My First Rat

[baldoldfart]

I just finished my first Rat!

http://www.creativegrowth.biz/my_first_ ... /index.htm

It is a 1960s Huffy(not sure what year - I didn't find any stampings).
I'm not sure what model it was? The Galaxie and Silver Jet seem to be similar.
Although the bike looks good in the "before" photo, it was in pretty rough shape.
It wasn't abused, just left alone for decades.
I was able to keep: the frame(duh), forks, headset, handlebars, crank, and both wheels.
I replaced: the saddle, seatpost, pedals, handgrips, front sprocket, rear fender, and tires.
I added: and eight-ball bell.
The bike is mostly satin black. My bro-in-law painted the tank for me in a gloss black automotive paint.
I did a lot of research on this site before I even got the bike, so I knew EXACTLY what I wanted.
The bike turned out even better than I hoped.

 

[socal_jack]

Excellent job! That front light looks real sharp with the new paint.

 

[user 135]

Nice job. I like that tank with the light setup. What did you use for the lense?

 

[baldoldfart]

Thanks.
I cut the lense from a cheap battery-powered closet light I found at the hardware store.
The lense is too big to fall out the front, and I made two prongs on the new light "innards" to apply pressure to the back of the lense to keep it in place.

 

[CCR]

TOP NOTCH RAT !!!

 

[OldSkoolD]

Nice!

 

[kingplinker]

Sweet! Looks great man! Great job. Where did that center stand come from???

 

[baldoldfart]

The kickstand was from bikeworldusa.com. I would recommend them to anyone.

 

[Firewalker]

:shock: :shock: ......... :wink: :mrgreen:

 

[KOTA]

A Beauty! :mrgreen:

 

[sensor]

nice!

 

[ParkRNDL]

VERY sweet. i'm DYING to find a middleweight like that with a jet-style tank...

--rick