Maniac57's 1963 Sears Flight Liner build

[maniac57]

Here's my latest build.
Doing a Memphis Grizzlies paint theme on this bike.
Started with a ROUGH barn find 1963 Sears Flight Liner tank bike missing tank

added a TON of labor and a few parts, such as tank from kids Stelber hard tire junker, and a larger Columbia chainguard for more artwork area.



Also tossed on a set of Schwinn NOS fenders which JUST happen to have near perfectly matching paint to the Freds $3 spraypaint I used. Lol! I LOVE it when that happens....NO WAY could I duplicate that factory striping
I'll b installing a Cheez PK80 40mm stroker engine kit, possibly with matching blue. (undecided as yet)
I have a buddy doing custom decals for the Grizz theme and I'm hoping this one will turn out well enough to command a premium price.
The idea is to take it downtown during a Grizzlies game and see what happens.
I'm betting I walk home. Maybe even get a player interested....


Still waiting on the custom decals and wheels. Looking at a set of gold balloon tire 2" rims with cassette rear. Still undecided due to brake issues...
*crosses fingers*
Memphis has been a lowball **** since I started building bikes. I'm hoping the step up in build quality will get me some actual profit this time.

 

[allen standley]

That's Awesome! excellent job so far mannie really love that old bike. I'll follow along.

 

[bluegoatwoods]

Yup! you've got something pretty neat in the works there.

And tying it to a local team and trying to entice the fans sounds like a good idea.

 

[Springfieldscooter]

Nice so far!