My JC Higgins Project...

[AmerLux]

Just found this forum today.

While i was livin' in Tampa, FLA the guy across the way needed $$$ for rent and $40.00 later i had this bike. This is the only pic i've got of it and its in its "close to finished condition". When i got it from him he had attempted to rake the forks and lots of other bad work had been done. I took it apart, sandblasted the frame. The only parts that could be reused were the springer front end and the frame. No tank/bad after market handel bars/wheels and tires were shot/ Skip tooth sproket was bent and missing teeth. Wish i had taken a pic of it in that condition.

I streached the frame 7" and relocated the pedal assembley forward, added frame material to relocate the seat position. After market bars/wheels & tires/sproket/ chain/ seat. I took the springer assembly to a chrome shop and had that done.

I moved to N.C. and haven't sent for the bike yet. Its still in primer, but ride-able. What do you guys think?

 

[user 135]

Nice job on the stretch. That bike looks great as is. Welcome to Ratdom

stop by the INTRO section to let us know a little more about yourself.

 

[HotrodHooligan]

Very kool looking bike.I wish i could find a bike like that for $40

 

[user 3653]

Welcome! Nice looking bike...love the way the frame extends back to accommodate the seat. You've got skills, go out and create some more.

 

[AmerLux]

Thanks guys, before i moved I did alot of artistic welding (sculptures/furniture ect....) so i decided to take on a bike when this one became available. I dont have my tools or a place to use them in N.C. Also bought a house up here and all extra $$$ is going towards that.

If i thought there was a market for this stuff, i'd ditch my career and build bikes. I had alot of fun doing this one and love to see what you guys are comming up with. Im going back to FLA for a week and im gonna try to disassemble the bike, paint it up and bring it to N.C. i'll snap some pics and post them up.

Great site you guys have!

some of the steel stuff i've built

Coffee table

old parking meter i turned in to a lamp and rebar end table

DNA sculpture its 6' 2" tall

 

[Boneshaker]

Where are you at in NC now?

 

[AmerLux]

Burlington 30 mins east of Greensboro 1hr west of Raleigh/Durham.

 

[karfer67]

wow i need that frame so i can make it into a chopper version of "the higgins". just kidding that is very cool and welcome