Venice Boardie!

[Venice Motor Bikes]

I'm putting these pics in this section too!!
It's my first attempt at a boardie. It's a 1955 Schwinn Panther. (It was the Voodoo chopper on my website, but I had to change it.)
The bike is still in the building stage, & there's still lots of work I have to do on it, (like weld the pipe, weld a custom seat post & lace up a front disc brake... ) but I think it will be ready in time for the March 7th beach ride!!

Big props to Sportscarpat for the tank!! (Your tanks are awesome bro!!)

 

[longhair]

I'm putting these pics in this section too!!
It's my first attempt at a boardie. It's a 1955 Schwinn Panther. (It was the Voodoo chopper on my website, but I had to change it.)
The bike is still in the building stage, & there's still lots of work I have to do on it, (like weld the pipe, weld a custom seat post & lace up a front disc brake... ) but I think it will be ready in time for the March 7th beach ride!!

Not too Shabby, with a cool front end springer! Your not gonna become one of those Board tracker Loyalists are you? hahahaha

 

[wheelbender6]

Cool. A righteous boardie without frame mods. What is hanging from the fuel tank? Looks like an 8 ball.

 

[TandocTools]

Sweet. Nice job!

 

[professor]

THAT is real nice. Great lines!

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Yep, that's a 8-ball!

The exaust pipe gives a illusion of having a dropped down tube.

 

[Retmachinist]

Hey VB, is it someone you know out in SoCal that makes those tanks? I might have to have one of those if they are available? I love the looks of the in frame tanks.

John

 

[2door]

Too sweet. That thing makes my mouth water. Nice job, Norm. Really.
Tom

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Sportscarpat makes these tanks... They're made of stainless steel!

 

[The 26incher]

Wow, that looks nice bro!

 

[Journeyman]

Very nice! Are you keeping those bars or are you putting period style racing bars on there. To me that is a very important style feature.

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Very nice! Are you keeping those bars or are you putting period style racing bars on there. To me that is a very important style feature.

If you look close, the bars are flipped... I chose the bars carefully & didn't want them too low because I actually plan to ride it alot!

 

[sportscarpat]

Nice build Norm! And your first boardie, too. Those forks are looking pretty sweet. I need a set of those. I bet you'll put a lot of miles on that bad boy. Keep us posted with more photos as you finish it up.
Enjoy the build,
Pat

 

[Journeyman]

Those Monarch Forks sure are fun to put on!

 

[silverbear]

Nice job, Norm. That one looks like a bike to ride and ride and ride some more. Yes, Pat's tank is amazing and makes a great billboard for your business.
SB

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

I went out today & put on a new smaller pedaling sprocket so I could lower the engine & then cut & weld the exaust... I also welded the new seat post.
After all that I took it for a short spin... It runs great with the new pipe!!!
I'll post pics tomorrow!

 

[LAboy]

Norm, very nice build. I like your tank and fork too!

 

[KennyPowers]

Sure is a nice bike. I really wish I could make it to the 3/7 ride and witness this beast in action.

 

[kla63]

I'm putting these pics in this section too!!
It's my first attempt at a boardie. It's a 1955 Schwinn Panther. (It was the Voodoo chopper on my website, but I had to change it.)
The bike is still in the building stage, & there's still lots of work I have to do on it, (like weld the pipe, weld a custom seat post & lace up a front disc brake... ) but I think it will be ready in time for the March 7th beach ride!!

Big props to Sportscarpat for the tank!! (Your tanks are awesome bro!!)

nicely done !!!!!!! great work!!!!!