TRM Convertible Tank ~virtual mock ups~

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The 'TRM CONVERTIBLE TANKS' were originally designed for Spaceliner and Flightliner frames. Since then, I have discovered that they will also fit other girls frames including Columbia, Rollfast, and Schwinn.

Lately I've been digitally fitting them on various photos of bikes just to get a look at the possibilities without having to actually have the bike in my possession. It's not a perfect science, but it's accurate enough to get a general feel.

If anyone has a suggestion for a bike that you would like to see a 'virtual mock up' of, let me know and I'll test it out and post photos here if possible.



Here's a 1957 Schwinn Wasp (I'm actually building this one now):)
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I think that Elgin takes the cake but then again they're Beautiful on their own..

~Rafael~
 
I had someone asking about a JC Higgins Colorflow today. I Couldn't find hi-res photo on the web to use, but at least this one shows that it will work.
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I was wondering... do you think it might work on a BOYS cantilever frame?

I posted pics somewhere on here when I got my tank. I put it on a men's spaceliner, an old schwinn cantilever frame, and a viscount cantilever frame.

It'll fit all of them, just have to cut the fiberglass to fit right. I don't know if it will fit a frame designed for 24" wheels, but can mock it up to my typhoon to see.
 
I know the the scale of these is for a 26" bike, but have you thought about doing a virtual mock on a Schwinn Slik Chik or similar girls muscle bike?
 
Maybe it would be harder to find a frame that this tank would NOT look good on!
lol, thanks!
Another example of the genius of its' design.
This is one of my favorite applications.
Thanks Doc!
I saw a modern bike at wal e world I think this tank would fit on, just gotta find a good pic.
Track one down and we'll try it.
I was wondering... do you think it might work on a BOYS cantilever frame?
The problem would be fitting the top tube inside of the tank. It would take some modifications but who knows?
 
I know the the scale of these is for a 26" bike, but have you thought about doing a virtual mock on a Schwinn Slik Chik or similar girls muscle bike?
I really didn't think this would work at all, but it actually surprised me. The rear end of the tank would have to be shortened about 4".
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I think this is the bike I saw at target, its a 24"
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