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It is a schwinn cantilever frame, stock uncut. I am just looking for a ratrod theme. I have a bent springer fork on it and looking for a springer seat to replace the banana seat on it. wheels i just need something that will make a good red rim and rust the spokes a bit with white walls, the bike...

ok I am doing a Rat Build that i want to parallel the look of Rat rods. The rusted, lowered, white wall tires. I want to take it to the rat rod shows and have all the rat rod guys wanting it to haul in the back of their rat trucks for shows. The question stands as... What wheels are a good...

Re: First build.... Rat Build ok got springer front end on and it fits better than what was on it but gonna need to look at new bearing cups/retainers maybe or something. How can i age the chrome? And anyone have a extremely ratty springer seat?

Re: First build.... Rat Build ok got springer front end on and it fits better than what was on it but gonna need to look at new bearing cups/retainers maybe or something. How can i age the chrome? And anyone have a extremely ratty springer seat?

Re: First build.... Rat Build i bet a nice 2-any speed hub would be nice on this big sprocket! but none the less i like the bike. I need to figure out how to get the bent springer front end on properly. Anyone done that on here? What am i gonna run into?

Re: First build.... Rat Build also looking for a springer seat in disrepair! nay condition besides not useable rusted and torn prefered!

Re: First build.... Rat Build not done. just picked it up. got along ways to go! lol Going for a traditional ratrod car look so gonna make it alot better

So here it is! Ok so first question... Do you guys really ride your bikes with this big sprocket? My legs are burning after 7ish miles... Next question. It came with a bent springer fork but the guy said i would need Bearings or something to take slop out the fork tube on the forks. Also anyone...

Picking up my toy tomorrow am hopefully. so long as none of you snake it from me!!!! I have lurked a bit tonight and noticed a handful of people from the area. I will be at the midwest bike meet for sure! hopefully bring my bike!