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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Race (riders ready, pedals ready... GO!!) => Topic started by: reilley1 on May 28, 2012, 05:01 AM

Title: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: reilley1 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.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w303/reilley1/Mels/melrace1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w303/reilley1/Mels/mel3.jpg)

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

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w303/reilley1/Mels/MelsLarge.jpg)

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)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w303/reilley1/Mels/DSCN0366Large.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w303/reilley1/Mels/DSCN0364Large.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w303/reilley1/Mels/DSCN0359Large.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w303/reilley1/Mels/DSCN0369Large.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w303/reilley1/Mels/DSCN0360Large.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w303/reilley1/Mels/DSCN0362Large.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w303/reilley1/Mels/DSCN0361Large.jpg)


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.

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: hotdog 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.

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: punkdSICO on May 28, 2012, 08:18 AM

Great bit of history there..

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

Great build!!

Paul

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: kungfunky 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:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: Julian347 on May 28, 2012, 08:35 AM

Awesome.  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: In2 bmx on May 28, 2012, 08:36 AM

Thats ACE ...  :smitten:    Nice piece of History  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: Gashead on May 28, 2012, 08:50 AM

Awesome  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: 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:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: Badbaldie on May 28, 2012, 11:35 AM

awsum build real old school  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: Peter J on May 28, 2012, 11:43 AM

Thats soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cool  :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

Great story as well  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: Frosty on May 28, 2012, 12:01 PM

Another great piece of history added to your awesome collection Reilly. :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: Andy68 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:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: pickle on May 28, 2012, 09:12 PM

That is Fooking RAD!!!!!  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: rooski on May 28, 2012, 09:54 PM

Proper old school :smitten:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: beard1973 on May 29, 2012, 11:09 AM

Always love your builds... Proper!!!! :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: region11 on May 29, 2012, 07:16 PM

Never get tired of seeing your builds.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: hunterdubber 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:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: sawzall on May 29, 2012, 09:45 PM

great work again mate :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: harris 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.

Dan

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: diesel on May 29, 2012, 10:52 PM

That's Mad  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on May 30, 2012, 02:05 AM

 :4_17_5:  story and  :4_17_5:  build. Love them both  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: snav69 on May 30, 2012, 12:25 PM

As always - Simply Incredible  8)

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: MartyC 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:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: markyp on May 30, 2012, 04:51 PM

mental,just mental :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: reilley1 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

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: Mattdub on May 31, 2012, 02:25 PM

Crazy Rick !  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: rad_pitt on June 01, 2012, 01:12 AM

That is awesome  :4_17_5: :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: RoyalTrux on June 06, 2012, 07:44 PM

Superb!

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: Pooch on June 06, 2012, 09:18 PM

Now that is cool as!!!!! :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: BMX1973 on June 06, 2012, 09:31 PM

Nice to see somethimg different to the norm!  :4_17_5:

 :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: brass monkey! on June 07, 2012, 09:36 PM

 :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: monkian on June 08, 2012, 08:44 AM

Awesome attention to detail. A labour of love for sure 8) :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: animal on June 08, 2012, 06:37 PM

Thats bloody Bostin is that  8) Looks like an over engineered shopper bike  ::)

Title: Re: Mel Stoutsenberger Replica
Post by: Taipan on June 18, 2012, 10:17 AM

These builds of yours Reilly are amazing :daumenhoch: some of the bikes I have not heared of but they are way cool,it poses the question? are you permantley scouting for these bikes/parts etc or are they that readily available in the states? over here if something rare or desireable comes up its either a lucky find? or goes on ebay and gets bid up to a ridiculous price?  there also seems to be a lot less available in this country unfortunately :-\