SECOND CHANCE

[sandman]

Here's a rare one I picked up cheap off Ebay . A 20" Firestone built by Rollfast .
Another fine mess I got myself into .

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Sweet! What's the plan for this one?

 

[JNOACK]

That’s cool. I want to do a Firestone bike at some point. Just bought some grips yesterday and have a couple Firestone tires. This is a cool frame.

 

[sandman]

What's the plan for this one?

I'm not sure at this time . I only have the frame and I'm sure original parts
are hard to find ? My understanding it was only available in 1968 and 1969 ?

 

[N.Kildare1718]

That a cool frame.
I built a Firestone awhile back. The one I built was from mid 70s. I made a few decals to enhance the build. I think I made the head badge also. The bike came with a sticker bandage. I cut a piece of sheet metal out and made a true head badge. Fun build. Look super cool. Very small frame. Like size of a Stingray Junior. Frame you have looks large from the space between seat post stay and fender mounts.
let me know if you are interested in decals. I think I have them saved. I could make you a set. I made the forks. Down tube. And head badge.

 

[ParkRNDL]

That a cool frame.
I built a Firestone awhile back. The one I built was from mid 70s. I made a few decals to enhance the build. I think I made the head badge also. The bike came with a sticker bandage. I cut a piece of sheet metal out and made a true head badge. Fun build. Look super cool. Very small frame. Like size of a Stingray Junior. Frame you have looks large from the space between seat post stay and fender mounts.
let me know if you are interested in decals. I think I have them saved. I could make you a set. I made the forks. Down tube. And head badge.

Very cool little scoot. Looks like it's early-to-mid '70s Ross-built.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

The f logo on the forks is cool. Killer graphics on the guard!

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

That's a very cool frame. Looking forward to seeing how you build it.

 

[sandman]

Digging thru some old bones to see what will fit .

 

[sandman]

Scores the correct chainguard .

 

[sandman]

My 3 speed AMF had to sacrifice it's 333 hub to go along with the Flying Wedge shifter .

 

[sandman]

Laced the 333 hub to a 36 spoke chrome , Wheel Master hoop .
I have a feeling this will be my last pair of Wheel Masters , the freight to ship these cost the seller more then he sold them for .
I hope freight isn't the death of our hobby ?

 

[hamqqea]

I have a feeling this will be my last pair of Wheel Masters,

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Good for you.

I'd advise you and everyone else on this forum to steer clear of Wheel Masters. I was sent a box to evaluate with the identical profile you're using. Laced them to bikes I actually ride and bent both front and rears in at least two places within 25 miles!
Very poor quality product. Chrome plating just passes. Seam finish is coarse... waste. I'm not a steel wheel muscle bike guy, but when I am, I search for Murray, M.O. MFG. CO stamped rims. Those operate at 60 PSI for hundreds of miles no issues. The hoops I use are 28h.

I liked because you put it together

 

[sandman]

I agree with the wheel master evaluation , but try and find a 20" steel wheel with 36 spokes ? 36 hole hubs are easier then 28 or 26 hole .

 

[Oldbikeguy1960]

I agree with the wheel master evaluation , but try and find a 20" steel wheel with 36 spokes ? 36 hole hubs are easier then 28 or 26 hole .

A lot of BMX used 36 spoke rims for years. If they are not using them much now I better start saving them.

 

[Oldbikeguy1960]

My 3 speed AMF had to sacrifice it's 333 hub to go along with the Flying Wedge shifter .

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Man I have been looking for that shifter for my wedge forever.

 

[curtisfox]

Any good? https://www.huskybicycles.com/20-wheels.html ..........Curt

 

[sandman]

Any good? https://www.huskybicycles.com/20-wheels.html ..........Curt

These will be on the top of my list next time .

 

[ParkRNDL]

Any good? https://www.huskybicycles.com/20-wheels.html ..........Curt

Wow. That actually looks like a decent source for a lot of basic parts if you're not looking for high end stuff...

Falcon SIS derailleurs with axle hanger for $6.40? Fender sets? All kinds of handlebars? Alloy 1080s? Anybody have any experience ordering from them? Their prices look very good...

 

[sdframe]

I've had tons of experience with them. Good people. Good prices. They used to have free shipping on orders over $35. Now it's $75. Lots of items are out of stock now; probably COVID related. No tax if you're out of state, too.