What bike did you work on today?

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

Worked on reversing some bad custom work on a Roadmaster Cycle Truck to get to a good starting point for the project. Cut off the platform someone made that didn't work.

Still have some cleanup to do around the area where the "basket" was welded to get ready for a new support for the basket.

Then checked the custom dropouts that were welded on for the modern SRAM iMotion 3 speed with disc brake to see if this had to come off. Just enough wiggle room to get proper chain tension. Will take some fine tuning to be perfect, then have to figure out how to make them look decent.

And started trying out bars from my pile to find some that look good & are comfortable since this is going to be my dog's bike. These were the first set I tried. Very comfy, wide for control, have room for brake levers for the rear disc/front drum hub & kinda resemble the shape of a gargoyle's wings.

Looks pretty good so far! Will still try more bars to get what I'm looking for but these will be hard to beat...

Then started on a wheel set for a surprise Shelby purchase on Saturday!

 

[Bill in Bama]

Worked on reversing some bad custom work on a Roadmaster Cycle Truck to get to a good starting point for the project. Cut off the platform someone made that didn't work.View attachment 1201152

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Still have some cleanup to do around the area where the "basket" was welded to get ready for a new support for the basket.
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Then checked the custom dropouts that were welded on for the modern SRAM iMotion 3 speed with disc brake to see if this had to come off. Just enough wiggle room to get proper chain tension. Will take some fine tuning to be perfect, then have to figure out how to make them look decent.View attachment 1201154

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And started trying out bars from my pile to find some that look good & are comfortable since this is going to be my dog's bike. These were the first set I tried. Very comfy, wide for control, have room for brake levers for the rear disc/front drum hub & kinda resemble the shape of a gargoyle's wings.
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Looks pretty good so far! Will still try more bars to get what I'm looking for but these will be hard to beat...

Then started on a wheel set for a surprise Shelby purchase on Saturday!
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Dude what year is that shelby??

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

Dude what year is that shelby??

Great question Bill! Not super knowledgeable with Shelby.

#N442811. My buddy @jlively970 picked up a similar one this past weekend from my home town with a PXXXXXX #. Hopefully someone knows Shelby's better than me and will give us some knowledge.

 

[John Gailey]

Funny that I'm posting a Shelby wishbone frame right after another member.
Just picked up the frame and crank today and threw on a couple of things I had around the house. I don't imagine the parts being correct.
The Western Flyer badge looks like an oldie but goodie.

I'm looking for a LWB Colson frame so trading options are open. Not sure of fair market value, so parts can be added or subtracted to accommodate. That's a two way street.
Hope you dig it and PM me with interest.

 

[Rides4Fun]

Worked on reversing some bad custom work on a Roadmaster Cycle Truck to get to a good starting point for the project. Cut off the platform someone made that didn't work.View attachment 1201152

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Still have some cleanup to do around the area where the "basket" was welded to get ready for a new support for the basket.
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Then checked the custom dropouts that were welded on for the modern SRAM iMotion 3 speed with disc brake to see if this had to come off. Just enough wiggle room to get proper chain tension. Will take some fine tuning to be perfect, then have to figure out how to make them look decent.View attachment 1201154

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And started trying out bars from my pile to find some that look good & are comfortable since this is going to be my dog's bike. These were the first set I tried. Very comfy, wide for control, have room for brake levers for the rear disc/front drum hub & kinda resemble the shape of a gargoyle's wings.
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Looks pretty good so far! Will still try more bars to get what I'm looking for but these will be hard to beat...

Then started on a wheel set for a surprise Shelby purchase on Saturday!
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Cool welding photo, as it captures the art of stitching wounds back together........wish I had that skill! Look forward to future posts regarding your efforts on this project.

 

[Rides4Fun]

Just realized that I inadvertantly used the word welding when Mr. Monkeyarms is actually cutting, but never-the -less, the photo of stitching it back together is awesome! I love bicycles and photography and that photo captures the moment

 

[eddie_bravo]

No more flat tires


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[JRE]

I think your shelby is a 36. It has the squared off fork at the top. I need to fimd one of those for my 35

 

[redclayhd]

I put a new tire and tube on my old Huffman (my grandfather's old bike) and 30 minutes later my wife and granddaughter heard a hissing noise. That new tube just wasn't up to the task, I guess. I did not include a pic - unfortunately, I think everyone here knows what a flat tire looks like. LOL

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

Thanks @Rides4Fun! That's my friend Bumpy grinding off some bad welding. Still need to do some more to make a nice surface for the new basket support. Tried out another look.

I think I need to quit playing with this until I can get back on ratrodbikes for the summer build-off.....