Thunder Klunk!!! Finished

[Kevin Kanouff]

The bike is a late 60's Firestone Warrior (I think). Going with native American theme to match the head badge. I am all about being thrifty and finding things that fit the theme for cheap. My son, soon to be 9, will be helping me out!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/112060669@N08/sets/72157651881529060/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/112060669@N08/sets/72157651881529060/

 

[LukeTheJoker]

The bike is a late 60's Firestone Warrior (I think). Going with native American theme to match the head badge. I am all about being thrifty and finding things that fit the theme for cheap. My son, soon to be 9, will be helping me out!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/112060669@N08/sets/72157651881529060/

Flickr is nice and easy to post photo's from once you get the hang of it.
Open the picture you want to share, in the bottom right hand corner will be a little bent arrow, click that, select the "BB Code" button and the size you want (I recommend "Medium 640" for in thread posts but you will want a bigger size for your final pics) and then just copy and paste the code into your thread, just like this:

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Looking forward to your build, cool start, always great to see the next generation helping out too!

Luke.

 

[Kevin Kanouff]

Thanks Luke!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

It's great that you're getting you kid involved. Have fun!

 

[Funkme]

Great headbadge and name to match...

 

[Glen]

Nice. Good luck and enjoy the build and the time spent with your son.

Glen.

 

[HuffDaddy]

Father & son project, cool! Great frame to start with!

 

[Kevin Kanouff]

I found this old Carlisle Made in the USA tire and original Carlisle tube at the local bike shop the other day. Something different and will go with my theme! 011 by kevinkanouff, on Flickr

Okay I think i figured out the pictures now lol.

 

[kingfish254]

Father son builds are great!
Love that headbadge.

 

[OddJob]

I found this old Carlisle Made in the USA tire and original Carlisle tube at the local bike shop the other day. Something different and will go with my theme! 011 by kevinkanouff, on Flickr

Okay I think i figured out the pictures now lol.

Diggin' the tire and the overall look!

 

[OddJob]

...and keep including that old stock tank in the pictures too! Great vintage background look....reminds me of my days helping my grandpa and uncles on the farm....

 

[Kevin Kanouff]

Still gathering parts. The other day I scored the most important part of the build, this leather jacket! If I wear this in my final picture of the bike the votes will roll in!

 

[Kevin Kanouff]

Wait this is suppose to be "Humble Warrior"! I actually just found this at goodwill and will use it for sacrificial leather for the seat and other things. Saddle bags will be made for sure. Here is what I am going for, except i will use the original buttons instead of straps, for flaps :

saddle bags by Kevin Kanouff, on Flickr

 

[Fv2]

Interesting choice for bags,I just used an old ratty pair to upholster a seat. Vintage leather always looks good.

 

[Kevin Kanouff]

Oh and fyi the picture of the saddlebags is just my inspiration for the ones i will make out of the coat. I hope they look that good! I also hope to incorporate native american bead work to go with the theme.


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[kingfish254]

When you said native American bead work, the first thing that popped in my mind were the tourist belts we used to get at Stuckey's as a kid.

 

[Kevin Kanouff]

Been pretty busy last week. The kids soccer seasons have ended now though so I did have time for a mock up last night with the right size tire in the front that I will buy later to match the back one. Also decided on the these bars.



Also have a few more parts gathered up

Chain guard, potentially



Headlight from the Deals store for $5. It is a solar yard flood light. Will need a brighter led.

 

[kingfish254]

I'm ready to see you convert that to a chainguard!

 

[Fv2]

I'm ready to see you convert that to a chainguard!

+1

 

[G-Matt]

Got some good ideas kind cool to just use what you got & make it work.


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