This frame actually has a few interesting things that don't follow production standards. Then again, Fat City sometimes did what they felt like on any given day (AHHH.....the beuty of boutique).
I ordered decals from Wyndel. When I send her the serial # and frame color for reference to make sure I got the correct ones. I recieved most of the correct ones. Apon further investigation I found several things.
1) Team violet was'nt an option on first year production Buckshavers. (I think it was red and black only the first year made???)
2) The down tube decal I recieved on the replacements was the standard "Fat Chance" that you normally see on Buckshavers, as well as, other designs. Where as mine has the "Team Fat Chance" which you see in the pic.
3) Instead of mine having the "Buckshaver" decal on the non drive side top tube. I have the four black eyed mug and crossbone decals just like the Yo, on my non drive side top tube.
All other marking are as they should be for this time period. I ask Wendyl about it and she was honest, she simply did'nt know.
When I originally bought this bike. I happen to be traveling through Little Rock, Ar. back in late '93. I stumbled across a shop as I was passing through. Turns out the owner of the shop raced mtn bikes and had a habit of building up bikes, riding them for a few months. Then putting them on the floor for sale. This Fat was one of his projects, with a color matched Manitou 3 at the time. Instintly I fell in love with this bike without even knowing the first thing about Fat City. It was an "impulse buy", " I must have this".
Perhaps the original owner special ordered the paint?? Heck, he might of had a small sponsership for all I know. Then again, Fat City was known for coloring outside the lines. Maybe the crew whipped up a non standard color and markings for this particular frame?
These are all questions, that might very well go unanswered. Perhaps it's better that way.
What I do know is. This frame has forever changed my life. Reflecting back, I never would have thought an "impulse" buy while passing through Little Rock Ar, would help lead me to this point in my life.