anybody got any ideas?

[maddybrook]

my in laws gave me this trike, and they want me to fix it up...any ideas?

 

[Wildcat]

Forks need straightened. 24 X 3 WW tires on the rear, and the front too, if the forks are wide enough. It looks like a 24" trike. Paint the rims, spokes and all, red. same goes for the cranks, sprocket, and handlebars. All red. Then of course, the frame and forks black, gloss or flat. The seat will probably clean up so it is good like it sits. Then I'd put a wooden box on the rear with a company name of some kind. A 3 speed stick shift would be a nice addition, but a twistgrip would be good too.

 

[Tommy Atoms]

Apes up front would look cool on that one.

 

[Bigcam59]

Apes, a sex change and a springer...maybe even a banana seat. 8)
or you could chop it out...

 

[redeyerat]

nice score, i like the rear end on that trike. I'm not a big fan of those frames so i would suggest changing the frame.
here's my trike project used a mix frame with a little chop

and my build tread... viewtopic.php?f=21&t=18197 8)

good luck 8)

 

[JLarkin]

Cut a steel barrel in half and put it over the rear wheels. Then cut an opening and hinge it. Put a platform in the bottom and you'll have a trunk with fender skirts. Maybe a fender skirt up front too.

 

[meatwad1]

I'm thinking a 426 hemi and some fenton mags j/k.

How about painting it red and white and make it an adult-sized version of a kids trike? Maybe hook a kids pull wagon on it.

 

[Buck Masterson]

Well if you can not think of anything let me know I'll give you my address to send it to!

 

[Pawel]

what ever you do you better do a good job or in the dog house you are with the inlaws lol

 

[deorman]

I think a frame change would involve cutting and welding w/that particular trike. Sandblast, paint, fresh rims and chrome parts would go a long way, although buying a newer trike might be cheaper. :|

 

[redeyerat]

or you could chop it out...

:lol:

 

[JoKeR63]

Looks like you could do something like this.

 

[maddybrook]

i like all the ideas, but i have 1 question...i know what giving a bike a sex change is, but how do u suggest i go about it? i am a beginner...

 

[maddybrook]

and if anybody can do this, let me know...i want to put one of these on my 2 wheeler

viewtopic.php?f=34&t=19956

 

[wheelbender6]

I have too many ideas to list. Have fun.

 

[LIVE TO RIDE]

If your thinkin of a gender bender,it should be an easy one.The top tube on that bike is only like 20'' I believe so if you already have some old clunkers cut the top tube out,cut and bend to length and spot weld in on both sides before you go weld crazy.Maybe braze in the top tube since that bike is already built to carry the load without a top tube.Your inlaws want you to rebuild or tweak it a bit?If its just to restore and give back ,maybe clean and paint with some white walls and a big seat.

 

[maddybrook]

they like the way im doing mine, and would like something similar

 

[LIVE TO RIDE]

hey Maddybrook,what kind of 20'' frame is that right there!!??Thats sweet with a bmx style rear dropout!!

 

[maddybrook]

its a 24" stretch frame...26" bent forks...im considering putting a 20" wheel on the front, and a 24" on the back...not sure yet...gotta decide this friday though cause i finally get to spend some more money on it...i didnt realize how expensive it was to build one...after wheels i'll be 600$ in the hole with it...