Texas Troublemaker (2012-from racer to rat tanker!)

[texasbigjon]

ok,heres my finished firestone super cruiser after giving it a little vintage hot rod makeover! the first 8 pics were taken at Howard Hughes`gravesite,the last 4 were taken at random sites at the Glenwood Cemetary.beautiful place to ride and they are bicycle friendly! 8)

 

[ern]

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Great bike! What kind of tires are those?

 

[Uncle Stretch]

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Ok I knew he was there. Its been a while since I visited him ,but I guess your lucky ,He never talked to me :roll: :roll: :?
Was a good place for a photo shoot of a nice bike.

 

[user 135]

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Nice and simple with the mix and match parts. I really like that big chainguard.

 

[Hammond Eggz]

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Nice lines - I like!
Great combo of sleek-ish frame and chunky tires, paint really sets it off. Diggin' those pedals, too!

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

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Had to revisit this one guys ,really like the combo of parts and paint sceam ! the chain guard is off the hook ,anybody got one for sale ?chainguard that is;.. 8)

 

[karfer67]

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what are the tires those are cool and i like the fork mod smart boy

 

[kram]

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This is such a cool bike, there isn't anything I would change on it.

I think those are the electra 26x2.35 tires but I could be wrong.

 

[Gdcast]

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Chain guard, forks, back light, seat post, seat, EVERYTHING looks awesome!

 

[Dan Jose]

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Cooool< those pedals costa pretty penny.

 

[iRide Custom Bicycles]

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I think those are tires that come on some Electras. I have a set on my vintage motorized bike but can't remember what exact brand they are.

BTW, great looking bike!!

 

[texasbigjon]

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I think those are tires that come on some Electras. I have a set on my vintage motorized bike but can't remember what exact brand they are.

BTW, great looking bike!!

you are correct sir! :lol: they are electra vintage diamond 26x2.35`s. they come out looking beefier than fat franks,though they are the same size! ive got a set in cream,just waiting for the right build for them.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

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texasbigjon,
Impressive bike, beautiful photo shoot. Can you post a pic of the headlight mounting on that 'Monark' springer?

Cheers1

Dr. T

 

[texasbigjon]

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texasbigjon,
Impressive bike, beautiful photo shoot. Can you post a pic of the headlight mounting on that 'Monark' springer?

Cheers1

Dr. T

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

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Perfect! Thanks dude.

Cheers!
Dr. T

 

[texasbigjon]

after stealing the tires and grips off of my monark,for last years buildoff,i decided that it was time to put it back on the road. most of the parts i had saved up,except for the tank and rack. the straight fender set i got from yeshoney last fall i believe. pretty straight forward assembly except for a gender change on the fork. i ended up threading it down 1",cutting 3/4"off of the headtube, then moved the mounting holes at the top of the fork and truss rods down 3/4",then re-shaped them. this makes bike #5 in the rat tanker series,so i pulled the other 4 out for a group shot!

 

[user 135]

Nice update....I like the mix and match parts.

 

[texasbigjon]

Nice update....I like the mix and match parts.

thanks clancy. obviously i dont like to paint! :lol: actually, the green higgins will get a proper paint job.........someday.

 

[aka_locojoe]

Very nice. I like bikes put together like this.