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This ol J C Higgins used to be a parts runner at Vandenberg Air Force Base!
 
Dr. Tankenstein said:
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Cheers,
Dr. T

Despite the fact that I haven't been here that long; I can honestly say that I remember this build.

Great bike.

It was probably covered in the initial thread; but I have to ask: Where'd you get the headlight?
 
You should have used a Pixie crank.
 
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Jimmy the Gent said:
No Talent Clown said:

Okay; I gotta ask: Why "Franken-Ray"?

Other than I like Frankenstein, the bike has 20" wheels, a 24" frame and a 27" fork. It's made up of all different sizes and models of Schwinns.

I had a feeling that's what it was, I just wanted to make sure. It's a great bike,btw...I especially like the shifter. 8)
 
The headlight is from (belive it or not) Restoration Hardware! A few years back, they were marketing a cruiser made by Worksman. DonOne scored one and gave it to me as a gift.
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It's of similar construction to any chrome 'bullet' light on eBay, but seems to be made of thicker metal (doesn't crush in your hands like a pop can).

Jimmy the Gent said:
Dr. Tankenstein said:
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Cheers,
Dr. T

Despite the fact that I haven't been here that long; I can honestly say that I remember this build.

Great bike.

It was probably covered in the initial thread; but I have to ask: Where'd you get the headlight?
 
I have a soft spot in my heart and head for ape hangers. I don't have pics of old bikes but I have used ape hangers on bmx style and mountain bikes since I was 10,21 years later here's what I have..
This is my first chopper bike I origanly built when I was like 15.the only "newer" parts are the 3 piece crank from a Tony hawk bmx,the seat was replaced 5 or 6 years ago as well as the bars. The steering wheel front n rear rims ,sissy bar,forks and frame are all original to the first build.as she sits waiting for resto.
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This is project high roller
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And this is my current build the minion
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Just finished it up...700c wheeled cruiser from wally world before I played with it.
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