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  1. cthomps

    Stretched Shelby Trike

    Progress! More to come later on tonight Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  2. cthomps

    ElgIndian - 1927 Elgin Boardtracker

    So this is white cord with about 6 coats of amber shellac. Different color cord and amount of coats determines your final color. Touch up is pretty easy as well. Uses a small brush to coat the area till it matches Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  3. cthomps

    Elgin Board Track Racer, she's finis!

    After accidentally tracking down the people that bought my wife's bike from the original owner, I found out it is a 41. SE as well As soon as they saw the bike, they said the guy that bought it from them forgot this and I should take it There are more pages in the books I could get to anyone if...
  4. cthomps

    Stretched Shelby Trike

    Yes same frame just no trike kit on it, for now! Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  5. cthomps

    Stretched Shelby Trike

    How about some 3" tires? Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  6. cthomps

    Stretched Shelby Trike

    I was hoping for the trike as well, was a bit more of a job than expected. Both hubs were trashed. All 4 bearings are bad, a bent axle, and the other axle the end threads are stripped. With the outsourcing to fix, I think I would be out of time and money. Was not an easy decision, been at a...
  7. cthomps

    Stretched Shelby Trike

    So life has thrown a wrench in the mix, I'm not pulling a mulligan and switching frames. More of a drop for a better lay... So my trike kit is a little too far gone for my current situation so i am going to go 2 wheeled. With the modifications I wanted to do and the tires I want to use I may not...
  8. cthomps

    Lighting opinions

    Didn't realize the pictures were so blury my bad Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  9. cthomps

    Lighting opinions

    Few pictures. Glass lense, powdercoated black. Used original switch even Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  10. cthomps

    Lighting opinions

    I agree with you on the drag, I have only ran one generator light setup. After discovering the drag and blowing numerous bulbs from coasting down hills I will not run one again! There are thousands of rechargeable lithium batteries available at a pretty good price should be able to find one to...
  11. cthomps

    Stretched Shelby Trike

    Quick little mock up Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  12. cthomps

    Stretched Shelby Trike

    Well that is still in the air. I have to get my rims attached to my trike axles yet. The hubs had some issues so I am going to use 2 front rims with bushings and run 26" rims. I mounted the single tire to get ride hight figured out for mounting trike kit and seat placement. Also the trike will...
  13. cthomps

    Stretched Shelby Trike

    Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  14. cthomps

    Stretched Shelby Trike

    So a little more playing and I think this may have to be the seat position. Still comfortable, still low, and I should be able to extend the once fake seat post tube to be an actual seat post tube with a layback seat post. Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  15. cthomps

    Stretched Shelby Trike

    I robbed Peter to pay Paul, pulled a set of bars off a different bike and played with seat placement. Sat on the bike grabbed the bars put my foot up where my I think my bb will be. Should be a good fit and a comfortable ride position. Some motor noises may have been made, but I was by myself so...
  16. cthomps

    Stretched Shelby Trike

    You just have to reach back and turn the tires by hand, wheel chair style! Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  17. cthomps

    Stretched Shelby Trike

    Got everything stuck together, had to put some wheels on it to get a feel for the stance So far it's not as big as I thought it was going to be, the trike will add another 6" or so Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  18. cthomps

    Stretched Shelby Trike

    Well it is not yet permanent but have everything tacked together. I went this shape to try stay with the original shelby shape, witch has been hard to do but seems to be working so far Approximate bb location Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  19. cthomps

    Lauson Motor Bike

    I have a lauson engine I want to put in a bicycle as well! Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  20. cthomps

    Stretched Shelby Trike

    I was just catching up on your build, so we were looking at each others builds at the same time! Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
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