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I know this didn't create much of stir when first posted but, I really like this bike. I think I get a better feeling bringing a bike back from the scrap heap than I do making a shiny new custom. The bars are Wald and match the originals exactly. The grips are repro. It also got a new chain...

1. Flying Merkel bicycle 2. Schwinn double duty (?) fork - bad picture of a ultra rare fork. 3. Pierce shaft drive w/dual spring suspension. 4. LaFrance bicycle.

Great job on the paint, graphics and stripes. Why must you live so far away? I have a few things that need striping.

The army called and they have a bike that is AWOL! Nicest military bike I have seen. Looks like the real deal.

Great looking build. Nice attention to detail. 8)

I ran across the post a few times but, did not open it because I thought it was just another mass produced Harley bike. Wow! Was I wrong. Great lines and cool construction method. I would love to see more pictures of how the drive train works.

Check-out this site for Nishiki info. The bike you have is a lower level bike but, would make a great fixie or path racer. http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.ph ... r-Database

Nice job! The bike has a real nice stance. Has anyone bugged you about buying that New Departure model A hub on the back?! Kinda rare.

Well, here are the "almost finished" shots :roll: I would still like to add a rear fender and fake oil tank. The materials for the fuel tank should be here next week and I have some custom decals for it.

Different seat?

I would have to go with a Basman but I question whether it is production or not. My second favorite is the Felt Chief and third would be the Electra Flying Sue.

Nice find! That is one of my favorite sprockets. :mrgreen:

Thanks for the offer. I really do appreciate the help. It seems that every time I tried to get materials and tools to do the tank it fell through. I have a 16ga. 3 1/2" dia. tube on order. It should be here at the beginning of next week. I ordered one about six weeks ago and it never...

A few teaser shots. I plan on having the bike done except for the tank :( I still need to paint the rims and do some final touch-up and polish.

Check out my blog for Wauseon, Columbus Good Guys and The Meadow Brook concours. http://fastisfast.blogspot.com/

Looks great! Nice job on the paint.

Not much to look at but I'm making some progress. The tank is still giving me headaches. I picked up some repro grips at Wauseon. Jezusjonz made me a killer headbadge. Thanks Jezus!

Re: 1926 Hartford (in progress) updated 6/28/10 Great looking bike! I love what you are doing with it. Have you considered nickle plate? I think that would be correct for the age of the bike and might even be a little less $ than chrome. :mrgreen:

Spread the frame out and trimmed the bars and fork. The grips are from Felt. I need one of those off-set rear sprockets and the only place (http://www.choppersus.com/store/) that lists them is sold out.

Still making slow progress. I need to attach the horizontal rail to the brace and then I'm calling the seat done. Next challenge will be the tank. I have some sheet metal on the way for that. I hope to pick-up some Indian grips and maybe a repro head badge at the Wauseon antique motorcycle...