Thanks to the both of you. I enjoy seeing other people's successes. The build looks full of potential and thanks to Crash. I hadn't yet looked for pedals but bought a pair off your link. They will replace the worn ones on my wife's 1950s Schwinn Green Hornet.
First time ever building a bike, completely new to the whole thing, advice and help welcome. Huffy Dragster
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Alright, today I put the bike on the stand, started disassembly. It got a bit dark for more pics but I'll take some more tomorrow. after carefully removing the front tire from the rim, just for S&G's I checked to see if the tube would hold air. HA! IT DOES!
Not sure what your budget is, but found this one.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/150969237705
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wow! that's pretty much over twice what they go for. I'm not that desperate yet for a tire. I'm a noob when it comes to bicycles, how often does Alta make tires does the shortage happen often or do you think this is from the covid thing?
I haven't bought anything from these suppliers...but I will be from status suspension tonight (I'm going to look for any signs it is a bogus site first).
https://www.rebcobdp.com/duropro-original-bicycle-tire-20-x-2125-knobby-tread-hf851-p-119556.htm
http://www.statussuspension.com/bmx...ack-bmx-tires-20inch-x-2-125inch-71-85-1.html
https://www.rebcobdp.com/duropro-original-bicycle-tire-20-x-2125-knobby-tread-hf851-p-119556.htm
http://www.statussuspension.com/bmx...ack-bmx-tires-20inch-x-2-125inch-71-85-1.html
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Tons of complaints with status suspension 
... supposed to be out of Long Beach CA...who knows.
... supposed to be out of Long Beach CA...who knows.
Can't find any reviews on rebcobdp.com...however, the website wasn't registered until a month ago.
So, I'm leading you down crooked paths...I might call status suspension tomorrow and see if anyone answers.
So, I'm leading you down crooked paths...I might call status suspension tomorrow and see if anyone answers.
These aren't Duro...but the company is legit...
https://www.huskybicycles.com/innova-bicycle-tire-20-x-2125-knobby-black.html
https://www.huskybicycles.com/innova-bicycle-tire-20-x-2125-knobby-black.html
Can't go wrong with Husky! I've got a fat box of parts waiting for me at home from them
Those are cool looking tires
Thanks for all the info so far, I like the look of the Huffy's but unfortunately they don't match the orignal knobby pattern for the OG tire. Mine has too much dry rot in the sidewalls to keep on, and I'm looking for riders. I've already got the front from Duro. I messaged that company Rebcobdp, to see if they are actually in stock or if they are a drop ship company from the mfr. I'll post up whatever i find out.
Well ChiknCoop, I know I'm a tad late here, but welcome to Rat Rod Bikes! You've got a great first bike there! It's nice to hear that you're planning to restore it and bring it back to riding condition! I hope you'll find everything you need to rebuild your Dragster so you can get riding soon!
So I've been a bit busy, but I did do some tear down and a quick wash. Things seem to be cleaning up nice. No answer from that company that had the Duro tires on their website. Probably a drop ship company from the factory.
Before I go full repaint on this, I'm going to see how far I can bring the original paint back. I've got experience from working on classic cars and vans so I'll see how it goes...
Before I go full repaint on this, I'm going to see how far I can bring the original paint back. I've got experience from working on classic cars and vans so I'll see how it goes...
