underrated bikes/ girls bike buildoff progress/ beginning photos

[heartlandcruisers]

due to this post being for progress photos for the underrated bikes build off, please keep all posts to progress and build photos as much as i appreciate comments i want to keep the post strictly for progress photos please feel free to comment on the first post if you wish and thank you and have fun guys

 

[MojoK]

Think I found my girl...a 1961 Columbia Firebolt...extra rough. Just kind of stumbled over it on CL last night.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I'm in.

1956 X53

 

[heartlandcruisers]

I'm in.

1956 X53

this reason right here is why i love having you in the buildoff The Renaissance Man you always bring the cool stuff and turn it into even cooler

 

[heartlandcruisers]

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Think I found my girl...a 1961 Columbia Firebolt...extra rough. Just kind of stumbled over it on CL last night.

awesome start love the color cannot wait to see it built

 

[hammer mechanic]

SpeedOMG

Check out my build thread for more pics: http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/speedomg.107978/

 

[heartlandcruisers]

well some progress on my entry her name will be Betty boop influenced by the classic cartoon i decided to dedicate this entire build to miss Betty boop plans are a satin black finish with pink lace paintwork and pink spokes 24 inch wheels here is what i got so far basically torn ll down and determining what needs repairing and what will be replaced my toughest work is these fenders they are rough!!!!! but i have been known as one of the best body men in the car industry back in my days so i think i can handle it i may bob the rear fender but not sure yet here is ll the part i have to work on and what was removed from the bike still have to get a wheel set for it my starting point junkyard fresh

I have removed most of the parts and will begin cleanup and paint/rust removal next the frames pretty solid even though it is ugly

all these parts will be used the fenders need to be worked on and dents popped out and cleaning the rear is the worse so i may chop it going to use fiberglass on the seat to strengthen it up not sure if the headlight works or not but i will still use it

this rear fender is rough!!!! this is where i may cut it since it is so ugly and dented but who knows i may smooth it up

thats all for now more updates soon

 

[rrtbike]

Is this still going on?

 

[MojoK]

Is this still going on?

I’m still working on mine.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I've yet to have time to even think about mine.

 

[hammer mechanic]

Disassembly and my tire selection:

Rear dropout and fender brace needs a little straightening: