Project Street Racer

[SlowBalt]

Hear is a quick peak at what I have so far.

I'm not sure if I want to go for the low sleek laid back look ,or a more upright riding stance. We will have to see.
I'll be using Husky Wheels with 11ga spokes cb110 and front drum.
I like the look of these tires

 

[silverbear]

What is the frame?
SB

 

[FMB42]

That build is looking good so far SB. I like the braced bars too.

Hey, those tires look like a set I have (except mine are just black). That tread pattern seems to be pretty close to some of the biscuit style tires seen back in the BT/vintage days. Not sure about how mine will ride just yet (they're going on an electric(!) vintage styled Worksman build that I haven't finished yet.

Anyway, please keep us posted on your build.

 

[Big Bill]

I love that frame , You can't go wrong with white tires. You are off to a great start.

 

[culvercityclassic]

Looks real good so far.

 

[SlowBalt]

What is the frame?
SB

I honestly don't know. I almost positive it's from the late 20's early 30's..

 

[SlowBalt]

I tacked up the exhaust today.

 

[SlowBalt]

Not much progress just a quick mock up.

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

It flies! - Oh I've just noticed the hook in the rafters you've hung your bike up on.

That is a beautiful old frame, a great foundation for your build.

 

[Velodrome]

So; who makes / sells the tires?? Nice looking to say the least! You might post a pic on Ratrod bikes forum Somebody their would be able to identify the frame. Whole project looks great to me

 

[Russell]

Slowbalt.
Is that shop heated? Build looks good, looks like a reed valve setup.

Jim

 

[SlowBalt]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/26-X-2-125-.../330868814764?pt=US_Tires&hash=item4d095173ac

 

[Mr.B.]

I noticed those tires on Ebay a while back and thought with the knobs they actually look a little like the button tires of the 1910’s & teens.

But I was hesitant to buy them because some of Kenda brand tires I had bought a few years ago were undersized even though marked 26 X 2.125. At just 1 5/8” tall off the rim they really looked small on my bike. I can’t really afford to make mistakes like that right now.

When you get to that stage I wonder if you would mind measuring them inflated? They sure are a good look!

Thanks in advance!

-Kirk

 

[SlowBalt]

Slowbalt.
Is that shop heated? Build looks good, looks like a reed valve setup.

Jim

I found an Arrow street race engine in the swap and shop section.

 

[SlowBalt]

I was hesitant to buy them because some of Kenda brand tires I had bought a few years ago were undersized even though marked 26 X 2.125. At just 1 5/8” tall off the rim they really looked small on my bike. I can’t really afford to make mistakes like that right now.

When you get to that stage I wonder if you would mind measuring them inflated? They sure are a good look!

Thanks in advance!

-Kirk

If I decide to go with them I will but I haven't deided if I'm going with them yet.