Single & Ready to Mingle

[kingfish254]

The Jerald and cord tire combo look mean.
I second the idea of patina white wheels if you can grab some in time. But the black on black looks good too.

 

[kram]

I remembered that the 50’s hornet I posted earlier had a mismatched set of wheels on it when I got it, and luckily they were still here. They are both pretty nice wheels with matching patina. The rear is an s2 and the front an s7. It’s a cool look and might be the winner.

 

[kingfish254]

I remembered that the 50’s hornet I posted earlier had a mismatched set of wheels on it when I got it, and luckily they were still here. They are both pretty nice wheels with matching patina. The rear is an s2 and the front an s7. It’s a cool look and might be the winner.

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Bingo! You got it.

 

[MONARKofSoCal]

Wow I wasn't expecting you to pull out a big n little combo
Very nice really works with that flying star frame
This may sound a bit crazy but I think a rear rack would look so good on your bike
So many horizontal lines but the back seems so plain

 

[kram]

@MONARKofSoCal I think you are cheating off of my homework . When I was getting the wheels out of the rafters I also pulled out a rack. I ran out of time last night to see how it would look on there. I'll give it a shot to see how it works. The other idea was a bobbed fender, but I'm not sure if that will happen or not.

 

[kram]

I also dug out these light for a headlight and taillight combo. No idea what the rear light is from, and I think the headlight is a tractor light. The headlight paint is even a decent color match. I’m not sure if it needs a headlight though, I don’t want it to take away too much from the headlight. I have an idea how to mount it.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

The white wheels fit nicely!

 

[kram]

Well, I tried the rack and I would say it’s a no. It’s too heavy. Another rack might work better, but I don’t seem to have any laying around. I think a short fender is still probably the solution, or nothing.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

That rack is weighing it down. I agree with you about the shorty. A ducktail would look cool

 

[MONARKofSoCal]

Yeah a different rack for sure something from a middle weight bike

Schwinn

Sears

 

[Pondo]

Great build! I love the overall look of the bike. The big and little combo is inspired. Patina is perfect. Fork is super kool. I agree that rack looks a bit too beefy but a "lighter" one might work, or the abbreviated fender. Lots of hot rod and chopper influence here. Bad a--!

 

[kram]

Getting a little bit of work done today. I made a laid back seat post.

Then I trimmed the seat guts a little bit so that the seat post could pass through. Still needs a bit more trimming to get the seat to sit level.

 

[kram]

Also made a quick bracket for the headlight. I’m not sure if it’s staying. I think it’s interesting from the front, but it’s a little too high from the side view.

 

[kram]

Finally I got a fender bobbed. I like a middleweight fender with a fat tire. It tucks in tight. I’ll get the fender painted to match and I need to make an upper bracket.

 

[kram]

Flipped the headlight bracket to the front of the springer. Maybe a little better, but I don’t think it needs the headlight.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Flipped the headlight bracket to the front of the springer. Maybe a little better, but I don’t think it needs the headlight.
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I think it looks better tucked up to the bars better. But overall I don't think it needs it. Adds bulk to the front

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

If there was a way to tuck it between the stem & spring so it isn't above the bar & behind the spring to not stick out the front from the side view.

 

[kram]

I think to be the right light it would need to be smaller so it could tuck under the stem behind the spring. But it really just makes the front too complicated. It feels more balanced without a light. Sometimes less is more.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Sometimes less is more.

You said it! Sometimes, knowing when to stop is the hardest part

 

[OddJob]

I agree, with that eye catching custom tank insert and cool springer fork, the headlight in this case, kind of muddles the view.