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thanks for the detailed build...cant wait to see the bike with it on

Awesome finds....so hard to come by in my neck of the woods...may I ask, how much can a person expect to pay for bikes in this condition?

hey...looking really good so far...like the idea of his n hers builds

Love the springer and rear rack....resto for sure!!!!!!!!!

A little more digging and I have found that this is a late 54..built Nov. 1st 1954 according to serial number...probably sold as a 1955 model. With a little more cleaning I see that it says Deluxe Hornet on the chain guard which would explain the springer fork...also upon closer inspection I can...

Thanks for the info...the patina on the fork and colors match the frame exactly so I was thinking it is original..the front fender looks to have been replaced..thanks for your time and the link RatSphinx!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks ratsphinx..i would appreciate that

Even though I have no more room, I just can not stop cruising Craigs List. This one was 10 min. from my house so I had to go take a look. Decent original paint and a springer fork. Wiped some dirt from the chain guard and can see the Hornet name. Took her home for $150 which I think is pretty...

Thanks for the reaffirming comments. I did explain in a nice way what I thought the bike was actually worth and why. I came up with a figure that everyone here seems to agree on. But I never got any response. Hopefully when he sees it does not sell at this price ( he started selling this a...

Re: Finally made a handlebar decision. would like to see a photo of what they look like on the bike...I was thinking of these also but have not bought them yet

This Shelby is for sale near my house...looks to be Late 30s???? Covered in a layer of rust...hardly any paint poking through. All chrome is shot..BUT all the parts seem to be original and I love the frame...I think the guy is asking WAY too much at $950!!!!!! What would you pay for this...

Thanks for the detailed photos. I am going to try this with one of my straight bars. Cant wait to see more

Perfect start for a KLUNKER !!!

Funny to come across this build tonight...just saw the Pee Wee movie again the other night on TV and just love looking at that cool bike...cant wait to see yours

Wow!! One week????? Jersey is pretty good. Here on Long Island I have not come across a decent bike for months!!! Nice Haul... Selling any???

Re: How to put a vintage tank on a different frame If I were you I would lay the bike on a piece of cardboard and trace the shape of the tank area. Cut out the drawing and trace the shape onto a 2-4 inch thick block of wood that is also high enough. Or you can trace it onto several pieces of...

I was going for this effect with my RRB bo 8 the 59 Kolumbia Klunker.. only have spray cans ....painted a flat white then taped off darts and painted red then red flake followed by gloss clear...hit the whole thing with semi gloss clear to hide edges..was pretty happy with results but will...

Congrats to all on this build...I love the idea of an action photo...we should include that next year also

If just compound did not work...try the compound with some ULTRA FINE steel wool....I sometimes use the steel wool with a little WD40 and that seems to work well...post photos when that bike is done!!!

Would like to thank RatRodBikes for a second year of build off fun. This web site and the regular participants have helped me over and over again with compliments and ideas and I have used the "How To" section countless times for advice. Unfortunately there is always some drama but in the end...