Not building a Zep rat

[Walker]

I'm going to try some reverse psychology on myself, maybe this time I'll actually finish a build

I've never built a "rat bike" before, phew, ok I said it. I have a hard time not shining things up or obsessing about the details, I'm going to try to let that go this time, we'll see.

Fixed this X53 fork that has been on the shelf for 2 years and dropped it into the Zep frame I picked up a few weeks ago. I kind of like the look of the straight fork legs with the straight down tube. On the fender is a horn that I'll be powering somehow. The Kelly adjustable bars just looked right, and If I change my mind I can change the bars. Crankset is on the way.

 

[OUTLAW]

oh man, that's a very sic bike. going to be a great build. I am watching this one. now get to buildin.lol

Outlaw 8)

 

[rico]

You go Walker

 

[Walker]

thanks for the encouragement guys. Next up is removing the broken seat post, i've got a plan 8)

 

[Jimmybug]

You made me google Kelly bars, and now, of course, I need a set or three. Between those and that frame, I'm pretty jelly! Remember: no polishing. :wink:

 

[scott brownsey]

the bars r sweeeet goodluck n enjoy the build looks kool so far

 

[g-ratter]

Funny, you would think building a rat bike would be no problem. Just slap on a bunch of rusty parts but but it is easy to get stuck trying to create this down & dirty look. I had a temporary stale on Social Deviation but decided instead of looking at the big picture I would work on smaller details one step at a time so this has helped to rejuvenate the project.

 

[dogdart]

That's a great bunch 'o parts to build a bike around

 

[Fireproof]

That's a great bunch 'o parts to build a bike around

+1
I sure wish I had that kinda stuff up in my attic! :wink:
All the best on yer build Walker . . . and be sure to take pics of the way you fix the seat post, okay?

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

That looks sweet already :wink: Can't wait to see it finished :wink:

 

[WEAKFISH]

I love Zep frames...they have to be the best looking frame around. Felt must have used a "Zep" to inspire their cruiser frames.....What kind of crank are you gonna put on it Walker?

 

[Walker]

going to possibly run a chrome mongoose tubular bmx crank. I'm thinking Rat rod-hot rod.. ratty bike with shiny drivetrain. maybe

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Are you painting it :?: A nice gloss black would look sweet 8)

 

[masterpoop63]

i dont think you should paint it,looks cool as is 8)

 

[Walker]

I'm going to leave the frame as is, probably strip the forks though.