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I think I’ll continue with this idea

Yea. That’s nice. I have a silver BMX stem and I’ll try that with some BMX bars I have. I will see if that is a more comfortable ride than the bullmoose bars. As is, the ride may be too similar to my Haro Escape and since this frame will accommodate fatter tires, it does make sense to go the...

Concept 1. These are 700c wheels. I could probably go up to 700x40could put some chrome racks on it too. I like the look with these wheels on it but it is more likely that I’ll put fat rim 26” wheels on it, I can have brakes that way, and tires up to 2.5” or so.

I’ve done it, but mostly just to rub it into the cracks and pots and protect the bare steel. on the chrome I just rubbed it all off.

Yea. It’s crazy how that works. I don’t like it. But nobody cares and I don’t have a viable alternative so I guess I’ll go tinker on an old bike.

I live in Florida You know, the hot humid subtropical peninsula. I am originally from Michigan (and Massachusetts, we moved a lot) and am a Red Wings Fan. I was at the Joe a lot during the late 90s. A friend had season tickets and I did favors to get them. My dad also worked for a company that...

This is such a cool build.

I’m not sure for the long run. for now I’ll take the red wheels off of my last build and figure out what size seat post and seat. then it’s headset, stem and bars. I have two possible stems, and a set of bull moose bars with a built in stem. this one will probably end up with every shiny...

Ok. This thing was packaged and shipped with care. Great seller. it may have been made when I was in high school. But man it is shiny. Now I’m going to have to think about components. Do as much bare metal as possible? Polish and shine everything? Go black, or red, or both?

The beginnings of my next project. acoustic bass guitar. Walnut neck, cherry back and sides, archtop spruce top.

I’m in. This should be awesome ! Sorry

Here is the box. no time to open. but after the next meeting 😀

that rear fender is sweet on there. actually, I think the whole build is nice. you are making me contemplate looking for some chrome fenders for my build.

Cool thread. Can’t believe I just found it. mum 56 and just started this year. bought the Gretsch and built the other.

Cool. but you may shun me in a second. I bought a Gretsch Junior Jet bass. The short scale (30”) is easier for my stiff old fingers. And yea, It can be tough learning when old, but it’s fun. When young it is easier to get frustrated when things take a long time to get. Now, I’m just happy I...

If you slide the seat forward it might just be possible. A pedal powered crotch rocket. Or more likely with me a recumbent for stomach sleepers

No need to pardon puns when there are this many old guys, dads, musicians, etc. in the room. They are almost required. I dig your avatar. I bought myself a Gretsch Junior Jet for my birthday and am trying to learn to play.

A trike and a trailer for moving band gear around would be a great build.

This will look cool.

I just read this through from the beginning. a great read for a rainy day Thanks for posting this.