(Class 1) Corvette Stingray aka big boy muscle.

[Big Ape]

Well, due to matters beyond my control, I did not get around to building a wheelie bar setup. And I had to do a quick impromptu photo session. The christmas tree picture with my granddaughter Jocey would have been my number 1 photo if it were clearer.

You can see the build thread here.
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/in...s-need-muscle-bikes-too-deluxe-back-in.94265/

 

[CRASH]

Despite not having the wheelie bar I think it's a great looking bike! I hope your issues are resolved soon. Happy New Year!

 

[Big Ape]

Thanks Crash! It seems that my step father is doing much better today, although he has numerous health issues at this point. Not to kiss rear or anything, but I consider you a bit of a muscle bike guru! So, I take your comment as a high compliment!
Happy New Year!!

 

[ratrodz]

Well said Big Ape! Something about this cruiser sits very well with me!! I almost did wheelie bars on mine too! In the end your end result is awesome! ! !

 

[Scribble]

Schwinn him self couldn't have come up with a better bike. Very nice job

 

[Big Ape]

Schwinn him self couldn't have come up with a better bike. Very nice job

Thank you sir!

 

[OddJob]

Lot's of pumped up muscle in this one! Have liked it from the start, good job wrapping it up even with the extenuating circumstances. Well done!

 

[kingfish254]

Sometimes the proportions of big boy muscle bikes don't flow well, but you pulled this one off very nicely! The seat and sissy bar placement are the key I think. Great lines and proportions and I love the tank and shifter on there.
BRAVO!

 

[Big Ape]

Thanks OddJob! I am pretty happy with it......although...Carl has me wondering what a white leather solo saddle would have looked like on it!

 

[metalchewy]

What a cool sweet vintage based, adult sized, Muscle Bike. Awesome bike from the start and transformed into a shiny beast. I LOVE IT!!

Building... riding...

 

[Big Ape]

Sometimes the proportions of big boy muscle bikes don't flow well, but you pulled this one off very nicely! The seat and sissy bar placement are the key I think. Great lines and proportions and I love the tank and shifter on there.
BRAVO!

Thanks buddy! It took me a little while to warm up to the seat post being directly under the tip of the banana seat, but it grows on you.....I think.

 

[Big Ape]

What a cool sweet vintage based, adult sized, Muscle Bike. Awesome bike from the start and transformed into a shiny beast. I LOVE IT!!

Building... riding...

Thank again man!!

 

[roadwarrior]

King Krate! Cool blue hue. Love those fork extensions.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Came out awesome!
I love a tank muscle bike!

Luke.

 

[Fv2]

Just my opinion
One of the best builds.
Love it, want one.

 

[Chad T]

Great job on this one. Love the way it turned out. I was worried about the seat but the way you mounted it was brilliant. Really looks good.

As for the wheelie bar...man that would be a lot of Schwinn to try and wheelie..

 

[Big Ape]

Ok, ok, ok...I have to agree with Kingfish...
I usually think "full size" muscle bikes just have a strange look due to the proportions. However, in this case, you nailed it by getting the scale right in every way.

Thanks Clint, I'm glad you like it!

 

[Big Ape]

Came out awesome!
I love a tank muscle bike!

Luke.

Thanks Luke, yeah I knew that I wanted to use the tank all along, but it sure required some extra work to figure how to mount the shifter!

 

[Big Ape]

Just my opinion
One of the best builds.
Love it, want one.

Thanks Falstaff!

 

[Big Ape]

Great job on this one. Love the way it turned out. I was worried about the seat but the way you mounted it was brilliant. Really looks good.

As for the wheelie bar...man that would be a lot of Schwinn to try and wheelie..

Thanks Chad, the seat did require some redneck engineering! I still would have liked to try out a "whamo type" wheelie bar. Maybe that will go on the build off bike that I didn't finish for BO10.