help with a board track frame purchase

[Ape Stanger]

Hey there,

New to this. I want to build a boardtrack racer style bike like this :

I have the chance to buy this bike and I'm trying to compare the two frames and I'm looking for advice. Anyone recognize this frame? Do you think I'll be close with this frame? I want to put a monark fork (re-welded) and some hefty tires on it as well. Any help would be appreciated as I'm new, but already hooked on this.:

Thanks for your time.

 

[chimichanga]

the frame looks like a worksman frame. they are built like tanks.

 

[backalleyrat]

great starting point. i agree they are built like tanks.

 

[Ape Stanger]

I pulled the trigger on this tonight. I'm pretty sure it is a Worksman. The dropouts and lugs on the frame look to match what I've seen on the Internet and the front wheel is stamped Worksman. It has crazy thick spokes. The back wheel is not right, but I'll try to find the right one and I want a hub brake anyway. I probably overpaid at $100, but there aren't a plethora of old heavy cruisers to choose from in Seattle due to all of our hills. How did I do?

 

[gcrank1]

I would have paid that if I were doing your build. You can sit waiting for better deals and not know when or what you will get. Its a solid start!