IT CAME FROM OUTTA SPACE?

[OddJob]

Diggin' the look and your ideas. Those big 700c hoops really give it a 'racy' look. I actually like the springer on the front, with all the natural curves of the Spaceliner frame it fits in well.

How big are your thighs? That 52t chainring, and solid plate steel.

 

[hammer mechanic]

Diggin' the look and your ideas. Those big 700c hoops really give it a 'racy' look. I actually like the springer on the front, with all the natural curves of the Spaceliner frame it fits in well.

How big are your thighs? That 52t chainring, and solid plate steel.

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Like looking in a mirror!

 

[RustyGold]

Inappropriate guys...back on topic!

 

[JA331]

I'm hoping it will clean up. There is one race I'm worried about. I have other options if it doesn't. Can't order spokes until I know for sure.

You can dump the races and just run loose balls on the drive side. New balls are readily available and you can run an extra few for a higher load rating.

 

[hammer mechanic]

You can dump the races and just run loose balls on the drive side. New balls are readily available and you can run an extra few for a higher load rating.

The bearing race I'm worried about is on the hub shell. I'm not worried about the bearing cages. I did pull the parts out of the solvent and I think I will be okay.
I have modded a Bendix 70 hub before. Check out my 2016 ORBO bike Klunk This! I will be doing the same for this build.
https://ratrodbikes.com/forum/threads/orbo-klunk-this-is-finished.96246/post-960177

 

[hammer mechanic]

I tried out the look of this crusty Flightliner tank. It was full of rust and stink bugs.

I'll need to come up with some sort of bezel.
Then I tried out these pedals. Nothing special.

I may try modifying these exerciser pedals to my liking.

 

[JA331]

The bearing race I'm worried about is on the hub shell. I'm not worried about the bearing cages. I did pull the parts out of the solvent and I think I will be okay.
I have modded a Bendix 70 hub before. Check out my 2016 ORBO bike Klunk This! I will be doing the same for this build.
https://ratrodbikes.com/forum/threads/orbo-klunk-this-is-finished.96246/post-960177

sorry, meant the cages.

 

[hammer mechanic]

I had to get the bike rideable for proof of concept. I stuck on these wheels from a big box bike. This gives me the same 52/19 setup. I present the Thighmasher 2k22.

Mouser approved!

 

[JA331]

I had to get the bike rideable for proof of concept. I stuck on these wheels from a big box bike. This gives me the same 52/19 setup. I present the Thighmasher 2k22.
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Mouser approved!

Looks awesome, bike and the cat.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

Haha! I like your tank. Very much like the one I'm working on for my Spaceliner. I think it was from a Freightliner too. Mine had a couple small tabs i trimmed off so it'd fit around the head tube better. I won't be using any bezel either.

GC

 

[hammer mechanic]

Haha! I like your tank. Very much like the one I'm working on for my Spaceliner. I think it was from a Freightliner too. Mine had a couple small tabs i trimmed off so it'd fit around the head tube better. I won't be using any bezel either.

GC

Yeah, mine doesn't have the right tabs either. My frame was made for the 7 style tank. Not gonna pony up for one of those. Hopefully mine will clean up good enough.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

Yeah, mine doesn't have the right tabs either. My frame was made for the 7 style tank. Not gonna pony up for one of those. Hopefully mine will clean up good enough.

I can't even find a #7 tank... I have heard some versions of the girls Spaceliner have the same tank. I'm still looking.

Carl.

 

[hammer mechanic]

I'm still shopping some different forks around. This is from a girls AMF. More period correct. Truss rods from girl's Spaceliner.

I would need to make a spacer if I use this one.

Tried this Schwinn? rear rack.

 

[Pedalpat]

Spaceliner cool. Always liked the way they look wired with the truss forks and wired rack and the frame just all flows nicely. Kind of a wired look

 

[hammer mechanic]

Next round of musical forks.
I finally tried the rat trap. I don't think it fits my "vision", whatever that is.

After that, I decided that sacrifices had to be made:

I boosted the fork and wheels from the girls spaceliner.

I like the rigid fork with the truss setup. I think it works with the rear rack.
I tried this guard just for fun.

I think the Monark guard, Schwinn rack and girls Spaceliner fork/truss rods make the final cut. Bars, wheels and seat are just placeholders.

 

[Wildcat]

I'm still shopping some different forks around. This is from a girls AMF. More period correct. Truss rods from girl's Spaceliner.
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I would need to make a spacer if I use this one.

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Tried this Schwinn? rear rack.
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With a gap between the crown and bearing race, even with a spacer, it will be prone to bending. I think that spot takes more stress than any other part of the bike.

 

[hammer mechanic]

I worked on getting the tank to fit better. Not much to compare it with.

Threw some fenders at it.

 

[kingfish254]

I'm liking this fork, or at least this style fork. The rat trap look big and klunky compared to it. I'll have to see how things go when I get the 26" wheels built.

Have you thought about trying to find a 26/27 chrome road bike fork. They made a few back in the 70s 80s

 

[kingfish254]

I worked on getting the tank to fit better. Not much to compare it with.View attachment 193677
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Threw some fenders at it.
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Search RRB for Devilwing to see how cool those murray style tanks look on liners.
This build is shaping up very cool. Great parts selection.

 

[kingfish254]

I can't even find a #7 tank... I have heard some versions of the girls Spaceliner have the same tank. I'm still looking.

Carl.

The girls liners tanks may look similar, but the don't fit the angle of the frame even remotely close.