Recent content by erix

Re: trikes pictures of them That one was built in Las Vegas by a very talented car builder named Skip. Here's another of that one: And a different one. Skip's not afraid to cut anything up...

You mean "derailed" don't you? :lol: I guess the gist of it is - do they all look the same externally or are some models different appearing? Also - the little shifter dealy that hangs out there on the end of the axle - are these all the same? Thanks! erix

Thanks All! Few more questions: I've seen some of the hubs that look like machined works of art and others that look like a blob of alloy. What's the cool units to look for? Age, model #'s etc.. ok, erix

Howdy, I'm already planning my next build and want to do something multispeed. What is the history of the Nexus unit? Any ones to look out for? Any to avoid? Thanks in advance! ok, erix

Thanks for the kind words all! In this case the hole for the seatpost is about .625"give or take .010" The crank arm (a piece off a wall mart cruiser frame stamped "JT") is about .635" I had to do a little massaging on the arm end a a little in the inside of the frame where the middle tube...

Bike show tomorrow is canceled due to rain - might as well show it here... This is a '39 or '41 Westfield. I was gonna paint this all up but it has such fine patina I couldn't bear to sand it off! ChoppersUS $50 fork (a bargain!), Kenda Kraze 24x3 F/R, Electra 24" alloy wheels + old crap...

Nice! I really like this look - you've nailed it with the fenders! I've been debating about putting fenders on my current project.. this might do it! ok, erix

Nice work! Love all the non-standard bike elements - cork, wood, rope, tiki head... Very well done! ok, erix

I picked a pair of oldies up last week... First is a 1949 Columbia. Previous owner had been buying parts here and there to turn it into a restored 5-star - I don't know if I have that kind of commitment... Note the full circle chaingaurd, 9-slot carrier, and the unseen "tank-halves-of...

Glad I found this place - I like old junk! Guess I better spice this up... I like old cars, old audio equipment, old guitars, etc... I've built one of almost everything - last thing built is this bike. While not a "Rat Rod" in the popularly accepted definition, it does fit in with this...