Recent content by KingGhidorah

Thank you! Had a couple of crackling issues, but the decals got me past it.

I'm looking forward to the final product. I have a friend that does vinyl graphics, so I'm going to get some Panasonic logos for it too. Still have lots of pinstriping, etc to do as well.

I had the bike only up to this stage and had to abandon the project. So, since I really didn't do much more that strip the frame I put it back in for this year figuring I have the time to actually finish the bike. I don't believe its an issue since the bike was never built at all. I just...

Re: Pana-SONIC (paint mock-up) Just a quick shot of the paint mock-up: The steel spots will be kept raw.

And yet another: http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewto ... 75&t=72886

I now see I should have looked closer at that thread! LOL I'll put up a link to my build too. Your Schwinn is looking good, so I'll be sure to keep an eye on your build!

Is anyone planning to make a thread available to fully keep track of the lightweights? I had noticed there were a few kicking around the build off this year. Do you have a bike in the build I can check out? PeterBuilt: Thank you! The stem is one of 2 Mutants I got on Ebay. Its definitely...

Thank you!

Here's a few pics of the wheels, mock up after stripping the frame, and the wall of cranks. As it turns out I have a NOS cottered crank that's an exact match for the original. As it turns out I have a NOS cottered crank that's an exact match for the original.

The Chuckers are one of my favorites. As far as I know they are extremely strong.

Some of you may remember this one from the start of last years buildoff. We never got past the mock up, and the project has been sitting for yet another year. This year its on schedule to actually be completed. Early 70's Panasonic Sport. Velocity Chucker wheels Alfine 8 rear hub Custom rear...

Very funny! LOL I just bought a new dryer, and don't think it'll fit. Nothing like a good typo to get me in trouble! Its "drier" upstairs, since downstairs in 2/3 in the ground, so I'll un-tape it, polish the exposed bits, oil it, and let it sit till I have time to paint. Didn't realize...

OK, we're back in the game. Too many home projects at the moment The bike was stripped, polished by hand (more to come), and now mocked-up for paint. After being polished the steel started to rust in the humidity, so I grabbed it a couple of hours ago, cleaned it up, taped it up, and now have...

Re: HiaWhatThe? update-test ride,outdoor pic,exhaust pipe lights Wax is an interesting idea for sure. I doubt I'd of came up with that one, but it makes sense. Do you think products used for billet, brass, and tarnish would be effective as well? I'm just thinking something designed to...

Re: HiaWhatThe? update-test ride,outdoor pic,exhaust pipe lights The bike is gorgeous! Excellent workmanship! I'm curious: Can you, or anyone else here tell me how raw steep with clear coat hold up over time? And, if there is a clear that hold up better than others, and doesn't yellow?