rusty rat

[higgins]

nothing is usable but the frame if that. it was broken at the head tube and when i went to pull it back into place the down tube broke off in my hand but i did manage to finish riping it apart and welding it back together. i had to cut the stem and fork off throw the rims,bars,rack and cranks out.

started to spray paint it and mock it up

started on a chain guard

 

[herr_rudolf]

You're too a brave man, starting with a bike in that condition. And it's comming allong really nice.
(Have you noticed your pic-dating switched from 2012 to 2020??)

Good luck and have fun!

 

[pick]

I'm really liking the look of this one so far! 8)

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

WOW! This may qualify as 'worst to first' candidate!

Good luck on the rest of the build.

Cheers,
Dr. T

 

[SSG]

Nice start. It looks like you've got negative trail on that one. Probably de-raked by a sudden stop.

 

[herr_rudolf]

Nice start. It looks like you've got negative trail on that one. Probably de-raked by a sudden stop.

I could be wrong, but isn't that because of the springer not fully built yet?

 

[Brentley]

I'm digging that chainguard, it fits in well with the look of your bike.

 

[2dawgs]

This build is an amazing feat of transition from wreck to outstanding.

 

[xddorox]

That's an amazing feat of craftmanship. Great save.

 

[pie]

Great build. Frame is awesome!

From the picture date....It's like from the future but present vintage???? Where's my beer!

 

[KOTA]

That is one GREAT looking bike!

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Whoa...VERY nice :shock: