1959-61 J.C.Higgins Flightliner
07-27-13, 01:18 PM
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1959-61 J.C.Higgins Flightliner
Just got this from a friend today. I'm going to strip it down and paint it pink and white, then enter it in a local Rat Rod v bike build off.
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07-27-13, 08:50 PM
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Don't forget to add pinwheels and tassels......Peewee.....
07-28-13, 08:29 AM
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Drummerboy1975, It's more appropriate for a rat rod show as is, IMHO.
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07-28-13, 09:34 AM
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I agree, but it's loosely based on that idea. I have a 63 Typhoon built up that way, but decided to build a nicer bike after seeing what others are doing to theirs, I want to have a dog in the fight.
07-28-13, 04:14 PM
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That bike is not in such poor condition that would justify new paint. You need remove the rust and clean it up. If you repaint it will likely be worth less than it is now. Its your property, though.
07-29-13, 08:43 PM
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So how do I get the orange rust out of the white paint on the tank?
07-29-13, 09:52 PM
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That bike is all kinds of awesome.
I especially like the first picture...you could go with that color scheme and make it a Miami Dolphins bike. My son (Dolphins fan) is giving it a
I especially like the first picture...you could go with that color scheme and make it a Miami Dolphins bike. My son (Dolphins fan) is giving it a
