First fixed/single speed build

Here's how it started life. Under about 6 layers of poorly applied aerosol hid a Steel Raleigh racer.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/81843726@N03/7498495768/in/photostream

Stripped and primed.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/81843726@N03/7498498820

Just after panting/ starting to assemble. (Notice no break lever and old crank).
http://www.flickr.com/photos/81843726@N03/7498496256/in/photostream/

Home now just waiting for a few bits. (seat, seat post, brake pads, pedals and chain)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/81843726@N03/7498494600/in/photostream/

New parts should be here in the next day or two then it's out for a road test.

Nice colour!

Nice job mate...how much you think a project like this costs as I want to do a nike for myself... but I must admit I've got a WIFE...

Can I do it on the chepa without her knowing?

Thank you both. The pics don't do the colour justice. It's a pearlescent blue/purple colour. Looks much better under sunlight or with a decent camera.

The cost would depend on the state of the original cycle you managed to find. Mine was a heap so the only original parts I couldn salvage were the bottom bracket axle. Everything else had to be sourced. The paint I chose was quite expensive as well.

If you find a decent frame that doesn't need re painting with re usable handle bars/saddle/wheels/crank for fairly cheap then it won't cost you much except for a freewheel/track cog conversion for the back.