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On Training Wheels
So, I bought this 1962 Deluxe American about 6 years ago. It was pretty trashed with many incorrect parts. I collect bikes and am kind of a purist so I try to keep them as original as possible. I debated for a few years what to do with this thing. Too many dents in the tank to re-chrome. Looked like somebody whipped it with a chain. There is now lots of Bondo on the tank and a little on the frame. The only original parts are the frame, tank/horn and light. I bought vintage re-chromed goose neck, bottom bracket, head set, fork crown, seat post, seat clamp. etc. over about a 4 year period. I still have all the parts that came with it in a box.
I finally decided to make a custom bike since the price to restore it was ridiculous. I also collect Batman TV stuff, so The Batbike seemed like a natural course. It resembles the Batmobile from the TV show. I still feel a little weird doing this to the bike, but I like the way it turned out. It's fun to ride.
Let me know what you think.
Kevin
Here is a link to some pics of the build: http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/Whoa_Wait_What/library/Batbike Build?sort=2&page=1
I finally decided to make a custom bike since the price to restore it was ridiculous. I also collect Batman TV stuff, so The Batbike seemed like a natural course. It resembles the Batmobile from the TV show. I still feel a little weird doing this to the bike, but I like the way it turned out. It's fun to ride.
Let me know what you think.
Kevin
Here is a link to some pics of the build: http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/Whoa_Wait_What/library/Batbike Build?sort=2&page=1