Rat Rod Junior

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Sadly, I haven’t touched that project in a long time.
Still need to get the courage up to do the tank and chainguard graphics

I did find the the water slide decal for the JC Higgins shadowed script on eBay....only $90 shipped....[emoji849]
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/111917128505


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[The Renaissance Man]

Decision time!

I finished everything yesterday and tried a few sets of bars. My initial thoughts from the beginning was to keep the original bars but it turned out that they are bent to much to keep. I dug into my stash and found a couple of suitably sized bars that are not shaped like the original but are the right look for this little cruiser. One set is totally brown from rust (keeping with the ratty theme) and the other is worn but decent chrome that goes well with the new chrome wheels. Also just for fun I put a set of apes on it for a hot rod look. I've never been a fan of ape hangers but it does work well with this bike and also makes it ridable (barely) for a bigger kid like me!

I have my preference but I thought it would be good to get some outside opinions since I'll be offering this up for sale this coming Saturday! What do you think?

 

[léocwc]

What about the first one upside down?

 

[The Renaissance Man]

What about the first one upside down?

Thanks for the input but I don't think there would be any room for even a kid's knees if they were flipped! lol

 

[RustyGold]

I have a 24" Western Flyer...and it is shocking how small these bikes are ... I'd sport the apes not only for the visual appeal, but to widen the audience of perspective buyers. It may convince some borderline adults that they could be comfy on it . Just have the other bars and pics available if anybody wants to get it for an actual kid.

Jason

 

[user 135]

The apes give it a nice attitude. But will probably sell better with the second pair.

 

[Bike Bum]

The patina on the first ones make it look like they are original to the bike. But the second pair helps even out the shinyness of the wheels. I guess my answer is either pair would look good.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

I like the apehangers, they would make it more rideable for an adult (or at least a short one like me....[emoji16])


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[léocwc]

Thanks for the input but I don't think there would be any room for even a kid's knees if they were flipped! lol

It's true, it would be very small space..lol

 

[léocwc]

Thanks for the input but I don't think there would be any room for even a kid's knees if they were flipped! lol

TRM, what was your impression of oxalic acid, I noticed that it still gets rusty.

 

[Fv2]

I like the rusty bars personally, but I'm not in the market.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

TRM, what was your impression of oxalic acid, I noticed that it still gets rusty.

It works great as long as the temperature doesn't drop too far. Would probably work better in the summer. I'm thinking that you could leave it longer if you're wanting all of the rust gone but this was the look that I was shooting for.

 

[Glen]

I like all 3 bar options... so I'm no help.

If it were me selling it, I'd leave the apes on and have the others with me to show in case a buyer preferred them. I'd even consider selling with the apes and one of the others (buyers choice) so the buyer then has the option to swap back and forth as they choose. Convince them they're getting 'two styles of bike for the price of one'.

Glen.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Here's another option. These are slightly warped but hey it's a rat bike right?

They are shorter and wider than the shiny apes.

...And a couple of garage door shots.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Yep, those work for me.
Gotta vintage bobber bike look to it.


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[TroutFishingInAmerica]

I like the crusty apes. The patina matches and a more comfortable adult ride. Gives it a little bad boy attitude also.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Well, in the end I decided to go with the rusty cruiser bars. The apes do have an attitude that I like, but I also like the original survivor look. I will throw in the apes with the bike if the next owner wants them. I feel like it will have a broader appeal with the cruiser bars.

I really love how it turned out. If my kids were younger this would not be for sale!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

And a couple more!

 

[léocwc]

It was beautiful, congratulations..


SHE DESERVES A SPECIAL PLACE

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Great job as always, the next owner is getting an awesome bike.

GLWTS


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