First couple builds

[Retmachinist]

I figured I would attach a couple pictures of my first two builds. I didn't get very creative with them just used a couple new cruiser bikes.
I just got started on the winter build. Now that I am recently retired I can finally build parts for myself, instead of making them for customers. Going to get real creative with the winter build. The only thing I will be using from the China kit is the engine, everything else will be fabricated and machined in my shop.Mostly 6061 polished Aluminum, or stainless.

 

[Dave31]

I like em

 

[wheelbender6]

The second is a Macargi? It looks great.

 

[Rnroutlaw]

Nice looking bikes Ret!

 

[UncleKudzu]

nice! i love seeing what you really skilled guys come up with.

i like those small fenders on the Schwinn. are you gonna leave the derailler off of it? i've got that same bike in pieces at the moment.

 

[Retmachinist]

nice! i love seeing what you really skilled guys come up with.

i like those small fenders on the Schwinn. are you gonna leave the derailler off of it? i've got that same bike in pieces at the moment.

Yes, I am going to just use it as a single speed. I built it for my wife to ride, and she said she didn;t want to hassel with shifting gears. Guess she had a 10 speed many years ago that the chain kept coming off, probably a junk derailer, back in the day.
Thanks for the kind words.
John

 

[Ilikeabikea]

Nice looking bikes. I'm really partial to the Jaguars.....................