Kindergarten Cruiser...update 6-30

[mrflagman]

I thought I'd throw my hat in the ring.
This is what I am starting with. It is a 1950's AMF Junior. This is a rather large trike. It has 20" front tire. I have lots of ideas in my head. I guess we'll see what I end up with.

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: Kindergarten Cruiser

I love those big old trikes. I will be watching.

 

[jiminyshiznit]

Re: Kindergarten Cruiser

Oh man, that's a super cool starting point. Looking forward to watching this one evolve.

 

[Gold Street Customs]

Re: Kindergarten Cruiser

Stay out of trouble, or it will be corner time for you, :lol:

 

[Markm]

Re: Kindergarten Cruiser

road trip????
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/bik/1742950257.html

 

[mrflagman]

Re: Kindergarten Cruiser

road trip????
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/bik/1742950257.html

I drove 3 hours to get this one!! $50 in gas for a $5 trike :shock: :lol:
I don't think my wife will go for another roadtrip. But that one is really cool.

 

[Galtbacken]

Re: Kindergarten Cruiser

You've got my attention! This could be a really fun build to watch!

 

[mrflagman]

Re: Kindergarten Cruiser

I finally got it apart. Thanks to a can of PB Blaster. It was rusted in the configuration in the photo at the beginning of this thread.

 

[scott brownsey]

Re: Kindergarten Cruiser

awsum build im gona build a trike 4 da kids its to cool im xcited to c it :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[mrflagman]

Re: Kindergarten Cruiser

Put a coat of primer on the Cruiser tonite.

 

[Galtbacken]

Re: Kindergarten Cruiser

Put a coat of primer on the Cruiser tonite.

Just referring to it as "the Cruiser" makes me smile!

 

[mrflagman]

Re: Kindergarten Cruiser

I needed to get an update for the Cruiser. Apparently this trike had a rough life. I had to reweld the headtube. It was welded once already, but looked kinda crappy.

Here are a couple of ideas I have to add on. Have a few more goodies coming in the next week or so.

 

[Long]

Re: Kindergarten Cruiser

can't wait

 

[BillyOlds]

Re: Kindergarten Cruiser

way cool, cant wait to see this thing!

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: Kindergarten Cruiser

really cool

 

[mrflagman]

Re: Kindergarten Cruiser...Update pics 6-7

This is the first mock up. I can see that I need to build some struts to hold the basket. Also a way to hold the sippy bottle on the back.

Oh yeah... the skirt guard and fender needed a minor repair also. Hopefully get that done in the next couple days.

 

[icyuod2]

Re: Kindergarten Cruiser...Update pics 6-7

that thing needs a springer front end.

love the bike/color etc, but not so keen on the skippy bottle and horn.

 

[nascar]

Re: Kindergarten Cruiser...Update pics 6-7

Cool little trike. I really like the skirts.

 

[mrflagman]

Re: Kindergarten Cruiser...Update pics 6-7

that thing needs a springer front end.

love the bike/color etc, but not so keen on the skippy bottle and horn.

A springer would be cool, but I don't think I can get one to fit. It is a 20" front tire.
I was hoping the struts would give it the "look".
I plan to paint it once I get everything fitted and mounted.

 

[JoKeR63]

Re: Kindergarten Cruiser...Update pics 6-7

I think a standard bottlecage would hold that sippy cup. Heck, go all out and get a carbon-fibre cage at Wally-World for $20. :wink: