'54 Jag -- Out of the build off...

[KickBackCycles]

I came across the bike buildoff yesterday and decided to join hope its not too late.
I will be using my Schwinn Jaguar frame, thats in pretty rough shape. I want to make it look like an early Jaguar but instead of a three speed make it a two. I am planning to set it up like an American with the two speed coaster in the rear and a rim brake on the front. Paint it a Corvette red and throw on some chrome balloon rims and fenders. Here's what it should look like...
http://s1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee4 ... jaguar.jpg
and here's how I bought it
http://s1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee4 ... rent=8.jpg

[KOTA]

Have fun and Good Luck!

[KickBackCycles]

Got the frame and got it stripped, can't seem to get off the name plate. And I kind off screwed up the seat clamp trying to remove the post. Going to prime tomorrow and hopefully paint Wednesday.

[herr_rudolf]

So...
You're gonna do the REVERSE ratrod-thing huh..?


Cheers and have fun!

[KickBackCycles]

Yeah, I got tired of seeing rusty bikes in my garage and I wanted a nice one for a change.
I am also curious to see how good it will do in the polls since its not to ratty.

[tnt1]

looks like you need a fork look like yours is bent

[KickBackCycles]

I tried to find one on Ebay but they're more expensive then I would be willing to pay. So I'm going to see what's in my garage.
Right now this is my best option but I don't know how to put a front brake on it.
I really wish I had a welder! And some Schwinn truss rods.

[KickBackCycles]

This is off subject but this is another project I'm working on that I mocked up. I probably won't use those handlebars or wheels, just put them on to see how the springer looked. And I'm not sure where to go with it . A full fendered cruiser or a klunker?

This was before when I was riding it around.

This is it now with the springer.

(It's an early single spring Monark fork).

[KickBackCycles]

I was combing the internet when I found this.

This is kind of the look I'm going for. I wonder where I can get one of those lights?

[Jake Sensi]

You could go with either bike. I'm waiting to see what ya do. Have fun and...GET TA BUILDIN'!! PEACE

[Skipton]

Welcome to the site!....Great start on the build

[KickBackCycles]

I couldn't prime today but I finally found a parts bike for my build (craigslist).

And this awesome ten speed cruiser. Check out the bars.

I payed a little too much for them, $25, but I couldn't pass them up.
I also found some Schwinn truss rods, all I need now is a chainguard.

[KickBackCycles]

The fork from the parts bike is too short and I don't have a welder. I am thinking of drilling a hole in my cruiser fork for the brake.
Do you think it would work or make it too weak?

It looks good but is way too short!

Here's the fork I might drill.

[tnt1]

I got a schwinn fork that will work its a caliper fork thirty dollars shipped

[scrumblero]

you should be able to drill the pink fork to use the caliper brake off the one thats too short,, no issues there that I can see..