Sgt. Seths Birthday Army Bike

[2manybikes]

My son is into anything Army related so he asked if we could build an army themed bike. He helped with the build, I finished it up and gave iot to him on his sixth B-day.
I got the bones of an early fifties Murray 20" ballooner from another forum member OZ. the wheels and the skip tooth drivetrain are original to the bike. I also dug up a long spring juvenile saddle from my pile and recovered it in black leather.

Here is the parts pile after I sandblasted everything.

After a generous application of rattle can green.

Cool Mercury headbadge

Here is Seth standing at attention like a good soldier :mrgreen:

 

[Leroy]

Right on! Someone had better start saving for some killer fathers day presents. Probably the best military cruiser I've seen yet.

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

Bike came out sweet ! nice job ,you've got a happy lookin soldier thier

 

[user 135]

I am digging the 20" ballooner. Too bad more of those are not around.

Nice job on the build.

 

[aka_locojoe]

Very nice. Be sure to post it here http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewto ... 10&t=15700

 

[2manybikes]

Thanks for the comments guys and I will make sure to add it to the military bike post as well

 

[SimpleMan]

Mark, Thats really cool...can't wait till my grandson starts riding. It's so cool working and playing with the kids :mrgreen:

 

[Markm]

Very Cool!!!
8) 8) 8)

 

[KZ1000]

That looks great, lucky boy there

 

[Loki182]

wow That bike is just too awesome! I can't wait until my son is old enough that I can build him something like this. Not to mention this is basically the exact same theme that I am doing for my project chopper, so i can't help but love it. Keep up the great work, your son is one lucky guy!

 

[2manybikes]

Mark, Thats really cool...can't wait till my grandson starts riding. It's so cool working and playing with the kids :mrgreen:

Thanks Jeff...It is really cool seeing him take an interest in something besides the Wii Lego Star Wars game

 

[stretch]

awesome! turned out great! i was wondering what had become of this bike?