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All right evrybody, guess it's time I quit ogling from the sidelines and join the game. Monark ladies frame, not sure of the year (if anybody has a direct link to a list, it would be greatly appreicated). Model 3310, Serial # A0928429. Starting with the frame, chainguard and whatever parts on hand. Other than Rattle can paint and elbow grease I will be buying as little as possible, (unless I find a killer deal on some dress protector fender skirts). As soon as I figure out how to post pics, I will...
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Hit the quote button on this post and look at the code. Use the image button in the post a reply form, and enter the photo location code instead of the directory instruction, or use the official Rat Rod instructions - viewtopic.php?f=6&t=172

mtbikn212 said:
OK...so this is the only way I can figure out how to get a pic in, this will have to do. :?: I will try to search the posts and figure an easier way to just get the pics in the post, (hopefully before the next pics).

http://s896.photobucket.com/albums/ac17 ... betty2.jpg

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That is the biggest bowl of vegetable soup you have there.... And a cool frame! :lol:
 
Thank you deorman, I knew there were instructions somewhere, I just couldn't find them. Thanks again. :D

p.s. the veggie soup is no longer...
 
OK so it's been a bit since I threw my hat into this ring. Here is a bit of an update.
Strippin' Betty
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Betty's stripped
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And a couple of donor bikes I've picked up in the last couple of weekends.
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Finally, first coat of primer.
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THATS TOO FUNNY :lol: but you dont tip too well :p

I can image the lap dance... Ouch!
 
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"I don't care you are, that's funny right there!" :D :D :D

Good to see another drop in the mix.
 
Got a start of Betty's shoes and the first layer of her dress... :p
IMG]http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac170/mtbikn212/Adayinwhitesatin.jpg[/IMG]

IMG]http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac170/mtbikn212/Satinwhitefromtheotherside.jpg[/IMG]

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WOW! It's been a month since I've doneanything here? Amazing how everything gets so busy when the weather get's hot!! 8)

Here's her fork and handlebar, followed by the deconstructed Persons seat and new vinyl.

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monark ladies bikes have pretty nice lines to work with! 8) know what you mean about the heat. just finished mine up tonite after a 7hr sweat fest,and im done building until october! :D
 
OK nothing like runnin it down to the wire...
Here is the seat with some padding, the finished seat & fork and finally the chainguard.

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Seat, complete sitting on Betty
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She's coming together...
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Someone please remind me of the importance of test fitting parts earlier than the night before the deadline...
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