Hello from the Detroit Area

[tjwilson]

As seems to be the case with most intros... been visiting the forums for a long time, following build-offs, individual builds and how-tos. Most of my early memories of summer involve riding a bike of some kind or another. Bicycle disassembly and assembly being the introduction to tools and mechanical systems.

Currently my wife and I have a couple late-70's Schwinn ten speeds, a men's Traveler III and women's Sprint. Both in great shape... they've hung from the garage ceiling for about 25 years before recently being put back into service. Also have a couple mid-60's 3-speeds that were saved from the landfill. A men's '65 Hercules, with incredible patina, and a women's '66 Sears. Both black with new red wall tires.

Also taking space in the garage are a few pedal vehicles that I built for Burning Man. Inspiration for these were similar vehicles seen at Burning Man, and the Kinetic Sculpture Racers that influenced the design of those vehicles. I've included a couple pictures below. If interested more details can be seen here:
http://www.thirstybeachlandscaping.com/quadbike/

I've got a pretty good parts pile from these past projects and have the time to build something again. Much of the inspiration for this latest project has come from this site. I wanted to acknowledge that by joining up and starting a build thread.

Thanks,
Tom

 

[KJV]

Welcome.
Nice cycles.

 

[Rat Rod]

I would say lack of skill and vision do not describe your abilities....AMAZING!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Glad your here Tom, I believe we're going to get along very well!

 

[ChimeraCycle]

Sooo cool! They really look like they are ready for a rolling party.
Except the black one. That one looks like it's ready to roll over zombies.

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[LukeTheJoker]

Glad your here Tom, I believe we're going to get along very well!

+1! Welcome!

Luke.

 

[tjwilson]

Thanks. All of you sure know how to make a guy feel welcome.

@ChimeraCycle
Roll over zombies sometimes. Usually just scare them out of the way. That's what the flame effect is for.

 

[Fv2]

Holy crap batman.
That's some cool builds, you definitely belong here.
Welcome aboard.

 

[RustyGold]

Wow...crazy-cool creations!

 

[Bike Bum]

Holy cow!! Those bikes are sweeeet!! I didn't realize how big they were by the first pix. I went to college in Detroit, too bad I didn't run into you there. I would love to see these in person. Welcome aboard.

 

[alistair clark]

Welcome Tom, I'm from N'ville. I remember seeing the one four wheel "bicycle" that is shown by the Henry Ford wall in post 7 at the make fair a few years ago.

 

[CrazyDave]

Wow man, you have some serious skills, imagination and time on your hands . Im over on the other side of the state from ya, welcome to the site! ....PS, im Jealous of all tat Musky fishin you guys got over there!

 

[Jsparks]

Wow I cant think of anything esle to say but Wow. Can't imagine the reaction of people when you cruise by on any one of those.

 

[deorman]

I would say welcome to the madness, but I guess welcome pretty much covers it.

 

[HuffDaddy]

Welcome from Northville, MI.

 

[1oldbikelover]

As seems to be the case with most intros... been visiting the forums for a long time, following build-offs, individual builds and how-tos. Most of my early memories of summer involve riding a bike of some kind or another. Bicycle disassembly and assembly being the introduction to tools and mechanical systems.

Currently my wife and I have a couple late-70's Schwinn ten speeds, a men's Traveler III and women's Sprint. Both in great shape... they've hung from the garage ceiling for about 25 years before recently being put back into service. Also have a couple mid-60's 3-speeds that were saved from the landfill. A men's '65 Hercules, with incredible patina, and a women's '66 Sears. Both black with new red wall tires.

Also taking space in the garage are a few pedal vehicles that I built for Burning Man. Inspiration for these were similar vehicles seen at Burning Man, and the Kinetic Sculpture Racers that influenced the design of those vehicles. I've included a couple pictures below. If interested more details can be seen here:
http://www.thirstybeachlandscaping.com/quadbike/

I've got a pretty good parts pile from these past projects and have the time to build something again. Much of the inspiration for this latest project has come from this site. I wanted to acknowledge that by joining up and starting a build thread.

Thanks,
Tom

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Whoa! You can take the whole family on a bike ride with those cool vehicles.

 

[late for dinner]

Welcome.
There is just no limit to the skills of members I'm in awe of on this forum.
Sheesh!