Taco Frijole series III

[SimpleTom]

Kind of cool. I just finish my three year project Taco 22 and this turns up on Craigslist. I couldn't pass it up for the price. Well it was a Taco Frijole until someone cut and extended the top bar, added a long foot brake, fender and cheap seat.

Here it is after I got it home and removed some of the add ons. You can see the extra piece welded in the top bar. It should be fixable with the original dimensions and such.

 

[mrpat]

Awesome find! I love those Frijole's. I am sure you will make it look like new again! Can't wait to see your progress.

 

[SimpleTom]

Awesome find! I love those Frijole's. I am sure you will make it look like new again! Can't wait to see your progress.

Thanks, it will probably sit for awhile though. I know it looks rough but my Taco 22 was pretty rough when I got it as well.

 

[buckeye]

You gonna keep that seat?:wink:

 

[SimpleTom]

You gonna keep that seat?:wink:

Hmmm, Not sure yet. I may have another bike that it will work on. imp:

I know it's ugly :repuke: but only two people like Taco finds ?? :confused1: I went ahead and cut it apart :hack: and stuck it together (literally, I used duct tape :blink: ) to get a better idea of how it should look and how much work would be involved. Considering it's so rough I guess I'm not too concerned about the exact dimensions unless someone chimes in via PM to me?? :helpsmilie:

 

[SimpleTom]

Look, it's a Frijole!!

 

[manchester1]

I could give you the length of the main frame tube, that would probably let you get the angel correct. I have a old frijole frame thats junk.

 

[minibikin']

Sweet!

 

[manchester1]

 

[1stlegendtx]

I could give you the length of the main frame tube, that would probably let you get the angel correct. I have a old frijole frame thats junk.

Why is it junk?:shrug:

 

[SimpleTom]

That would be great! Send me a PM with the measurements.

If that's junk, then mine must be just a pile of iron. :doah:

 

[manchester1]

Why is it junk?:shrug:

The frame is rusted from the inside out. Really thin. unsafe.

 

[manchester1]

I'll go measure it now:thumbsup:

 

[kyle moody]

Looks great!

 

[manchester1]

Hope this helps.

 

[manchester1]

from the inside of the neck to that back bar is 21 inches.

 

[SimpleTom]

from the inside of the neck to that back bar is 21 inches.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! :thumbsup: