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Oneuglybike

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Hey All,

This will be my second go at the "RRBBO" I am a little late, but in a very fashionable way!! 8)
Anyway, I wasn't sure what this bike is, my father picked it up for me during last years build off. After some looking at it I found the words "Roadster" and "Monarch", a little iffy on the year. Maybe the 50's?
I have a idea to where I would like it to end up, but it wouldn't really be considered a "Rat" by any means. So I guess I will just see how it evolves!! I do know that I want to paint the frame gloss black.

Anyway here are some pics
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Stripping the "Bandit" down
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I will only really be able to work on it during the weekends, so my updates wont be a daily affair!! :cry:

The original make is discovered!!
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Re: Late as Usual!! The Dakota Bandit

Peatbog said:
The tire/wheel combo is already looking mighty fine.
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Ditto 8) 8)
 
Re: The Dakota Bandit

Man some of you guys are off and running strong!!

I have been staring at my bike quit often, scratching my head. :mrgreen:

Well, I managed to strip some paint and found the original paint and graphics were still there. That was cool!
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So I am torn on just leaving it as is, as far as the tank goes at least! Other than that I "won" a cool old seat off Evil Bay and splurged on a little trinket for it.

Today I cut up some handle bars and may or not use them.
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I took a stem off a Schwinn Suburban, I like its lower drop on the neck.
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Other than that, progress is slow!! :cry:

Just for fun I stuck this exercise tire on the front. Was going to use it last year, still haven't found a use for it! :roll:
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Re: The Dakota Bandit

Love the original paint. Great start.
 
Re: The Dakota Bandit

Oneuglybike said:
Man some of you guys are off and running strong!!

I have been staring at my bike quit often, scratching my head. :mrgreen:

Well, I managed to strip some paint and found the original paint and graphics were still there. That was cool!
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So I am torn on just leaving it as is, as far as the tank goes at least! Other than that I "won" a cool old seat off Evil Bay and splurged on a little trinket for it.
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That tank is so darn cool,ratastic
Evil bay lol--they really are nowadays arent they.
 
Re: The Dakota Bandit

This little fella showed up in the mail today, I probably payed to much for it. :shock: Anyway's, I think he's pretty cool! I have a idea where to put him, well see! :mrgreen:

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Re: The Dakota Bandit

Great build so far, a real contender! :D I like that hood ornament 8)
 
Re: The Dakota Bandit

Oneuglybike said:
This little fella showed up in the mail today, I probably payed to much for it. :shock: Anyway's, I think he's pretty cool! I have a idea where to put him, well see! :mrgreen:

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You should change the name to the Dakota Devil Booga.
 
Re: The Dakota Bandit

Ok, I have sprocket envy! Not to mention the tank is the bomb and the front tire is SICK! As for the hood ornament...I want one for my 2001 Dodge Neon, but I don't think it would go over to well parked in front of the church. LOL!
 
Re: The Dakota Bandit

Joker-n-Jack said:
Ok, I have sprocket envy! Not to mention the tank is the bomb and the front tire is SICK! As for the hood ornament...I want one for my 2001 Dodge Neon, but I don't think it would go over to well parked in front of the church. LOL!
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I had the same thoughts, cool hood ornament, good luck explaining it to congregants.
 
Re: The Dakota Bandit "Aka The Dakota Devil Booga" new seat!

My seat showed up today, I am quit pleased with the patina of the leather!! I have no idea what the brand is? Any ideas? :| :!: :?:
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My ex-girlfreind left this "wallyworld" huffy in my garage, she said I could have it. I don't know if I can do anything with it as far as using parts. Any suggestions? I may see if that fork can be used. :roll:
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Re: The Dakota Bandit "Aka The Dakota Devil Booga" new seat!

Nice name! Now you need to crop a good photo of that hood ornament and make that your Avatar.

The rear triangles from those bikes are good to use if you want to make a homemade longtail cargo bike.
 
Re: The Dakota Bandit "Small update" not much

Hi All, I haven't made much progress to my own dismay! :? I haven't been able to find my groove or what I want this bike to look like. :roll:

If I have spent as much time doing as I have been staring at it, I bet I would be close to being done! :oops:

I have been following many of the builds on here and almost feel like a little kid playing with grown ups! You guys got skills!! :shock:

Anyway, I have been tinkering and looking at parts and tons of stuff on "evil bay", but today I kind of mocked up some different things until I kind of found a look I am going for! :D

I bobbed the rear fender and cleaned up some odds and ends. I am still torn on painting the frame and wheels :!: :!: I am leaving the tank as is, and I may leave the wheels as is! It's a rat after all!!

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This was in a box of headlights I have, I just need to get some battery's for it. I am pretty sure it works, I believe it was on a helmet?

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My helper, giving her two cents on another mock up! :lol:

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I dug this out of junk pile at my Grandmothers ranch, I believe it's a early 50's Monark Silver King. It's been laying there next to a river that has been over its banks many times for at least 30 years that I know of! :shock:
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Re: The Dakota Bandit "Small update" not much

I say clear coat it and put air in the tires.
 
Re: The Dakota Bandit "Small update" not much

kingfish254 said:
I say clear coat it and put air in the tires.
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Clear coat? What are you, some sort of hot rodder?

Looking good, looks like your "helper" was saying something when you shot the photo...
 

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