DIY classy minivelo

I have always wanted a minivelo, but I don’t have the money, so I decided to build my own cheapo version.I started off with a kid’s mountain bike by the name of SKYLINE. I stripped the bike right down to its frame and replaced the heavy steel wheelset with an alloy set. I did not plan to build a coaster bike, but the new wheels prompted me to change my mind. The gum-wall tires were original. I had to use an American to Euro bb adapter to put a 3-piece crankset on. Installing the bb adapter was a challenge, but with help from my trusty dad, it all worked out.
The saddle to handlebar drop was a concern because the seatpost has to extend so far out. To ease the problem, I decided used the original stem that came with the bike because it has a decent amount of rise. The geometry is still a little aggressive for an everyday cruiser, but I am not complaining.
I contemplated what bars to use and was set on buying a set of moustache bars, when I found these cruiser bars for less than half the price of the moustache. I chopped up the cruiser bar to create a Noah’s arc bar look. The tape is a DIY job by cutting up a yellow cotton tee into strips and smothering them with coats of shellac. I have to say the bike turned out rather well.