Some here like bikes, so here is mine

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11/27/2013 at 17:34 • Filed to: two wheels bad

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The first restoration project I ever did. My dad and I built it when I was in Jr. High. It started out life as this:

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My dad's old 1967 Huffy Eldorado.

We built it do what I wanted and it's pretty much what he would have done to it back in the day. It was a complete frame off restoration, here is the frame that I hand stripped down to the steel using only sand paper and sanding blocks.

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Just look at that brazing, we almost just cleared over it. But we used a rattle can enamel for a tougher finish.

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Motorcycle style forks, just because.

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The pedals, sprocket, and chain are all original, just cleaned up.

Notice what's in the background. Yes, that is the Pinto Wagon...


DISCUSSION (11)


Kinja'd!!! The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
11/27/2013 at 17:40

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I like bikes too.

New.

Vintage.


Kinja'd!!! The man in the iron mask > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
11/27/2013 at 17:45

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Nice, id like to know how to restore things.
I got a mountain bike 29er, it looks kind of ridiculous but the 26's are kind of on their way out, so the bike shop told me it will get difficult later to get spare parts.

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Kinja'd!!! MtrRider Just Wants Doritos > The man in the iron mask
11/27/2013 at 17:49

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Silly peasant with your brakes! Arch Duke doesn't need brakes!


Kinja'd!!! TheJWT > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
11/27/2013 at 17:49

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Very cool, I'm jonesing pretty hard to ride my bike, but snow has to ruin my fun.

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Kinja'd!!! Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > TheJWT
11/27/2013 at 17:50

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I haven't had the time to ride in a few years :(


Kinja'd!!! ttyymmnn > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
11/27/2013 at 17:56

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Now get a REAL sissy bar.

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Kinja'd!!! The man in the iron mask > MtrRider Just Wants Doritos
11/27/2013 at 17:59

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lol, but Those brakes are still cable, the pricey ones are hydraulic. A friend i go with to the trails has them and damn those brakes feel awesome.


Kinja'd!!! Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > ttyymmnn
11/27/2013 at 17:59

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Nah, I like being able to get on and off my bike.


Kinja'd!!! Bluecold > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
11/27/2013 at 18:05

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I am seriously jealous. Those are some nice bikes.


Kinja'd!!! Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
11/28/2013 at 08:59

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I use my bike daily for school, and so far I had

A Fongers, held together by ductape and rust, got it for free and sold it 6 months later for 40 euro.

A WBR, got it for free, and now it is my sisters.

Now I have a Gazelle Speciaal.


Kinja'd!!! redrobot5 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
11/28/2013 at 16:05

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gorgeous frame. good job!