Swamp Dog
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Show me the money, swamper! 
Did we get a glimpse of that frame on a post from the show in FL? G, I know you will do 'er up well!
Did we get a glimpse of that frame on a post from the show in FL? G, I know you will do 'er up well!
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No but I got a glimpse of your old friend [emoji6] but she didn't look Ratty enough for your likings ! LOLShow me the money, swamper!
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That swamp dog is an elusive creature.
Now we're talking!
One piece at a time... 
49, 50, 51, 52 etc., etc
49, 50, 51, 52 etc., etc
Cool seat!
Luke.
Luke.
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We'll hear is the mystery frame . Picked this up a few mouths ago . Nothing overly special but it is a tank frame . Not positive of the maker of it . The serial # were just about worn off , which was a slight clue . With some help form some of the forum members we narrowed it down to a Ross we believe . Ross serial # were also stamped lightly so that was one of the clues . Along with other ways the frame was built .
Any way it doesn't mater that much because it is a pure rat . With a calibration of some of my favorite vintage bike parts ... Rough & worn rode hard & put up wet . There for the Swamp Dog was born .
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Any way it doesn't mater that much because it is a pure rat . With a calibration of some of my favorite vintage bike parts ... Rough & worn rode hard & put up wet . There for the Swamp Dog was born .
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Now we're talking! I like it.
Love that saddle!!!!
Tankers are always cool.
Tankers are always cool.
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Got this piece as a gift from local bike shop in Deland Fl . It was the inspiration for the whole build . It was missing the truss rods & rocker arms . It also has a bent head tube but I have a good friend who is a welder . we will cut & and repair it .
I was able to get the truss rods & rocker arms from a guy named tomanybikes . Unfortunately I still need bushings which I didn't know where missing . Guess I will make my own .
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I was able to get the truss rods & rocker arms from a guy named tomanybikes . Unfortunately I still need bushings which I didn't know where missing . Guess I will make my own .
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I like what you got. Good luck, Rg
Great start and components. Lots of tuff competition this year, another build to keep one eye on ;-)
