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Out of the garage attic and into the sun light, I bring you the donor bike and inspiration of my first Build-off entry.

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In the coming weeks, you will see the tear down and transformation of a 1960 Murray Sonic Flite.

This bike has been just sitting collecting spider webs for over two years since i bought it at an auction for $10. It's time to make it sweet! :arrow:

The bars and head light are on as a mock-up and will not stay. The seat, however, is from an old Suburban and is the :idea: spark :idea: . As I gather parts, I will post them here.
 
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Great Flightliner-esque bike to start with.
 
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Some more old Chicago Schwinn parts :!:

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I also have this ring I could use....

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which one do you like better :?: :?:
 
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Now....I wonder what I could use these old lantern parts for....

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love the bike! and remember any Schwinn part adds a plus 2 cool :D

Troy
 
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Doing some work on the forks.


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Last registered in '71

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going to replace that old tag with a new one....

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YOU REALLY HIT THE GROUND RUNNING. SWEET BIKE AND PARTS YA GOT THERE. I LIKE IT SO...GET TS BUILDIN'!! WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE!! PEACE
 
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now to figure out paint.....
 
Re: Murray Phantom gets some new paint

After scoring a re-pop Phantom tank and a chrome chain guard, I've come up with a color scheme.
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Not sure how well my pinstripe will work out, but two-tone black on blue should look sharp.

Getting the wheels back to chrome is going to take alot of work....maybe I will look into another option or steal from another bike in the shed. :(

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Murray Phantom. First coat of paint.

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Now you have to keep a count of how many people think it's an actual Schwinn. :D
Nice start.
 
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I'm likin' what I'm seein'! :shock:


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Re: Make the tank fit.

The frame and tank obviously aren't made for eachother.

I snipped out a long filler piece from sheet metal and hammered an edge on it to combine the two top tubes into one. This give me a spot to mount some switches.

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Fenders painted.

I just primed/painted the fenders and I'm just too impatient when it comes to seeing the finished bike!

so I had to do this quick mock-up with the painted parts.

I still have lots to do...must stop jumping ahead!

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