Hello from New England

[shogun700]

Hello, wanted to say thanks for the site, have stopped by many times searching the web and decided to post a few things of my own.

Mostly I have been collecting older 80's and 90's mountain bikes, in the process of viewing various forums have come to admire cruiser-style bikes and that's how I have found my way here. I had been searching for a suitable frame or bike to build, and was lucky enough to stumble across a Goodyear Skyhawk/Columbia Firebolt/Newsboy Special on local craigslist. I had no idea what it was when I saw the picture, but knew I had to have it-a pic as it looked when I brought it home:

I'd like to know the year but can't seem to find a serial number. Apparently Goodyear sold bikes alongside tires and other items back in the day. I am in the process of converting it to a cruiser, using the fork and other various bits from a beat '82 Schwinn Sidewinder. My original idea was to repaint, but after cleaning and working on it this evening, I've been surprised how nice a 'polished patina' looks. I got to searching around the web and decided to join. I'll be posting more about the bike around the forums. Thanks for having me!

 

[Rat Rod]

Welcome to the site...those Skybolt frames are really cool. :wink:

 

[Lowlife Lucas]

Welcome! Cool bike! 8)

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Welcome aboard! Nice starting point you have there...

Luke.

 

[shogun700]

Thanks everyone! I'm really excited about it...1AM here and I'm still searching about.

I'm combining these two:

Into this:

...it was almost too easy, the fork steerers were exactly the same length, and I barely had to spread the rear dropouts to fit the rear wheel. I think I'll be able to fit a 2.10 in the back. I work at a welding and machine shop and have a few ideas about rear brakes and running full gearing, and the cables through the twin straight tubes. I think the mods to the frame will be relatively simple-no posts or anything. I also need to add the third bar to the rack.

Anyway, glad you guys like it, and happy to be here.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

That was quick!
Looks awesome!

Luke.

 

[junknutz1975]

WELCOME from Massachusetts !!

That looks really sweet 8)
keep up the good work. I am looking forward to seeing the finished product :mrgreen:

 

[ZygoteLittle]

Welcome from New Hampshire!

You have a great start on a cool bike.

We’ll be having a Saturday night ride in Northhampton, MA in July – you are more than welcome to join us – it’ll be posted soon in the Events forum.

Once again, welcome.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Welcome from CT! Cool frame, I have the Columbia Firebolt version :wink:

 

[jats]

welcome and thatis a cool frame!

 

[junknutz1975]

What corner of New England ya from ?