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Pondo · Aug 31, 2024

I'm calling this old late '60s Sears Spyder 'Bam-Bam' for the time being because it is beat! (Project has been renamed). It came to me as a freebie with a really nice Buzz Bike I bought. But as the wise ones know deep down, there's no such thing as a free muscle bike. It's going to get a new lease on life as a full Kustom, but for starters it just needs a ton of work. It will be reborn as a Huffy Dragster, the original roots of the bike. Lots of parts ordering going on (blast this credit card is getting hot!). Checking out other builds. Obsessing over @CRASH 's build page. Humble beginnings:

Some other Dragsters I found online of different vintages

CRASH · Aug 31, 2024

Would Bam-Bam be considered my grandchild? Not sure on the rules.

Pondo · Aug 31, 2024

CRASH said:
Would Bam-Bam be considered my grandchild? Not sure on the rules.

More like your red-headed-grand-step-child. :grin:

OddJob · Sep 3, 2024

My muscle-y bike builds on RRB have been some of my all-time favorites! It really brings out the kid in you.

Bring on the flash and dash.

Pondo · Sep 3, 2024

OddJob said:
My muscle-y bike builds on RRB have been some of my all-time favorites! It really brings out the kid in you.

Bring on the flash and dash.

Flash and dash it is! Muscle builds are among my favorites as well.

Bike from the Dead · Sep 3, 2024

That Huffy will make a great muscle bike! It may take a lot of parts and a lot of work, but I bet it'll be worth it.

Pondo · Sep 3, 2024

Bike from the Dead said:
That Huffy will make a great muscle bike! It may take a lot of parts and a lot of work, but I bet it'll be worth it.

If I can pull off what I have in mind this is going to be a pretty cool little bike.

Pondo · Sep 5, 2024

Parts are starting to show up and I have to say, these Thompson grips are awesome! They are the perfect red sparkle for my project and they feel really good in the hands. Thanks to @ifitsfreeitsforme for a great product!

Pondo · Sep 5, 2024

My fab tools are at the other garage so I took some 60 grit paper to the frame to get an idea of what’s under the paint. It looks pretty rough but it’s less bad when the paint is removed. Some of the purple is pretty shiny so I wonder if it might be the original paint. Someone sprayed a little black at it once upon a time. This was a well loved bike. There’s tons of little dings and dents. The chain stays have been welded at the dropouts. Probably damage from jumping curbs and makeshift ramps. I’ll get the rest of the paint off tomorrow and then it will be time to spread the rear triangle for a 5 speed hub.

CRASH · Sep 5, 2024

Those grips are really nice! @ifitsfreeitsforme no more sparkle grips in the future?

Tintmanpa · Sep 6, 2024

Pondo said:
View attachment 278983 View attachment 278984 View attachment 278985 View attachment 278986 View attachment 278987 View attachment 278988 View attachment 278989My fab tools are at the other garage so I took some 60 grit paper to the frame to get an idea of what’s under the paint. It looks pretty rough but it’s less bad when the paint is removed. Some of the purple is pretty shiny so I wonder if it might be the original paint. Someone sprayed a little black at it once upon a time. This was a well loved bike. There’s tons of little dings and dents. The chain stays have been welded at the dropouts. Probably damage from jumping curbs and makeshift ramps. I’ll get the rest of the paint off tomorrow and then it will be time to spread the rear triangle for a 5 speed hub.

How much does need widen for a 5speed rim

Pondo · Sep 6, 2024

Tintmanpa said:
How much does need widen for a 5speed rim

It's not too awfully much. Off the top of my head I think it's about 1/2".

ifitsfreeitsforme · Sep 6, 2024

CRASH said:
Those grips are really nice! @ifitsfreeitsforme no more sparkle grips in the future?

once I sell what I have in stock, that's it. But like I said, at the snail's pace they are selling at, I may have a few years' supply.

Pondo · Sep 6, 2024

ifitsfreeitsforme said:
once I sell what I have in stock, that's it. But like I said, at the snail's pace they are selling at, I may have a few years' supply.

I'll be a repeat customer, for sure. I bought these on ebay, is it better to go through you direct or is ebay the way to go?

CRASH · Sep 6, 2024

Pondo said:
I'll be a repeat customer, for sure. I bought these on ebay, is it better to go through you direct or is ebay the way to go?

Direct saves him the ridiculous Ebay fees.

Pondo · Sep 6, 2024

68z27 said:
You are a BAD INFLUENCE!

Thanks to @68z27 for the inspiration. Lots of bad influences weighed heavily on my mind making me become addicted to these wild and awesome little bikes from the nostalgic past. They are great canvases for Kustomization. Another good name for this build could be Snow Ball. I have indeed gotten a little carried away on this one. In a very good way. :blush:

CRASH · Sep 6, 2024

For a second I thought you started another project! You old dog you!

Pondo · Sep 6, 2024

CRASH said:
For a second I thought you started another project! You old dog you!

Not yet, but I am planning to do a step thru. Not a muscle step thru though. :thumbsup:

Pondo · Sep 6, 2024

Looks to me like the purple is the original paint.

I got most of the rest of the paint stripped. There’s still a lot of hand work to do in the tighter areas but it’s looking a lot better already. No major damage or rust so it’s a go for this little fella.

SkyknightJohn · Sep 7, 2024

labor intensive, but worth it!

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