BRASS KNUCKLES

[HOOSIERCYCLES]

I Submit the BRASS KNUCKLES started life as a 50-60 something women's Firestone. I thoroughly enjoyed the process and fellowship here on Rat Rods Forum. All componets were slavaged parts except the brass knukels and BB conversion
Frame/fork Firestone Womens converted deconstruted and flipped top tubes fabricated gassets
color base white primer, fireengine red with metal flake rattle can special
Custom Decals H/C (Hoosier Cycles)
Wheels 26" front rear 24" CMC
Tires 26 x 1.5 24 x 2.125 Jerald
5 speed freewheel Suntour
Fork truss 50's hawthorn
Huret Luxe quick spin ft axle nuts
seatpost gernaic chrome clamp BMX alloy
Stem 60's Schwinn cruiser
Bars grips Murray Wildcat (toasty finish cleared)
Shifter Shimano Brass knuckle
Rear derailleur Shimano Exage
Crank 3pcs JJS 165mm Euro conversion (free Spirt MTB)
Pedals Kyouto Top-Runners
Rear brake brake and lever steel chrome 80's cruiser
Headlamp FER converted To LED, custom bracket made from fork dropout
Seat diamond pattern
Thank you to all for the support, kind words and suggestion. This is a great site full of great people

 

[OddJob]

Nice work! Has a unique look to it, and looks like a great fit for riding. That's the best part, we get to ride our art!

 

[JNOACK]

Very Cool!! Love the knuckles!!!!

 

[sdframe]

I Submit the BRASS KNUCKLES started life as a 50-60 something women's Firestone. I thoroughly enjoyed the process and fellowship here on Rat Rods Forum. All componets were slavaged parts except the brass knukels and BB conversion
Frame/fork Firestone Womens converted deconstruted and flipped top tubes fabricated gassets
color base white primer, fireengine red with metal flake rattle can special
Custom Decals H/C (Hoosier Cycles)
Wheels 26" front rear 24" CMC
Tires 26 x 1.5 24 x 2.125 Jerald
5 speed freewheel Suntour
Fork truss 50's hawthorn
Huret Luxe quick spin ft axle nuts
seatpost gernaic chrome clamp BMX alloy
Stem 60's Schwinn cruiser
Bars grips Murray Wildcat (toasty finish cleared)
Shifter Shimano Brass knuckle
Rear derailleur Shimano Exage
Crank 3pcs JJS 165mm Euro conversion (free Spirt MTB)
Pedals Kyouto Top-Runners
Rear brake brake and lever steel chrome 80's cruiser
Headlamp FER converted To LED, custom bracket made from fork dropout
Seat diamond pattern
Thank you to all for the support, kind words and suggestion. This is a great site full of great people
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[sdframe]

Wow, nicely done. That frame was so nicely conceived and executed.

 

[HOOSIERCYCLES]

Thank you appreciated to all looking forward to next build!!!!

 

[G-Matt]

Great looking bike very creative idea . Came out sweet looks like a comfortable rider .


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[scrumblero]

great job on that frame! looks awesome!

 

[HOOSIERCYCLES]

Great looking bike very creative idea . Came out sweet looks like a comfortable rider .


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Thank You "Knuckles" is very comfortable ride has become my favorite to ride around the block with kids!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Great stance, love the rear slick!

 

[Funkme]

Excellent what a complete frame change...

 

[kingfish254]

Sweet transformation!
Love the twin top tubes!

 

[HOOSIERCYCLES]

Thank you to all, I picked this bike up over 3 years ago and had a vision of what I wanted to do but was hesitant to take on a frame mod that I have never done before. This build off and site members provided the motivation to do so. Everyone is encouraging and supportive!