Recent content by johnsmith

Soo...once you are aware that your wheel is not "true", how do you fix it?

I really like the limo stretch. Very nice!+

Wow, I love that bike. If it wasn't for a customer, this would be an awesome project! Good luck!!

UPDATE: Just a few more photos. I'm just having a difficult time installing the front brake. The fork stem is just too far away and at an angle. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Not a bad bike for the price. I look forward to seeing what you do with it!

UPDATE: The build is almost finished. I've learned many things building this bike.. Plasti Dip Luxory is very difficult to use on a bicycle. It'd been my biggest bottleneck. Make sure all new parts fit the bike as soon as you get them. That way there are less days wasted with delays. Don't...

Great idea!! Had I only saw this two days ago!! I decided it was a Mr. Dynamite ride. I ordered a decal already....but thank you for responding!!

Can you tell me more about your technique for the seat post? What exactly are you doing? I thought about doing the same, but I'm not sure how to approach it. Thanks.

I need a name for this trike. I was thinking "Kind of Blue" (after a song by Miles Davis) when I was planning to paint it baby blue. Now, it's going to be REALLY dark blue. Any suggestions?

UPDATE: I met with my new fabricator and showed him the sword-looking sprocket. He used that idea for the rear axles. He should have it all done by tomorrow. Let me know what you think.

LOL...You aren't lying my friend!! I wasn't messing around when I said lowrider.

UPDATE: Almost half way there. I just need to paint the frame and all three fenders and then reassemble. Let me know what you think thus far.

UPDATE: I've made a new friend who does metallurgy/blacksmithing/fabrication. I created a design similar to something go-carts use...for a reasonable price. So far, I have everything I need to paint and then assemble the trike. Unfortunately, my customized axles won't be ready until next...

It's a Trailmate DeSoto custom. I'm sure it's from the late 70s to late 80s.