Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch (MBBO CLASS 1)

[sensor]

This will be a non modified build. Class 1, I think its called.
Doing a little horse trading with Double Nickle and I'll soon have a coppertone Stingray frame. I have a bunch of parts collecting dust from over the years and it's enough to build a beater with. I was originally going to toss my "GOODTIME CHARLIE" build in but spare time to do my own show quality builds is becoming scarce. This one I know I can knock out in a couple days.
Anyhow heres most of the parts(all I can do for now since I haven't got the frame yet):

If I come across a 20" S2 thats a 36h I'll end up using a Bendix kickback and I may do some bars if I get enough down time. If not oh well, I don't care.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Very cool!

Luke.

 

[CRASH]

I remember that cartoon! I haven't thought of it probably since the last time I saw it.

Now I'm going to have to them up on YouTube.

 

[Funkme]

I also remember that cartoon...

 

[sensor]

Frame came in a few days ago but I haven't gotten around to posting pics(customers stuff and life has kept me from that).
So heres whats happened since then.
Tossed the rear wheel on and discovered this old guy came to me for a reason.

He had a rough life and needed some one to make him functional instead of sending him to made into some foreign car.

Twist and drop. Good thing I happen to work on cars that are in much worse shape for my 8-5.
20 minutes or so later.

That one was still in progress so don't say isn't straight yet. I already know it wasn't then.
Right chain stay after some persuasion.

Left chain stay.

Right seat stay.

Left seat stay.

Yes I know they look off in those shots but they are dead on(yes, I measured them). I just took all the pics from the same spot on the right of the bike is why.
I was then left with what caused the problem.

Tried going the easy route and just welding some pins and pulling but no dice.

So onto surgery. Good thing I had a period correct stay from a donor fairlady lying about.

Hey Burt! That hurts!

Just about time for the skin grafting.

Sorry, camera battery died so no pics for you!
.......
After some welding and a quick file and sand.

I have some some silver base and a bunch of yellow and orange candy laying around so I'll do a custom mix to get it close so I can seal and paint just the repair spot. This old guy earned his scars and I won't be doing a complete paint job on him! Just paint to keep the rust at bay on the repair and buff out the original paint. More when I get a break.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Nice work saving that frame, love the slick on there too, looks awesome!

Luke.

 

[Schwinnspastic]

I have a soft spot for a coppertone ray, most would have tossed that frame.
Great to see it saved from the crusher and I think I have a couple 36h s2s laying
around that would be ok on a beater , I'll look after work today !
Mark

 

[CRASH]

Nice work on that repair! Man I wish you lived closer!

Anyway... I love coppertone, and would really like to see the frame in full repainted glory. The old guy might like to have some full cosmetic refreshing to breath new life back into him. But... scars can be cool too.

 

[Endlesschain]

this build could go a few ways,polish that chrome do a nice metalflake or candy coat,or go as Crash said.
leave those scars on cos you know chicks dig scars with polished chrome or dull chrome,i see your forks are shiny and wheels look good too,so I guessing polished is the go for chrome but both unpainted/painted would look good:banghead:

 

[jats]

incredibly cool repair thanks for the Pics!!

Troy

 

[sensor]

Nah, this one will stay beat. I have a 90's repop that will get a bunch of this:

But I've always wanted a Coppertone Stingray and this one fits the bill.
Paint I can do anytime, original paint not so much.
Nothing really to add since I'm trying to get caught up on orders again except for this.
The frames arrived at my doorstep on Halloween and heres what I found when I looked up the serial #:

Born on 6/66 and at my door on Halloween? (Cue theremin music) Hmmmmmmm......

 

[Schwinnspastic]

You're not planning any witch craft during the build are you ?
Mark

 

[Vintage-Iron]

Name it Hell Ryder

 

[Vintage-Iron]

humm i gues it auto corrects H e l l in to
heck

 

[Chad T]

Wow nice repair work and that slik looks perfect. Look forward to seeing the paint.

 

[sensor]

Not to much of an update but its coming along.

Still need to repair, polish, and tweek a bunch of stuff but a few minutes a day and it'll be done before the deadline.
Looks like I'll have my whitewall slik after all! For less than $5 even.

That was the 2nd test panel and that was a great success. Don't mind the crap masking, it was just to make sure the idea would work.
I don't have to worry about cracking or flaking since it isn't paint. I've never seen any paint work for any period of time on any tires.

 

[sensor]

Opps.
Forgot to add the ultra rare supper secret prototype Bendix Orange band 2 speed automatic hub I came across!

Well at least it will be when I break out the 1shot.

 

[Danny Lopez]

Sweet build!

 

[restodave]

I don't have to worry about cracking or flaking since it isn't paint. I've never seen any paint work for any period of time on any tires.

If it isn't paint, what is it? Inquiring minds need to know. Or did I miss something earlier in your posts?

 

[sensor]

Got the idea from iRide Custom Bicycles and saw the actual result on Gary's bike on one of the 2nd Sat. rides about 7 years ago.
Theres a few threads on it on this site if you dig around.