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Custom Manta Ray

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STIKSHIFTER

Finally riding a big boys bike
I always wanted a copper-tone 3 speed Manta Ray so I made one.

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The stripe on your seat is so well centered... [ not even considering the grain] no one would ever accept it as original material! This bike is nicely done!
 
I wonder why Schwinn limited the color selections on the Manta Rays. Copper tone looks awesome on a Manta!
 
Did you recover the seat I assume? Where did you buy the cover kit?

I am making some custom manta ray seats, need cover material!


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Yes I recovered the seat. Actually the black naugahyde came from our local fabric store and I stenciled the stripe using vinyl spray paint. Total cost was about $15 not including the ridiculous price I paid for the seat pan!!!

Thanks for all of the compliments!!!
 
Yes I recovered the seat. Actually the black naugahyde came from our local fabric store and I stenciled the stripe using vinyl spray paint. Total cost was about $15 not including the ridiculous price I paid for the seat pan!!!

Thanks for all of the compliments!!!

Excellent work you must be an artist ...Did you make the number inside the shifter a 3 instead of a 5 too? What is your phone number I'm in Columbus too
 
Well I don't know about an artist but thanks for the compliment. I just enjoy bringing some new life back into these old bikes so they can keep going. Actually, that's an NOS 3-speed shifter with the "3" on top.
 
This bike looks awesome in this color, too bad this posting is a few years old but I am new to this Forum. I am looking for a Campus Green Manta Ray seat kit. I have the pan, I only need the seat cover. If anyone could direct me to where I could find one, please let me know. You can send an email to: [email protected].
Thanks in advance
 
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