I’m in favor of rat bikes!

[Gully]

Looks -Yes , Ride-not so great...........................unless your going downhill !! And yes , @Gully has got the look going on with those FAAAT Tires and great patina . Ride Safe everyone !!

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Got to ask about the number plate @CURTIS L LINDGREN .... I was going to mount one off the headlight mount but can't get anything to look right. How did you make and mount your plate?

 

[Gimletbikes]

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What are THOSE (tires) ? They look MEAN. Nice lookin' rig

 

[Speed King]

Man, I like the direction you went with this!!! Sweet looking ride! Looks like it would ride nice too!

Yeah it really does- I ride these quite a bit so fit & rideability is always a priority- and doing that in a period way.

 

[Speed King]

What are THOSE (tires) ? They look MEAN. Nice lookin' rig

Thx man- tires are Electra

 

[CURTIS L LINDGREN]

. How did you make and mount your plate?

The "Faux Patina " was already on the bike when I bought it at a swap meet in Brooks Oregon a few years ago. I started with the frame-front end-speedo- chain ring-pedals- rear fender -chain guard-un useable wheels and a Brooks saddle. I put the wheels and tires on it that were on a Schwinn straight bar that I had that I wasn't going to use on that bike.. The Number plate was already on the " Mach 5" . It is just a sheet metal plate and is attached with bailing wire. I swapped out the seat for a more "slim" looking seat , and added the little light at the rear and a cable set up for the speedo . I really like the looks of this bike , albeit it's not a good rider-more for show than go. Here's a few of the "Before" photo's as purchased , and last picture as finished.

 

[Gully]

The "Faux Patina " was already on the bike when I bought it at a swap meet in Brooks Oregon a few years ago. I started with the frame-front end-speedo- chain ring-pedals- rear fender -chain guard-un useable wheels and a Brooks saddle. I put the wheels and tires on it that were on a Schwinn straight bar that I had that I wasn't going to use on that bike.. The Number plate was already on the " Mach 5" . It is just a sheet metal plate and is attached with bailing wire. I swapped out the seat for a more "slim" looking seat , and added the little light at the rear and a cable set up for the speedo . I really like the looks of this bike , albeit it's not a good rider-more for show than go. Here's a few of the "Before" photo's as purchased , and last picture as finished.

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Outstanding!! The other photo looked like possibly the frame was slotted for the plate.

 

[SilverBullet08]

Mine

 

[palepainter]

i need to get back out on this one again.

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

1919 Arch Frame Mead Ranger for the afternoon yesterday. So happy to have this one back in the rotation.

 

[RidinRelics]

1961 Schwinn Typhoon dbl bent bar gravel cruiser