Gary Mc
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
OK, so here's my 1961 Huffy Eldorado customized as a great riding beach cruiser originally a middleweight now with a Shimano Nexus 3 speed and new 26x2.125 tires/wheels combo. It is my daily rider and is a really comfortable rider particularly at the beach. Just a lightweight somewhat klunker version. I've had it built up like this for 3 years now & love it like this but I like playing with ideas too......
here's a mockup of what I'm thinking about for it's next iteration for a little more originality. Put the rack & chain guard back on it with some Wald aftermarket balloon fenders that will get a little modification to fit.
This bike will one day be restored completely original probably after retirement in a few years and at that time will be given to my nephew as it was his fathers childhood bike. The reason I never tried the chain guard or rack back on it is that along with the tank, they really need repainting and look rougher than the pics. The original fenders are shot by the way although original middleweight wheels are not too bad. I still have everything original for the bike.
Not sure I'm going to like the extra weight with this iteration but we'll see. The balloon tires & wheels are staying for now as I love the ride. Let me know your thoughts, custom beach cruiser or a little more originality? I can always put it back like it is now I guess if I don't like it.
here's a mockup of what I'm thinking about for it's next iteration for a little more originality. Put the rack & chain guard back on it with some Wald aftermarket balloon fenders that will get a little modification to fit.
This bike will one day be restored completely original probably after retirement in a few years and at that time will be given to my nephew as it was his fathers childhood bike. The reason I never tried the chain guard or rack back on it is that along with the tank, they really need repainting and look rougher than the pics. The original fenders are shot by the way although original middleweight wheels are not too bad. I still have everything original for the bike.
Not sure I'm going to like the extra weight with this iteration but we'll see. The balloon tires & wheels are staying for now as I love the ride. Let me know your thoughts, custom beach cruiser or a little more originality? I can always put it back like it is now I guess if I don't like it.