Yet another Phantom thread. A '51 to be exact.

[SoBayRon]

EDIT: Love the Phantom!

 

[tacochris]

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[tacochris]

I deleted my original post on this thread because I felt I acted too quickly out of emotion and I don't want this thread going that direction and want to focus on this awesome bike. Don't want to put any negativity out there....
My apologies...

 

[tacochris]

Well....today I landed the last and hardest piece of the puzzle for this bike. My journey to put this bike together using only original finish parts has finally ended and I couldnt NOT be happier!
Pics coming soon with it on the bike.

...and if anyone is wondering, I am still in this bike way under market value because I was smart on all my finds. haha

 

[tacochris]

How’s this for a before/after shot!! Assembling a bike using only original finish, unrestored parts proved to be tough but seeing the almost finished product it is SO worth it!!
Drop center wheels are temporary till i get the S2’s laced. Still need the correct grips but these will do for now!
Boy O boy how about those survivor “indian head” tires!!

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

How’s this for a before/after shot!! Assembling a bike using only original finish, unrestored parts proved to be tough but seeing the almost finished product it is SO worth it!!
Drop center wheels are temporary till i get the S2’s laced. Still need the correct grips but these will do for now!
Boy O boy how about those survivor “indian head” tires!!

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Wow , that is beautiful Taco. Really nice job that has a lot of shine for you haha

 

[tacochris]

Wow , that is beautiful Taco. Really nice job that has a lot of shine for you haha

Haha its sad how true that is.

 

[Neal405]

Nice job putting her back to her old glory, now sell it and start over

 

[tacochris]

Maaaan this was a proud moment right here. Did a full block just as a shake down and she rides smooooooth and stops perfect.

 

[Upchuck79]

Nicely done Taco!
What do you estimate as the "market" value of your rustoration Phantom?