UNLIMITED 2-2-1

[Brian macumber]

This will be my unlimited class entry this year. I have 2 huffy Nel Lusso that was given to me one I've had for a while and the other I just got a couple months ago. First is this one been sitting in the shed couple years.

The next one is this black one that someone motorized. Couple guys at work seen it in a dumpster on the job site and brought it back to the shop to give it to me because they know that I work on bikes.
The plan is to cut n paste up something different I've got a idea what I want to do we'll see if it works out that way lol.

No plans to use the engine on here if I ever do I would like to see if I could make it work on Papa's taxi grandkids are getting to big to want to give them a ride too far.

 

[Pondo]

The plan is to cut n paste up something different

Good stuff, should be fun!

 

[OddJob]

Your 'Middle Aged' build last year was an all-time fav of mine. Cross breeding bikes, seems to be right up your alley!

RaT oN~!

 

[Brian macumber]

Your 'Middle Aged' build last year was an all-time fav of mine. Cross breeding bikes, seems to be right up your alley!

RaT oN~!

Thanks

 

[Brian macumber]

Got both of the Lusso broke down and noticed several differences. The top and bottom tube are a little bigger on the perfect fit frame and the seat tube has a lay back to it. And just a general overall different shape to it.

I noticed on the seat stay that the chain from the engine was rubbing and put a pretty good gash in it. Not a problem as I will be cutting it off and the rear section off the bike and doing a little manipulating of the tubes.

 

[68z27]

Creative. Looks like a fun build. I'm sure that it will receive quite a bit of scrutiny from @Captain Awesome as I believe that is him in the 2nd pic peeking in the window with his super secrete stealing binoculars.....

Or it could just be Captain Kirk phasing in and out of the Tholian Web episode of Star Trek..........heck, I don't know......now where did I put my coffee?..........

 

[Captain Awesome]

Creative. Looks like a fun build. I'm sure that it will receive quite a bit of scrutiny from @Captain Awesome as I believe that is him in the 2nd pic peeking in the window with his super secrete stealing binoculars.....

Or it could just be Captain Kirk phasing in and out of the Tholian Web episode of Star Trek..........heck, I don't know......now where did I put my coffee?..........

Hmmmmmm, shifty looking for sure

 

[Brian macumber]

Creative. Looks like a fun build. I'm sure that it will receive quite a bit of scrutiny from @Captain Awesome as I believe that is him in the 2nd pic peeking in the window with his super secrete stealing binoculars.....

Or it could just be Captain Kirk phasing in and out of the Tholian Web episode of Star Trek..........heck, I don't know......now where did I put my coffee?..........

My reflection in the window lol

 

[kingfish254]

As much as we may scoff current wally world bikes, I've always felt these huffy frames with the built in rack are cool build fodder.

 

[Brian macumber]

As much as we may scoff current wally world bikes, I've always felt these huffy frames with the built in rack are cool build fodder.

Couldn't ever bring myself to cut up something vintage. The perfect fit frame looks a lot different than other one even the welds.

 

[Brian macumber]

I got the back cut off both the bikes and started to fit one side.

Had to work Saturday so nothing done then but got some more work done yesterday. I matched the new drop out for the other side found something to use for some inner sleeves for the chain stays. The seat stays slid right into the seat stay on the black frame after taking the paint off.
Got the stays tacked and made sure everything was lined up.

Then I got to thinking about what to use for a seat. Got to looking at the rack I cut off and thought why not except for it being too wide. So I cut the braces used my vice grip clamp to pinch it together I think it should be good enough.

Set it on the frame and I think it will work out just need to make a wood base for the cushion and what ever I use for a cover.

Might be able to get the seat fitted today but I need to put the fork and front tire on to see how it feels and know where I want it to be.

 

[Fv2]

I got the back cut off both the bikes and started to fit one side.View attachment 264545View attachment 264546
Had to work Saturday so nothing done then but got some more work done yesterday. I matched the new drop out for the other side found something to use for some inner sleeves for the chain stays. The seat stays slid right into the seat stay on the black frame after taking the paint off.
Got the stays tacked and made sure everything was lined up.View attachment 264548
Then I got to thinking about what to use for a seat. Got to looking at the rack I cut off and thought why not except for it being too wide. So I cut the braces used my vice grip clamp to pinch it together I think it should be good enough. View attachment 264550
Set it on the frame and I think it will work out just need to make a wood base for the cushion and what ever I use for a cover.View attachment 264549
Might be able to get the seat fitted today but I need to put the fork and front tire on to see how it feels and know where I want it to be.

I used the rack from one of these for my chopper. Makes a good base for engine mount.
Seat absolutely makes sense.

 

[Brian macumber]

Put the fork and wheel on the front after work today and messed around with the seat for a little while. Got it cut down close to where it will sit just need to do a little fitment around the tubes. Afterwards I wanted to check out couple different chain guards I had. The one that came on it , one I think maybe came off a Cranbrook and what I think is a Schwinn. I think the Schwinn one fits the best so I'll probably go with that.

 

[OddJob]

I like the curve and look of the third chainguard. And that raised panel on the front of it would be a great nameplate! Painted a highlight color maybe.
You are moving right along sir!

 

[ingola]

Put the fork and wheel on the front after work today and messed around with the seat for a little while. Got it cut down close to where it will sit just need to do a little fitment around the tubes. Afterwards I wanted to check out couple different chain guards I had. The one that came on it , one I think maybe came off a Cranbrook and what I think is a Schwinn. I think the Schwinn one fits the best so I'll probably go with that.View attachment 264630View attachment 264631View attachment 264632

Love how the rack comes over the wheel could do some really cool seat ideas

 

[Brian macumber]

I like the curve and look of the third chainguard. And that raised panel on the front of it would be a great nameplate! Painted a highlight color maybe.
You are moving right along sir!

Yeah that's what I was thinking plus the length fits better.

 

[Brian macumber]

Love how the rack comes over the wheel could do some really cool seat ideas

Yes but my seat making skills are limited kinda thinking something like a motorcycle

 

[OddJob]

Mini bike seat, or maybe a bmx loaf saddle would look cool.

 

[Brian macumber]

Mini bike seat, or maybe a bmx loaf saddle would look cool.

My minds working now gotta couple ideas that will have to wait till after work.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Mini bike seat, or maybe a bmx loaf saddle would look cool.

My thoughts as well

All over the internet for under $40 new. Used even cheaper