This Kustom Kruiser was built a couple years ago starting with a new frame off Ebay. I used a lowered fork to drop it, topped off with wide handlebars. The rear rim was laced using a 1954 English 3-speed hub. I had the 3-speed Schwinn Krate shifter, and it fit the bar perfect. Of course whitewalls are a must. The rear fender was a NOS off brand that was in the garage, and I chopped it short. I also had the vintage headlight, and turned it down like a leadsled spotlight. The seat is a newer Trek item. It rides fantastic and is too fun to tear down and paint, though when I do squirt color, it will be flake. The big dice caps were refrigerator magnets. This gets a lot of attention and is a great conversation starter.
Praise the lowered !! vontrike.