So I'm building another rat from scratch using nothing but spare parts. Cost, I'll assume, will be no more than about $20.
I'm painting this one. The person I bought it from awhile ago sprayed some textures baby blue on it. I assume it was a build for his girlfriend that he never finished. Not sure what color(s) it will end up, I just know I'll be hand painting some of it.
The first picture shows a different bike, but in the background to the right shows the frame and parts I'll be using. That was a mock up for a build for my son, but I ended up building him something else.
The second picture is after I did some prep work on the frame. I laid some paint, but nothing picture worthy. It's just not my style to do any paint, but this one needs it and I could use some more experience.
I've got a one off spring fork, a 70s free spirit men's frame, and some 26x1 3/8" wheels. Everything will be improvised along the way.
Wish me luck.