Fifer Posted November 18, 2020 I finally finished it. I did not add some of the accessory pieces as I thought they were Too Gaudy. This loosely resembles my bike as a kid. The kit is horribly made and no fun to build but turned out OK. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peteski Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) Looks good Mike! I love all the chrome on it. Were those seats called "banana seat"? The brakes look interesting. Were those similar to automotive, or vintage motorcycle drum brakes? Edited November 18, 2020 by peteski Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattg Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) Good job, turned out much nicer than I thought it would! In Germany we call them bonanza bikes, although "Bonanza" was just one of the brands which sold those types of bikes. They disapperead rather quickly with the BMX hype. Edited November 18, 2020 by mattg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobraman Posted November 18, 2020 I think it turned out great. The only thing I think they did wrong with the kit is the plastic tubing is too large. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fifer Posted November 18, 2020 6 hours ago, peteski said: Looks good Mike! I love all the chrome on it. Were those seats called "banana seat"? The brakes look interesting. Were those similar to automotive, or vintage motorcycle drum brakes? Thanks Pete, Yes Banana seats and every kid had one. The brakes were pretty similar to motorcycle brakes. Mine was actually a coaster brake model. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fifer Posted November 18, 2020 3 hours ago, mattg said: Good job, turned out much nicer than I thought it would! In Germany we call them bonanza bikes, although "Bonanza" was just one of the brands which sold those types of bikes. They disapperead rather quickly with the BMX hype. We had them here for a long time in the 60's and 70's. Thanks , Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fifer Posted November 18, 2020 50 minutes ago, cobraman said: I think it turned out great. The only thing I think they did wrong with the kit is the plastic tubing is too large. I agree as well and I could have fixed that issue but my heart was just not in it. Thanks Ray , Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SfanGoch Posted November 18, 2020 13 hours ago, peteski said: Were those seats called "banana seat"? Yes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faust Posted November 18, 2020 Dude! There's nothing to be ashamed of there! It looks great! All the chrome and that nice blue... and the seat looks great too! You should be proud - looks like a darned fine build from where I sit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowpunk Posted November 18, 2020 The brake and shifter cables should be grey. If they were, it would be a substantial improvement. The seat color should match the frame but, It is still a GREAT JOB! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fifer Posted November 18, 2020 57 minutes ago, Faust said: Dude! There's nothing to be ashamed of there! It looks great! All the chrome and that nice blue... and the seat looks great too! You should be proud - looks like a darned fine build from where I sit! Thank You Adam, Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fifer Posted November 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, Cowpunk said: The brake and shifter cables should be grey. If they were, it would be a substantial improvement. The seat color should match the frame but, It is still a GREAT JOB! I know but that is life. Thanks , Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misterNNL Posted December 1, 2020 Our boys had a version that IIRC was called a "swing bike". the bar between the seat and the handle bars swiveled left or right so you could pull the handle bars to either side a little bit while keeping the wheel straight. It was the only one in town thus very cool indeed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fifer Posted December 1, 2020 1 hour ago, misterNNL said: Our boys had a version that IIRC was called a "swing bike". the bar between the seat and the handle bars swiveled left or right so you could pull the handle bars to either side a little bit while keeping the wheel straight. It was the only one in town thus very cool indeed. I have seen them but never when I was a kid. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclescott58 Posted December 10, 2020 Nice job on the Stingray Mike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fifer Posted December 10, 2020 8 minutes ago, unclescott58 said: Nice job on the Stingray Mike. Thanks Buddy, I enjoy it every time I look at it . When I do I am once again 13 years old. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slusher Posted December 12, 2020 Beautifully done my friend!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fifer Posted December 12, 2020 4 hours ago, slusher said: Beautifully done my friend!! Thanks very much Carl. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ewetwo Posted December 12, 2020 Great looking bike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fifer Posted December 12, 2020 2 hours ago, ewetwo said: Great looking bike. Thank You very much David. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang1989 Posted December 19, 2020 Very interesting and cool subject Mike. This turned out great dude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fifer Posted December 19, 2020 2 hours ago, mustang1989 said: Very interesting and cool subject Mike. This turned out great dude. Thanks Brother , It is an OK kit. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PappyD340 Posted December 20, 2020 I think it turned out great, I had an orange crate with the high rise sissy bar when I was around 12, thought I was joe kool lol!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fifer Posted December 20, 2020 3 hours ago, PappyD340 said: I think it turned out great, I had an orange crate with the high rise sissy bar when I was around 12, thought I was joe kool lol!! Well , You were Larry Cool !!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
