I’m in favor of rat bikes!

[Superman1984]

Of course I'm a fan of the Rat Bikes
Build & Ride

 

[razinhellcustomz]

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Of course I'm a fan of the Rat Bikes
Build & Ride

You and me both Super man. LOVE,Love, these old Columbia Firebolt bikes. Reminds me of a version of the 1964 Ford Thunderbolt , only on two wheels. These are the COOOL bikes i wish i had back in the 60's and 70's as a kid. RideOn. Razin.

 

[Superman1984]

You and me both Super man. LOVE,Love, these old Columbia Firebolt bikes. Reminds me of a version of the 1964 Ford Thunderbolt , only on two wheels. These are the COOOL bikes i wish i had back in the 60's and 70's as a kid. RideOn. Razin.

I had a '64 Fairlane 500 4dr that I wanted to clone into a Thunderbolt hot rod & still have a more door cruiser too. Factory little 260 V8, generator, 5 lug drum drum. Was a solid car except pass rear lower quarter was smashed. Like a damn dummy I solid it & a week later the magazine came to the house with a rear quarter being about $180 before shipping

 

[Superman1984]

You and me both Super man. LOVE,Love, these old Columbia Firebolt bikes. Reminds me of a version of the 1964 Ford Thunderbolt , only on two wheels. These are the COOOL bikes i wish i had back in the 60's and 70's as a kid. RideOn. Razin.

Funny thing is I think I am callin' Him Fairlane

 

[razinhellcustomz]

Funny thing is I think I am callin' Him Fairlane

Or you could call him T-Bolt for short. Great bike!! Enjoy. Razin.

I had a '64 Fairlane 500 4dr that I wanted to clone into a Thunderbolt hot rod & still have a more door cruiser too. Factory little 260 V8, generator, 5 lug drum drum. Was a solid car except pass rear lower quarter was smashed. Like a damn dummy I solid it & a week later the magazine came to the house with a rear quarter being about $180 before shipping

I had a chance to buy a 64 Fairlane 500 fordor, but could never get ahold of the owner. Was on my old motor route on my papers route and one day went by the house, and it was GONE!! Man i was PISSSED!!! Oh well, maybe i'll get lucky twice, but i have my doubts. Will keep looking. Razin.

 

[Superman1984]

Or you could call him T-Bolt for short. Great bike!! Enjoy. Razin.

I had a chance to buy a 64 Fairlane 500 fordor, but could never get ahold of the owner. Was on my old motor route on my papers route and one day went by the house, and it was GONE!! Man i was PISSSED!!! Oh well, maybe i'll get lucky twice, but i have my doubts. Will keep looking. Razin.

I found mine for like $400-600 riding a damn box store bicycle and pedaled so hard to go get my dad to go approve of it coming home that when I got back my knees buckled me into the step pavers. for ya though. I know of a few but they're $1500-3500 4drs & quite a trip from Wisconsin . Good Southern cars too so cancer should be minimum

 

[TWDay]

I've always been of the mind that if something is to far gone to restore within reasonable costs even if it is slightly rare, then the best thing is to customize it or work it to make it work for you. Recently I had that situation come up about a Cycle Truck I inherited. Too much time to spend infilling metal to get rid of the rust issues. So cut out the bad tubes and stretch them to fit my height and bulk. I feel the same way about classic cars, boats and RV's. If what I'm doing to my CT is considered building a rat bike well so be it. Now, if it is a super rare bike, car, boat or RV I say spent the bucks and make it original.

 

[Superman1984]

I've always been of the mind that if something is to far gone to restore within reasonable costs even if it is slightly rare, then the best thing is to customize it or work it to make it work for you. Recently I had that situation come up about a Cycle Truck I inherited. Too much time to spend infilling metal to get rid of the rust issues. So cut out the bad tubes and stretch them to fit my height and bulk. I feel the same way about classic cars, boats and RV's. If what I'm doing to my CT is considered building a rat bike well so be it. Now, if it is a super rare bike, car, boat or RV I say spent the bucks and make it original.

I agree but TacoChris here saved a horrible Schwinn cycle truck that was on the other side of the grave & bringing it back. If it's something I can't live without then I would go that route No Matter what but I also couldn't sell anyone a bike without telling them it's been repaired or customized some like stretched.

If I stick around here and get my funds back right I'm going to be building Rat bikes & customs like Hell Burning Bright

 

[TWDay]

I absolutely agree that any modifications made to a bike should be brought to the attention of a buyer.

My reason for the mod is two-fold. One, a lot of time would have to be spent infilling the rust pock marked frame, grinding & filling, grinding & filling, etc.

And two, the seat tube distance from the head tube is not enough for the bike to be comfortable for my body frame. So I'll stretch it for a less cramped ride.

Now, if this was a good condition frame no mods would be done. I'd either deal with it or go with a different bike and frame.

 

[TWDay]

Hey Superman 1984, I hope you can get your rat bikes and customs off the ground soon! I do believe the bicycle industry is going to heat up and it won't be a fad like it has been in the past. People are really beginning to see the benefits of bicycling for work and not just play. Especially with the electric bike capabilities.