Jeremy avoided using a bunch of pre-machined parts. "I want to look at a part and see how it was made," he said, "by the sweat of the brow." There is quite an extensive list of unique parts on this bike: the rear fender is off of a small trailer, the headlight is from a Ford Model A, the fork boots are for pickup truck shocks, the toe shifter is made from a MIG gun nozzle, and the air cleaner is made from MIG tips. Jeremy was determined to have his hands on every inch of this bike.
After making the seat and using an old blanket for padding, Jeremy turned his attention to the wheels. He scavenged the front wheel off of his Sporty, purchased the rear one dirt cheap, and finally added a new set of spokes. Jeremy was also adamant about a simple paint job, having grown tired of flashy paint with too many graphics. He laid down original Ford Model A gunmetal blue (which he thinks looks more green), and then added black panels and scallops. Jeremy then found a Sailor Jerry-type graphic on the Internet for the gas tank. Once the graphics were added, it was time to clear and sand until they buried themselves smooth.
In the end Jeremy felt like he had stayed true to his purpose. "I think the coolest part of this bike came from a lack of three things: money, experience, and the proper equipment," Jeremy said. "Only then are you forced to be creative and just try to see if it works." We think this bike shows this well. But most important, according to Jeremy, is that his hands built the bike and he can read all about it.