Winter project

SlowBalt · Dec 17, 2012

I've ben playing around in my new workshop. I picked up this frame at a local swap meet.
I decided to make a tank for it, but I can't decide weather to sell it or make a full bike.
would anyone in the RI. area be interested?

truckd · Dec 17, 2012

You better keep that bad boy or you'll regret it,at least see it through to the end

SlowBalt · Dec 18, 2012

truckd said:
You better keep that bad boy or you'll regret it,at least see it through to the end

I already have two other projects in the works. I just had some scrap steel lying around..
I'm thinking $400 as it sits.

darkhawk22 · Dec 19, 2012

How wide is the tank?

SlowBalt · Dec 19, 2012

darkhawk22 said:
How wide is the tank?

It's 6.5inches wide.

silverbear · Dec 25, 2012

That wll make a really nice bike. Any idea what the frame is?
SB

SlowBalt · Dec 26, 2012

silverbear said:
That wll make a really nice bike. Any idea what the frame is?
SB

Not a clue. I picked it at a swap for $30 . I knew it was old from the built in drop stand mounts . But I have no idea. just couldn't pass the deal by.

I have since mounted some forks, and modified a new neck to fit the old fork.
I'm thinking of cutting these bars down.

Or cutting these old ape hangers down to fit the bike . Or maybe the short bars of the Columbia in the back with the orange grips on them.

I haven't decided if I want to go for a Board tracker or a cruiser.
Also I'm going to torch the seat post and lean it back.

dracothered · Dec 26, 2012

SlowBalt said:
Not a clue. I picked it at a swap for $30 . I knew it was old from the built in drop stand mounts . But I have no idea. just couldn't pass the deal by.

(Snip)

I haven't decided if I want to go for a Board tracker or a cruiser.
Also I'm going to torch the seat post and lean it back.

Is the forks on the one with the ape hanger Schwinn Springer forks?

SlowBalt · Dec 26, 2012

Yes. It's a 48 Schwinn wz1 frame . I had the engine rebuilt now I need to get the hand controls and redo the frame and wheels.

dracothered · Dec 26, 2012

SlowBalt said:
Yes. It's a 48 Schwinn wz1 frame . I had the engine rebuilt now I need to get the hand controls and redo the frame and wheels.

Can you do some close up pictures of the pivot points and spring connection of those forks? Also a measurement of the tab on the main fork tubes that the pivot bolt passes through?

racie35 · Dec 27, 2012

where in RI are you slowbait?

curtisfox · Dec 27, 2012

Intresting Nice build so far and have to watch this. Looks like you have quite a stash.............Curt

SlowBalt · Dec 27, 2012

racie35 said:
where in RI are you slowbait?

I'm in Greenville.

SlowBalt · Jan 1, 2013

dracothered said:
Can you do some close up pictures of the pivot points and spring connection of those forks? Also a measurement of the tab on the main fork tubes that the pivot bolt passes through?

Sorry I haven't got to it yet. I've got the flue but when I feel better, I'll dig my way out to the shed.

SlowBalt · Jan 1, 2013

Wheels and new crank should be in next week.

SlowBalt · Jan 4, 2013

Update pic. She is now a rider. Took a short spin around the block.
I still don't know what to do about the bars.

truckd · Jan 4, 2013

I'm like'n this bike just have'n a hard times adjusting to the 1/4 fender but other than that it's a beaut!

SlowBalt · Jan 5, 2013

It will look better once I build a tool can to fit in their.

chainmaker · Jan 5, 2013

Looking good!

racie35 · Jan 5, 2013

I like it!

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