Kristi's skip-link Higgins (finished!! 6months later?!)

[theVULTURE]

it's a barn find that was given to me by my chief at work
actually, when i started to dig around on the internet to see how old it might be, i ended up here 8)
and i've been here ever since :mrgreen:
here's how i got the bike. covered in rust and dust....... like that's a bad thing :wink:

i got the bike all apart (with the help of a bottle of WD40)
there are just a few problems with the old girl.......
most of the spokes in the wheels are almost rusted though (so i will re-lace them with new spokes)
it's gonna need a new seat and grips
and the tires and tubes are wasted
oh.... and the fork tube might be bent :lol:
i still don't know how the fork could take this damage and the front wheel not be replaced?

doesn't look like anyone has ever put batteries in the horn
and a family of mud bees were calling it home (probably while it hung in the barn)

here's the exploded view :lol:
time to start cleaning and putting it back together..............

 

[stretch]

Re: Kristi's skip-link Higgins

no resto, just wash an rub out the paint?

 

[theVULTURE]

Re: Kristi's skip-link Higgins

no resto, just wash an rub out the paint?

yup :mrgreen:

 

[stretch]

Re: Kristi's skip-link Higgins

thats what i like to hear. :wink:

 

[Cruisinmarine]

Re: Kristi's skip-link Higgins

why so cruel? just get her some new shoes and a rub down. :mrgreen:

 

[Gdcast]

Re: Kristi's skip-link Higgins

Ain´t she a charm?

 

[Pinche]

Re: Kristi's skip-link Higgins

The last seat I redid looked like that. Get a chordless drill, a wirewheels and knock that rust off. Hit it up with some paint and pick up a can of 3m spray adhesive. It's super easy. Cool find though.

 

[sensor]

Re: Kristi's skip-link Higgins

thats a perfect start :mrgreen:
youre gonna have no feeling in your fingers after its all polished but itll be worth it

 

[ratina]

Re: Kristi's skip-link Higgins

Very cool bike. That fork is nasty though! Will look cool when your done

 

[karfer67]

Re: Kristi's skip-link Higgins

that fork is just amazing that bent and the rest is still good. as chick's bikes go that is a super cool one i hope your going to leave it mostly stock

 

[theVULTURE]

Re: Kristi's skip-link Higgins

that fork is just amazing that bent and the rest is still good. as chick's bikes go that is a super cool one i hope your going to leave it mostly stock

the fork does puzzle me.......... :?

the only new items this bike will get are: grips, tubes, tires...... and i don't think i can save the spokes so they'll be replaced
kuttnhack & myself have an idea of how to save the saddle too

so, it is more of a salvage than a build, but i want it to look as stock as possible while my wife cruises the lake 8)

 

[Kuttnhack]

Re: Kristi's skip-link Higgins

Hey, you been sleepin of bustin buns at work? No updates, no pics of your new score skip tooth. We are all waiting for your next move!

 

[theVULTURE]

Re: Kristi's skip-link Higgins

nearly 6 1/2 months later....... :roll: moto season has been in full swing around here, but I made a visit to Mike S. @ Vintage Bicycle Supply for an old seat pan, some spokes and a sweet pair of skinny bricks :mrgreen:
so, a can of clear, and a little bit of time, and she's rideable again!
washed the entire bike with soapy water and a scotch-brite pad.
re-packed all the bearings, and fixed the front fork.
cleared all the parts to help bring out the color.
my main man Flash cleaned the pedals for me....

used a grinder to remove the old bolts from the seat, and reused the spring chassis.
went to a much larger pan. welded in the old holes, and wire wheeled the whole thing.
re-drilled the new pan and used some old brass toilet hardware (who saves that stuff?!) :wink:
my wife says it's really comfortable!
probably my favorite part of the bike!!!! 8)

well, she's done! I really dig this old bike......
I keep going out to the shop to stare at it.......
thanks for looking guys! It's time for this old gal to get out to some bike shows.

 

[sensor]

looks great and 6 months isnt that long(i think ive got some coming up on 2 years now :lol: )
might wanna give the girl some padding though or she might not like yo too much after the first long ride!

 

[theVULTURE]

that's a tough one.....
i like that seat too much to cover it. maybe some fresh painted lines are in order?
my next build will be another bike for the wife 8) a nice custom job with a great seat on it!

 

[Gold Street Customs]

Nice patina !!! can't wait to see it ..

 

[Galtbacken]

Great looking bike!

 

[HotRodJen]

that bike is beautiful the way it is ! nice job cleaning it up

 

[theVULTURE]

Nice patina !!! can't wait to see it ..

If I make it to Cyclefest, it'll be there!