-★- Ground Zero -★-

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NLCTVWguy

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Finally I can call Ground Zero a finished bike. I don't think it will ever truly be done, as I'm sure I will tweak things here and there for a different look or function. For now I'm going to enjoy it as a complete rideable bike, and have myself a cold one! 8)

I'd like to say, there is so much talent, creativity, and monster-garage engineering around this website, that I feel like a kid in a candy store. So much to look at, learn from, be in awe of. I've really enjoyed this build, not just my own creation but watching everyone else's come together as well. It felt like everyone pulled out all the stops for this one, and everyone new and old created some outstanding bikes.

Hope you enjoy mine as much as I've enjoyed the others! 8)

Presenting Ground Zero!

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Lets not forget where we started:

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Builder: Robert Bareiss, "NLCTVWguy"
Location: New London, Connecticut

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Specs: Mid-60's "Norwood" badged Ross-built frame and tank.
OCC Stingray triple-tree forks with 1" steer tube welded in (Thank you Kevin!)
Ross teardrop sprocket.
Giant/Kenda 24x3.0 tires.
24" ATB steel rims, custom laced rear (Thank you Coop!)
1967 Sturmey TCW coaster-3 rear hub
New "Black Ops" orange BMX pedals.
Bars: TIG welded Wheelchair push bars, extended 3" (Thank you Norm!)
Grips: Hunt Wilde
Bar clamps: machined aluminum upper blocks (Thank you Charlie!)
Rack: Mahogany refinished, stainless clamps, RRB decal, BIKER plate
Rear reflector: Raleigh
Valve caps: Black dice
Frame paint: Rustoleum Industrial Enamel Black
Rims, Forks, Detail paint: Krylon Allis-Chalmers Orange
Seat: Custom recovered with black and orange cloth material
Toolbox/Keg tank: Lite Beer promo item
Seat Post: Cut off 1940's stem
Generator and lights: 1968 Union, wired to run 2 headlights.
Tank: Original, with Custom lettering and pinstripe detail (Gracias Margarita!)
Shifter: Sturmey Archer with custom lever and "3" billiard ball knob

90 days and hundreds of hours of work later, and look what you get:

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And now a word from our lovely spokesmodel, Maria:

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"I love this bike!! But I'm glad he's done building it!"

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Now all the talking's done, lets go for a ride!

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Best of luck to all entries in R R B B 0 6 ! :eek:

--Rob
 
Wicked bike. It would be cool to take BEER RUN and Scooby Snack on a ride with Ground Zero.
I am digging your style!
Plus, I want that keg!
 
GREAT BIKE !! I DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING! LOVE IT ALL. PEACE
 
Two things I love on this bike: That line from the forks through bars is just slick looking and the seat "bag"... so cool!
 
Thanks everyone for all the nice comments and support through the build.

I'm proud to be a part of this Buildoff and this website. The best thing about it is the folks you meet on here! :lol:

--Rob
 
So tonight, we go out to a car show, and what's there? The hot rod that inspired my color choices when I first saw it over 2 years ago.

1923 T-Bucket with black paint, "scuffed" orange highlights, orange details on engine, orange and black seat cover, orange finned brake drums, and more orange accessories. I got to talk to Earl and he's a cool guy, invited me and my wife to other shows for the local club. I gotta get one of their plates... "Rod Benders- New London CT". 8)

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Take care and can't wait for the voting!

--Rob
 
TAKE THAT AS A SIGN!! YOU DID A GREAT JOB AND WAS REWARDED BY SEEING YOUR INSPIRATION. HOW MANY VOTES DO WE GET!?! :mrgreen: PEACE
 
Rob, I just wanted to let you know that this is my new background :mrgreen: :mrgreen: It's just COOL 8) I really like the look of this, hope to see it in person someday :wink:
 
SCHWINNRAY69 said:
Rob, I just wanted to let you know that this is my new background :mrgreen: :mrgreen: It's just COOL 8) I really like the look of this, hope to see it in person someday :wink:


I hope so too! It would look great next to the Young American... It will be on display at the Custom Bike Show tomorrow in New London.

Come on down!

--Rob
 

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