(MBBO class1) The BrewRunner!!!

[Bluemustang21]

Okay, so this is my first muscle bike build, and I'm really excited! I picked up an old Huffy on the cheap a few weeks ago. A bit ratty, with some sweet ape hangers.

Put some air in the tires and I've been you using it for beer runs. Only problem is that its slow...

So I found a donor bike with an internal 3 speed and a banana seat/sissy bar

This is the color scheme I'm thinking...

And I'm working on a little sketch at home to start working out proportions.

 

[Bluemustang21]

P.S. Thanks to ChicagoMuscleGuy for the sweet seat and sissy bar!!!

 

[Jamie825]

Cool looking bike thinking of making a muscle bike with my huffy Eldorado did yours have that little jet like ornament on the front fender when you got it or do you have one

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Looking good! Welcome to the MBBO!

Luke.

 

[Bluemustang21]

Nope no jet ornament or headlight... Bummer bummer. It seems like it's impossible to find these items without buying a whole bike.

 

[c1run1]

thats pretty neat how you some of you guys can do the P/C graphics and get an idea of the direction you want to go . Looking good !

 

[LukeTheJoker]

thats pretty neat how you some of you guys can do the P/C graphics and get an idea of the direction you want to go . Looking good !

Not sure what program BlueMustang is using, looks good! Adobe?
I have fun with Paint.net and BikeCad though, helps keep my ideas fresh in mind when I have them all saved on the computer!

Luke.

 

[Bluemustang21]

Yea photoshop, I work as a designer so it's pretty much the sort of work I do for my 9-5. Its super helpful for getting a quick Idea of what works and what doesn't without having spend cash on a part only to realize it doesn't work.
If you guys want any quick photo chops let me know!

 

[Endlesschain]

liking this build so far,good bike to start with

 

[Joe Conde]

I'm loving the idea of this build and that sparkly finish against flat black is classy!

 

[Bluemustang21]

I picked up a 24" disc wheel a few days ago, but its a bit too wide for the fork. Anybody got any ideas on how I can rig it up?

 

[LukeTheJoker]

There are a few threads on here about widening dropouts, I have widened forks before without any problems too, just make sure you pull both sides the same.

Luke.

 

[Bluemustang21]

Thanks Luke! I don't know why but I never think to check that area in the forums. I got to fit without rubbing last night, but I need to spend a bit more time making sure they are symmetrical. I'll post some pics to update where I'm at tonight.

 

[Bluemustang21]

Sorry it's been a while. I've been waiting on parts to come in and haven't had much of a chance to get out to the garage.
But I got a disc brake!!!

Found this on ebay a bit ago. Its a 24", and then I'll do a 26" in back. It took a little persuasion to get the disc and axle to fit the fork, but I think I got it in there.

 

[Bluemustang21]

Also, I had a chance to dig into the seat a bit. Still having issues with the machine, but I've got all the leather templates trimmed out.

 

[Bluemustang21]

Also got my console shifter in, and I've started mocking everything up!

 

[Bluemustang21]

Also I'm curious what you guys think. The 24 came with a knobby mountain bike tire. Should I get a 24" road tire for it to match the rear? or put a knobby tire on back?

 

[patman73]

get a street tire !

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Looking good! Love the shape on the seat, good work!

Luke.

 

[gigmata]

I like that. Any changes or will you keep it like that?


- by Gigmata