The Shelbinator. 37 Shelby Y Frame Muscle Truck

[The Renaissance Man]

I believe that you are ready to invest in a bike stand. It's inevitable.

 

[Palepainter]

I believe that you are ready to invest in a bike stand. It's inevitable.

So ready.

 

[Palepainter]

Had it riding today. Chain rub on guard, cranks hitting guard, other than that, shifts nicely and rolls sweeet. Just a little noisy as it is. Trying to different components tomorrow evening. I changed out the fender and hav e a bunch of work yet, but feels good to ride it

 

[Tallbikeman]

I sure like your creative urges. Very nice metal work resurrecting this bike and making it your own.

 

[Palepainter]

I sure like your creative urges. Very nice metal work resurrecting this bike and making it your own.

Thanks , I love taking the biggest turds I can find and polishing them.

 

[OddJob]

To accentuate the muscle 'truck' look, will you be adding a ratty front flatbed ? With your bass slung in a bag over your shoulder, you could haul a practice amp rig on the front....

Rat rod bikes and amps make good friends.....

 

[Palepainter]

Took the trusses off now that I have steerer tube completely welded. Precautionary use of trusses While putting around . Starting work on front fender mounts and ford modifications.

 

[Palepainter]

I got all of the chain clearance issues solved with the components. Had to flip the chainring for better offset. The dog leg crank with Schwinn single speed chainring. When this thing is in top gear, it is capable of getting quite speedy. Happy with the geometry up Front. Dig the look, still debating on the sissy bar, perhaps suspension post test next. my inner 12 year old says ya, my 58 set of hips says…..ow.

 

[Palepainter]

My right heel kept bumping into shifter. So I mounted it in it’s more appropriate position. Working on ideas for Shelby themed shifter.

 

[Palepainter]

Oh ya. Now ya see where I’m going. New head badge and tank panel badges.

 

[Pondo]

Man that thing is looking good! The chainguard is perfect on there. Those badges are really cool!

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

The Cobra was the first thing I thought of for a shifter........

 

[Palepainter]

Thanks. I also ordered a 3 piece set of these to give me options. Not sure yet how much contrast I want on it,

 

[Palepainter]

Finished the front brake set up today. Really works well after a light rebuild. Looking a proper front tire now to match this 60 year old All State slick.

 

[OddJob]

Coming together!

Remember this locale for later when 'final photo' ops are imminent.

The perspective, the white line, the angle; it all works! RaT oN~!

 

[Palepainter]

Changed over seat today so my ... didn’t cry all the way home from break on ride today. Found an older slick style front tire. Added the front fender of stingray. Had to modify mounting set up with this fork. Happy with it. No rattles. Next is mounting brackets for tank panel. Getting there. Oh ya, added suspension post and it made a big difference.

 

[Palepainter]

Tank panel brackets made and mounted the panel.

 

[Palepainter]

Messing with color on Procreate this eve.

 

[Pondo]

All very cool. I'm a little more partial to the 1st two options. That's a great looking bike, esp considering the starting point!

 

[Captain Awesome]

That white POPS!