Pee-Wee's Big Adventure Bike

[billy baloney]

I'm surprised it lasted that long, I can't believe 7 people looked at it before it sold, and I like how the seller dumbed it down, saying "I know there is a niche market for this", if he was in with the insurance company that paid a claim of $14,000.00, why would he sell it for $1,600.00?

 

[skillcrane]

Ahh, it being on auction for 12 minutes makes a ton of sense then. I get notifications every day, but it sold too fast to have even registered. Buy It Now at that price would have been a no-brainer.

 

[Ollin]

That was a steal!

 

[DalekMcFly]

I installed the fork onto the frame today, the paint looks phenomenal!

 

[Ruddigger]

It sure does. Well done.

 

[DalekMcFly]

Thanks Rudd. I was unable to order pinstripes through amazon as they were an addon item and it refused to let me buy it alone. I went to ebay, and I grabbed them there!

 

[DalekMcFly]

I went out to the vintage bike shop today. I got the following:

-Proper ducktail fenders. Not DX, but they are very close:


The guy was also super cool and gave me the gooseneck stem from an old stingray! I also got the screw for my shifter too!

 

[DalekMcFly]

So I was doing a bit of lurking around my backyard (It's a mess) and through all the junk I realized a had a vintage Motobecane with what appeared to be a greenfield kickstand. Unfortunately I have no idea whether it is a greenfield or not. All I know is that it's 255 mm and is made in germany:

 

[Abelugo]

Just use it looks very similar, just make sure its long enough, which should to hold your bike at the correct angle. You may just need a washer or a small piceofmetal to act as a washer on the frame. Free is the best.

 

[DalekMcFly]

Thanks Abe. Yeah mine doesn't have a mounting plate, so I will be using a washer like you said.

It's 255 mm so it should do it!

 

[XTRMN8R17]

You should just buy a new one that's nice and chrome-y. I just saw a nice new one on ebay for around 10 bucks with free shipping.

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[DalekMcFly]

lol I actually had ordered one, but I was looking in my backyard and came across this kickstand. Plus, I've already removed most of the rust and it looks fine! :lol

 

[DalekMcFly]

Installed the kickstand, clear coat coming soon:

 

[Droidboy]

Looks great. I kinda wish mine had that kickstand just because it was in the movie more than the built in.

You are making great progress sir! Keep it up.

 

[DalekMcFly]

Thanks guys! I know it's not a greenfield, but it sure is close! Anyways I painted the front bars of my springer, it's not accurate, but I don't mind as I can locate chrome paint later, this is more of a temporary thing.


Once my pinstripes arrive, I can do my clear-coat! I decided to do the same as Ryan with 1/8th.

 

[turboFrank]

I just scored some nos 4" mirrors! More info once they show up.

 

[Droidboy]

Keep me posted on those mirrors. The museum bike is missing one and I'd like to replace it.

 

[turboFrank]

Will do, I believe they are all have amber reflectors though :/

 

[Droidboy]

That's easy enough to fix .

 

[BrownieICT]

Dang Frank..... You're a magnet for 4" mirrors! Haha!


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