Worksman/Firestone Super Cruiser mashup

[magicnc]

love the patina on the old ladies Firestone super cruiser but the frame had two large holes that significantly compromised structure.

Decided (based on suggestions from folks here) to mashup the Firestone and an old Worksman frame.

Here is a mockup so far.

 

[magicnc]

Trying to decide between a Nexus 7 speed or a Sturmey 3 speed?

White walls obviously, but maybe brown fat Frank's?

Sway back seat post to lengthen the cockpit a bit.

 

[magicnc]

Headset and stem installed and I fit the wheels to roll it outside

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Looks good on that frame!

I'm not sure what you've got going on with spacing the headset, but you might try removing the spacers below the springs and putting them on top of the top bracket to get the bracket down next to the headset. Does that make sense?

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

You mean like this TRM?

And why have brown OR whitewall Fat Franks when you can brown AND whitewall Fat Franks?

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[magicnc]

I didn't realize those were spacers. Mine are solid but probably just rusted on. I get making these adjustments and lowering the springer fork bracket. I will need to cut the top of the threaded fork since the monark forks and Firestone headset are much longer than the worksman. I already extended the threads by about 1 inch so I'll need to remove about 3/4 inch from the top and then reinstall the stem.

Thanks

 

[Bicycle808]

Looks good; nice mash-up...

 

[RustyGold]

Workstone? Fireman? Whatever it is...it looks great!

Jason

 

[scrumblero]

it's looking great!

 

[handyandy1100]

I don't know for sure, but it looks like there isn't enough give in the springs to get the bracket an inch or so lower if you move the spacer above the bracket. Maybe have to cut some coils off the springs to get it low enough?

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

It's stacking the same pieces, just in a different order, so you shouldn't have to cut them, I didn't have to.
If I recall (forget a lot these days), I did mine on the repair stand with the wheel off so there wasn't any force pushing/pulling against me.

Good luck!


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[magicnc]

Restocked the spacers on the forks as you hits suggested. Seat post and seat installed. Pedal and chain. Just need to install my shifter cable

 

[magicnc]

It's an homage to KingFish254 Rockefeller build. Loved the details of the Firestone and had an INB frame.

 

[magicnc]

I like how it's coming out so far. Got some Thompson grips on the way and need to install the shifter for the Sturmey 3 speed.

 

[handyandy1100]

Lookin' good!

 

[jamesdart]

That looks awsome!!!

 

[magicnc]

Thompson seat and grips arrived and installed. Next up is adding an LED conversion red bird lantern

 

[ind-chuckz]

Man that's came out nice.......

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Looks awesome, flows together great!

 

[magicnc]

thanks for all the help and inspriration from the Rat Rod community.