the BLUE MEANIE /new frame & seat! 11/28

[karfer67]

good that bike is too cool and i bet his name started with an s. ANYWAYS u coming out to the sf bike expo on the 21st?

[theVULTURE]

good that bike is too cool and i bet his name started with an s. ANYWAYS u coming out to the sf bike expo on the 21st?

heck yea! bringing the tandem to that show! gonna represent for RRB and the Sac valley

I'll bring the bullhorn so you can keep everyone in check

[onelesspedestrian]

the wheels need some serious cleaning any ideas? (other than soap and water)

I'd try Spray Nine..... seems to work well on dirty plastic or vinyl. I've brightened up a few white grips and seats with it. Not sure what it would do on the mags, which are RAD, by the way

[Kuttnhack]

Okay Vulture, We're waiting for an update!!! Maybe this bump will get you motivated.

[theVULTURE]

okay...... got a free frame from my buddy James! it was rusted and black, and i started in with the sawzall and wire wheel....
then i thought..... pictures!!! DOH!!!
so here it is with all the pieces. wire wheeled

and without the seat post tube and some other odds and ends, i got the invite to "Casa DE Kuttnhack" for a little Kuttin' and Hackin"

[theVULTURE]

now, you might have noticed, i put the forks in a vice and gave them a light bend........
well, that's just not gonna Kut the mustard!
so the front of the bike was raked about 3/4 inch.......

the rake went well, and we were bouncing ideas around for an all metal seat.
i wanted it to be entirely metal, and i wanted to sit above the rear tire.
it was decided that if the bike had a nice rake in front, it was gonna need a nice shovel in the rear!

this build is a dedication to all the great friends i've met on this website, and to the website itself.
i was so inspired at the turkey day ride, and for Kuttnhack to open his shop for me, and the parts donated by Mike S. & James.
here is a mock up picture taken at the lab.......

Kuttnhack, you're the man! i owe you big time!
this will be my last photo update before i post my finished pics!
time to gather the rest of my parts, and lay some lines down before the finally.
good luck to everyone! 1 week to go!! crunch time!

[Markm]

Cool!!!!

[karfer67]

i love it really glad to see that someone finally pulled off the shovel seat pan. i could not get mine to work right for the bike and it ended up in the scrap bin. nice bike now you got a new ride for the toy run.!!!

[pvwacko]

i love it really glad to see that someone finally pulled off the shovel seat pan.

I used a #2 shovel once... by the time I had it shaped to be somewhat comfortable you couldn't tell it was a shovel anymore!

[karfer67]

oh snap wow i really did not notice that was even a shovel on your ride. nice i will shut up now

[theVULTURE]

rode it today!
what a fun bike. gonna give it a quick photo shoot this week, and it's ready for the toy run next weekend!
my new favorite!!