I got it up and,...

[Pauliemon]

got it rolling. Not done, rolling. Finally after years of collecting parts and bikes. I always just build one bike for show that year. I pulled this together with spare parts. And, like all of us on here, we got lots-o-spares. Spare frames, wheels, cranks, bikes, pedals,...you get it. Now let's see how long it takes to complete it. The pressure is on!

 

[deorman]

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Poll was broken. Missing the "Green bikes are faster" choice. Nice looking rat

 

[Pauliemon]

Not sure I understand the poll thing. I couldn't post until I did it. Probably just me put the proto down Paulie.

 

[Pauliemon]

Getting a little closer. While fitting a chain I realized the rear hub is gutless. I must've thrown it together for a show.

 

[Pauliemon]

I haven't been here for a while, I have a distraction.

I haven't built one of these until now. Oh boy the adventure ($$$$$) begins!

 

[wheelbender6]

Great looking bike. is it red or Merlot?

 

[Pauliemon]

Great looking bike. is it red or Merlot?

It's a lot of colors. I throw "whatever" on there for a patina look. The rims are original paint with stripe. It's now behind this,...

 

[Pauliemon]

My favorite part, thinking. It requires a beer or whiskey shot.

 

[Pauliemon]

Latest on mock up. I had some 48 Schwinn ducktails that I still might use. I want that Monark double deep look. I've got a set of those also on the wife's Monark. She ain't giving them up though. Guess I'll go with the skinny fenders. I'll have to trim the front.

 

[Pauliemon]

My other J C Higgins horn tank had a small dent. This tank off my rat is perfect,...sacrifices must be made.

 

[Tallbikeman]

This is a great looking build. Your tantalizing hints at direction keep me guessing.

 

[Pauliemon]

Fenders mounted! Props to my boy Mark D @ Sutter Street Cruisers for the job. Mark saved me hours of tedious work. Mark also steers me through these not vintage waters. I see what I like then he tells me if I can pull it off or not.

Next step will be welding a tube under the tank. After that I should be able to paint. Woo hoo!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Fenders mounted!

That's tight! Nice fitment

 

[Oak Tree]

Before you weld in another tube under the tank………….You might consider other methods of mounting the tank. I say that because it looks so good in your previous pictures.
what about using a flat strap so it’s hidden under the tank?
Or what about an internal piece of flat welded to the top bar sticking down?
Or… sorry I just realized you didn’t ask for suggestions.
carry on, Sir

 

[Pauliemon]

Before you weld in another tube under the tank………….You might consider other methods of mounting the tank. I say that because it looks so good in your previous pictures.
what about using a flat strap so it’s hidden under the tank?
Or what about an internal piece of flat welded to the top bar sticking down?
Or… sorry I just realized you didn’t ask for suggestions.
carry on, Sir

Suggestions are always welcome Oak Tree. Funny though, I've been thinking the same exact thing. It looks so clean just hanging there. Maybe prettier zip ties,... I'm working on that idea. I don't want to cut up the tank.

 

[Pauliemon]

Little front fender action.

 

[Pauliemon]

Going to paint a fender today. Just trying to get a hold on a color combo. This is the part with a hate/love relationship. We'll see how it goes..

 

[Pauliemon]

OK! That was a disaster. Back to the drawing board.

 

[Pauliemon]

OK that's better. Doing the front fender reverse.