Recent content by gWebber

Movie was Damnation Alley

One of several bikes I built a few years back. This one I built back when I still had some money coming in.

I'll tear it down and take a look. Thanks Gary

Picked up one of the Walmart La-Jolla cruisers still in the box off CraigsList http://www.walmart.com/ip/Kent-La-Jolla-26-Men-s-Cruiser-Bike/17206784 I think there is an issue with the back hub... it seems like I have to back pedal awfully (nearly a half turn) far to brake and once it's there I...

Yes as far as I know Typhoon was 62' and later. Serial Number on this is A52131 which should be Sept of 53' Chassis is a total "put together" Typhoon chain guard, "S" seat is 59' to 70's, chain wheel is any number of years and models, stem was all wrong too. That's kinda why the sell didn't...

Thanks, it's getting there ... slowly

Lets see if I do this right ... Posted a few in the Builds http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=77041

So I picked up this Schwinn that was listed as a 53' Typhoon .. Well the Serial number checks out as a 53' Chicago, but as far as I know they didn't make Typhoons in 53'. Stem was stuck in the fork big time, 3 days of PB Blaster and then some heat and it still took a good amount of force to...

Anyone try these ichi banana style seats made from old skateboard decks? http://www.ichibike.com/

Hi everyone, gWebber here. I'm a lowbrow artist & cartoonist among other things and I'm a fan of Rat Rods (auto), bobber & chopper motorcycles and of course Rat Bikes! I've built a few bikes in my days, generally on a limited budget and limited tools, but always with maximum fun. I'm...