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Thought I’d create a gallery of my past and current bikes.
In no particular order of build:
The ‘Fat Belly Bobber’ (parted out to other builds):
This was my first build after joining RRB back in 2009. It’s a 1990s Huffy Santa Fe (precursor to the Cranbrook). It went through several versions.
V1:
e1df2373a0d4e47bada45530daaab1bc.jpg

V2: added Worksman fork, ‘tank’ plates and Huffy Decals
513bd5633a33b68497cb192174a0e91f.jpg

V3: new bars/grips, headlight/tail light, double armed kickstand
a4e90b0474290fb900b808d74c386870.jpg

V4: tried some cream Thick Bricks
558bede892e1f90ac258d914cd9cdb8d.jpg

V5: added a flipped Rat Trap springer, swapped the front wheel to a 26” and ran Kenda Kraze 24x3 rear/26x2.125 front
e3395e567ef3c592c51db2ba86030699.jpg

V6: swapped out the wheelset with a set of Worksman rims with a Nexus 3sp coaster and brown Fat Franks
Can’t find a pic (stupid Photobucket..) if/when I do I’ll post it

The Tybee Siren:
Built for my wife, it’s a 24” 1950 Monark.
Current version:
c2115a122acd7ecd330821215e300abc.jpg

d2d74ae08dd97734938a384a72523465.jpg

The Sara Kate:
Built for my daughter and a RRBBO entry, it’s a 1972 Schwinn Lil Chik with a modified baby OCC Stingray fork,a 26” ladies tank and a Nexus 3sp coaster.
Current version:
51c91b0d0e0e0202c0c6b44f0d42349a.jpg

013e9164cda81335eac74cfcb6420a81.jpg

BMX Fat Bike (for sale):
Walmart Mongoose Beast with some BMX touches.
Current version:
2458c6ce0ba17c258b35db76568f57fa.jpg

278b9e5b389e9d607445782d8fe75a4a.jpg

Toadmaster:
1946 CWC Roadmaster with original paint/patina, the Worksman Nexus 3sp wheelset and Fat Franks from the Fatbelly, Brooks B72, front fender from a girls Hawthorne and a 1937 CWC rear rack with green Delta tail light. Love this bike!
6b5705ec8add62d7a7cbd78d42d1465d.jpg

3892fcefcc3690c51d7a6d3f70c66795.jpg

Christmas bike:
Building this as a tribute to my Dad, it’s a 1956 JC Higgins Christmas catalog bike. It is a bit of a resto-mod with some chromed bits, 2sp SRAM Automatix rear, 26x2.35 whitewall Bontrager Solanas, Higgins speedo, still need to repaint the tank/chainguard.
Current condition:
8e82818ea8dfe7f23e29b7837e3d0da0.jpg

ceedbd745b9edfbc19041f2dddf06db6.jpg

Amsterback (sold):
1995 Diamondback MTB turned path bike:
Current version:
e4cf173fde64a8417b84a5d0d586dcfb.jpg

89d25313f73b43d63533257c525beb2a.jpg

BareFlye:
1958 Huffman is also a RRBBO entry. I badged it with a AirFlyte headbadge, springer section from a Monark, cream Thick Bricks from the Fatbelly, tractor headlight converted to H7 LED, RUFF leather saddle (new addition), it is clear powdercoated in gloss and matte finishes.
e449d6b4c22b9075d6eed592a029b47f.jpg

28bdb23af253518826b87f3ce4cc25a2.jpg

Schwummit strandie:
My latest and everyday rider, a Summit Workhorse built as a Schwinn Heavy Duti (same frame, with a 1” head tube). REALLY love this one!
991e8da2347c1201c12da250ad4bc26e.jpg

0dba877bb4ab4b58d04d432be7802e6c.jpg

Phantom-RAY
My never ending custom ‘Schwinn’ stretch, I’ll post the details when/if I finish it.
Current condition:
ef7335792c946d982e83a5bf82030808.jpg

Big Rail (sold):
This started as a chrome 1968? Huffy Silver Jet. It too was a RRBBO entry.
For the RRBBO:
Looking for a pic
As sold:
28a620885121d89e107dec1b14dd2540.jpg

59e5f08de9ed377dcd658cee02e4933a.jpg


That’s all for now, hope you like ‘em!
f923a76ce2d046d3131cac4994d3de31.jpg

Cheers,
Dr. T (Rob)


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Thought I’d create a gallery of my past and current bikes.
In no particular order of build:
The ‘Fat Belly Bobber’ (parted out to other builds):
This was my first build after joining RRB back in 2009. It’s a 1990s Huffy Santa Fe (precursor to the Cranbrook). It went through several versions.
V1:
e1df2373a0d4e47bada45530daaab1bc.jpg

V2: added Worksman fork, ‘tank’ plates and Huffy Decals
513bd5633a33b68497cb192174a0e91f.jpg

V3: new bars/grips, headlight/tail light, double armed kickstand
a4e90b0474290fb900b808d74c386870.jpg

V4: tried some cream Thick Bricks
558bede892e1f90ac258d914cd9cdb8d.jpg

V5: added a flipped Rat Trap springer, swapped the front wheel to a 26” and ran Kenda Kraze 24x3 rear/26x2.125 front
e3395e567ef3c592c51db2ba86030699.jpg

V6: swapped out the wheelset with a set of Worksman rims with a Nexus 3sp coaster and brown Fat Franks
Can’t find a pic (stupid Photobucket..) if/when I do I’ll post it

The Tybee Siren:
Built for my wife, it’s a 24” 1950 Monark.
Current version:
c2115a122acd7ecd330821215e300abc.jpg

d2d74ae08dd97734938a384a72523465.jpg

The Sara Kate:
Built for my daughter and a RRBBO entry, it’s a 1972 Schwinn Lil Chik with a modified baby OCC Stingray fork,a 26” ladies tank and a Nexus 3sp coaster.
Current version:
51c91b0d0e0e0202c0c6b44f0d42349a.jpg

013e9164cda81335eac74cfcb6420a81.jpg

BMX Fat Bike (for sale):
Walmart Mongoose Beast with some BMX touches.
Current version:
2458c6ce0ba17c258b35db76568f57fa.jpg

278b9e5b389e9d607445782d8fe75a4a.jpg

Toadmaster:
1946 CWC Roadmaster with original paint/patina, the Worksman Nexus 3sp wheelset and Fat Franks from the Fatbelly, Brooks B72, front fender from a girls Hawthorne and a 1937 CWC rear rack with green Delta tail light. Love this bike!
6b5705ec8add62d7a7cbd78d42d1465d.jpg

3892fcefcc3690c51d7a6d3f70c66795.jpg

Christmas bike:
Building this as a tribute to my Dad, it’s a 1956 JC Higgins Christmas catalog bike. It is a bit of a resto-mod with some chromed bits, 2sp SRAM Automatix rear, 26x2.35 whitewall Bontrager Solanas, Higgins speedo, still need to repaint the tank/chainguard.
Current condition:
8e82818ea8dfe7f23e29b7837e3d0da0.jpg

ceedbd745b9edfbc19041f2dddf06db6.jpg

Amsterback (for sale):
1995 Diamondback MTB turned path bike:
Current version:
e4cf173fde64a8417b84a5d0d586dcfb.jpg

89d25313f73b43d63533257c525beb2a.jpg

BareFlye:
1958 Huffman is also a RRBBO entry. I badged it with a AirFlyte headbadge, springer section from a Monark, cream Thick Bricks from the Fatbelly, tractor headlight converted to H7 LED, RUFF leather saddle (new addition), it is clear powdercoated in gloss and matte finishes.
e449d6b4c22b9075d6eed592a029b47f.jpg

28bdb23af253518826b87f3ce4cc25a2.jpg

Schwummit strandie:
My latest and everyday rider, a Summit Workhorse built as a Schwinn Heavy Duti (same frame, with a 1” head tube). REALLY love this one!
991e8da2347c1201c12da250ad4bc26e.jpg

0dba877bb4ab4b58d04d432be7802e6c.jpg

Phantom-RAY
My never ending custom ‘Schwinn’ stretch, I’ll post the details when/if I finish it.
Current condition:
ef7335792c946d982e83a5bf82030808.jpg

Big Rail (sold):
This started as a chrome 1968? Huffy Silver Jet. It too was a RRBBO entry.
For the RRBBO:
Looking for a pic
As sold:
28a620885121d89e107dec1b14dd2540.jpg

59e5f08de9ed377dcd658cee02e4933a.jpg


That’s all for now, hope you like ‘em!

Cheers,
Dr. T (Rob)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Love them, thanks for sharing Dr.T. The Ruff seat is a cool add.



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Thought I’d create a gallery of my past and current bikes.
In no particular order of build:
The ‘Fat Belly Bobber’ (parted out to other builds):
This was my first build after joining RRB back in 2009. It’s a 1990s Huffy Santa Fe (precursor to the Cranbrook). It went through several versions.
V1:
e1df2373a0d4e47bada45530daaab1bc.jpg

V2: added Worksman fork, ‘tank’ plates and Huffy Decals
513bd5633a33b68497cb192174a0e91f.jpg

V3: new bars/grips, headlight/tail light, double armed kickstand
a4e90b0474290fb900b808d74c386870.jpg

V4: tried some cream Thick Bricks
558bede892e1f90ac258d914cd9cdb8d.jpg

V5: added a flipped Rat Trap springer, swapped the front wheel to a 26” and ran Kenda Kraze 24x3 rear/26x2.125 front
e3395e567ef3c592c51db2ba86030699.jpg

V6: swapped out the wheelset with a set of Worksman rims with a Nexus 3sp coaster and brown Fat Franks
Can’t find a pic (stupid Photobucket..) if/when I do I’ll post it

The Tybee Siren:
Built for my wife, it’s a 24” 1950 Monark.
Current version:
c2115a122acd7ecd330821215e300abc.jpg

d2d74ae08dd97734938a384a72523465.jpg

The Sara Kate:
Built for my daughter and a RRBBO entry, it’s a 1972 Schwinn Lil Chik with a modified baby OCC Stingray fork,a 26” ladies tank and a Nexus 3sp coaster.
Current version:
51c91b0d0e0e0202c0c6b44f0d42349a.jpg

013e9164cda81335eac74cfcb6420a81.jpg

BMX Fat Bike (for sale):
Walmart Mongoose Beast with some BMX touches.
Current version:
2458c6ce0ba17c258b35db76568f57fa.jpg

278b9e5b389e9d607445782d8fe75a4a.jpg

Toadmaster:
1946 CWC Roadmaster with original paint/patina, the Worksman Nexus 3sp wheelset and Fat Franks from the Fatbelly, Brooks B72, front fender from a girls Hawthorne and a 1937 CWC rear rack with green Delta tail light. Love this bike!
6b5705ec8add62d7a7cbd78d42d1465d.jpg

3892fcefcc3690c51d7a6d3f70c66795.jpg

Christmas bike:
Building this as a tribute to my Dad, it’s a 1956 JC Higgins Christmas catalog bike. It is a bit of a resto-mod with some chromed bits, 2sp SRAM Automatix rear, 26x2.35 whitewall Bontrager Solanas, Higgins speedo, still need to repaint the tank/chainguard.
Current condition:
8e82818ea8dfe7f23e29b7837e3d0da0.jpg

ceedbd745b9edfbc19041f2dddf06db6.jpg

Amsterback (for sale):
1995 Diamondback MTB turned path bike:
Current version:
e4cf173fde64a8417b84a5d0d586dcfb.jpg

89d25313f73b43d63533257c525beb2a.jpg

BareFlye:
1958 Huffman is also a RRBBO entry. I badged it with a AirFlyte headbadge, springer section from a Monark, cream Thick Bricks from the Fatbelly, tractor headlight converted to H7 LED, RUFF leather saddle (new addition), it is clear powdercoated in gloss and matte finishes.
e449d6b4c22b9075d6eed592a029b47f.jpg

28bdb23af253518826b87f3ce4cc25a2.jpg

Schwummit strandie:
My latest and everyday rider, a Summit Workhorse built as a Schwinn Heavy Duti (same frame, with a 1” head tube). REALLY love this one!
991e8da2347c1201c12da250ad4bc26e.jpg

0dba877bb4ab4b58d04d432be7802e6c.jpg

Phantom-RAY
My never ending custom ‘Schwinn’ stretch, I’ll post the details when/if I finish it.
Current condition:
ef7335792c946d982e83a5bf82030808.jpg

Big Rail (sold):
This started as a chrome 1968? Huffy Silver Jet. It too was a RRBBO entry.
For the RRBBO:
Looking for a pic
As sold:
28a620885121d89e107dec1b14dd2540.jpg

59e5f08de9ed377dcd658cee02e4933a.jpg


That’s all for now, hope you like ‘em!
f923a76ce2d046d3131cac4994d3de31.jpg

Cheers,
Dr. T (Rob)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Awesome builds!


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Awesome gallery.
My favorite is BareFlyte. It looks even cooler in person.
Did you mean for Phantom-Ray to be a stealthy black box? :D
 
I'm a sucker for big boy muscle bikes, so Big Ray is a fav. And that version of your first bike, right before the cream tires were added. Quite the cadre of crusty cruisers!
 
Good stuff Doc
Liked scrolling through your builds
Dig the "Bareflye " those fat white tires look stout on that ride :showingbiceps:

~Rafael ~
 
Good stuff Doc
Liked scrolling through your builds
Dig the "Bareflye " those fat white tires look stout on that ride :showingbiceps:

~Rafael ~

I’d be willing to bet there’s a part from you on every build!


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Hey doc!

Nice builds here, I like seeing the evolution of that first bike, and the variety of builds you have done.
Cool that you make bikes for your family to use, mine all want "normal" bikes, so i do tire duty on those, and no cutting!
great thread thanks for sharing it!
man that road master is awesome!
 
Took another look just now at the 'fleet'. You have a really good eye for what makes a bike into a cool 'rat rod bike'.
The Vibe. The Look. The Feel.

It's all there. BareFlyte and Toadmaster are tops for me!
 

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