Take two- class 1

[dropstep]

After back surgery wiped me out of the mbbo I figured I'd try this one. The starting point is a 1953 Firestone cruiser 99. (Monark built)

How it looked when it arrived at my house for the fantastic sum of 10 dollars.

A comparison shot of it next to my 47 monark klunker.

How it currently sits. Front wheel, home built front fender and braces and the handlebars were all pulled off a while back to toss into a load of scrap. Not sure what direction I'm even going at this point but wanted to get it posted so I could atleast finish tear down and start cleaning.

 

[G-Matt]

Nice deal loose wheel 10 bucks can’t beat that . Hope your back is feeling better . Now it’s time for some mental rehabilitation.
Have some fun .


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[OddJob]

RaT oN~!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Good to see you back in! (No pun intended!)

 

[sdframe]

You can't back out now. (Pun intended.)

 

[SkyknightJohn]

Had an L5-S1 fusion a few years ago. It’s a long road to recovery, but worth it. Hang in there, follow the doc’s advice, and build bikes for sanity! You have a great base to start.

 

[dropstep]

The first time I've seen a double nut for a seat clamp.

Have also never seen headset shims like these. Is that original?

Got all the gunk and sadly most of the paint cleaned off the drive side of the BB. Guessing that little broken tab used to be the chaingaurd mount and the reason for this lovely set up.

How today ended. I have to take a break after about an hour right now. The only thing I'm 100% sure of right now is the frame wont be repainted and I want to try and find a front fender even if I have too paint the fender too match!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Love those frames, the curved down tube is so nice and flowing...

 

[dropstep]

not much for progress, I keep trying random parts on it but havnt made up my mind. I'm torn between more modern parts and tracking down a stock style front fender.

 

[dropstep]

mocking up some parts just to see if I like it. I'm addicted to bmx bars on everything but I'm trying to fight the urge to turn it into an urban bomber.

 

[KJV]

 

[dropstep]

free parts! Neighbor got it out of her shed and knocked on my door and asked if I wanted it. Still looking for an original monark front fender locally. Haven't gave up yet

 

[Klunkruiser]

Dig that style of frame.

 

[kingfish254]

You should call this build "Hamilton".
Nice score

 

[Jake Sensi]

10 bucks!! ( Jaw hits floor). GTB!! Peace

 

[dropstep]

Reaggravated my surgically repaired back so goal is too push for a last minute finish. Starting to think bike build offs are my kryptonite

 

[Brian macumber]

Sorry to hear about your back your health is more important than the build .

 

[dropstep]

With the wife's approval and a few stipulations about lifting things I've slowly managed to work on it in short periods. It's getting closer and closer. Just takes a few ghetto lifts and a friend to occasionally move the entire bike for me. Purple power and a razorblade have been the 2 most valuable tools this build.

Build direction changed with the budget at zero from being off work. It's now more urban bomber then originally planned. But building with parts laying around decided the style. Few small details and getting a friend to shakedown ride it for me soon!

 

[kingfish254]

Glad you have been able to squeeze some work in with your back and some help from friends. Keep rolling and get well!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Looks like you'll make it! Keep healing and rat'n!

BTW that's a cool chainring.