Tank on a Lil' Chik?

[Dr. Tankenstein]

I'm in the EARLY stages of a Lil-Chik-based build and was wondering if a tank like the one on tgriffin27's '58 ladies BFG would fit the 20" frame. His 'for sale' thread: http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=26068&st=0&sk=t&sd=a
Here's the tank in question:

if this tank won't work, does anyone know of one that will?

Cheers!
Dr. T

 

[user 135]

I would think you should find a tank from a 20" frame. I don't think a 24" or 26" frame would fit.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Been playing around with Visio and it looks like it may work?
I grabbed pics of a ladies bike w/tank and a Lil Chik, then resized them until the stems were the same size (common sized element) then overlayed the 20" frame over the 26". Maybe? Maybe?
ladies frame:

Lil Chik;

Morphed:

Cheers!
Dr. T

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

I would think you should find a tank from a 20" frame. I don't think a 24" or 26" frame would fit.

I didn't know if they existed, I'll post a Want Ad and see what turns up.
Thanks!

Dr. T

 

[user 135]

They do exist. http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1951 ... 52_08.html

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

Been playing around with Visio and it looks like it may work?
I grabbed pics of a ladies bike w/tank and a Lil Chik, then resized them until the stems were the same size (common sized element) then overlayed the 20" frame over the 26". Maybe? Maybe?
ladies frame:

Lil Chik;

Cheers!
Dr. T

Hey !!!! What's my wife's bike doin on here !!!

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

Tell you what i'll go out to the barn today and try it ,and i'll let you know !

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Been playing around with Visio and it looks like it may work?
I grabbed pics of a ladies bike w/tank and a Lil Chik, then resized them until the stems were the same size (common sized element) then overlayed the 20" frame over the 26". Maybe? Maybe?
ladies frame:

Lil Chik;

Cheers!
Dr. T

Hey !!!! What's my wife's bike doin on here !!!

A.S.BOLTNUT,
I actually saved the pic of her bike, because I dig the look of the faded maroon/primer with the 'old chrome' look of the tank.
Thanks for the offer on sizing up a tank, I really appreciate it!

Cheers!
Dr. T

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

They do exist. http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1951 ... 52_08.html

The tank on the girls bike on pg.12 looks big on the frame, it almost looks like the same size as the one on the ladies bike on page 11. It would be cool if this works out.

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

HUH; you learn somethin everyday ! i tryd the tank off my wifes 26'' and it fit on her 65 lil chick watta you know ! :lol: if you need pic;s shoot me a e-mail [email protected]

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

OK, check it out.
A.S.BOLTNUT was nice enough to swap the tank off his wife's cruiser onto her Lil' Chik and it FITS!

Thanks again sir, looks like I'm on a hunt for a cool ladies tank. What year is that tank? Anybody got a cool one?

Cheers!
Dr. T

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

don't recall what year that is ? but i think it looks kinda cool on her "65" lil chick haha ! thanks for posting that pic. she really enjoyed see'n her bikes on here; cheers!