Gold Digger Update: Finished 8/18

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I've been wanting to build a bike that matches the style of my 60's drag truck for a while. The plan is 60's drag bike/showcar style.....Lots of chrome,a rear slick and gold flake paint..... I'm starting out with this unknown cantilever middleweight frame.....
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... I wanna see the truck, Is there pics on the site? Im off searching haha
 
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Alright so I finally got something done after waiting forever for some key parts. I decided I did not like the first frame I picked. It just didn't flow so I turned into a beach bike. Anyway I decided to use this crusty Murray Strato Flite I have....
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Check out the cool sticker someone slapped on the headtube.....I'm thinking about changing the name of the bike to the "Gold Grenade" :lol:
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I built the wheels today so I figured I'd do some test fitting.....Here it is in semi mock up mode....
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Hopefully I'll be able to get the minor frame mods done and have it ready for paint this week.....More later
 
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Alright so I finally got my headset issues worked out and finished some fabrication
Here it is outside and mocked up......
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Drilled the dropouts.........
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Frenched Seat Post.......
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Lightened the seat frame.....

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Just a couple of more things to work out .........then paint.
 
Re: Gold Digger Update 8/12

very nice work there. i like the seat rails that is a neat touch. and no sensor your wrong my bike too has a welded in post so that makes three.
 
Re: Gold Digger Update 8/12

karfer67 said:
very nice work there. i like the seat rails that is a neat touch. and no sensor your wrong my bike too has a welded in post so that makes three.
yeah but that post was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay before i ever saw yours(in person) and my eyes arent very good :wink:
 
Re: Gold Digger Update 8/12

ANOTHER KICK BUTT BIKE! JEEZE IDK HOW IM GONNA BE ABLE TO VOTE!!!
 
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saw this bike in person yesterday and wow it is really something. i am worried lol mike you did real good on this one the color is stunning and the suttle mods keep you looking for other little details. very well done and i cant wait to see her done and i better get to take her for a spin!!
 

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