You know I dont have a clue what frame it is.. that bugs me a bit because i love knowing every bit of history about the bikes I build or the pieces i use.. there are no markings or serial numbers on it, it could be anything. If anyone happens to have an idea of what it is im all ears.
So I finished up the flat black paint and striping, and chose a satin clear coat, as I love the deeper black without the glossy shine.. I chose to use pedals off a 1950 ladies ccm, and some standard 26x1 3/8 wheels. The gas pipe worked out perfectly for the seat post and it gives it a way more comfortable stance when riding. I grabbed the horn from value village and it came with almost an ear piece end, not sure if it was just an ornament or not. I then chopped a horn from walmart and threw the reed and squeezer on it and what do you know.. sounds great. The saddle is from a seventies road bike that i scavenged... love the seat, very comfortable and solid leather. I decided to not put a tail light on it for now as i felt it cluttered the bike up a little too much for me. The sleeker the better. The bike license plate is from a lovely woman in Florida, just what I was looking for. The wing nut axle nuts are from that same seventies road bike and I was really stoked to actually make use of them as I had been saving them for the right bike. Just a tiny bit of chrome, the nuts and the spikes on the fenders. I was fortunate enough that the headlight was built for a 1.5v d battery, and the bulb worked! I took out the reflective lense and painted it black to blend things in a little better, then added the x to the outside of the lense. Overall I am really happy with the bike as it is a dream to ride, looks great and simple... and didnt hurt my wallet too badly, the total cost was about a twenty dollar bill in the end. I like it. I was feeling kind of guilty about painting this bike at all as I did like the beat up look of it when I mocked it up, but I think Im happy with it. It was an absolute pleasure participating this year and Im glad i could squeeze it in, as i am away with work six days a week. Luckily I crammed all the building I could in this last week with a little extra time off. Priorities haha. I have tried to enter for a few years now and Im glad to say I had the time this year. Good Luck to all my fellow enthusiasts and builders, there are some absolute beautiful works of art out there, cant wait to see all the final builds. Thanks again for the opportunity to be apart of all this wickedness. Cant wait till next year already.
Here She is, the number two woman in my life, Betty
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