The pictures really do not do this frame justice. I am so excited to begin the buildup of this frame. It is beautifully made ("guaranteed handmade" :mrgreen
with Ashatabula blade fork (and stem?). Thank you Wildcat for selling it to me. I'll take some better pictures as soon as the sun comes out... it really is a nice color. The paintjob is extremely well done. This is definitely on par with a worksman, I dare say. :wink: Horse head badge. Made using leftover HP Snyder stuff (dropouts, chainguard should be familiar). Straight and clean as an arrow, and rather rugged. The fenders are not original, although the color is a very nice match- thank you Udallkustombikes!
THE BUILDUP:
I plan on using either Electra cream diamond tires or Felt Quick Brick Whitewalls (opinions desired!). The wheels will be a set of vintage chrome heavy duty wheels from a '60's tandem (Bendix RB single speed out back), and I plan on using a Ross mini lucky seven sprocket up front. Hoping to find a nice diamond 1/2 pitch chain. Then, Super wide vintage half moon bars, omega plush old Western Flyer black pleated seat (thanks to Simpleman), Colson lucky seven seat post, black or red Hunt Wilde repro grips? (Haven't made my mind up on that yet). I will definitely be changing the fender braces out in favor of some black JC Higgins jet flo braces. (The lower ones would ride on the outside of the fenders). Not sure about pedals yet, keeping my eyes open for something cool and appropriate. Might put a Monark fender ornament on the front fender. Keeping my eyes open for a cool rear reflector of some kind (Jc Higgins tombstone..?)
THE GOALS:
I hope to put some decent miles on this one this summer... and I'm hoping to get this one done in two or three weeks time, starting now. :shock: Overall, I want this to be a mix of new and old in terms of beach cruiser.
ORIGINAL STATE:
AS OF 6/11/2010:
with Ashatabula blade fork (and stem?). Thank you Wildcat for selling it to me. I'll take some better pictures as soon as the sun comes out... it really is a nice color. The paintjob is extremely well done. This is definitely on par with a worksman, I dare say. :wink: Horse head badge. Made using leftover HP Snyder stuff (dropouts, chainguard should be familiar). Straight and clean as an arrow, and rather rugged. The fenders are not original, although the color is a very nice match- thank you Udallkustombikes! THE BUILDUP:
I plan on using either Electra cream diamond tires or Felt Quick Brick Whitewalls (opinions desired!). The wheels will be a set of vintage chrome heavy duty wheels from a '60's tandem (Bendix RB single speed out back), and I plan on using a Ross mini lucky seven sprocket up front. Hoping to find a nice diamond 1/2 pitch chain. Then, Super wide vintage half moon bars, omega plush old Western Flyer black pleated seat (thanks to Simpleman), Colson lucky seven seat post, black or red Hunt Wilde repro grips? (Haven't made my mind up on that yet). I will definitely be changing the fender braces out in favor of some black JC Higgins jet flo braces. (The lower ones would ride on the outside of the fenders). Not sure about pedals yet, keeping my eyes open for something cool and appropriate. Might put a Monark fender ornament on the front fender. Keeping my eyes open for a cool rear reflector of some kind (Jc Higgins tombstone..?)
THE GOALS:
I hope to put some decent miles on this one this summer... and I'm hoping to get this one done in two or three weeks time, starting now. :shock: Overall, I want this to be a mix of new and old in terms of beach cruiser.
ORIGINAL STATE:
AS OF 6/11/2010:
