Cheap Copper

[kram]

This ‘68 custom stingray was a fun build. Started with an original frame, fork, crankset, and stem. Most of the other parts came from a donor all pro bike. The 20x3 slick is a really tight squeeze, but it just clears. I always liked the look of the early deluxe chainguard decal so I went with one on this.

Build thread:
https://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/cheap-copper.112443/

 

[Bike from the Dead]

I think you did a great job on this one. The changes you made were subtle, but I think they really add to the look of the bike. The meats on the rear tire, the shiny chain guard, that cool old headlight, all of it goes together nicely. Very clean and tastefully done. Great job @kram!

 

[Dominicus]

I love the patina and the fat tire is too cool!

 

[OddJob]

This is what I would term as the classic 'vintage clean' build ! You kept the patina, while still shining her up, and your add-ons and touches finished it off beautifully!

A true old school, hot rod, muscle bike.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Yup. You created something that looks like a fantasy barn treasure: as though the coolest kid on the block stuck the ride everyone envied under a tarp forty years ago in a safe, dry place.

 

[kram]

@Bike from the Dead - Thanks. I wanted to be like an old hot rod.

@OddJob - That's exactly what I was going for, glad you like it!

@MattiThundrrr - That's a cool way of thinking of it. Sometimes I like the bikes that show their age.

 

[kram]

Humble beginnings

 

[sovericoool]

That fat rear tire and light really look cool. True Rat rod.

 

[kingfish254]

Great classic muscle bike fun right there. Clean build. That fatty slick is awesome!
BRAVO!

 

[kram]

@sovericoool and @kingfish254 Thanks for the compliments!

 

[Rat Pilot]

I’ve always been a fenders guy, but I love the look of this bike! It’s perfect!

 

[mikeeebikey]

I love it, got my vote! Built many a child muscle bikes.