***QuickSilver- Stick a fork in it!***

[udallcustombikes]

You didn't really think I was sitting this one out did ya?

I wasn't able to find a frame that I wanted to build up, so after long consideration and debate I have decided to give one of my current riders a new look. And another will be parted out to help the build.

Now I have to decide which bike?

How about an all original, minty Schwinn?
'55 Spitfire?

or a '66 Coppertone Traveler?

Maybe I could take the nice natural patina on this '61 Hornet?

Or my stand by rat-'34 Colson Flyer?

I couldn't find a buyer for my freshly restored '34 Rollfast. I do enjoy making a diamond into a bridge truss frame 8)

Lotta things to consider since only three of these will be left untouched.

Any guesses as to which bike will emerge from the ashes reborn? And which one has taken its last ride?

 

[yoothgeye]

Re: The Phoenix

Spitfire, it fits the build-off formula.

 

[loudboys]

Re: The Phoenix

Given your past activities, I'd vote for bolting the back end of the Rollfast to the front of the Coppertone and creating the world's first ballooner/lightweight/swing/tall burrito/tandem.

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: The Phoenix

Given your past activities, I'd vote for bolting the back end of the Rollfast to the front of the Coppertone and creating the world's first ballooner/lightweight/swing/tall burrito/tandem.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I see you are familiar with my work. The fun starts tomorrow.

 

[LowpowerD]

Re: The Phoenix

Don't chop up the '55. Sell it to me!

 

[pick]

Re: The Phoenix

Definately won't be the 55. I'm guessin the Hornet! Glad you are gonna build this year! 8)

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: The Phoenix

Color purchased.

 

[highship]

Re: The Phoenix

Darn!!! Same color as me

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: The Phoenix

The first victim of the project is my '34 Colson Rat Flyer.

All torn down and ready for tomorrow.

 

[highship]

Re: The Phoenix

Question for ya... That bracket holding the light, what's the deal? Made, bought, old, new?

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: The Phoenix

Question for ya... That bracket holding the light, what's the deal? Made, bought, old, new?

It is factory original. Here is the only other pic I have of the light right now.

 

[Critter1]

The Phoenix

Glad you could join us UCB!! I was gonna say the Colson out of all the bikes you posted^!

 

[Xcruiser]

Re: The Phoenix

I say save yourself all that frustration and ship your bikes to me,then you can kickback in the lazyboy and relax!!!

 

[imagearchy]

Re: The Phoenix

I foresee the future and can see those wheels/ tires going on the 61 hornet?!!!

 

[streetpirate]

Re: The Phoenix

the flyer will look awesome, just please don't cut on the traveller, it's way to minty

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: The Phoenix

I began stripping the paint from the Colson today. As I removed the layers of paint I wondered about the owner of this bike many years ago who decided to take his black bike and paint it red with white scallops and a small blue stripe to break it up. Did he love his bike as much as I did?

I love these old frames when they have been stripped.

The second victim in this mess has been revealed.

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: The Phoenix

I spent a few hours of quality time with the frame and a high speed air sander. Between the 180 grit and the red scotch bright pads the front half of the frame is stripped to bare metal.

Even found some more stamping on the bottom bracket shell.

 

[pick]

Re: The Phoenix

Gotta love the bare metal look with the brass & all! 8) Maybe you should take the paint back! :lol:

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: The Phoenix

Gotta love the bare metal look with the brass & all! 8) Maybe you should take the paint back! :lol:

The only way I would go that route is if I were to polish the entire frame and (1) I don't have the equipment, (2) I don't have the time it would require, (3) I don't have the patience to do it correctly. Maybe some day I will give it a shot.

For now I am looking at taking the paint back and exchanging it for a different color. I chose a satin dark green and squirted some on the frame for a color test. I would call it a British Racing Green and that wouldn't look good with the wheel set from the Rollfast that I am planning on using. I am now considering going with a dove gray primer and a matte clear over it. Maybe.

 

[2dawgs]

Re: The Phoenix

Dove Gray w/clear will look great on this babie. Hope you stick with this choice.