C'mon...Let's go Spacetruckin' - Now with new headlight! 4/9

[fenderhole]

Spacetrucker... that's what i decided to name my newest build. It's a early 60's Spaceliner frame and rat trap fork with a unknown year murray missle tank. Other stuff includes 68 spoke rims, 26 x 2.30 flame tread tires and an old one piece mountain bike handlebar. I decided to go with simple and effective with this one, the end result was the most comfortable bike i've ever ridden. Definitely one of my favorites now.

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[rico]

Re: C'mon... Let's go Spacetruckin'

nice :wink:
love how it look's so clean and chrome with black nice combo 8)

 

[2manybikes]

Re: C'mon... Let's go Spacetruckin'

I am diggin the hubcaps, did you make them or buy them somewhere?

 

[sensor]

Re: C'mon... Let's go Spacetruckin'

kind of like pringles huh?
looks good :mrgreen:

 

[dragsterIII]

Re: C'mon... Let's go Spacetruckin'

those MTB bars really compliment the frame

 

[fenderhole]

Re: C'mon... Let's go Spacetruckin'

Post by 2manybikes on Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:17 pm
I am diggin the hubcaps, did you make them or buy them somewhere?

i bought them off ebay a while back. they are made of steel and thread directly onto the axles. i guess i was lucky to get them as i've never seen another set before or since.

 

[Markm]

Re: C'mon... Let's go Spacetruckin'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xKv7HPz-l4

 

[fenderhole]

Re: C'mon... Let's go Spacetruckin'

Post by Markm on Sat Oct 10, 2009 10:01 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xKv7HPz-l4

right on! that song was in my head the whole time i was putting the bike together and now every time i take it out for a ride.

 

[maddogrider]

Re: C'mon... Let's go Spacetruckin'

Maybe you should paint the tank Deep Purple

 

[karfer67]

Re: C'mon... Let's go Spacetruckin'

amazing how a set of wheels can make the bike

 

[fenderhole]

thought i'd throw some recent pics up as i've changed a couple of things, most noticeably the headlight.

 

[karfer67]

what are the caps?

 

[fenderhole]

what are the caps?

these are the caps. they're chrome plated steel and i'm pretty sure they were made on a lathe as i can find no casting marks. they thread straight onto the axles and are rather heavy for their size.