( Class 1 - MBBO#4) TorRed (68 Typhoon) - Finished

[metalchewy]

Well, I wanted to throw my hat in early this year.

For this build, I want a Petina'd, But somewhat shiny adult sized Muscle Bike. I picked a bent forked Typhoon with S7s on it. Even with the curbed wheels, this is one smooth ride. Been my goto bike for a few months now, if my other rides give issues, this old reliable Typhoon always has air, and is a comfortable well geared ride.

Not sure where this build will take me yet, but glad to have it in progress.



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[OddJob]

Typhoon season...awesome! Rat on!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Sounds like a cool build!

Luke.

 

[Big Ape]

Cool, another big boy muscle bike!

 

[Schwinnspastic]

Great bike to start with for a big boy muscle bike, reminds me of this Spitfire I did back in the early 90s !

Mark

 

[kingfish254]

Great starting point. I used an old red Typhoon for my very first custom BEER RUN in BO6.

 

[Fv2]

Liking all the big bikes going on.

 

[CRASH]

Nice start! You could keep it simple. Sissy and Nanner. Cut the rear fender down to a half, or swap out with a duck tail and cut that down. Fat tire on the rear. Dump the front fender, throw some apes on it... BOOM!

I look forward to seeing it!

 

[metalchewy]

Typhoon season...awesome! Rat on!

Muscled Typhoon season ;-)

Sounds like a cool build!

Luke.

[emoji106]

Cool, another big boy muscle bike!

Big is the only way to go My kids are grown and grandkids off in the distance..

Great bike to start with for a big boy muscle bike, reminds me of this Spitfire I did back in the early 90s !

Mark

Nice lookin pair of bikes.

Great starting point. I used an old red Typhoon for my very first custom BEER RUN in BO6.

Yes, I remember seeing that in the archives, looked like a fun build!

Liking all the big bikes going on.

[emoji605] [emoji605] [emoji48] [emoji605] [emoji605]

Nice start! You could keep it simple. Sissy and Nanner. Cut the rear fender down to a half, or swap out with a duck tail and cut that down. Fat tire on the rear. Dump the front fender, throw some apes on it... BOOM!

I look forward to seeing it!

I like those suggestions. I have a short black duck tail, slightly bent up. Found a red nanner with a short sissy. Some bright red apes. If i have time, i will mock them up by the weekend. Will be color clash, for sure.. [emoji48]

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[KJV]

Good staring point.

 

[Roadie64]

I have a black Typhoon sitting around, I've been trying to sell it. Looking forward to see what you do with this one! I may keep mine!!!

 

[metalchewy]

I am half tempted to burn the rest of the paint off of these and let them rust up.



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[Fv2]

I am half tempted to burn the rest of the paint off if these and let them rust up.



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Fire,Fire,Fire, burn burn......
Do it do it do iiiiiiiiittttttt.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

They are not structural, so why not fire them up!

Luke.

 

[metalchewy]

Looks like I will need more contrast. May sand them off and see what I can do. For now, they on as a mockup. If I use this fork, im gonna have to pull the bent fork straight.



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[Fv2]

I wonder how they would turn out if you heat them up then quench them in oil.

 

[metalchewy]

I wonder how they would turn out if you heat them up then quench them in oil.

Hmmm, I think it would make them a bit more brittle (hardened), and a little less able to hold paint...


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[Fv2]

Yea your probably right.

 

[metalchewy]

Progress so far.



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[OddJob]

Progress so far.



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Great natural patina on this bike! The fenders look good....great vibe!