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.ne...5209809204_545309203_9499435_1723616877_n.jpg
I've been scanning thru the gallery and I gotta say, some of you guys are Fn crazy (in a good way). there are awesome looking rides on here.
I haven't seriously rode a bike since the late 70's, I had a Scwhinn that I'd ride to work.
A year ago we moved in to the city where there's streets and sidewalks so we've decided to buy some bikes. I'd been looking at the Cruisers and vintage looking bikes that are on the market (I am definetly old school). I came home yesterday and my neighbor had this Ross Dune Rider in the front yard for sale. I got it for $20. Not sure if I paid too much but I thought it looked cool. Not sure of the year but looks like maybe 50s or 60s.
Needs new tires and tubes and a chain. The rest is cosmedic stuff.
So are there any rules on this? The chrome fenders, handle bars and rims have some light rusting. The black frame still looks pretty good. I was wondering if I should paint the rims and fenders or just clean 'em up the best I can. I don't think this bike has a lot of collectible value so I don't know if I'd be hurting anything if I make changes to it.
I'm open to suggestions so fire away.
Thanks.
Donzie
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.ne...5209809204_545309203_9499435_1723616877_n.jpg
