Started working on a 38 Monarch. I mentioned in other posts that this was my Father in laws' bike. It was pretty much worn out and in need of a restoration. I don't think it's worth a lot of $ the way it is, or even fully restored (original). This bike had none of the popular options, tank, springer or trusses, rear carrier etc. But it is a bike that has been in the family for 70 yrs.! Sooo.. we (wife) decided to do a Resto Mod to it. Sorta straight forward, nothing to fancy. All the parts that were removed will be boxed and go with the bike, when I give it to my son for his birthday (Feb). My wife is going to do a journal about some of the stories from her father. Hopefully he can hand it down to one of my (4) grandchildren, with some NEW stories. Then they can make the bike the way they want, and hand it down again. So if the bike goes through several transformations (modifications), no big deal. It will still be the same bike!
So far it has tires and rims from a girls 1973 Columbia-Sterling, I purchased this at a tag sale a few years ago for $20. The tires and rims are perfect! No pitting, no rust, just have to be polished. The tires (Carlisle) still have the "nubs" on them, even after 35 yrs. The seat is a "Rideable Bicycle Replica" that I bought a while ago, and never used. The bars and sprocket are parts that were left over from other projects. So far the only thing I bought were NEW fenders and used pedals. Still working on a chainguard. I hope to sand blast everything next week. So how about some opinions, good or bad! I'm not sure I like the seat, which bars to use (I like them both). Haven't decided on a color or colors. Input WELCOMED!
To me a, RatRod bike is something made with as many leftover or used parts that you can find, recycling! Dull or shiney paint! Thanks! " KOTA"
So far it has tires and rims from a girls 1973 Columbia-Sterling, I purchased this at a tag sale a few years ago for $20. The tires and rims are perfect! No pitting, no rust, just have to be polished. The tires (Carlisle) still have the "nubs" on them, even after 35 yrs. The seat is a "Rideable Bicycle Replica" that I bought a while ago, and never used. The bars and sprocket are parts that were left over from other projects. So far the only thing I bought were NEW fenders and used pedals. Still working on a chainguard. I hope to sand blast everything next week. So how about some opinions, good or bad! I'm not sure I like the seat, which bars to use (I like them both). Haven't decided on a color or colors. Input WELCOMED!
To me a, RatRod bike is something made with as many leftover or used parts that you can find, recycling! Dull or shiney paint! Thanks! " KOTA"
