Flying Phantom

[Pharcyderide]

I purchased this 1961 AMF Roadmaster Flying Falcon 3 speed coaster brake, off of Craigslist from the original owner who got it on his 10th birthday. After countless moves and 45 years later, he didn't want to move it again. Luckily I was the first to respond after he listed it and picked it up just a few hours later.

 

[Jake Sensi]

Ok. Let's see it! Welcome to the Jungle!! Get Ta Buildin'!! Peace

 

[kingfish254]

Great find and story.
So are you entering it into the build off?
Let's see it and tell us what your plans are for it.

 

[Pharcyderide]

here it is!

 

[kingfish254]

here it is!

I don't see it??????

 

[Pharcyderide]

 

[Pharcyderide]

Thanks! doing a restomod

 

[Pharcyderide]

After airing the dry rotted tires and a quick ride through the neighborhood, it was time to dismantle for sandblasting, powder coating and polishing.

 

[Pharcyderide]

on to powder coating

hanging in the oven for preheating

spray booth ready for color

baking

20 minutes later and ready to cool

 

[raggedjim]

Man, I'd love to have the stuff to powdercoat. Great start on a cool bike.

Rg

 

[Pharcyderide]

Actually I don't own the tools to do all the work for powder coating..... Ever hear of http://www.techshop.ws/ ? Its a member based workshop that provides all the tools one would ever need for any project imaginable. They haven't reached every state yet, but they are growing. If not, look locally, many of these shops are popping up all over.

 

[Pharcyderide]

assembly time!

I just couldn't wait for the new tires and chain. Everything is polished aside from the rear wheel

 

[Pharcyderide]

The maiden voyage!

 

[Pharcyderide]

the only parts not original are the tires, N.O.S. AMF trip odometer on the front fork, and the chain! everything else....... 51 years young!

 

[Pharcyderide]

2 Detroit Critical Mass rides later, and the Phantom is getting tons of smiles and attention, that is the true victory!

 

[raggedjim]

Actually I don't own the tools to do all the work for powder coating..... Ever hear of http://www.techshop.ws/ ? Its a member based workshop that provides all the tools one would ever need for any project imaginable. They haven't reached every state yet, but they are growing. If not, look locally, many of these shops are popping up all over.

That is awesome, I'd love to see something come into this area. When I was in the Navy I spent lots of time at the auto hobby shop (similiar idea for military guys) and I've always wondered why no one started a business like that in the civilian world.

Your bike is looking great! Rg