BO15 A Step-Through Time---Changing projects for build-off

[Reallybigtim]

Since this build is going SO SLOW, and I have no real end-product in mind, I have decided to change my entry bike for category #2. I will continue to progress with the Elgin, but it will take a lot longer than this build-off permits. Going to build it for my wife since this is the only bike she has shown any interest. Since my category #1 build bike (Homemade Shine) is very shiny, I am going to build another shiny bike to carry on the same theme in category #2. I have not completely decided on all of the particulars, but I have a basic idea of what I want the finished product to look like. Here is my new starting point: A late '36-early '37 Monark Silver King with a Monark-style springer fork. Still working on a name for this bike.

 

[léocwc]

this frame is beautiful

 

[Reallybigtim]

Here are some other parts slated for this build: A vintage McCauly art deco chainguard, Monark chainring, 80's aluminum racing stem, pull-back cruiser bars, and vintage black coke bottles.

 

[Wildcat]

It's always nice to have a back up frame and forks just in case. Even if it's just a run of the mill plain jane frame, it may wind up looking awesome after you finsh cutting it up and chopping or stretching it.

I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product. Might need sunglasses as it looks very shiny already.

 

[Wildcat]

 

[kingfish254]

I guess if you need a backup plan, that frame will have to do in a pinch.

 

[Reallybigtim]

Mid-50's Schwinn S-2 wheels with cream Fat Franks (of course!).

 

[Reallybigtim]

I guess if you need a backup plan, that frame will have to do in a pinch.

I just didn't want to re-paint those original paint parts. And I couldn't find original, correct color stuff in time. I am not happy about having to switch. I might just drop out of this category. Still haven't decided.

 

[Reallybigtim]

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Silver Surfer might be a good name for this project. But Michael Palmer might not appreciate it. He is the Silver King Master, and he calls himself the Silver Surfer. Very cool California dude.

 

[kingfish254]

I just didn't want to re-paint those original paint parts. And I couldn't find original, correct color stuff in time. I am not happy about having to switch. I might just drop out of this category. Still haven't decided.

GO FOR IT!!!

 

[Reallybigtim]

First mock-up. Postwar Schwinn seat. Don't like the cream tires. Maybe 2.5 black tires on the next mock-up. Don't like the cream wheels either. Might need to go with chrome. Need to paint the forks aluminum.

 

[Wildcat]

Silver and black sounds good.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

The cream seems light on the silver. Would it be heresy to suggest a blue tire?

 

[Reallybigtim]

Here it is with big black tires and chrome drop-center wheels. Looks better. It follows the theme more aesthetically. Don't know if I like this chainguard on this bike or not. Still no name yet.

 

[Reallybigtim]

The cream seems light on the silver. Would it be heresy to suggest a blue tire?

Those would look good, but I don't have any blue tires. I have red tires, but they are only 2.125 size. And look how small those 2.5 monsters look on this large bike! And they barely fit! Here's another clue: Now this bike matches my other build-off bike (Homemade Shine). Both all shades of gray. Method to my madness??? Photo Op???

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Reallybigshine is your theme for the BO

 

[Bike from the Dead]

The black and chrome looks much better on the Silver King, but I feel like the chain guard needs to match the straighter lines of the frame. That chain guard you've got on it now looks nice, but I don't think it's the right one for your bike. Do you have anything that sort of matches the shape of the tank area? That might help the design flow a little better.

 

[Reallybigtim]

I have to finish these things up or I will snooze and miss the finish date. Easy for me to do.

The black and chrome looks much better on the Silver King, but I feel like the chain guard needs to match the straighter lines of the frame. That chain guard you've got on it now looks nice, but I don't think it's the right one for your bike. Do you have anything that sort of matches the shape of the tank area? That might help the design flow a little better.

I completely agree. I have a whole pile of chainguards from which to choose. But I also think that I can make this one look right on this bike. Stay tuned!

 

[Reallybigtim]

Is this a better placement for the chainguard? I set the straight portion of the guard parallel with the top bars. Does it belong there now? I think it works.

 

[Verrt]

Is this a better placement for the chainguard? I set the straight portion of the guard parallel with the top bars. Does it belong there now? I think it works.View attachment 131096View attachment 131097View attachment 131098

You should find a wingbar to match that chain guard then give your silverking frame to me!