(MBBO 4 - Class 1) Corvette Stingray, big boys need Muscle Bikes too..........DeLuxe......Back In!!!

[Big Ape]

I am throwing my hat in, even though I still need to finish my Space Pumpkin build from the last build off. I have wanted to build this bike since I joined the site. Actually, bidding on this frame was the first post I made on RRB.com!
Here is a picture of that frame that I purchased from @Robertk that day. A real powder coated beauty she is!

The plan is to build a 26" stingray with this bike. I will use a phantom style tank, banana seat, tall sprung sissy bar, Jerald slick, etc. etc.
The first challenge will be fitting the Felt 50mm 3 speed wheel and the Jerald WW Slick into the rear!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Oh yeah! That will look awesome with the Jerald on a fat wheel!

Luke.

 

[Roadie64]

Look forward to this one!

 

[kingfish254]

SWEET!
I bet the 50mm and Jerald will fit in there better than you think.

 

[Big Ape]

SWEET!
I bet the 50mm and Jerald will fit in there better than you think.

I have started making plans for extensions if it doesn't.

 

[Bike Bum]

One of these days I wanna build a 26" Stingray too. This is going to be cool. I love blue and chrome together. Definitely watching!

 

[Big Ape]

One of these days I wanna build a 26" Stingray too. This is going to be cool. I love blue and chrome together. Definitely watching!

It just makes sense doesn't it? If I have time, I may build a Whamo wheelie bar for it too.

 

[Bike Bum]

If I have time, I may build a Whamo wheelie bar for it too.

 

[G-Matt]

Now we're talking some real muscle !


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[CRASH]

A 26" Schwinn muscle bike. Where have I heard of that concept before?



I'm all for this! I can't wait to see where YOU take the idea! (If you haven't seen mine, click 'Monster Ray' in my sig to see my MBBO2 entry. Maybe it'll help you through some ideas?)

 

[Big Ape]

Thanks Crash! I have seen Monster Ray. But, I may have to go back and refresh my memory!

 

[OddJob]

Beautiful frame! Welcome to the 26+ club!

 

[Big Ape]

I mounted the Jerald slick on my felt 50mm wheel last night to check the fit. There is plenty of room in the seat stays, but the chain stays are TIGHT! Now, I'm trying to decide, wedge the chain stays wider or build the extension plates. Extension plates would give me more options for mounting the sissy bar and wheelie bar......it is too early in the build for a sticking point.

 

[Fv2]

Several big bikes this time around,can't wait to see them all.

 

[Big Ape]

I think that this build may go a little slower than I had hoped. I have a bathroom remodel to do some time.
Anyway, I went ahead and stretched the chain stays to see just what it would take to get my tire and wheel assembly fitted up. Everything went well, although I did scuff the powdercoating in a couple of areas. It is on the inner part of the chain stays so, even though it doesn't make me happy, it won't be too hard to live with. Here are a couple of pictures that show how much clearance I have now.

 

[Big Ape]

I guess that my son took the bleach white home to clean his whitewalls, so I didn't have anything to clean up my slick. I went ahead and installed it anyway.

Spinnin' Wheel

 

[LukeTheJoker]

That looks great on there!
The Jerald slicks look really nice on a wider rim, very cool...

Luke.

 

[Big Ape]

Thanks Luke. I went ahead and ordered a white and silver metalflake overstuffed banana seat. I thought about buying it in blue, but it didn't look like a match for the bike color. I also have the silver metalflake coke bottle grips coming from Ian. I think that I have most of the bike figured out.....I just have to execute the plan!!

 

[KJV]

Excellent plan .

 

[Big Ape]

Excellent plan .

Thanks