Projects

I have a couple of project bikes in the works. Mainly to practice my bike wrenching skills but also because I enjoy doing this sort of thing. The first is a Huffy frame that I am upgrading some of the parts on, it's most likely not worth it but when done it should be a decent bike for someone to get around on at least. The second bike project is one that I picked up last weekend. I drove by a garage sale after doing a tow and came across this lil gem of an antique bike for five dollars.
The plan is to get a new rear wheel that has an internal shifting hub, most likely a three speed. Right now the rear hub looks like a good old fashioned coaster brake deal but it isn't, it freewheels and there are no brakes so I will need to add some. Of course neither tire holds air and it has one metal pedal and one plastic pedal. The current paint job isn't too bad, but it will be replaced in favor of a green color my wife likes. She also wants some aliens and ufo's on the bike somehow. I am hoping to find someone who can do that with a little airbrushing. The white seat stays, and the swept back handlebars as well. Going to try and find a rack for the back and a wicker basket for the front.