Space Monkey(now Pi-Rat)Done

[tvc15]

The last bike I put together was a 57 Higgins and I didn't feel great about the headset so I made it an office bike. This build is for my son Matthew and its a 40ish Elgin. I received the bike in pretty decent condition, it was sandblasted but very pitted and aged. It had also received some shipping damage. Here it is after some metal work and filler and again after more filler.

My son is heck bent on this banana seat

and here are some of the parts that I am gatering

The bike is going to be black with chrome so my son said black is space and bananas are for monkeys, space monkey. Can't argue with that.

 

[yeshoney]

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Nice choice of parts to start with!

Show us some more in progress pics when you get them.

Joe

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

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looks like a good project ,like the nanner seat with the studs on the side..should look nice !

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

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Sweet 8)

 

[tvc15]

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Prime, sand, paint,sand, paint sand... holly cow!

Matthew, my 9.9 year old son stepped up to the plate and helped with sanding, paint and cleanup... Thanks Matt!

Finally after some back in forth with the dust monster... a clean satin finish... promise I will not touch it for at least a week so it can cure. Why is it so hard to resist working on it!

Got some great 2nd hand alloy wheels from Community Cycling Center (just amazing selection and surprising HELPFUL STAFF). Also purchased some other great parts form Citybike (anther JEM).

Any ideas on what to do with the .250" space on each side of the bracket and the dropouts,
HELP
DO I ADD SPACERS OR JUST TORQUE THAT PUPPY DOWN?

 

[phantomxrider]

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Ohhhhhhhh what is that banana seat?
Looks great!

 

[Tommy Atoms]

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Tighten it down most bikes spring out when the wheel is loose. As for the paint, Ive worked on mine hours after spraying. Just gotta be careful.

 

[masterpoop63]

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watcha looking at for a fork?

 

[tvc15]

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Springer probably... possible a home made strut... have some ideas?

 

[tvc15]

Opinions welcome

OK... here we are as of today... Like to get some opinions on the springer and seat, any thoughts?

 

[masterpoop63]

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8) me likes.whys there a bungee cord on the wheel?

 

[tvc15]

Re: Opinions welcome

Set up the sissy bar and gave it a bend that I thought matched the frame better. Sent the seat post to Norm at Venice for welding (thanks again Norm). Added the bars. Guess the big question is fenders or no fenders?

Will be adding a tank and chainguard... well the tank for sure.

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

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When i first read that you were gonna put a nanner seat on a elgin i was a little :shock: but gotta admit it looks purdy good so far ! glad you listened to your son ! bobbed rear fender ? just a suggestion....

 

[masterpoop63]

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bobbed rear fender ?

i concure 8)

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

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That springer completees it :wink:

 

[tvc15]

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Changed the fender to an NOS Wald... not sure if I should add the front or not... fender may also be to thin...

 

[tvc15]

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Finally completed the build. Changed back to a standard saddle and had Venice cut and weld a lucky 7 seat post (Thanks Norm!). Various changes and modifications.

Next step- Graphics...

 

[Vipon]

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i love it,

 

[outskirtscustoms]

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That nanner seat was awesome. Needs a bigger sissy bar and a matching backrest. then put onto my Firestone muscle bike. :mrgreen:

 

[nwt76]

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Makes me want to build an all black bike now :!:

Awesome :mrgreen: