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Offline reilley1

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Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« on: May 28, 2012, 05:01 AM »
You guys might be familiar with Mr Mel Stoutsenberger.  Great racer, Rick's Bike Shop alumni and amazing photographer.





Mel was using a modified girls Schwinn back in 74.  (Here's  an original picture taken around that time)



A little while ago I started this bike.  It took awhile to finish but recently I finally found the "correct" Atom hub and 80 gauge drilled Araya rim.   Here's is the finished product.  (Sorta)
















Schwinn Frame (Modified by Johnny "WFO" Severin)
Redline Fork.
Schwinn Headset, crank,seat post and bottom bracket
Schwinn grips, bars, stem Lucky 7 sprocket
Union Pedals
Generic sissy bar.
Simi Motomag
Araya 2.125 rim
Union Pedals
Asahi Spokes
Atom front hub.
Cheng Shin Tires
Unstouse seat by Mel



I must add that this is not a "tribute" bike as Mel is not that type of person, it is simply a bike  for my friend.
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2012, 07:50 AM »
Great stuff :daumenhoch: Nice touch with that period Castrol decal. From the looks of the riders in the background you can tell he had the style to turn heads. Thanks for posting.
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2012, 08:18 AM »
Great bit of history there..

Incredible that people actually used to ride those things..  :)

Great build!!

Paul
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2012, 08:19 AM »
Very familiar with Mel  and his skills on the bike and behind the camera :daumenhoch:
Awsome looking bike and great replica, there are a few 70's fans on here who will really like this one   :4_17_5: :daumenhoch:
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2012, 08:35 AM »
Awesome.  :4_17_5:
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2012, 08:36 AM »
Thats ACE ...  :smitten:    Nice piece of History  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2012, 08:50 AM »
Awesome  :4_17_5:
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2012, 10:33 AM »
i was wondering about you the other day, Rick. We've not had much from you this year.

That is sweet, very nice  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2012, 11:35 AM »
awsum build real old school  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2012, 11:43 AM »
Thats soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cool  :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

Great story as well  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2012, 12:01 PM »
Another great piece of history added to your awesome collection Reilly. :daumenhoch:
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2012, 12:04 PM »
Must confess that's before my time but hell, that's an awesome build fella. Love it!!!  :smitten:   :4_17_5:
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2012, 09:12 PM »
That is Fooking RAD!!!!!  :4_17_5:
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2012, 09:54 PM »
Proper old school :smitten:
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2012, 11:09 AM »
Always love your builds... Proper!!!! :coolsmiley:
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #15 on: May 29, 2012, 07:16 PM »
Never get tired of seeing your builds.  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #16 on: May 29, 2012, 09:39 PM »
Quote from: Bob_Acid on May 28, 2012, 10:33 AM
i was wondering about you the other day, Rick. We've not had much from you this year.

That is sweet, very nice  :daumenhoch:


Hear .hear  :daumenhoch:


Not before time Rick  ;) , missed seeing you builds  :-\

They never dissapoint  :4_17_5:

Original and perfectly executed  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #17 on: May 29, 2012, 09:45 PM »
great work again mate :daumenhoch:
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #18 on: May 29, 2012, 09:54 PM »
you the man ! nailed another piece of our history,how on earth do you source this rare stuff...amazing..
any way you been keeping.

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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #19 on: May 29, 2012, 10:52 PM »
That's Mad  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #20 on: May 30, 2012, 02:05 AM »
 :4_17_5:  story and  :4_17_5:  build. Love them both  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #21 on: May 30, 2012, 12:25 PM »
As always - Simply Incredible  8)
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #22 on: May 30, 2012, 03:19 PM »
Dude, where have you been?  Not seen you posting here for ages!

Another awesome build, great attention to detail as usual  :4_17_5:
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #23 on: May 30, 2012, 04:51 PM »
mental,just mental :4_17_5:
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Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
« Reply #24 on: May 30, 2012, 05:49 PM »
Good eye on the decal HD.

Won an original Torco sticker on e-bay recently.  Along with putting a bend on the seatpost, it should be the final touch.

Thanks for the comments
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