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Congrats to all! Can't believe I made the top 10. To top it off, I finished second in my class at a local show today. So many rad builds here. Honored to be part of it

I have also had success going from extreme heat to extreme cold. Heat up with a torch then blast it with some "freeze off" (available at most automotive suppliers) or an upside-down can of spray air, or dunk it in ice water. The drastic expanding and contracting does the trick!

awesome idea. well done

Thanks for the props everyone!

Here is a quick run down of what was done: 1965 Sears Spaceliner frame, cut off at the rear drop outs. Seat tube removed. New seat tube rolled from new tubing and welded into new location. Frame braces/fender mounts removed Chain stays heated and bent down about 15 degrees. Seat stays and...

Here are my official finished pictures! Build thread can be found here: http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/stretch-liner-

Seat is a refurbished Troxel long spring. Everything powder coated black, leather pad

Thanks very much. More to come!

She's done. Finished pics will be on the finished thread in a day or two. Here's a few for now:

Its not the lightest thing in the world, but yes, the frame itself is fairly light. With the fork, wheel/tire combo, and front rack, its pretty heavy. Id say its on par with most of my heavyweights/ballooners like The Super Deluxe and x53

About half way back together! Pics coming soon!

Well Done Dave!

I appreciate the insight. I believe I may just leave it bare and varnish it. There is a bit of detailing needed to clean it up, but I think I'm up for it.

Thank you!!!

Thank you sir! I wish I took more build photos when I made it. There was a lot involved. The fwd/rev lever actually locks it in gear and everything.

The rest of the fab is done! All gears are working and it rides great. I am planning to tear down for paint work, but I have had a lot of feedback regarding keeping it bare. I have a few bare metal bikes already. Thought?