I have been Enjoying the creativity and skills on this site for a long time. Meanwhile working my regular job and flipping bikes for extra income. Last fall I found a beat up bike frame at the scrap yard. It is a Non ferus yard so they don't buy steel. My bike was under a big metal tub full of steel. The tub itself was marked 407lbs. I had seen the the fender and grip along with another bike sticking out. They lifted the tub off for me and let me have both bikes for free. The wheels were a total loss as well as the seat. I salvaged the grips and th frame. <a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn3/jababikes/?action=view¤t=cubs020-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn3/jababikes/cubs020-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
After it sat in my basement for quite a while I found a set of wheels with a three speed and a coster brake. I put some big fat hookworm tires on. I had to widen the back of the bike to accomidate the tire. I did that with a three inch pipe and a mini sledge then drew the drop outs back with a 3/8 threaded rod and nuts and washers. Documentation with photos, no I forgot. as well as welding on four more inches to the handle bars (from a different bike). Its closing in on ridable I have a shifter and new positron cable to put on. I want to add a front brake and a springer fork soon. I be able to comute to softball instyle Here are some pictures so far.
What a shame. I love your ride though.
