"BOARDER PATROL"

[Chips_Mahoy]

Here's one of my builds I'm going. The other one will have it's own thread. I can't decide which one I want to enter so I'm going to build both bikes and see what happens closer to the deadline.....

Like most of my build Ideas, the theme of it comes from one little thing of the bike, so this one will be no different. I'm using a 1962 Schwinn FLEET 26" as you see it. The word FLEET made me think of a fleet of police vehicles, so this will be a old police themed board track racer.

[MplsCoaster]

Glad to see a BTR coming out of your corner. I'll be watching...

[Circa Cycles]

Cool I've got a black one,without wheels,laying around.Subscribed to this build as well.

[whoinphx]

Man I'm Glad you didn't say Fleet Enemas.... That'd Just be Weird...
Sounds like your idea is Much better, I'll be watching this one....
Good Luck

[yoothgeye]

Like I said... MAKE UP YOUR MIND! haha

Let's all enjoy this.

[Chips_Mahoy]

Yesterday was a day off for me so I was able to get started on something. I tore down the FLEET and started sorting through what will and wont be re-used on the build.


The stem and fork were siezed together so I ended up twisting the forks......DOH!!! Guess I'll be looking for a new one!


Original seat.....not being re-used.


Original crank & sprocket......not sure if I'll re-use it or not.


Original serial number.....I will be re-using this.


Now I start hunting for parts!!

[yoothgeye]

Finally, a decision!

[Chips_Mahoy]

Finally, a decision!

I wouldn't say that. I'll probably end up building both and TRY to make a decision after they're both done. OR......one might not get finished in time for the deadline so the other might be selected by default.

[Peatbog]

Is it going to be black and white?

[kingfish254]

Since you have so many builds to choose from, I think you should rename it "HOARDER PATROL". Wait a minute, I kinda like that name. I call dibs on Hoarder Patrol.

[450redrider]

Can't wait to see how the other police themed bike turns out

[Chips_Mahoy]

Here's the work I got done on BOARDER PATROL over the weekend.

The frame was cleaned, sanded and primed:


The chainguard had some damage on it from where the crank arm had been hitting it. Looks like it was going on for a long time....:


Close up of the damage:


I'll git it fixed and primed tonight if all goes well. I'm still deciding which handlebars and fork to use. The rear rack had a couple of its welds broken so that might be a good reason for me to try my hand at welding!!

[Chips_Mahoy]

Did some experimenting with different forks, wheels & tires and came up with this combination.


I like it but the tire is too fat for the forks. So now I'll have to thin down the forks to make it fit.

[dogdart]

Here's one of my builds I'm going. The other one will have it's own thread. I can't decide which one I want to enter so I'm going to build both bikes and see what happens closer to the deadline.....

is that leagal I have two bikes I want to build , and can't decide either

[yoothgeye]

Here's one of my builds I'm going. The other one will have it's own thread. I can't decide which one I want to enter so I'm going to build both bikes and see what happens closer to the deadline.....

is that leagal I have two bikes I want to build , and can't decide either

It's ok, he's not going to finish either of these.