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..also what size tires are those?

how did u get the OCC front end to fit the huffy neck tube..the OCC neck is 1 1/8 isn't? or did u just modify the OCC front to fit?

Just some pics of the bike fully complete.

well so far so good. i've been riding it all around the neighborhood and the sidewalks aren't the smoothest..no cracks or breaks yet.

i'm actually really impressed with the way she rides..pedals smooth too. i was afraid that as soon as i rode it the chain would pop of b/c something would be outta wack due to the fact i didn't have a jig, but everything is straight as can be.

thanks for the comments guys. i got a new seat and grips for it and my headlight came in this past saturday. all i need are some new pedals but i just haven't found a set that im real crazy about. **UPDATED PICS SOON**

thanks guys..just posted my first bike build called "The Black Pearl" under bike builds. check it out, let me know what u think.

thanks a lot bud

Sorry that the pics aren't the greatest, I was taking them w/ my phone. Once I get everything on there I will be taking some better pics w/ my camera. It won't be long..I pomise!

After everything sat to dry for a day it was time to start putting everything together and take it around the neighborhood for its first unveiling. I have a headlight on order right now and a new seat and grips in my truck that i just picked up from the local bike shop. Still need to find a set...

After everything was primed it was time for paint. Decided on flat black for the frame w/ gloss red for the sprocket... And, of course, gloss red for the wheels

Oh I also took the original tubing that came along the frame from the seat stays and welded one of them in the center of the frame just to add a little something to that empty space. After everything was completly welded I started working w/ some fiberglass and bondo. I grinded down the welds...

I went ahead and cut the seat stays(?) off the frame and taped the pipe and seat post in place just so I could try and plan what I was about to do. I didn't really know what I was doin, just kinda figuring things out as I went. I had never done this before. I did realize after looking at the...

I have to say that I love this forum! Everybody here has inspired me to push myself to do something that I had never done before..build my own custom bicycle. It all started when I saw the "Electra 8 Ball" when I was in Nags Head for vacation. I really wanted that bike but I wasn't about to pay...

Richmond, VA...right by the airport