A2A

[Priest]

Out of the ashes comes the A2A (ashes to ashes) build. Salvaged parts from three burned bikes...

 

[ParkRNDL]

sounds like you could name it Phoenix...

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Very interesting, looking forward to seeing the bikes!

I went in and made you pic bigger. You can click the "Full Size" button on the pics before you post to get them a decent size to see.

 

[Priest]

Very interesting, looking forward to seeing the bikes!

I went in and made you pic bigger. You can click the "Full Size" button on the pics before you post to get them a decent size to see.

Thanks, I’m learning..

 

[Priest]

 

[LukeTheJoker]

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Cool stuff there!

 

[Priest]

I can’t find my pictures of pile of burnt bikes, but this is some of what I salvaged and the starting point for my build. ‘71 Manta Ray frame, ‘60’s Murry fork, post war JC Higgins.

 

[G-Matt]

Cool bike I mean sorry about the fire though.
It seems I remember a couple years back someone had a similar thing happen . And built a Burt bike . Looking forward to the resurrection....

 

[Priest]

Any thoughts on how to straighten this warped but cool ”Mag” sprocket?

 

[SpikeFC]

View attachment 94404 Any thoughts on how to straighten this warped but cool ”Mag” sprocket?

A vice, with some old rag wrapped around it. Tighten it not too hard, but hard enough so you can bend the sprocket. Also a piece of flat surface (like a piece of 5mm sheet metal) can come in handy to determine if it's straight enough

 

[Priest]

Thanks for the good ideas!

 

[Priest]

View attachment 94508 Fit the JC Higgins tank to Schwinn frame last evening.

 

[OddJob]

I like where your'e coming from! That tank is cool, and the 'rust-ina' on the frame and fork as well.

RaT oN~!

 

[SpikeFC]

View attachment 94591 View attachment 94508 Fit the JC Higgins tank to Schwinn frame last evening.

And I can see the zip-tie for measuring the sprocket. How did it go?

 

[Priest]

And I can see the zip-tie for measuring the sprocket. How did it go?

Yes, thanks again! I got it pretty straight. I’ll fine tune it some more, but think I’m close. Shouldn’t throw the chain anyway!

 

[Priest]

Two wheel mock-up. I’ll run black walls and swaying between painted wheels or faux rusty wheels? I’m leaning towards painted... probably a firey red or orange.

The stance will be fun as I am running a 26” fork and 26” wheels on a 24” frame.

 

[SpikeFC]

Two wheel mock-up. I’ll run black walls and swaying between painted wheels or faux rusty wheels? I’m leaning towards painted... probably a firey red or orange.

I vote for paint, totally.

The stance will be fun as I am running a 26” fork and 26” wheels on a 24” frame.

Running a similar setup on my daily cruiser - 28" fork, 24" frame and 26" wheels. Looks great, and drives nice. The only problem is mounting the rear fender.

 

[OddJob]

How about faux rust paint?

Definitely think either a bright color of paint, a cream color, or rust-ina job.

That frame / tank /chain ring are so cool! I'm sure you'll do it up right.

 

[kingfish254]

I have a burning question?
Any progress?
Git your ashes in gear and build this thing.

 

[Jake Sensi]

WHAT HE SAID!! GTBOGMMAS PEACE